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...you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of this equipment... to alert the user to the presence of the FCC Rules. Welcome! Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Congratulations on your authority to rain or moisture. For the ...
...you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of this equipment... to alert the user to the presence of the FCC Rules. Welcome! Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Congratulations on your authority to rain or moisture. For the ...
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... batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is...particular installation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Increase the separation...
... batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is...particular installation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Increase the separation...
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Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 256 Index 267 8 Table of contents Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 210 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display ... • i.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 of Microsoft Corporation ...
Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 256 Index 267 8 Table of contents Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 210 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display ... • i.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 of Microsoft Corporation ...
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... while pressing OPEN. Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not attached when you want to start playback. REW 3 Press N to record the date and time for a picture, set up your eye against this part when the LCD panel is black and white. 4 Press START/STOP. The cap is...
... while pressing OPEN. Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not attached when you want to start playback. REW 3 Press N to record the date and time for a picture, set up your eye against this part when the LCD panel is black and white. 4 Press START/STOP. The cap is...
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... clock is not set the clock before recording (p. 26). Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Note Do not pick up yet. to your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. If you purchase your eyesight (p. 35). Quick Start Guide ERMAORY ERMAORY Recording... is closed (p. 32). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to record the date and time for a picture, set up your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not attached when you want to the left (unlock) position.
... clock is not set the clock before recording (p. 26). Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Note Do not pick up yet. to your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. If you purchase your eyesight (p. 35). Quick Start Guide ERMAORY ERMAORY Recording... is closed (p. 32). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to record the date and time for a picture, set up your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not attached when you want to the left (unlock) position.
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... for up to OFF (CHG). - The numeric value displayed in the BATTERY INFO as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. The BATTERY INFO is still displayed. CALCULATING BATTERY INFO... If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the ... not displayed in 10% increments. The information is displayed as a rough standard. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 56 min VIEWFINDER: 73 min Charging j BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% The battery charge level is displayed for about 20...
... for up to OFF (CHG). - The numeric value displayed in the BATTERY INFO as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. The BATTERY INFO is still displayed. CALCULATING BATTERY INFO... If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the ... not displayed in 10% increments. The information is displayed as a rough standard. BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 56 min VIEWFINDER: 73 min Charging j BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% The battery charge level is displayed for about 20...
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... closed when you use your camcorder. Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may appear when you play back the tape on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the indicated time on ...your camcorder is half of the cassette compartment other camcorders (including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351)....
... closed when you use your camcorder. Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may appear when you play back the tape on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the indicated time on ...your camcorder is half of the cassette compartment other camcorders (including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351)....
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... title as desired. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER or removing the cassette so that your camcorder is in memory. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part between & and ?. The last character is erased. Making your own titles To change , then press the...characters appears. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to change a title you have entered remain stored in your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you want to delete the title. If it to return *1) three minutes: five minutes: *2) Modes on ...
... title as desired. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER or removing the cassette so that your camcorder is in memory. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part between & and ?. The last character is erased. Making your own titles To change , then press the...characters appears. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to change a title you have entered remain stored in your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you want to delete the title. If it to return *1) three minutes: five minutes: *2) Modes on ...
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... the image : To view the lower part of the image (Turn the dial upward.) (4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge an image recorded on a "Memory Stick" (p. 172). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. ...The center of the image is enlarged to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. : To view the left part of the image (Turn ...
... the image : To view the lower part of the image (Turn the dial upward.) (4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge an image recorded on a "Memory Stick" (p. 172). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. ...The center of the image is enlarged to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. : To view the left part of the image (Turn ...
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... program is set up to select MARK, then press the dial. Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert a tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the end of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the... , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to light blue. The OUT point of the first program is set, then the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Repeat steps (5) to (8) to set other programs. When the program is set, and the upper...
... program is set up to select MARK, then press the dial. Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert a tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the end of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the... , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to light blue. The OUT point of the first program is set, then the lower part of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Repeat steps (5) to (8) to set other programs. When the program is set, and the upper...
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... dial. (6) Search for the beginning of a "Memory Stick" (MPEG MOVIE EX). Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in , then press the dial...the POWER switch to light blue. (8) Search for editing onto a "Memory Stick." The IN point of the first program is set , and the upper part of the program mark changes to VCR on a "Memory Stick") You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (7) Turn the SEL/...
... dial. (6) Search for the beginning of a "Memory Stick" (MPEG MOVIE EX). Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in , then press the dial...the POWER switch to light blue. (8) Search for editing onto a "Memory Stick." The IN point of the first program is set , and the upper part of the program mark changes to VCR on a "Memory Stick") You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (7) Turn the SEL/...
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Setting up a folder You can create folders up to 999MSDCF. The numeric part of the folder name is stored in this newly created folder. 1 V POWER MENU E ERMAORY CAM M OFCFR(CHG) 3 MEM SET 1 STILL SET MOVIE SET NEW FOLDER 1 ... PROTECT PB FOLDER RETURN [MENU] : END 4 MEM SET 1 STILL SET MOVIE SET NEW FOLDER 1 REC FOLDER 2 FILE NO. Before operation Insert a "Memory stick" into your camcorder. PRINT MARK PROTECT PB FOLDER RETURN [MENU] : END ADD CURRENTLY 101MSDCF MEM SET 1 STILL SET MOVIE SET NEW FOLDER ADD 1 REC FOLDER 2 FILE NO. The...
Setting up a folder You can create folders up to 999MSDCF. The numeric part of the folder name is stored in this newly created folder. 1 V POWER MENU E ERMAORY CAM M OFCFR(CHG) 3 MEM SET 1 STILL SET MOVIE SET NEW FOLDER 1 ... PROTECT PB FOLDER RETURN [MENU] : END 4 MEM SET 1 STILL SET MOVIE SET NEW FOLDER 1 REC FOLDER 2 FILE NO. Before operation Insert a "Memory stick" into your camcorder. PRINT MARK PROTECT PB FOLDER RETURN [MENU] : END ADD CURRENTLY 101MSDCF MEM SET 1 STILL SET MOVIE SET NEW FOLDER ADD 1 REC FOLDER 2 FILE NO. The...
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.... When playing back image data shot with your camcorder (p. 51). •Turn the audio volume of the two buttons on VOLUME. - : To turn the volume down before operation, or noise (howling) may not be output from the desired part The moving picture recorded on a TV screen ...8226;Before operation, connect your camcorder to play back recorded images on a "Memory Stick" is only one folder on your camcorder: - "Memory Stick" Operations - You can select the PB ...
.... When playing back image data shot with your camcorder (p. 51). •Turn the audio volume of the two buttons on VOLUME. - : To turn the volume down before operation, or noise (howling) may not be output from the desired part The moving picture recorded on a TV screen ...8226;Before operation, connect your camcorder to play back recorded images on a "Memory Stick" is only one folder on your camcorder: - "Memory Stick" Operations - You can select the PB ...
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...) You can view the data code (date/time) by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during moving picture may not be divided into 60 parts. To make the indicators disappear Press DISPLAY. 168 Screen indicators during playback. Viewing moving pictures -
...) You can view the data code (date/time) by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during moving picture may not be divided into 60 parts. To make the indicators disappear Press DISPLAY. 168 Screen indicators during playback. Viewing moving pictures -
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... "Memory Stick" into your camcorder while you can select and view a desired part from 1.1 times up to five times its size, and appear on the screen. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. : To view the upper part of the image : To view...Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." Also, you are playing back images recorded on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to a tape. The center of the image is set to about twice its size. You can enlarge still images recorded...
... "Memory Stick" into your camcorder while you can select and view a desired part from 1.1 times up to five times its size, and appear on the screen. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. : To view the upper part of the image : To view...Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." Also, you are playing back images recorded on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to a tape. The center of the image is set to about twice its size. You can enlarge still images recorded...
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... (140°F), such as the seaside •Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to come into contact with the metal parts of the lens clean with the charging function. •To prevent accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to little dirt or ...or humid locations - AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm during charging, keep your camcorder in use, particularly during use. Rechargeable Battery Pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with a soft cloth in locations that...
... (140°F), such as the seaside •Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to come into contact with the metal parts of the lens clean with the charging function. •To prevent accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to little dirt or ...or humid locations - AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm during charging, keep your camcorder in use, particularly during use. Rechargeable Battery Pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with a soft cloth in locations that...
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...;C (32°F to 104°F) -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding power cord Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM30 Maximum output voltage Output voltage Capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Type DC 8.4 V DC...
...;C (32°F to 104°F) -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) 56 × 31 × 100 mm (2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts 190 g (6.7 oz) excluding power cord Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FM30 Maximum output voltage Output voltage Capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Type DC 8.4 V DC...
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Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 5 1 6 7 2 8 3 9 4 0 1 Lens cap (p. 30) 2 LCD screen (p. 30) 3 OPEN button (p. 30) 4 VOLUME -/+ * button (p. 45) 5 Rechargeable Battery Pack (p. 18) 6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 18) 7 POWER switch (p. 30) 8 START/STOP button (p. 30) 9 Hooks for the shoulder strap. 256 Quick Reference - - Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for shoulder strap 0 DC IN jack (p. 19) * This button has a tactile dot.
Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 5 1 6 7 2 8 3 9 4 0 1 Lens cap (p. 30) 2 LCD screen (p. 30) 3 OPEN button (p. 30) 4 VOLUME -/+ * button (p. 45) 5 Rechargeable Battery Pack (p. 18) 6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 18) 7 POWER switch (p. 30) 8 START/STOP button (p. 30) 9 Hooks for the shoulder strap. 256 Quick Reference - - Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for shoulder strap 0 DC IN jack (p. 19) * This button has a tactile dot.
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... *2) *3) z REC (recording) w; NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 39) wa FADER button *2) (p. 61) ws BACK LIGHT button (p. 38) wd FOCUS button (p. 71) wf Remote sensor *4) Quick Reference 257 Identifying parts and controls qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qa BATT INFO (p. 20) qs SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button *1) (p. 39) qd LIGHT button (p. 79) qf...
... *2) *3) z REC (recording) w; NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 39) wa FADER button *2) (p. 61) ws BACK LIGHT button (p. 38) wd FOCUS button (p. 71) wf Remote sensor *4) Quick Reference 257 Identifying parts and controls qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qa BATT INFO (p. 20) qs SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button *1) (p. 39) qd LIGHT button (p. 79) qf...
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wg RESET button (p. 230) wh EDITSEARCH button *1) *2) (p. 43) wj MEMORY operation buttons *2) MEMORY PLAY button (p. 163) MEMORY - button (p. 163) MEMORY + button (p. 163) MEMORY MIX button (p. 141) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 177) MPEG NX button (p. 166) MEMORY INDEX button (p. 165) wk DISPLAY button (p. 47) wl MENU button *1) (p. 210) e; Identifying parts and controls wg wh PLAY MEMORY MEMORY MIX DELETE MPEG INDEX wj wk wl e; SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 210) Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated. 258 *1) This button has a tactile dot. *2)
wg RESET button (p. 230) wh EDITSEARCH button *1) *2) (p. 43) wj MEMORY operation buttons *2) MEMORY PLAY button (p. 163) MEMORY - button (p. 163) MEMORY + button (p. 163) MEMORY MIX button (p. 141) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 177) MPEG NX button (p. 166) MEMORY INDEX button (p. 165) wk DISPLAY button (p. 47) wl MENU button *1) (p. 210) e; Identifying parts and controls wg wh PLAY MEMORY MEMORY MIX DELETE MPEG INDEX wj wk wl e; SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 210) Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated. 258 *1) This button has a tactile dot. *2)