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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. AC- Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. AC- Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV Model No.
Operating Instructions
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You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. For... a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is subject to temperatures above 60°... Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. If you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is intended ...
You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. For... a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is subject to temperatures above 60°... Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. If you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is intended ...
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to ... SLOT, FULLY INSERT. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio...
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to ... SLOT, FULLY INSERT. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio...
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... 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) •...give images more impact • Digital program editing (p. 63) • Fader (p. 37) • Picture effect (p. 40) • Digital effect (p. 41) • Title (p. 48, 50) • MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/...
... 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) •...give images more impact • Digital program editing (p. 63) • Fader (p. 37) • Picture effect (p. 40) • Digital effect (p. 41) • Title (p. 48, 50) • MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/...
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...Editing Dubbing a tape 60 Dubbing only desired scenes - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - Memory PB ZOOM 116 Playing back images in the dark - Tape ... the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on an image - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory ...
...Editing Dubbing a tape 60 Dubbing only desired scenes - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - Memory PB ZOOM 116 Playing back images in the dark - Tape ... the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on an image - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory ...
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...8 with memory functions. Note on page 53 to 59 for illustration purposes. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. The DCR-TRV530 is provided with the Digital8 system 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 ...hear a beep sound to country. Also, your digital camcorder, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system. To view your recordings on your camcorder. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
...8 with memory functions. Note on page 53 to 59 for illustration purposes. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. The DCR-TRV530 is provided with the Digital8 system 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 ...hear a beep sound to country. Also, your digital camcorder, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system. To view your recordings on your camcorder. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
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...it further for a slower zoom. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to function when zoom exceeds 25×. •The picture quality deteriorates... screen You can shoot a subject that is sharp. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Basics Recording a picture Brightness of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Select LCD B.L. Using the zoom feature Move the ...
...it further for a slower zoom. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to function when zoom exceeds 25×. •The picture quality deteriorates... screen You can shoot a subject that is sharp. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Basics Recording a picture Brightness of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Select LCD B.L. Using the zoom feature Move the ...
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...functions: - While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader - Digital effect - outdoors in bright places (ex. In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the following functions: - This... (p. 79). Exposure - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be automatically changed depending on . PROGRAM AE While using the...NightShot function. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in CAMERA mode. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. To...
...functions: - While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader - Digital effect - outdoors in bright places (ex. In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the following functions: - This... (p. 79). Exposure - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be automatically changed depending on . PROGRAM AE While using the...NightShot function. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in CAMERA mode. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. To...
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...screen immediately. while the digital effect function is set or in use . - Press PHOTO deeper. To change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - Your camcorder records an image on the screen is then recorded for about 765 images in... CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape - while the fader function is also recorded. When you record on the screen. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend that you use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Advanced Recording Operations...
...screen immediately. while the digital effect function is set or in use . - Press PHOTO deeper. To change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - Your camcorder records an image on the screen is then recorded for about 765 images in... CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape - while the fader function is also recorded. When you record on the screen. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend that you use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Advanced Recording Operations...
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... fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t ... and the image you cannot use the following functions while using the following functions: - Digital effect - Super NightShot - Also, you are shooting disappears from the screen. Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the...
... fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t ... and the image you cannot use the following functions while using the following functions: - Digital effect - Super NightShot - Also, you are shooting disappears from the screen. Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the...
Operating Instructions
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... is clearer, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. Using special effects - NEG. SEPIA : The image is reversed. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the image is sepia...F F EC T NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the image is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the dial. (4) Turn...
... is clearer, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. Using special effects - NEG. SEPIA : The image is reversed. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the image is sepia...F F EC T NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the image is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the dial. (4) Turn...
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... can slow down the shutter speed. Digital effect You can add special effects to images. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. Still image Moving image STILL Still image LUMI. STILL You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving image. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can record a still image so that an incidental...
... can slow down the shutter speed. Digital effect You can add special effects to images. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. Still image Moving image STILL Still image LUMI. STILL You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving image. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can record a still image so that an incidental...
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Using special effects - modes, the still image is to OFF in memory. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The interval of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving image TRAIL - No adjustment ... there are on the screen. In the STILL and LUMI. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed. The bars appear in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial. (4) Turn...
Using special effects - modes, the still image is to OFF in memory. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The interval of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving image TRAIL - No adjustment ... there are on the screen. In the STILL and LUMI. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed. The bars appear in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial. (4) Turn...
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... •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. Digital Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the old movie mode: - Fader - Tape photo recording - Picture effect - Low lux mode of PROGRAM...
... •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Focus manually using a tripod. Digital Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the old movie mode: - Fader - Tape photo recording - Picture effect - Low lux mode of PROGRAM...
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... - Old movie - Digital effect - Soft portrait mode - Bounce •The following functions do not work in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If... on subjects in the low lux mode: - 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 ...UX [ MENU ] : 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 , then press ...
... - Old movie - Digital effect - Soft portrait mode - Bounce •The following functions do not work in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If... on subjects in the low lux mode: - 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 ...UX [ MENU ] : 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 , then press ...
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...END MENU 5 4 MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UM I . Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. To record images that you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 54 Playing back a ...•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. In the STILL or LUMI. For details of each digital effect function, see page 41. 3 MANUA L SET...
...END MENU 5 4 MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UM I . Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. To record images that you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 54 Playing back a ...•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. In the STILL or LUMI. For details of each digital effect function, see page 41. 3 MANUA L SET...
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... do not need to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on both your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you want to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER...
... do not need to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on both your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you want to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER...
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...recorded picture becomes rough. See page 136 for more infomation about i.LINK. The following functions do not work during digital editing: - PB ZOOM If you play back the recorded... pictures on tapes that are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are not recorded... in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 62 Digital effect - You can...
...recorded picture becomes rough. See page 136 for more infomation about i.LINK. The following functions do not work during digital editing: - PB ZOOM If you play back the recorded... pictures on tapes that are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are not recorded... in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 62 Digital effect - You can...
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... the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 60. Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can set up to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot dub titles or display indicators. •When you connect with LANC . Operation 2 Performing...
... the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 60. Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can set up to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot dub titles or display indicators. •When you connect with LANC . Operation 2 Performing...
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When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to LINE. L I NK OTHERS ED I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 3 P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing...
When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to LINE. L I NK OTHERS ED I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 3 P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing...