Operating Instructions
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...With your digital camcorder, you read through this manual, buttons and settings on a TV, you start reading this manual are for the three models listed in the text, for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Note on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - ...TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below. Any differences in operation are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. The DCR-TRV530 is being carried out. See page 88 for ...
...With your digital camcorder, you read through this manual, buttons and settings on a TV, you start reading this manual are for the three models listed in the text, for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Note on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - ...TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below. Any differences in operation are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. The DCR-TRV530 is being carried out. See page 88 for ...
Operating Instructions
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...shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (...supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 75 125 265 400 465 Playing time with LCD closed 100 165 345 520 605 DCR-TRV530 Battery pack Playing time on LCD ...
...shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (...supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 75 125 265 400 465 Playing time with LCD closed 100 165 345 520 605 DCR-TRV530 Battery pack Playing time on LCD ...
Operating Instructions
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...Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in step 3. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. Push the middle portion of the back of the lid other DCR-TRV230.../TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use...
...Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in step 3. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. Push the middle portion of the back of the lid other DCR-TRV230.../TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use...
Operating Instructions
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Time indicator This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). When you are not recorded on the screen. 22 You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter. Date indicator This is displayed ... 79) Indicators displayed in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on tape. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Adjust the viewfinder lens to CAMERA for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) ...
Time indicator This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). When you are not recorded on the screen. 22 You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter. Date indicator This is displayed ... 79) Indicators displayed in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on tape. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Adjust the viewfinder lens to CAMERA for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) ...
Operating Instructions
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... output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack. When you play back a tape in the Digital8 system. This is muted. • The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center or top and bottom of the screen. Notes... on your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. • Sound is not a malfunction. 30 however, this function does not work for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically enters the stop ...
... output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack. When you play back a tape in the Digital8 system. This is muted. • The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center or top and bottom of the screen. Notes... on your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. • Sound is not a malfunction. 30 however, this function does not work for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically enters the stop ...
Operating Instructions
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... default setting is LCD.) • Press the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 60 S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR...
... default setting is LCD.) • Press the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 60 S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... DV IN/OUT jack. Also, when you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. 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 You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). See page 136 for more infomation about i.LINK. This is not a malfunction. Picture effect - Dubbing a tape Note on other video...
... DV IN/OUT jack. Also, when you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. 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 You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). See page 136 for more infomation about i.LINK. This is not a malfunction. Picture effect - Dubbing a tape Note on other video...
Operating Instructions
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... from a TV that you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to record over) into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to LCD in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape. •If you... fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, be sure to start recording from TV. Use your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures...
... from a TV that you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to record over) into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to LCD in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape. •If you... fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, be sure to start recording from TV. Use your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures...
Operating Instructions
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... sound 2 To play back a tape that was recorded in the Digital8 system. TBC stands for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. Note on PB MODE...
... sound 2 To play back a tape that was recorded in the Digital8 system. TBC stands for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. Note on PB MODE...
Operating Instructions
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...be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Use the Hi8 tapes for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You, however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR You cannot select AUDIO MODE for the LP mode... or picture search in the VCR mode To always display the remaining tape bar To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback POWER switch CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR* CAMERA VCR VCR Note on REC MODE When you record on the standard 8 tape, your camcorder.
...be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Use the Hi8 tapes for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You, however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR You cannot select AUDIO MODE for the LP mode... or picture search in the VCR mode To always display the remaining tape bar To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback POWER switch CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR* CAMERA VCR VCR Note on REC MODE When you record on the standard 8 tape, your camcorder.
Operating Instructions
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... in the still image which is to be swapped with a still image M. LUMI I I I 100-0021 99 to select the still image you want to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. CHROM y M. LUMI - OFCFR(CHG) 2 MEMORY MIX 1 V POWER "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM...PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. CHROM 100-0021 Still image 3 4 M. OVERLAP - MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to superimpose. The color (blue) scheme of the area ...
... in the still image which is to be swapped with a still image M. LUMI I I I 100-0021 99 to select the still image you want to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. CHROM y M. LUMI - OFCFR(CHG) 2 MEMORY MIX 1 V POWER "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM...PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. CHROM 100-0021 Still image 3 4 M. OVERLAP - MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to superimpose. The color (blue) scheme of the area ...
Operating Instructions
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...Hi8/ standard 8 system Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the screen of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Using the A/V connecting cable OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO S VIDEO : Signal flow Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable. With this happens, eject and insert "Memory Stick" again, and record... switch to obtain high-quality pictures. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on the VCR or the...
...Hi8/ standard 8 system Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the screen of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Using the A/V connecting cable OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO S VIDEO : Signal flow Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable. With this happens, eject and insert "Memory Stick" again, and record... switch to obtain high-quality pictures. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on the VCR or the...
Operating Instructions
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... switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to copy. (5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop copying Press x. 114 DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick" to tapes - Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into...
... switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to copy. (5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop copying Press x. 114 DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick" to tapes - Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into...
Operating Instructions
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.... If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. MEMORY DELETE - MEMORY +/- - If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to tapes During copying You cannot operate the ...following buttons: - Image data modified with your camcorder. When copying You cannot copy the image recorded on "Memory Stick" with your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with titles to tapes. 115 ...
.... If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. MEMORY DELETE - MEMORY +/- - If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to tapes During copying You cannot operate the ...following buttons: - Image data modified with your camcorder. When copying You cannot copy the image recorded on "Memory Stick" with your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with titles to tapes. 115 ...
Operating Instructions
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If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot record in the viewfinder. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 139) • ... to ON in the menu settings. c Set it to focus manually. (p. 47) • The LCD panel is dead or nearly dead. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject and background is the standard 8 tape. The autofocusing function does not work . c ...
If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot record in the viewfinder. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 139) • ... to ON in the menu settings. c Set it to focus manually. (p. 47) • The LCD panel is dead or nearly dead. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject and background is the standard 8 tape. The autofocusing function does not work . c ...
Operating Instructions
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... Set it to 2 in the menu settings. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 140) No sound or only a low sound...installed. c Turn on the screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to OFF in the menu settings. (p. 79) 126 Types of the shutter does ...57) The picture which is recorded in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to /standard 8 system is set to ON. (p. 79) In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. ...
... Set it to 2 in the menu settings. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 140) No sound or only a low sound...installed. c Turn on the screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to OFF in the menu settings. (p. 79) 126 Types of the shutter does ...57) The picture which is recorded in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to /standard 8 system is set to ON. (p. 79) In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. ...
Operating Instructions
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...time. (p. 17) Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 135) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode.* (p. 85) The tape has run out.* Insert a cassette tape.* The video heads are dirty. (p. 140) You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p. 133) The "Memory ... Stick" is set to LOCK.* (p. 88) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) No still image is recorded on the "Memory Stick".* (p. 108) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) No "Memory Stick" is inserted.* (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.* (p. 90) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Check the type of formatting.* ...
...time. (p. 17) Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 135) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode.* (p. 85) The tape has run out.* Insert a cassette tape.* The video heads are dirty. (p. 140) You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p. 133) The "Memory ... Stick" is set to LOCK.* (p. 88) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) No still image is recorded on the "Memory Stick".* (p. 108) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) No "Memory Stick" is inserted.* (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.* (p. 90) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Check the type of formatting.* ...
Operating Instructions
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... (including other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of tapes recorded in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to Digital8 Copyright signal When you use standard 8 tape, be sure to Hi8 /standard 8 ...the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to record such software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the screen. Digital8 system, recording and playback What is a trademark. is the "Digital8 system"? When you play back Using any other DCR-TRV230/...
... (including other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of tapes recorded in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to Digital8 Copyright signal When you use standard 8 tape, be sure to Hi8 /standard 8 ...the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to record such software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the screen. Digital8 system, recording and playback What is a trademark. is the "Digital8 system"? When you play back Using any other DCR-TRV230/...
Operating Instructions
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... Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. 134 Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,... set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79). Sound from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set ...
... Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. 134 Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,... set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79). Sound from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set ...
Operating Instructions
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...the playback picture. - playback pictures contain noise. - Check the picture and if the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend ... one after another. Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. or When you playback/record in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system The video head may be dirty when: - playback pictures do not appear...
...the playback picture. - playback pictures contain noise. - Check the picture and if the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend ... one after another. Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. or When you playback/record in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system The video head may be dirty when: - playback pictures do not appear...