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... model name indication In this manual, check the model name of your computer CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are used to capture images onto your computer (p. 208) 4 Capturing images on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 197) •Viewing images recorded on your camcorder.
... model name indication In this manual, check the model name of your computer CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are used to capture images onto your computer (p. 208) 4 Capturing images on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 197) •Viewing images recorded on your camcorder.
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... greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 61) •Picture effect (In recording mode) (p. 64) •Digital effect (In recording mode) (p. 65) •Title (p. 75, 77) •MEMORY MIX (p. 140) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your...) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 87) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 89) •Easy Dubbing (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.
... greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 61) •Picture effect (In recording mode) (p. 64) •Digital effect (In recording mode) (p. 65) •Title (p. 75, 77) •MEMORY MIX (p. 140) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your...) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 87) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 89) •Easy Dubbing (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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... Stick" on your computer 202 Connecting your camcorder to a tape 170 Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Insert Editing 123 "Memory Stick" Operations - Introduction 126 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 172 Playing back images continuously - MPEG movie recording 146 Recording pictures from an analog video unit on a "Memory Stick" - Signal convert...
... Stick" on your computer 202 Connecting your camcorder to a tape 170 Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Insert Editing 123 "Memory Stick" Operations - Introduction 126 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 172 Playing back images continuously - MPEG movie recording 146 Recording pictures from an analog video unit on a "Memory Stick" - Signal convert...
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... 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 ... display 232 Warning indicators 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 •...
... 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 ... display 232 Warning indicators 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 •...
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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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... pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide 10 See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Quick Start Guide - Recording on a tape This ...chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a tape of the cassette back and insert the ...
... pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide 10 See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Quick Start Guide - Recording on a tape This ...chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a tape of the cassette back and insert the ...
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.... The cap is not set the clock before recording (p. 26). PLAY CR 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. V POWER ME CR OFF(CHG) CAM Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder, the clock is not attached when you purchase your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the...
.... The cap is not set the clock before recording (p. 26). PLAY CR 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. V POWER ME CR OFF(CHG) CAM Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder, the clock is not attached when you purchase your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the...
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... mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" 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). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as ...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. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 127) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide - ...
... mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" 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). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as ...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. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 127) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide - ...
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... 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. to your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Make sure that the LOCK switch is not set to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 26). Note Do not pick up yet. Quick Start ...Guide ERMAORY ERMAORY Recording a still image on the screen. The picture appears on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap. The cap is black and white. Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery ...
... 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. to your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Make sure that the LOCK switch is not set to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 26). Note Do not pick up yet. Quick Start ...Guide ERMAORY ERMAORY Recording a still image on the screen. The picture appears on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap. The cap is black and white. Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery ...
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...you read through 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... - z z - - z z Provided - Before you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for the seven models listed in the text, for example, " ." Getting Started - z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z z z - z - - z z z z - e.g. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below. - z - z z - - - ...
...you read through 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... - z z - - z z Provided - Before you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for the seven models listed in the text, for example, " ." Getting Started - z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z z z - z - - z z z z - e.g. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below. - z - z z - - - ...
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.../TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you play back the tape on your camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the Digital8 ... and the playback system automatically switches to country. Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder. To view your recordings on a TV, you can use the tapes and record/playback on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to . *3) If you do...
.../TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you play back the tape on your camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the Digital8 ... and the playback system automatically switches to country. Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder. To view your recordings on a TV, you can use the tapes and record/playback on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to . *3) If you do...
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... : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for all models e.g. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on connecting other equipment When you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may result in a malfunction of your camcorder...
... : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for all models e.g. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on connecting other equipment When you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may result in a malfunction of your camcorder...
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.... Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points ...low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Keep your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. ...
.... Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points ...low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Keep your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. ...
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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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... 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. The charge lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect ... 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.
... 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. The charge lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect ... 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.
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... charged, the battery charge level indicator shows 100% and the charge lamp goes out. When the battery is displayed as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. Until the remaining battery charge is displayed. is calculated BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% The battery charge level indicator...
... charged, the battery charge level indicator shows 100% and the charge lamp goes out. When the battery is displayed as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. Until the remaining battery charge is displayed. is calculated BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% The battery charge level indicator...
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What is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. 21 Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). TM SERIES Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-...
What is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. 21 Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). TM SERIES Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-...
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system. system is reduced You can charge the battery in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. Connecting to a wall outlet When 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 a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 24 Recommended charging... connect the AC Adaptor to 86°F). Playback time The table shows the playing time for a long time, we recommend that you use your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to the DC IN jack on your...
system. system is reduced You can charge the battery in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. Connecting to a wall outlet When 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 a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 24 Recommended charging... connect the AC Adaptor to 86°F). Playback time The table shows the playing time for a long time, we recommend that you use your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to the DC IN jack on your...
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... pack is attached to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 25 Refer to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). This means that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect...
... pack is attached to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 25 Refer to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). This means that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect...
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... battery will have been discharged (p. 249). Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in battery fully. Step... the date and time Set the date and time when you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.* If you use your...
... battery will have been discharged (p. 249). Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in battery fully. Step... the date and time Set the date and time when you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.* If you use your...