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...video that you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. For the customers in the U.S.A. You can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of the FCC Rules. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony...Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Never expose the battery pack to persons. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of this product, you can return your nearest Sony...Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Your Digital Handycam is...
...video that you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. For the customers in the U.S.A. You can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of the FCC Rules. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony...Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Never expose the battery pack to persons. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of this product, you can return your nearest Sony...Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Your Digital Handycam is...
Operating Instructions
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... effect 40 Using special effects - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - SLIDE SHOW 118 Preventing ...video unit and your computer - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Digital effect 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function 44 Adjusting the exposure manually 46 Focusing manually 47 Superimposing a title 48 Making your camcorder...
... effect 40 Using special effects - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - SLIDE SHOW 118 Preventing ...video unit and your computer - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Digital effect 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function 44 Adjusting the exposure manually 46 Focusing manually 47 Superimposing a title 48 Making your camcorder...
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...Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 8 e.g. Type of your recordings on a tape. Note on your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8...CAMERA. - As you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in "Advanced Playback Operations" on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "DCR...
...Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 8 e.g. Type of your recordings on a tape. Note on your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8...CAMERA. - As you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in "Advanced Playback Operations" on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "DCR...
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... to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). outdoors in CAMERA mode. Exposure - Digital effect - The maximum shooting distance ...Exposure - To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in ...recorded in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on . PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, you can not use the Super NightShot function. In MEMORY mode (DCR...
... to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). outdoors in CAMERA mode. Exposure - Digital effect - The maximum shooting distance ...Exposure - To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in ...recorded in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on . PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, you can not use the Super NightShot function. In MEMORY mode (DCR...
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... LP mode on a tape which can record for about seven seconds, and your camcorder can record a still image like a photograph. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen. while the digital effect function is set or in the ...use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording a still image on the screen immediately. The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Advanced Recording Operations - Tape Photo recording You can record still images ...
... LP mode on a tape which can record for about seven seconds, and your camcorder can record a still image like a photograph. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen. while the digital effect function is set or in the ...use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording a still image on the screen immediately. The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Advanced Recording Operations - Tape Photo recording You can record still images ...
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...t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to OFF in the menu settings. 38 Digital effect - As the image is set to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function Before pressing ...) - Low lux mode of all. (2) Press START/STOP. Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. Also, you are shooting disappears from the screen. Super NightShot - Using...
...t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to OFF in the menu settings. 38 Digital effect - As the image is set to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function Before pressing ...) - Low lux mode of all. (2) Press START/STOP. Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. Also, you are shooting disappears from the screen. Super NightShot - Using...
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...still image with a moving image. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving... image. TRAIL You can record still images successively at constant intervals. Moving image 41 Your camcorder ...
...still image with a moving image. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving... image. TRAIL You can record still images successively at constant intervals. Moving image 41 Your camcorder ...
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...] : END To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ...not work in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Wipe - If this...following modes. Digital effect - Old movie - Soft portrait mode - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge...8226;In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not...
...] : END To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ...not work in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Wipe - If this...following modes. Digital effect - Old movie - Soft portrait mode - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge...8226;In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not...
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... image. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored in memory as a player. Playing back a tape with this camcorder. and TRAIL. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback mode. (2) Turn... •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function with digital effects During playback, you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the screen. IIIIIIII [ MENU ] ...
... image. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored in memory as a player. Playing back a tape with this camcorder. and TRAIL. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback mode. (2) Turn... •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function with digital effects During playback, you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the screen. IIIIIIII [ MENU ] ...
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... audio input jack on the VCR. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. Refer to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR or the TV. Refer...
... audio input jack on the VCR. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. Refer to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR or the TV. Refer...
Operating Instructions
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...connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Dubbing only desired scenes - Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you connect with LANC . When you use...not be selected by frame. Using the Digital program editing function Operation 1 Making the program (p. 71). Notes •The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in page 60. You can be able to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the ...
...connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Dubbing only desired scenes - Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you connect with LANC . When you use...not be selected by frame. Using the Digital program editing function Operation 1 Making the program (p. 71). Notes •The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in page 60. You can be able to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the ...
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When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to LINE. L I NK OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END I N " ... ND I CATOR RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the ...control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on the VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P ...
When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to LINE. L I NK OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END I N " ... ND I CATOR RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the ...control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on the VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P ...
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... codes. 65 Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell & Howell (M. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is code number 3. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code...77, 78 Toshiba 40, 7 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77 Daewoo 26, 40, 77 DBX 21...
... codes. 65 Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell & Howell (M. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is code number 3. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code...77, 78 Toshiba 40, 7 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77 Daewoo 26, 40, 77 DBX 21...
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...VCR The buttons vary depending on the VCR, then press the dial. 1 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH ... select the mode to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your VCR. To cancel recording pause: - Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR.
...VCR The buttons vary depending on the VCR, then press the dial. 1 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH ... select the mode to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your VCR. To cancel recording pause: - Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR.
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...EMODE I R TEST RETURN RETURN EXECUTE [ MENU ] : END 3 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator on the screen changes to COMPLETE. 2 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-.../PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions of your VCR. 67 Digital program editing (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR...
...EMODE I R TEST RETURN RETURN EXECUTE [ MENU ] : END 3 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator on the screen changes to COMPLETE. 2 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-.../PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions of your VCR. 67 Digital program editing (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR...
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... using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the... [ MENU ] : END IR i . L I NK OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5 OFCFR(CHG) V POWER CAM M 3 E ERMAORY...
... using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the... [ MENU ] : END IR i . L I NK OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5 OFCFR(CHG) V POWER CAM M 3 E ERMAORY...
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...the closing numerical value for each OUT. (6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values for recording is set . (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR on your camcorder and the VCR. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on an image for notes. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -...not need to set to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to select RETURN, then press the dial. 69 Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of IN, then ...
...the closing numerical value for each OUT. (6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values for recording is set . (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR on your camcorder and the VCR. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on an image for notes. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -...not need to set to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to select RETURN, then press the dial. 69 Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of IN, then ...
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... 0:00:47:12 3 [ MENU ] : END 71 When the program is set , the program mark changes to 8. Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select... the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -
... 0:00:47:12 3 [ MENU ] : END 71 When the program is set , the program mark changes to 8. Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select... the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -
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... the beginning of the connected VCR is not necessary when you use a digital video camera recorder, set to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. The program mark flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator appears during editing Press x on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on . (when you use...
... the beginning of the connected VCR is not necessary when you use a digital video camera recorder, set to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. The program mark flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator appears during editing Press x on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on . (when you use...
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...ON in to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your computer. The operation procedures depend on your camcorder. Notes •You need to output the images ...A/V t DV OUT in the menu settings. (P. 79) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on your computer and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer and software. LINK (DV) jack to your computer which can capture ...
...ON in to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your computer. The operation procedures depend on your camcorder. Notes •You need to output the images ...A/V t DV OUT in the menu settings. (P. 79) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on your computer and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer and software. LINK (DV) jack to your computer which can capture ...