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... Main Features •Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from 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. 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. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350...
... Main Features •Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from 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. 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. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350...
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... for a photo - Display function 47 Viewing recordings on TV 51 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a tape 53 Recording still images on pictures 42 Checking recordings - Picture effect 64 Using special ... 87 Quickly locating a scene - Recording on a tape 10 - NightShot - PHOTO SEARCH/ PHOTO SCAN 92 6 Super NightShot - Recording 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...
... for a photo - Display function 47 Viewing recordings on TV 51 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a tape 53 Recording still images on pictures 42 Checking recordings - Picture effect 64 Using special ... 87 Quickly locating a scene - Recording on a tape 10 - NightShot - PHOTO SEARCH/ PHOTO SCAN 92 6 Super NightShot - Recording 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...
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... 140 Recording moving pictures on your computer - Image protection 176 Deleting images - 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 recording 154 Recording edited...
... 140 Recording moving pictures on your computer - Image protection 176 Deleting images - 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 recording 154 Recording edited...
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... and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About 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 • ,... •All other countries. •Pentium 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...
... and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About 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 • ,... •All other countries. •Pentium 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-... Commander (2) (p. 264) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94, 95) Stereo: Monaural: 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 256) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 30) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 182) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (p. 189) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 240) 9
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-... Commander (2) (p. 264) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94, 95) Stereo: Monaural: 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 256) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 30) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 182) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (p. 189) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 240) 9
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... cover. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as illustrated. 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). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with its v mark facing...
... cover. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as illustrated. 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). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with its v mark facing...
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... a picture placing your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not set to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Monitoring the playback still images on the screen. Quick Start Guide ERMAORY ERMAORY Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap. Make sure that...
... a picture placing your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not set to your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Monitoring the playback still images on the screen. Quick Start Guide ERMAORY ERMAORY Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap. Make sure that...
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...TRV350 is indicated in the illustrations. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Types of 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... camcorder. z z - - Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/...
...TRV350 is indicated in the illustrations. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Types of 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... camcorder. z z - - Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/...
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... 2000 2003 2079 To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the time indicator. or the "Memory Stick" Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the auto date function You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the... Press TIME to display the date indicator. The date and/or time indicator disappears. If you do not set the date and time to your camcorder for the first time, turn it back to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. you start recording (Auto date function). you stop recording ...
... 2000 2003 2079 To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the time indicator. or the "Memory Stick" Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the auto date function You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the... Press TIME to display the date indicator. The date and/or time indicator disappears. If you do not set the date and time to your camcorder for the first time, turn it back to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. you start recording (Auto date function). you stop recording ...
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The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with a beep. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer (p. 135). 41 START/STOP START/STOP MENU 3 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16:.../STOP. You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - Recording - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with a beep. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer (p. 135). 41 START/STOP START/STOP MENU 3 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16:.../STOP. You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - Recording - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
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... the data code are not recorded when recording images on the conditions in the menu settings (p. 222). Data code When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to a TV, the data code appears on... The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. In the recording mode, the data code will not be correct, depending on a "Memory Stick." The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. A blank portion of recording. The indicator may not be displayed. When you connect your...
... the data code are not recorded when recording images on the conditions in the menu settings (p. 222). Data code When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to a TV, the data code appears on... The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. In the recording mode, the data code will not be correct, depending on a "Memory Stick." The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. A blank portion of recording. The indicator may not be displayed. When you connect your...
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...the recording mode You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Advanced Recording Operations - Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127). To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. ...Approximate number of images that can be recorded on the "Memory Stick." 50min REC 0:00:01 Advanced Recording Operations PHOTO PHOTO In the standby...
...the recording mode You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Advanced Recording Operations - Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127). To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. ...Approximate number of images that can be recorded on the "Memory Stick." 50min REC 0:00:01 Advanced Recording Operations PHOTO PHOTO In the standby...
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...image may fluctuate. •You cannot record still images on the screen. Image quality (p. 128) - Your camcorder immediately records the image on a "Memory Stick" in the menu settings. 54 END SEARCH The following functions (The indicator flashes): - Title The title ...8226;Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. BOUNCE - MEMORY MIX - While recording still images on a tape "Memory Stick" For more information, see page 240. Wide mode - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode The image is ...
...image may fluctuate. •You cannot record still images on the screen. Image quality (p. 128) - Your camcorder immediately records the image on a "Memory Stick" in the menu settings. 54 END SEARCH The following functions (The indicator flashes): - Title The title ...8226;Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. BOUNCE - MEMORY MIX - While recording still images on a tape "Memory Stick" For more information, see page 240. Wide mode - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode The image is ...
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...the standby mode. 55 You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. Taking photos with a beep. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a tape Self-timer recording You can record still images on the screen. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. the POWER switch...MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127). (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ...
...the standby mode. 55 You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. Taking photos with a beep. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a tape Self-timer recording You can record still images on the screen. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. the POWER switch...MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127). (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ...
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...MOVIE (p. 65) - BOUNCE (p. 61) Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording standby - You connect your camcorder to a TV that is working, the indicator flashes and the SteadyShot does not function: - 16:9WIDE to ON - 16:9WIDE... to 16:9FULL Date or time indicator When you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. In the wide mode The SteadyShot does not work. ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends ...
...MOVIE (p. 65) - BOUNCE (p. 61) Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording standby - You connect your camcorder to a TV that is working, the indicator flashes and the SteadyShot does not function: - 16:9WIDE to ON - 16:9WIDE... to 16:9FULL Date or time indicator When you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. In the wide mode The SteadyShot does not work. ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends ...
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When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on the tape condition. At this ... - While the picture is being stored, the indicator flashes fast, and the picture from the tape appears on a "Memory Stick" - The date, time indicator and title do not fade in the following functions: - BACK LIGHT Note on the... if they are not needed. Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY You cannot use the following functions: - Recording on the screen. Focus - Picture effect - Picture effect -...
When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on the tape condition. At this ... - While the picture is being stored, the indicator flashes fast, and the picture from the tape appears on a "Memory Stick" - The date, time indicator and title do not fade in the following functions: - BACK LIGHT Note on the... if they are not needed. Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY You cannot use the following functions: - Recording on the screen. Focus - Picture effect - Picture effect -...
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... because your camcorder is selected You can adjust the exposure. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 69 BOUNCE •PROGRAM AE function does not work in the PROGRAM AE function: - SPORTS Even if the PROGRAM AE function is set to focus only on a "Memory Stick." - When... NIGHTSHOT is set to AUTO in the middle to far distance. •In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to select the desired mode, then press the dial. When using...
... because your camcorder is selected You can adjust the exposure. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 69 BOUNCE •PROGRAM AE function does not work in the PROGRAM AE function: - SPORTS Even if the PROGRAM AE function is set to focus only on a "Memory Stick." - When... NIGHTSHOT is set to AUTO in the middle to far distance. •In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to select the desired mode, then press the dial. When using...
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... /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Picture effect. on your camcorder as a player •Picture effect does not work with picture effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on a "Memory Stick" as follows: - Pictures processed by Picture effect Pictures processed by Picture effect are processing the...
... /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Picture effect. on your camcorder as a player •Picture effect does not work with picture effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on a "Memory Stick" as follows: - Pictures processed by Picture effect Pictures processed by Picture effect are processing the...
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... effect. When you are not output through the DV jack. However, you can record images as a still image - on a VCR using your camcorder while you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back Digital effect is automatically canceled. 86 Playing back a tape with tapes ...recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Digital effect. on your camcorder as a player •Digital effect does not work with digital effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on a "Memory Stick" as follows: -
... effect. When you are not output through the DV jack. However, you can record images as a still image - on a VCR using your camcorder while you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back Digital effect is automatically canceled. 86 Playing back a tape with tapes ...recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using Digital effect. on your camcorder as a player •Digital effect does not work with digital effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on a "Memory Stick" as follows: -
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... T t 3 PB ZOOM × 2.0 [EXEC] : r R 87 Advanced Playback Operations Enlarging recorded images - Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" (p. 172). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to move the enlarged image, then.... The center of the image is enlarged to about twice its size, and appear on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge an image recorded on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the ...
... T t 3 PB ZOOM × 2.0 [EXEC] : r R 87 Advanced Playback Operations Enlarging recorded images - Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" (p. 172). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to move the enlarged image, then.... The center of the image is enlarged to about twice its size, and appear on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge an image recorded on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the ...