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... an analog signal into digital to indicate model names. USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for all models.... Before you start reading this manual, camcorder-shape icons are for the indicated models only. Main Features On the model name...
... an analog signal into digital to indicate model names. USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for all models.... Before you start reading this manual, camcorder-shape icons are for the indicated models only. Main Features On the model name...
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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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... Memory Photo playback .......... 163 Viewing moving pictures on your computer - Image protection 176 Deleting images - Introduction 182 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder on an image - Signal convert function ...... 208 7 Insert Editing 123 "Memory Stick" Operations - MEMORY MIX 140 Recording ...back images continuously - 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 - Table of contents Editing Dubbing a tape 94 Dubbing ...
... Memory Photo playback .......... 163 Viewing moving pictures on your computer - Image protection 176 Deleting images - Introduction 182 Connecting your camcorder to your camcorder on an image - Signal convert function ...... 208 7 Insert Editing 123 "Memory Stick" Operations - MEMORY MIX 140 Recording ...back images continuously - 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 - Table of contents Editing Dubbing a tape 94 Dubbing ...
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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 Warning... 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 Warning... 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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... center of the cassette 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. Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up . AC Adaptor... chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder.
... center of the cassette 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. Power cord Connect the plug with the cassette window facing up . AC Adaptor... chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder.
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...2 Press m to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 11 Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. If you want to...small green button. V POWER ME CR OFF(CHG) CAM Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. When you purchase your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not set the clock before recording (p. 26). The picture in the viewfinder is...
...2 Press m to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 11 Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. If you want to...small green button. V POWER ME CR OFF(CHG) CAM Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. When you purchase your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not set the clock before recording (p. 26). The picture in the viewfinder is...
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... as far as illustrated. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as it can go with its v mark facing up. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide - AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a "Memory..." once lightly. 12 Recording 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).
... as far as illustrated. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as it can go with its v mark facing up. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide - AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a "Memory..." once lightly. 12 Recording 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).
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...2 Set the POWER switch to select the desired image. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Monitoring the playback still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap. The picture...Adjust the viewfinder lens to the left (unlock) position. PLAY Press MEMORY +/- The last recorded image is not attached when you purchase your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The cap is displayed. The picture appears on the screen. When you purchase your...
...2 Set the POWER switch to select the desired image. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Monitoring the playback still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap. The picture...Adjust the viewfinder lens to the left (unlock) position. PLAY Press MEMORY +/- The last recorded image is not attached when you purchase your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The cap is displayed. The picture appears on the screen. When you purchase your...
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... read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. e.g. z z z z - Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is indicated in the text, for example, " ." z z z - Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/Hi8/8 OUT OUT IN/OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/...OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of ...
... read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. e.g. z z z z - Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is indicated in the text, for example, " ." z z z - Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/Hi8/8 OUT OUT IN/OUT OUT OUT IN/OUT IN/...OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of ...
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...Digital8 Usable cassette tapes Recording system Playback system *2) Hi8 Hi8 *3) Hi8 Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm *1) If you use the tapes and record/playback on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Note on your camcorder. 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...
...Digital8 Usable cassette tapes Recording system Playback system *2) Hi8 Hi8 *3) Hi8 Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm *1) If you use the tapes and record/playback on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Note on your camcorder. 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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...M OFCFR(CHG) VCR or PLAYER : e.g. Consider this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. 16 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. Set the POWER switch... to OFF (CHG). Set the POWER switch to VCR. : e.g. If you connect your camcorder. CAMERA : Common to all models e.g. Set the POWER switch to other equipment When you forcibly ... using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder to CAMERA. Using this manual, camcorder-shape icons are for the indicated models only. On the model name indication...
...M OFCFR(CHG) VCR or PLAYER : e.g. Consider this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. 16 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. Set the POWER switch... to OFF (CHG). Set the POWER switch to VCR. : e.g. If you connect your camcorder. CAMERA : Common to all models e.g. Set the POWER switch to other equipment When you forcibly ... using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder to CAMERA. Using this manual, camcorder-shape icons are for the indicated models only. On the model name indication...
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...However, there may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Letting your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be... 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...
...However, there may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Letting your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be... 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...
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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. 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
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... AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. BATT INFO 4 V POWER CR OFF(CHG) CAM ME ERMAORY 1 2 19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing... battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. See page 242 for your...
... AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. BATT INFO 4 V POWER CR OFF(CHG) CAM ME ERMAORY 1 2 19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing... battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder. See page 242 for your...
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... with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. The information is displayed for another seven seconds. Step 1 Preparing the power supply To check the state of the AC Adaptor. is..."CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. 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 up to...
... with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. The information is displayed for another seven seconds. Step 1 Preparing the power supply To check the state of the AC Adaptor. is..."CALCULATING BATTERY INFO..." This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. 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 up to...
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What is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. TM SERIES Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-...
What is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. TM SERIES Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM90 NP-...
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The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of tapes ...1 2, 3 24 Playback time The table shows the playing time for a long time, we recommend that you use your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord ...to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in other countries For details, see page 246. system. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate continuous playing time...
The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of tapes ...1 2, 3 24 Playback time The table shows the playing time for a long time, we recommend that you use your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord ...to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in other countries For details, see page 246. system. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate continuous playing time...
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... supply PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the wall outlet as soon as it is connected to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached...
... supply PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the wall outlet as soon as it is connected to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached...
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.../PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in battery fully. 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 cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will be... time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.* If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 249). Set the date and time after charging the built-in , then press the dial...
.../PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in battery fully. 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 cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will be... time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.* If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 249). Set the date and time after charging the built-in , then press the dial...