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..." using the USB cable* (p. 169, 173) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 165) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 166) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 174) Capturing images on your computer 4
..." using the USB cable* (p. 169, 173) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 165) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 166) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 174) Capturing images on your computer 4
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... Identifying parts and controls 209 Index 219 7 DELETE 149 Writing a print mark - Introduction 154 Connecting your camcorder to your computer - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 171 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - Memory PB ZOOM 145 Playing back images ...a tape as a moving picture 128 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 132 Copying still images from an analog video unit on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo playback .......... 137...
... Identifying parts and controls 209 Index 219 7 DELETE 149 Writing a print mark - Introduction 154 Connecting your camcorder to your computer - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 171 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - Memory PB ZOOM 145 Playing back images ...a tape as a moving picture 128 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 132 Copying still images from an analog video unit on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo playback .......... 137...
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...basic features to insert the cassette. See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the ...a cassette (p. 25) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing up . Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide -
...basic features to insert the cassette. See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the ...a cassette (p. 25) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing up . Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide -
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...panel is set the clock before recording (p. 23). Adjust the viewfinder lens to VCR while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9 The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 38...eye against the eyecup. Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. PLAY NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your eyesight (p. 29). 4 Press START/STOP. REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape...
...panel is set the clock before recording (p. 23). Adjust the viewfinder lens to VCR while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9 The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 38...eye against the eyecup. Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. PLAY NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your eyesight (p. 29). 4 Press START/STOP. REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape...
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Quick Start Guide - Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" - See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as ... illustrated. Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 106) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. "Memory Stick" slot 10 B mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick", press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the...
Quick Start Guide - Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" - See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as ... illustrated. Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 106) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. "Memory Stick" slot 10 B mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick", press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the...
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Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 11 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press MEMORY PLAY. NOTE Do not pick ... a "Memory Stick" (p. 112) 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The last recorded image is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock before recording (p. 23). If you purchase your eye against the eyecup. PLAY Press MEMORY -/+ to MEMORY while pressing...
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 11 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press MEMORY PLAY. NOTE Do not pick ... a "Memory Stick" (p. 112) 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The last recorded image is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock before recording (p. 23). If you purchase your eye against the eyecup. PLAY Press MEMORY -/+ to MEMORY while pressing...
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... settings on your camcorder. As you can hear a beep to CAMERA. See page 105 for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV27 only". e.g. Getting Started - The DCR-TRV27 is designed ...to use a printer (optional) (p. 152). 12 TRV16 MEMORY mark*1) (on the POWER switch is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Types of your camcorder are shown in the table below. Not provided *1) The model with memory functions. switch) Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV18...
... settings on your camcorder. As you can hear a beep to CAMERA. See page 105 for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV27 only". e.g. Getting Started - The DCR-TRV27 is designed ...to use a printer (optional) (p. 152). 12 TRV16 MEMORY mark*1) (on the POWER switch is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. Types of your camcorder are shown in the table below. Not provided *1) The model with memory functions. switch) Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV18...
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... Superimposing a title (p. 98) - Labeling a cassette (p. 103) For details of cassette types, see this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on a TV, you use a tape with the cassette memory are: - Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to copyright...region. You see page 194. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. To view your camcorder. Cassettes with cassette memory. PHOTO SEARCH (p. 73) Functions that you can use only mini DV cassettes with your recordings on the...
... Superimposing a title (p. 98) - Labeling a cassette (p. 103) For details of cassette types, see this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on a TV, you use a tape with the cassette memory are: - Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to copyright...region. You see page 194. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. To view your camcorder. Cassettes with cassette memory. PHOTO SEARCH (p. 73) Functions that you can use only mini DV cassettes with your recordings on the...
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... there may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Letting your camcorder become wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD ... using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the sun in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points...
... there may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Letting your camcorder become wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD ... using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the sun in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points...
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... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 22) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) 4 Battery pack (1) (p. 16, 17) NP-FM30: DCR-TRV16/TRV18 NP-FM50: DCR-TRV25/TRV27 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 213) 7 Lens...
... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 22) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) 4 Battery pack (1) (p. 16, 17) NP-FM30: DCR-TRV16/TRV18 NP-FM50: DCR-TRV25/TRV27 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 213) 7 Lens...
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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 BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 16
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 BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 16
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... Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC...AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Note Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in the illustration of the display window may...
... Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC...AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Note Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in the illustration of the display window may...
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Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 min" appears in...
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 min" appears in...
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... "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. What is "InfoLITHIUM"? The battery life will be shorter if you use your...
... "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. What is "InfoLITHIUM"? The battery life will be shorter if you use your...
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... supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor ... set is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. This means that you use your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from the...
... supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor ... set is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. This means that you use your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from the...
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... signal. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 203). Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY... (except DCR-TRV16) unless you set the date and time. Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in your camcorder for the first time.
... signal. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 203). Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY... (except DCR-TRV16) unless you set the date and time. Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in your camcorder for the first time.
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Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2002 T t 2079 If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 24 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16).
Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2002 T t 2079 If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 24 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16).
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...strap firmly. •The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto tape. Note on the front of your camcorder lights up. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the Remote Commander during playback... (p. 39). Select SP or LP in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. - Recording - Basics - However, they are not displayed while recording...
...strap firmly. •The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto tape. Note on the front of your camcorder lights up. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the Remote Commander during playback... (p. 39). Select SP or LP in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. - Recording - Basics - However, they are not displayed while recording...
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...between the last scene you slide the LOCK switch to CAMERA. However, check the following: - However, your camcorder in the SP and LP modes on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you recorded and the next scene is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder. If... you record in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is not inserted. When you leave your camcorder does not turn off ...
...between the last scene you slide the LOCK switch to CAMERA. However, check the following: - However, your camcorder in the SP and LP modes on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you recorded and the next scene is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder. If... you record in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is not inserted. When you leave your camcorder does not turn off ...
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... up to the lens side. 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note The viewfinder automatically turns off when using the LCD screen except in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be opened up to 90...
... up to the lens side. 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note The viewfinder automatically turns off when using the LCD screen except in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be opened up to 90...