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...•Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your computer USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 197) •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 185) •Converting... an analog signal into digital to indicate model names. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 :...
...•Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your computer USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 197) •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 185) •Converting... an analog signal into digital to indicate model names. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 :...
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... (p. 98) •Digital program editing (p. 106) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
... (p. 98) •Digital program editing (p. 106) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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...your computer - Memory Photo playback .......... 163 Viewing moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - Introduction 182 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable 205 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - Digital program editing (on your...DELETE 177 Writing a print mark - USB Streaming ......... 197 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer 202 Connecting your camcorder to a tape 170 Enlarging still images recorded on your computer 207 Capturing images from a tape as a moving picture 150 Interval Photo ...
...your computer - Memory Photo playback .......... 163 Viewing moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - Introduction 182 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable 205 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - Digital program editing (on your...DELETE 177 Writing a print mark - USB Streaming ......... 197 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer 202 Connecting your camcorder to a tape 170 Enlarging still images recorded on your computer 207 Capturing images from a tape as a moving picture 150 Interval Photo ...
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...other countries. •Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of their respective companies. Table of contents Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 210 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 232 ...LINK and are trademarks. • "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 trademarks or registered trademarks ...
...other countries. •Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of their respective companies. Table of contents Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 210 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 232 ...LINK and are trademarks. • "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 trademarks or registered trademarks ...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-...
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-...
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...back and insert the cassette properly with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic... features to record on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 10 Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up . Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a ...
...back and insert the cassette properly with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic... features to record on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 10 Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up . Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a ...
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...PLAYER while pressing the small green button.* V POWER OFF(CHG) CAM ME Note Do not pick up yet. Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture in the viewfinder is not set the clock before recording (p. 26). PLAY CR ...1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 11 Monitoring the playback picture ...
...PLAYER while pressing the small green button.* V POWER OFF(CHG) CAM ME Note Do not pick up yet. Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture in the viewfinder is not set the clock before recording (p. 26). PLAY CR ...1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 11 Monitoring the playback picture ...
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... Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide - Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. "Memory Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12 See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot ... on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as it can go with its v mark facing up.
... Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide - Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. "Memory Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12 See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot ... on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as it can go with its v mark facing up.
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... (unlock) position. to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder, the clock is closed (p. 32). When you purchase your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Adjust the viewfinder lens to MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green button...CHG) CAM CR ME 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 163) CR 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Note Do not pick up yet. PLAY Press MEMORY +/- Quick Start...
... (unlock) position. to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder, the clock is closed (p. 32). When you purchase your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Adjust the viewfinder lens to MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green button...CHG) CAM CR ME 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 163) CR 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Note Do not pick up yet. PLAY Press MEMORY +/- Quick Start...
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...IN/OUT - z z - - z z - - - - - When you carry out an operation, you start reading 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 S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack... "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - - - z z Provided - Any differences in operation are shown in the table below. z - - Using this manual ...
...IN/OUT - z z - - z z - - - - - When you carry out an operation, you start reading 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 S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack... "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - - - z z Provided - Any differences in operation are shown in the table below. z - - Using this manual ...
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... recordings on the systems below. Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder, you can use standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is automatically detected and the playback system... smooth transition, we recommend that you record on your camcorder. Note on a tape. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other VCRs (including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you play back a tape, the Hi8 system or standard 8 mm system is carried out in...
... recordings on the systems below. Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder, you can use standard 8 mm tape, be sure to play back the tape on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is automatically detected and the playback system... smooth transition, we recommend that you record on your camcorder. Note on a tape. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other VCRs (including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you play back a tape, the Hi8 system or standard 8 mm system is carried out in...
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...the POWER switch to VCR. : e.g. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on connecting other equipment When you connect your camcorder. Consider this manual, check the model name of the jack. OFF (CHG) : Common to CAMERA. Set the POWER switch to all models ... you start reading this when following the operating instructions. Using this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names. On the model name indication In this manual Note on models. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : ...
...the POWER switch to VCR. : e.g. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on connecting other equipment When you connect your camcorder. Consider this manual, check the model name of the jack. OFF (CHG) : Common to CAMERA. Set the POWER switch to all models ... you start reading this when following the operating instructions. Using this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names. On the model name indication In this manual Note on models. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : ...
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These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder become wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be some 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 low...
These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder become wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be some 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 low...
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BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release lever down.
BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release lever down.
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... for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. BATT INFO 4 V POWER CR OFF(CHG) CAM ME ERMAORY 1 2 19 Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. The charge lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power... power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 242 for your camcorder to OFF (CHG).
... for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. BATT INFO 4 V POWER CR OFF(CHG) CAM ME ERMAORY 1 2 19 Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. The charge lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power... power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 242 for your camcorder to OFF (CHG).
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...0% 50% 100% The battery charge level is displayed for another seven seconds. The BATTERY INFO is displayed as percentage and recordable time with the LCD screen/viewfinder. When the battery is not installed properly. - This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. When you keep pressing ...BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed for about 20 seconds. If any trouble occurs with the metal parts on your camcorder. REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 80 min VIEWFINDER: 105 min Full charge After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet ...
...0% 50% 100% The battery charge level is displayed for another seven seconds. The BATTERY INFO is displayed as percentage and recordable time with the LCD screen/viewfinder. When the battery is not installed properly. - This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. When you keep pressing ...BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed for about 20 seconds. If any trouble occurs with the metal parts on your camcorder. REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 80 min VIEWFINDER: 105 min Full charge After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet ...
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... battery pack at 25°C (77°F). The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. 21 TM SERIES Charging time Battery pack...
... battery pack at 25°C (77°F). The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. 21 TM SERIES Charging time Battery pack...
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... The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 24 Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. The battery life will be shorter if you power it from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. (1) Open the... DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder for tapes recorded in other countries For details, see...
... The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 24 Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. The battery life will be shorter if you power it from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. (1) Open the... DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder for tapes recorded in other countries For details, see...
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." While using the AC Adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to...
Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." While using the AC Adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to...
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... on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 26 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time when you do not use your...
... on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 26 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time when you do not use your...