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Question posted by BROUX on July 7th, 2012

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WERE CAN I GET SOFTWARE FOR THE DCR-TRV17 VIDEO CAMERA

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Answer #1: Posted by bargeboard on July 30th, 2012 10:15 AM

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You can find the drivers and software to install at the Sony support site here:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/model-home.pl?mdl=DCR-TRV17#/downloadTab

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Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 1

... manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV17 DCR-TRV15/TRV17 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. 3-067-425-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 2

...this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Note: In some areas the disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible ...Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of lithium ion batteries in this manual could void your purchase of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 4

...images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 120) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 129) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Viewing a moving picture recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 132) (DCR-TRV17 only) Capturing images on your computer •Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 79) •...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6

...Operations (DCR-TRV17 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review .... 30 Playback - Tape Photo recording 38 ...Recording - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 54 Frame by date - Date search 62 Searching for a photo - Signal convert function 79 Recording video...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 10

..., you can operate only with memory functions. You see page 158. See page 106 for example, "DCR-TRV17 only". You can only use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory . As you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. e.g. Types of the features that are operated only with cassette memory are marked by looking at...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18

...the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC ...do not use your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/ MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) unless you use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22

...When you record in the ... To display the recording date and time...displayed while recording. Adjusting...Recording data The recording date (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto tape. However, check the following: • Do not mix recordings...Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17...recorded and the next scene is set the POWER switch to OFF ...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 26

... you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be displayed. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto tape. In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press BACK LIGHT. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 27

...;When you use the following functions: - While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Exposure - In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in a dark place. Recording - Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in the dark - Notes •Do not use the NightShot function in the daytime). White balance...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 28

... : END 28 Exposure - White balance While in MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV17 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Self-timer recording Recording with a beep sound. Fader - You can also use the ...START/STOP. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 1,5 MENU 3 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I NT . S . Recording a picture While using...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 38

...CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. while the fader function is recorded for about seven seconds. Tape Photo recording You can record still pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording... To use the tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). To record clear and less fluctuated still ...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 50

... subjects in the following functions do not work in the following mode: - Slow shutter - Digital effect - Overlap - Sports lesson While WHT BAL is set to select the desired mode. Landscape...[ MENU ] : END To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial (p....

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 52

To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - If you adjust the exposure... adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON. 52 The subject is backlit - night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press EXPOSURE. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Adjusting the exposure manually You...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 53

... autofocus mode Press FOCUS lightly to focus on and indicator appears. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press FOCUS lightly. To focus precisely It is not effective...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 55

..., then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to OFF (CHG), VCR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only). To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform normal recording Press START/STOP. Note on interval recording (DCR-TRV17 only) You cannot do interval recording in recording time of up . 8 7 MENU 6 I NTERVAL CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16 : 9W I NT. REC ON RETURN [MENU] : END To...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 58

...EXEC dial. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •To record pictures that you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 58... mode, the image where you have processed using the digital effect function, record the pictures on the VCR, using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 138

DCR-TRV17 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point ...record them to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5. 4 PLAY 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 5 z 3 zX REC 138 To stop . (6) If you want to tapes - MEMORY +/- - Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to record...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 140

...VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 PB ZOOM To cancel the Memory PB ZOOM function Press PB ZOOM. In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not.... The still image is set to tapes or video tapes. You can copy the desired part of ... into your camcorder. Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s. DCR-TRV17 only You can enlarge still images recorded on your camcorder. (1) Set the...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 169

.... 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using LCD DCR-TRV15: 3.3 W DCR-TRV17: 3.7 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV15: 2.5 W DCR-TRV17: 2.6 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to a 35 mm still camera Camera/Memory (DCR-TRV17 only) mode: 42...

Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 172

... (p. 30) qg SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 36) qh Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 85) qj Camera recording lamp (p. 21) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV17 only) . •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing...