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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. AC- DCR-TRV130 ©2001 Sony Corporation DCR-TRV130 Model No. 3-065-651-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. AC- DCR-TRV130 ©2001 Sony Corporation DCR-TRV130 Model No. 3-065-651-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No.
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... pack to your authority to come. You can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV130 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Operation is for years to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you can return your...
... pack to your authority to come. You can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV130 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Operation is for years to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you can return your...
Operating Instructions
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - For customers in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. However, there is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide ...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following measures: - For customers in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. However, there is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide ...
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Main Features Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 24)/ SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 25) •In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 44) •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 44) or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 24) •In spotlight, such as at the theater Spotlight mode (p. 44) •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Beach & ski mode (p. 44) Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode) ...
Main Features Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 24)/ SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 25) •In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 44) •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 44) or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 24) •In spotlight, such as at the theater Spotlight mode (p. 44) •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Beach & ski mode (p. 44) Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode) ...
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..." battery pack 93 Using the fader function 37 About i.LINK 94 Using special effects - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 Playback - NightShot/Super NightShot 24 Checking the recording - Basics Playing back a tape 27 ...Shooting backlit subjects - Digital effect ... 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 44 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 46 Using your camcorder abroad 96 Maintenance information and precautions 97 Specifications 102 Focusing manually 47 Superimposing a title 48 Quick Reference Making your own titles 50...
..." battery pack 93 Using the fader function 37 About i.LINK 94 Using special effects - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 Playback - NightShot/Super NightShot 24 Checking the recording - Basics Playing back a tape 27 ...Shooting backlit subjects - Digital effect ... 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 44 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 46 Using your camcorder abroad 96 Maintenance information and precautions 97 Specifications 102 Focusing manually 47 Superimposing a title 48 Quick Reference Making your own titles 50...
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...-protect tab on the cassette up . The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Open the DC... opens automatically. Quick Start Guide 6 See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder.
...-protect tab on the cassette up . The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Open the DC... opens automatically. Quick Start Guide 6 See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder.
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... panel while pressing OPEN. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). OFF (CHARGE) VCR... and white. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. To stop recording, press the red button again. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 1 Set the POWER switch to start playback. Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 18) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2...
... panel while pressing OPEN. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). OFF (CHARGE) VCR... and white. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. To stop recording, press the red button again. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 1 Set the POWER switch to start playback. Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 18) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2...
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...POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. Getting started - You cannot play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to country. Copyright precautions... Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. e.g. Before using your camcorder With your recordings on a TV, you...
...POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. Getting started - You cannot play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to country. Copyright precautions... Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. e.g. Before using your camcorder With your recordings on a TV, you...
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....99% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your... do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 ...
....99% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your... do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 ...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 108) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 105) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 18, 104) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 108) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 105) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 18, 104) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
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Slide the battery pack down . BATT BATT RELEASE 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
Slide the battery pack down . BATT BATT RELEASE 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
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.... (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Keep the battery pack in a cool place. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up . Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it fully... be used for a long time, charge the battery pack fully, and then use it until it for your camcorder. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. • Keep the battery pack dry. •...
.... (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Keep the battery pack in a cool place. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up . Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it fully... be used for a long time, charge the battery pack fully, and then use it until it for your camcorder. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. • Keep the battery pack dry. •...
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... 765 420 680 375 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximatecontinuousrecordingtimeat25°C(77°F).Thebatterylifewillbe shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximatenumberofminuteswhenrecordingwhileyourepeatrecordingstart/ stop, zooming and turning the power on the battery remaining indicator is wrong with the battery pack The CHG lamp flashes...
... 765 420 680 375 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximatecontinuousrecordingtimeat25°C(77°F).Thebatterylifewillbe shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximatenumberofminuteswhenrecordingwhileyourepeatrecordingstart/ stop, zooming and turning the power on the battery remaining indicator is wrong with the battery pack The CHG lamp flashes...
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... playing time at 25°C (77°F). "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have the mark. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with... 185 NP-F730 365 305 NP-F730H/F750 440 375 NP-F930 575 480 NP-F950 675 570 NP-F960 790 680 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 14
... playing time at 25°C (77°F). "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have the mark. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with... 185 NP-F730 365 305 NP-F730H/F750 440 375 NP-F930 575 480 NP-F950 675 570 NP-F960 790 680 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 14
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... even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as it from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 15 Getting started Step 1 ... when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord ...
... even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as it from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 15 Getting started Step 1 ... when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord ...
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...the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is in rechargeable lithium cell will have been discharged. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU ...] : END The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. • 12:00 AM stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM stands for about 4 months,... EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you use your camcorder for noon. 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you do...
...the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is in rechargeable lithium cell will have been discharged. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU ...] : END The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. • 12:00 AM stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM stands for about 4 months,... EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you use your camcorder for noon. 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you do...
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.... Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV130) •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed... started Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of indicated time on Hi8 /Digital8 tape. •If you use your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette to play back the...
.... Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV130) •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed... started Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of indicated time on Hi8 /Digital8 tape. •If you use your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette to play back the...
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...REC 0:00:01 VCR OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 2 Notes •Fastenthe grip strap firmly. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. - Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears. Select SP or LP in the viewfinder when you play ) mode. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you can...on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the SP mode. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording - The...
...REC 0:00:01 VCR OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 2 Notes •Fastenthe grip strap firmly. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. - Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears. Select SP or LP in the viewfinder when you play ) mode. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you can...on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the SP mode. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording - The...
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... you record some scenes in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off . However, they are not displayed. 19 If you leave your camcorder. Note When using the LCD screen except in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be normal when...date and time The recording date and time are not displayed while recording. This is a mirror-image. Picture in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . Indicators in the SP and LP modes on the screen ( Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel,...
... you record some scenes in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off . However, they are not displayed. 19 If you leave your camcorder. Note When using the LCD screen except in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be normal when...date and time The recording date and time are not displayed while recording. This is a mirror-image. Picture in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . Indicators in the SP and LP modes on the screen ( Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel,...
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... LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in (p. 81) in the menu settings (p. 81). After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap.
... LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in (p. 81) in the menu settings (p. 81). After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap.