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3-073-855-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
3-073-855-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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...manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Getting Started "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV25, DCR...that to which the receiver is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to the ...
...manual could void your authority to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Getting Started "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV25, DCR...that to which the receiver is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to the ...
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...(p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 30) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader ... •Manual focus (p. 61) Functions for using after recording •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37) •DATA CODE (p. 39) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 145) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) •Digital program editing (p. 78, 132*) * Except DCR-TRV16 5
...(p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 30) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader ... •Manual focus (p. 61) Functions for using after recording •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37) •DATA CODE (p. 39) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 145) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) •Digital program editing (p. 78, 132*) * Except DCR-TRV16 5
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... in the "Memory Stick" on a tape - ZERO SET MEMORY 69 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide - Digital program editing (on tapes 78 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 117 Superimposing a...a scene - Memory Photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - Recording on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 16 Installing the battery pack 16 Charging the battery pack ...
... in the "Memory Stick" on a tape - ZERO SET MEMORY 69 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide - Digital program editing (on tapes 78 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 117 Superimposing a...a scene - Memory Photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - Recording on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 16 Installing the battery pack 16 Charging the battery pack ...
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... of differences DCR- Getting Started - Set the POWER switch to use a printer (optional) (p. 152). 12 switch) Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV18 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV25 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV27 z 15 pin*2) 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. Any...
... of differences DCR- Getting Started - Set the POWER switch to use a printer (optional) (p. 152). 12 switch) Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV18 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV25 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV27 z 15 pin*2) 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. Any...
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DATE SEARCH (p. 71) - Labeling a cassette (p. 103) For details of cassette types, see this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or region. Functions that require different operations depending on a TV, you can use a tape with the ...Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. You can operate only with cassette memory . To view your camcorder. Getting Started Using this mark in the introduction of features that are marked by (Cassette Memory). END SEARCH (p. 37) - You see ...
DATE SEARCH (p. 71) - Labeling a cassette (p. 103) For details of cassette types, see this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or region. Functions that require different operations depending on a TV, you can use a tape with the ...Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. You can operate only with cassette memory . To view your camcorder. Getting Started Using this mark in the introduction of features that are marked by (Cassette Memory). END SEARCH (p. 37) - You see ...
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... sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Keep your camcorder to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Doing so... the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder.
... sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Keep your camcorder to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Doing so... the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder.
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...DCR-TRV16). Exposure - Exposure - While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - White balance - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR...-TRV16), you keep NIGHTSHOT set to malfunction. •When you cannot use the NightShot mode in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR...-TRV16). Basics Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Digital... picture may cause your camcorder to ON in incorrect or...
...DCR-TRV16). Exposure - Exposure - While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - White balance - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR...-TRV16), you keep NIGHTSHOT set to malfunction. •When you cannot use the NightShot mode in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR...-TRV16). Basics Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Digital... picture may cause your camcorder to ON in incorrect or...
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...lighting condition changes quickly •When recording in TV lighting in the INDOOR mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in a studio •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO N.S. ...except DCR-TRV16). you detach the battery for about 10 seconds after a few seconds when: - you change the PROGRAM AE mode. 48 - When you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust ...
...lighting condition changes quickly •When recording in TV lighting in the INDOOR mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in a studio •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO N.S. ...except DCR-TRV16). you detach the battery for about 10 seconds after a few seconds when: - you change the PROGRAM AE mode. 48 - When you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust ...
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... (p. 176). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. While using the picture effect function, you set the ... expands horizontally. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in the menu settings. Picture effect You can digitally process images to make the picture look more like those in films or on a "Memory Stick" ...in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) When you cannot select the following functions: - ART [a] : The color and brightness of...
... (p. 176). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. While using the picture effect function, you set the ... expands horizontally. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in the menu settings. Picture effect You can digitally process images to make the picture look more like those in films or on a "Memory Stick" ...in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) When you cannot select the following functions: - ART [a] : The color and brightness of...
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Press MENU, then select D EFFECT in the menu settings. 56 TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to adjust the effect, then press the dial. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still ... dial is to be adjusted STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is recorded in the...
Press MENU, then select D EFFECT in the menu settings. 56 TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to adjust the effect, then press the dial. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still ... dial is to be adjusted STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is recorded in the...
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... shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch ...to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be effective. Tape Photo recording •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the...
... shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch ...to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be effective. Tape Photo recording •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the...
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...POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). SPORTS 59 Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), Sports lesson mode does not work...NIGHTSHOT to AUTO in the PROGRAM AE function: - The indicator flashes. Notes • Because your camcorder is selected You can adjust the exposure. SUNSETMOON - PORTRAIT - Slow shutter - S. If you cannot... Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&...
...POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). SPORTS 59 Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), Sports lesson mode does not work...NIGHTSHOT to AUTO in the PROGRAM AE function: - The indicator flashes. Notes • Because your camcorder is selected You can adjust the exposure. SUNSETMOON - PORTRAIT - Slow shutter - S. If you cannot... Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&...
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... - night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Color Slow Shutter - Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 2... 1 EXPOSURE To return to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. When the subject is backlit - If you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to ON. 60 Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
... - night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Color Slow Shutter - Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 2... 1 EXPOSURE To return to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. When the subject is backlit - If you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to ON. 60 Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
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...coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS/INFINITY, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. When you shoot close to focus on. 61 To focus precisely It is ...;Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly. Focusing manually Normally, focus is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) ...
...coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS/INFINITY, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. When you shoot close to focus on. 61 To focus precisely It is ...;Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly. Focusing manually Normally, focus is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) ...
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... scenes using the picture effect function. •To record images that you can process a scene using your camcorder as a player. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press... is automatically canceled. 65 For details of each picture effect function, see page 54. 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. Advanced Playback Operations - When you set the POWER..., you have processed using the picture effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following picture effect functions: NEG....
... scenes using the picture effect function. •To record images that you can process a scene using your camcorder as a player. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press... is automatically canceled. 65 For details of each picture effect function, see page 54. 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. Advanced Playback Operations - When you set the POWER..., you have processed using the picture effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following picture effect functions: NEG....
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... have processed the image using the digital effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •To record ... jack. •You cannot use the tape PB ZOOM function for pictures processed by digital effect functions. MENU 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. When you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG)...
... have processed the image using the digital effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •To record ... jack. •You cannot use the tape PB ZOOM function for pictures processed by digital effect functions. MENU 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. When you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG)...
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... Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder conform with the B mark facing as it with this camcorder (p. 180). The "Memory Stick" may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. If this manual. Notes on image data compatibility ... "Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder is displayed Reinsert the "Memory Stick" a few times. "TM" and "®" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that is still ...
... Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder conform with the B mark facing as it with this camcorder (p. 180). The "Memory Stick" may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. If this manual. Notes on image data compatibility ... "Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder is displayed Reinsert the "Memory Stick" a few times. "TM" and "®" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that is still ...
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... for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above environment is used simultaneously. •Operations are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 158 Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other countries. •Pentium ... - CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB jack must be installed (to play back moving pictures). Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
... for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above environment is used simultaneously. •Operations are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 158 Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other countries. •Pentium ... - CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB jack must be installed (to play back moving pictures). Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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... using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from the list of PIXELA corporation. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is available where you can find the information you have...
... using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from the list of PIXELA corporation. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is available where you can find the information you have...