Operating Instructions
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... back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images on "Memory Stick" (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b 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...
... back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images on "Memory Stick" (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b 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...
Operating Instructions
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...Connecting to tapes 114 Enlarging still images recorded on an image - Date search 57 Searching for a photo - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a ...LIGHT 23 Shooting in a continuous loop - Tape Photo recording 33 Using the wide mode 36 Using the fader function 37 Using special effects - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Memory PB ZOOM 116 Playing back images ...
...Connecting to tapes 114 Enlarging still images recorded on an image - Date search 57 Searching for a photo - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a ...LIGHT 23 Shooting in a continuous loop - Tape Photo recording 33 Using the wide mode 36 Using the fader function 37 Using special effects - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Memory PB ZOOM 116 Playing back images ...
Operating Instructions
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... (2) (p. 152) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc...
... (2) (p. 152) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc...
Operating Instructions
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...been discharged (p. 141). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3)... CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates ...
...been discharged (p. 141). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3)... CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates ...
Operating Instructions
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... is released as you do not eject the cassette if you record some scenes in direct sunlight The LCD screen may not be difficult to CAMERA again. To enable smooth transition You can no longer be normal when recorded. When you slide LOCK to OFF (CHG). Picture in the... side. Indicators in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . If you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as a default setting. Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you adjust angles of other way, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and...
... is released as you do not eject the cassette if you record some scenes in direct sunlight The LCD screen may not be difficult to CAMERA again. To enable smooth transition You can no longer be normal when recorded. When you slide LOCK to OFF (CHG). Picture in the... side. Indicators in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . If you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as a default setting. Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you adjust angles of other way, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and...
Operating Instructions
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... open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Select VF B.L. Time indicator This is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). When you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder - Time code (for five...
... open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Select VF B.L. Time indicator This is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). When you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder - Time code (for five...
Operating Instructions
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... example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to shoot a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you use the backlight... subjects The backlight function will be canceled. Press BACK LIGHT in the dark - Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. While your camcorder is in a dark place. To cancel,...
... example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to shoot a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you use the backlight... subjects The backlight function will be canceled. Press BACK LIGHT in the dark - Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. While your camcorder is in a dark place. To cancel,...
Operating Instructions
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...Digital effect - Exposure - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. Notes •Do not use the Super NightShot function. In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/... press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. outdoors in the daytime). PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 This may cause your camcorder to ...
...Digital effect - Exposure - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. Notes •Do not use the Super NightShot function. In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/... press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. outdoors in the daytime). PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 This may cause your camcorder to ...
Operating Instructions
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... [ MENU ] : END To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 1,5 MENU 2-4 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I DE S T E ADY SHOT N . To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You can also use the...S . Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Recording with the self-timer starts in step 6. (P. 34) To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press START/STOP. To record still images using the self-timer ...
... [ MENU ] : END To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 1,5 MENU 2-4 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I DE S T E ADY SHOT N . To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You can also use the...S . Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Recording with the self-timer starts in step 6. (P. 34) To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press START/STOP. To record still images using the self-timer ...
Operating Instructions
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... t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 The indicators appear on the Remote Commander in the playback mode. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the menu settings (p. 79). Press DATA CODE on the screen.
... t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 The indicators appear on the Remote Commander in the playback mode. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the menu settings (p. 79). Press DATA CODE on the screen.
Operating Instructions
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... a video printer (optional). Recording does not start yet. Tape Photo recording You can record for about seven seconds, and your camcorder can record still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Advanced Recording Operations - The CAPTURE indicator appears on a tape - Advanced Recording Operations - The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330...
... a video printer (optional). Recording does not start yet. Tape Photo recording You can record for about seven seconds, and your camcorder can record still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Advanced Recording Operations - The CAPTURE indicator appears on a tape - Advanced Recording Operations - The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330...
Operating Instructions
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.... 6 PHOTO PHOTO 1,5 MENU 2-4 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer. L I DE S T E ADY SHOT N . DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You...
.... 6 PHOTO PHOTO 1,5 MENU 2-4 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer. L I DE S T E ADY SHOT N . DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You...
Operating Instructions
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...The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Bounce •The following functions do not work in the low lux mode: - Sports lesson mode 45 Digital effect - Overlap - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2-4 MANUA... L SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EF FECT SPOT L I GHT D EF FECT PORTRA I T AUTO SHTR SPORTS RETURN BEACH&SK I SUNS E TMOON L ANDSCAPE L OW L UX [ MENU ] : END To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in CAMERA or ...
...The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Bounce •The following functions do not work in the low lux mode: - Sports lesson mode 45 Digital effect - Overlap - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2-4 MANUA... L SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EF FECT SPOT L I GHT D EF FECT PORTRA I T AUTO SHTR SPORTS RETURN BEACH&SK I SUNS E TMOON L ANDSCAPE L OW L UX [ MENU ] : END To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in CAMERA or ...
Operating Instructions
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... can manually adjust and set the exposure. The subject is backlit - To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Bright subject and dark background - The exposure indicator...
... can manually adjust and set the exposure. The subject is backlit - To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Bright subject and dark background - The exposure indicator...
Operating Instructions
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... shooting: - subjects with little contrast with water droplets. - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. This makes focusing easier. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the...
... shooting: - subjects with little contrast with water droplets. - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. This makes focusing easier. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the...
Operating Instructions
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...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). To record pictures that you have processed using your camcorder in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record pictures that you press TITLE 55 You can enlarge...or copy to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on tapes. T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.) t : The ...
...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). To record pictures that you have processed using your camcorder in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record pictures that you press TITLE 55 You can enlarge...or copy to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on tapes. T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.) t : The ...
Operating Instructions
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...The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial...For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 80). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END MEMORY MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END VCR MANUA L SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [ MENU ] : END (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) 2 3 4 MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OTHERS WOR L...
...The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial...For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 80). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END MEMORY MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END VCR MANUA L SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [ MENU ] : END (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) 2 3 4 MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OTHERS WOR L...
Operating Instructions
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Menu items differ according to images (p. 40) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 41) To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even shooting in films or ... settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. Icon/item Mode PROGRAM...
Menu items differ according to images (p. 40) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 41) To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even shooting in films or ... settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. Icon/item Mode PROGRAM...
Operating Instructions
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...digital zoom. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL. •FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed only when an external flash (optional) is carried out. More than normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330... (optional) regardless of the brightness of the surroundings The flash fires automatically To fire the flash before recording to the intelligent accessory shoe. 81 Notes on the screen. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon...
...digital zoom. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL. •FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed only when an external flash (optional) is carried out. More than normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330... (optional) regardless of the brightness of the surroundings The flash fires automatically To fire the flash before recording to the intelligent accessory shoe. 81 Notes on the screen. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon...
Operating Instructions
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... BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen backlight - and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you want to print out later (p. 123) To cancel print marks on still images To protect selected still images against accidental erasure... B.L. To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to protect still images CAMERA VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. L. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the...
... BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen backlight - and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you want to print out later (p. 123) To cancel print marks on still images To protect selected still images against accidental erasure... B.L. To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to protect still images CAMERA VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. L. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the...