Operating Instructions
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.... Before using your camcorder With your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the table below. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 8 - Set the POWER switch to indicate that you do not mix pictures recorded in capital letters. Also, your digital camcorder, you can...
.... Before using your camcorder With your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the table below. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Before you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 8 - Set the POWER switch to indicate that you do not mix pictures recorded in capital letters. Also, your digital camcorder, you can...
Operating Instructions
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...will be shorter if you use your camcorder in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 20 %. 15 The playing time of tapes recorded in a cold environment. Note The ...table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70...
...will be shorter if you use your camcorder in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 20 %. 15 The playing time of tapes recorded in a cold environment. Note The ...table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70...
Operating Instructions
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...pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. 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 select the LP ... to play back standard 8 tape 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 indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you play back ...
...pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. 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 select the LP ... to play back standard 8 tape 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 indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you play back ...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. • Sound is not a malfunction. 30 Slow playback for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack. To resume playback, press N. • The previous recording may appear at the center or ...8226; When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder; This is muted. • The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in reverse Horizontal noise may appear. Notes on your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. When you play back a tape in...
...8226; Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. • Sound is not a malfunction. 30 Slow playback for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack. To resume playback, press N. • The previous recording may appear at the center or ...8226; When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder; This is muted. • The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in reverse Horizontal noise may appear. Notes on your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. When you play back a tape in...
Operating Instructions
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... following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 60 Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can edit on the VCR. 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...
... following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 60 Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can edit on the VCR. 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...
Operating Instructions
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.... Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder. (5) Press X on a tape. •If you are recording from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR.
.... Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to connect the yellow (video) plug of your camcorder. (5) Press X on a tape. •If you are recording from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR.
Operating Instructions
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...tape with main sound 2 To play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only. Set TBC to the default setting when: - TBC stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". Notes on which you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of movement DNR stands for "Time...adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only 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. DNR* z ON To reduce picture noise OFF To reduce a ...
...tape with main sound 2 To play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only. Set TBC to the default setting when: - TBC stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". Notes on which you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of movement DNR stands for "Time...adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only 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. DNR* z ON To reduce picture noise OFF To reduce a ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback image may .... Notes on the LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder. Note on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK...
... 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 one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback image may .... Notes on the LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder. Note on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK...
Operating Instructions
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... images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to be swapped with a still image M. The color (bright) scheme of the area in the moving image which is to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the still image which is to select the desired mode. LUMI 5 .... (7) Press START/STOP to superimpose. MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" is superimposed on an image - CHROM y M. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part ...
... images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to be swapped with a still image M. The color (bright) scheme of the area in the moving image which is to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the still image which is to select the desired mode. LUMI 5 .... (7) Press START/STOP to superimpose. MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" is superimposed on an image - CHROM y M. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part ...
Operating Instructions
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... turn the TV on the tape recorded in Hi8/ standard 8 system With this happens, eject and insert "Memory Stick" again, and record distortion-free images. - The image from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Recording an image from a tape as a still...
... turn the TV on the tape recorded in Hi8/ standard 8 system With this happens, eject and insert "Memory Stick" again, and record distortion-free images. - The image from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Recording an image from a tape as a still...
Operating Instructions
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... to tapes - Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick" to record the desired still image. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Set the Hi8 /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode...
... to tapes - Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick" to record the desired still image. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Set the Hi8 /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode...
Operating Instructions
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Image data modified with your camcorder. MEMORY INDEX - If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. MEMORY DELETE - 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 ... shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with titles to tapes. 115 "Memory Stick" operations Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator. MEMORY PLAY - MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot...
Image data modified with your camcorder. MEMORY INDEX - If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. MEMORY DELETE - 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 ... shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with titles to tapes. 115 "Memory Stick" operations Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator. MEMORY PLAY - MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot...
Operating Instructions
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... • FOCUS is not clear. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is open. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject ...it to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following page) 125 The picture does not appear in the LP mode. You cannot record in the... following table to acclimatize. (p. 139) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Types of trouble and their solutions If you shoot a subject...
... • FOCUS is not clear. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The battery pack is open. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject ...it to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following page) 125 The picture does not appear in the LP mode. You cannot record in the... following table to acclimatize. (p. 139) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Types of trouble and their solutions If you shoot a subject...
Operating Instructions
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...blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 57) The picture which is recorded in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration...Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is active. ... in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to minimum. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 79) The tape which is recorded in the ... power source does not installed. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 140) No sound or only...CAMERA or DEMO MODE is not played back.
...blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 57) The picture which is recorded in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration...Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is active. ... in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to minimum. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 79) The tape which is recorded in the ... power source does not installed. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 140) No sound or only...CAMERA or DEMO MODE is not played back.
Operating Instructions
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... is played back on your Digital8 system camcorder on other VCRs (including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you cannnot record on this camcorder. is the "Digital8 system"? t / : During switching from Digital8 to Digital8 Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you play back the tape on a tape...
... is played back on your Digital8 system camcorder on other VCRs (including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you cannnot record on this camcorder. is the "Digital8 system"? t / : During switching from Digital8 to Digital8 Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you play back the tape on a tape...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 speaker HiFi...Monaural 2 Unnatural Sound Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound and sub sound Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. 134 Sound from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79).
... 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 speaker HiFi...Monaural 2 Unnatural Sound Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound and sub sound Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. 134 Sound from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79).