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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC- Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation DCR-TRV Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. 3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC- Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation DCR-TRV Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. 3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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...; Playing 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 Functions to...
...; Playing 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 Functions to...
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...special effects - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - MEMORY MIX 98 Recording an image from a tape as a ... the zero set memory function 56 Searching a recording by date - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder ...
...special effects - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - MEMORY MIX 98 Recording an image from a tape as a ... the zero set memory function 56 Searching a recording by date - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder ...
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... Remote Commander (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. 10
... Remote Commander (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. 10
Operating Instructions
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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) Turn the...the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you 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 on a 12-...
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) Turn the...the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you 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 on a 12-...
Operating Instructions
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... 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. Notes •Do not press the ... the tape on this camcorder. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you use your camcorder is half...
... 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. Notes •Do not press the ... the tape on this camcorder. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you use your camcorder is half...
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... a default setting. When you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is to save battery power and to... mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. This is a mirror-image. If you turn it into the camcorder body. Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition between scenes. To enable smooth transition You can...
... a default setting. When you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is to save battery power and to... mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. This is a mirror-image. If you turn it into the camcorder body. Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition between scenes. To enable smooth transition You can...
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...the picture with the viewfinder - When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on the conditions in VCR mode. Date indicator This is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). The indicator may not be displayed. You cannot rewrite...time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter indicator JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM Remaining tape indicator This appears after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). Remaining battery ...
...the picture with the viewfinder - When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on the conditions in VCR mode. Date indicator This is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). The indicator may not be displayed. You cannot rewrite...time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter indicator JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM Remaining tape indicator This appears after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). Remaining battery ...
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...emitter 23 Basics BACK LIGHT If you to shoot a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. indicator appears on the ...screen. BACK LIGHT When you use the backlight function. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. Recording...
...emitter 23 Basics BACK LIGHT If you to shoot a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. indicator appears on the ...screen. BACK LIGHT When you use the backlight function. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. Recording...
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... flash on the screen. The motion of the background. In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not... NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Fader - This may be automatically changed depending on . Digital effect - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in the daytime). outdoors in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m...
... flash on the screen. The motion of the background. In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not... NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Fader - This may be automatically changed depending on . Digital effect - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in the daytime). outdoors in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m...
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... dial. (5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press START/STOP. S . Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode.... Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 97). 25 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...
... dial. (5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press START/STOP. S . Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode.... Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 97). 25 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...
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... balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the screen. The indicators appear on the tape but...
... balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the screen. The indicators appear on the tape but...
Operating Instructions
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... sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen is useful when you use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). while the digital effect function is also recorded. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on "Memory Stick"s . 33 Press PHOTO deeper. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend...
... sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen is useful when you use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). while the digital effect function is also recorded. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on "Memory Stick"s . 33 Press PHOTO deeper. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend...
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You can record still images on a tape - Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu ... image on tapes with a beep sound. Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording - You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. 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...
You can record still images on a tape - Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu ... image on tapes with a beep sound. Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording - You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. 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...
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...work in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. 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 MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530... menu settings. Digital effect - Bounce •The following modes. Overlap -
...work in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. 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 MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530... menu settings. Digital effect - Bounce •The following modes. Overlap -
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Bright subject and dark background - if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. To record dark pictures (e.g. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: - Note When you ... NIGHTSHOT to ON 46 The subject is backlit - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode.
Bright subject and dark background - if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. To record dark pictures (e.g. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: - Note When you ... NIGHTSHOT to ON 46 The subject is backlit - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode.
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Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting ... when 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. horizontal stripes. - The 9 indicator appears on . 47 When you want to change the focus from a subject in...sharpen focus. 2 FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject.
Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting ... when 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. horizontal stripes. - The 9 indicator appears on . 47 When you want to change the focus from a subject in...sharpen focus. 2 FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject.
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... is automatically canceled when: - 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. To record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the image appear on...
... is automatically canceled when: - 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. To record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the image appear on...
Operating Instructions
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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 to set. (3) Turn the SEL/.... 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 D T I ME BEEP ...
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 to set. (3) Turn the SEL/.... 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 D T I ME BEEP ...
Operating Instructions
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... 44) To add special effects like those in bright conditions POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY 80 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 .... Icon/item Mode PROGRAM AE - 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. Changing the ...
... 44) To add special effects like those in bright conditions POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY 80 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 .... Icon/item Mode PROGRAM AE - 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. Changing the ...