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...Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) ... [MENU] (p. 79) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) Functions to use after recording • Zero set memory (p. 56) • HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 79) • SUPER LASER LINK ...
...Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) ... [MENU] (p. 79) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) Functions to use after recording • Zero set memory (p. 56) • HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 79) • SUPER LASER LINK ...
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...recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Picture effect 40 Using special effects - Memory PB ZOOM 116 Playing back images in the dark - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 23 Shooting in a continuous loop - Basics Playing back a tape 27 Viewing the recording on TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording...a VCR - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - SLIDE SHOW 118 Preventing accidental erasure...
...recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Picture effect 40 Using special effects - Memory PB ZOOM 116 Playing back images in the dark - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 23 Shooting in a continuous loop - Basics Playing back a tape 27 Viewing the recording on TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording...a VCR - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - SLIDE SHOW 118 Preventing accidental erasure...
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...exposed to malfunction. Letting your camcorder get wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. However, ...manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked 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 repaired [a]. •...
...exposed to malfunction. Letting your camcorder get wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. However, ...manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked 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 repaired [a]. •...
Operating Instructions
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... Select SP or LP in the LP mode on the screen. Basics - Your camcorder is set to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on your camcorder..., we recommend that you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. In the LP mode, ...
... Select SP or LP in the LP mode on the screen. Basics - Your camcorder is set to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on your camcorder..., we recommend that you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. In the LP mode, ...
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...Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - The . Basics BACK LIGHT If you use the backlight function. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use this function. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR..., slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. BACK LIGHT When you to ON. Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash...
...Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - The . Basics BACK LIGHT If you use the backlight function. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use this function. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR..., slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. BACK LIGHT When you to ON. Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash...
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... in bright places (ex. While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Digital effect - This may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 Fader - The...recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the following functions: - Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the daytime). To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in CAMERA...
... in bright places (ex. While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Digital effect - This may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 Fader - The...recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the following functions: - Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the daytime). To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in CAMERA...
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... off the super laser link function when it is not needed. 32 is a trademark of SUPER LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press N on your camcorder to VCR. (4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of Sony Corporation. The lamp on . - Turn the TV's main switch on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out....off automatically. Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on some models, however, the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched. ...
... off the super laser link function when it is not needed. 32 is a trademark of SUPER LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press N on your camcorder to VCR. (4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of Sony Corporation. The lamp on . - Turn the TV's main switch on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out....off automatically. Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on some models, however, the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched. ...
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... while the digital effect function is recorded for 60 minutes in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is in the SP mode. while the fader function is also recorded. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530...lightly. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - Advanced Recording Operations - Recording does not start yet. Press PHOTO deeper. Your camcorder records an image on the screen. The sound during normal CAMERA recording...
... while the digital effect function is recorded for 60 minutes in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is in the SP mode. while the fader function is also recorded. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530...lightly. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - Advanced Recording Operations - Recording does not start yet. Press PHOTO deeper. Your camcorder records an image on the screen. The sound during normal CAMERA recording...
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...expands horizontally. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. Picture effect You can digitally process images to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. 2-4 ...The image is sepia. MOSAIC [f] : The image is clearer, and the picture looks like those in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH ...illustration. Using special effects - SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in films or...
...expands horizontally. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. Picture effect You can digitally process images to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. 2-4 ...The image is sepia. MOSAIC [f] : The image is clearer, and the picture looks like those in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH ...illustration. Using special effects - SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in films or...
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... glass or a screen. Low lux This mode makes subjects brighter in the theater. Landscape This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your specific shooting requirements. Sports lesson This mode minimizes shake on a ski slope. Soft ...light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on fast-moving subjects such as people or flowers. Spotlight This mode prevents people's faces, for subjects such as in tennis or golf. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you are recording...
... glass or a screen. Low lux This mode makes subjects brighter in the theater. Landscape This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your specific shooting requirements. Sports lesson This mode minimizes shake on a ski slope. Soft ...light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on fast-moving subjects such as people or flowers. Spotlight This mode prevents people's faces, for subjects such as in tennis or golf. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you are recording...
Operating Instructions
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...the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want 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... ] : END 71 The IN point of the first program is set a maximum of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -
...the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want 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... ] : END 71 The IN point of the first program is set a maximum of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -
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...light blue after dubbing is selected) - Search for the beginning of the connected VCR is complete. The tape has run out. - The program mark flashes. The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is not connected. - Then the display returns to operate Digital... program editing has not yet been made. - You cannot record on . (when you use a digital video camera recorder, set i.LINK) 73 i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is selected) ...
...light blue after dubbing is selected) - Search for the beginning of the connected VCR is complete. The tape has run out. - The program mark flashes. The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is not connected. - Then the display returns to operate Digital... program editing has not yet been made. - You cannot record on . (when you use a digital video camera recorder, set i.LINK) 73 i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is selected) ...
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... a tripod. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 36) To compensate for camera-shake. To use the self-timer function To deactivate digital zoom. If you ...digitally. (p. 21) - To activate digital zoom. More than normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the screen. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera...use the self-timer function To use the NightShot Light function (p. 24) To cancel the NightShot Light function To fire the flash (optional) regardless of ...
... a tripod. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 36) To compensate for camera-shake. To use the self-timer function To deactivate digital zoom. If you ...digitally. (p. 21) - To activate digital zoom. More than normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the screen. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera...use the self-timer function To use the NightShot Light function (p. 24) To cancel the NightShot Light function To fire the flash (optional) regardless of ...
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...changes by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other VCR's remote control To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of... your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing (p. 63) To adjust and set the synchronicity of the ...
...changes by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other VCR's remote control To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of... your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing (p. 63) To adjust and set the synchronicity of the ...
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...FIELD or FRAME mode in the FIELD mode. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the menu settings (p. 79). The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. Recording is set to MEMORY. Select the FIELD ... adjusted, being targeted for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in still image recording. The brightness of the image and focus are fixed. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can be recorded on the "Memory Stick". Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" Number of recorded images PHOTO 3 FINE "Memory...
...FIELD or FRAME mode in the FIELD mode. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the menu settings (p. 79). The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. Recording is set to MEMORY. Select the FIELD ... adjusted, being targeted for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in still image recording. The brightness of the image and focus are fixed. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can be recorded on the "Memory Stick". Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" Number of recorded images PHOTO 3 FINE "Memory...
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... image You can record still images continuously. Memory Photo recording Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. •When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. When you shoot objects with a tripod. •When recording still images at step 2 with PHOTO pressed lightly, the image...
... image You can record still images continuously. Memory Photo recording Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. •When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. When you shoot objects with a tripod. •When recording still images at step 2 with PHOTO pressed lightly, the image...
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..." - PHOTO PHOTO 1 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM M MENU 3-5 CAMERA SET SE L F T I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the standby mode. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then... last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s with pressing PHOTO lightly, then press it deeper to start the self-timer recording. 97 Make sure that the LOCK is automatically cancelled when: -
..." - PHOTO PHOTO 1 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM M MENU 3-5 CAMERA SET SE L F T I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the standby mode. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then... last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s with pressing PHOTO lightly, then press it deeper to start the self-timer recording. 97 Make sure that the LOCK is automatically cancelled when: -
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...or strike the unit. Your camcorder can also take in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Your camcorder can record titles which have already been recorded on a tape in the Digital8 system and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. When you ...press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press PHOTO lightly in moving image data recorded on tapes. Recording an image from a tape. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur. The image...
...or strike the unit. Your camcorder can also take in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Your camcorder can record titles which have already been recorded on a tape in the Digital8 system and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. When you ...press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press PHOTO lightly in moving image data recorded on tapes. Recording an image from a tape. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur. The image...
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... the LCD panel. (p. 20) • The tape is dead or nearly dead. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. Some tiny white spots appear on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. • Slow shutter, .... (p. 47) • The LCD panel is too high. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot record in the menu settings. The image on the viewfinder screen is not a malfunction. (Continued on...
... the LCD panel. (p. 20) • The tape is dead or nearly dead. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. Some tiny white spots appear on the screen. • This is not a malfunction. • Slow shutter, .... (p. 47) • The LCD panel is too high. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot record in the menu settings. The image on the viewfinder screen is not a malfunction. (Continued on...
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...8226; Setting program on a blank portion of the display window does not light. c Connect it to LCD. (p. 79) Troubleshooting The melody or beep... 139) • Some troubles has occurred in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is not... the remaining battery time indicator flashes. c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 71) • The camcorder and the VCR are dead. ...the battery pack. Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Digital program editing does not function. • The input selector on...
...8226; Setting program on a blank portion of the display window does not light. c Connect it to LCD. (p. 79) Troubleshooting The melody or beep... 139) • Some troubles has occurred in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is not... the remaining battery time indicator flashes. c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 71) • The camcorder and the VCR are dead. ...the battery pack. Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Digital program editing does not function. • The input selector on...