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AC- Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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.
AC- Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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.
Operating Instructions
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...TRV230 - - - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - The DCR-TRV530 is provided with the Digital8 system on page 53 to country. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. e.g. Also, your digital... POWER switch is the model used for details. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations. To view your ...looking at the bottom of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Before you can use the functions in the Hi8 /standard...
...TRV230 - - - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - The DCR-TRV530 is provided with the Digital8 system on page 53 to country. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. e.g. Also, your digital... POWER switch is the model used for details. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations. To view your ...looking at the bottom of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Before you can use the functions in the Hi8 /standard...
Operating Instructions
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... digital effect function is in the SP mode. The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen immediately. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape which can record for about seven seconds. To use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Recording ...by pressing PHOTO lightly. When you record on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is then recorded for 60 minutes in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is ...
... digital effect function is in the SP mode. The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen immediately. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape which can record for about seven seconds. To use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Recording ...by pressing PHOTO lightly. When you record on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is then recorded for 60 minutes in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is ...
Operating Instructions
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... I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 4 P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to LINE. Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below...
... I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 4 P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to LINE. Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below...
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... " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6,7 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5 OFCFR(CHG) V POWER CAM M 3 E ERMAORY...
... " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6,7 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5 OFCFR(CHG) V POWER CAM M 3 E ERMAORY...
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... in the menu settings. The program mark flashes. This procedure is not connected. - Then the display returns to operate Digital program editing has not yet been made. - i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not necessary when you use a digital video camera recorder, set i.LINK) 73 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -
... in the menu settings. The program mark flashes. This procedure is not connected. - Then the display returns to operate Digital program editing has not yet been made. - i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not necessary when you use a digital video camera recorder, set i.LINK) 73 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -
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...Portuguese To display the information indicators in Chinese To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA Notes on DEMO MODE • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the menu settings... SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Mode - To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) To switch the video input on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in your camcorder. • DEMO MODE is...
...Portuguese To display the information indicators in Chinese To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA Notes on DEMO MODE • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the menu settings... SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Mode - To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) To switch the video input on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in your camcorder. • DEMO MODE is...
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... at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is automatically selected. 87 LINK cable) In more than the battery pack, BL ON is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing (p. 63) To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder...
... at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is automatically selected. 87 LINK cable) In more than the battery pack, BL ON is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing (p. 63) To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder...
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...is displayed on the screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in a bright place. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 79... to AUTO. (p. 79) The tape which is recorded in the • PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings. (p. 79) 126 c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 140) No...volume is not clear or does not appear. • The video head may be attached. • AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT is not set...
...is displayed on the screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in a bright place. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 79... to AUTO. (p. 79) The tape which is recorded in the • PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings. (p. 79) 126 c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 140) No...volume is not clear or does not appear. • The video head may be attached. • AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT is not set...
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... system"? COPY INHIBIT appears on this camcorder. Digital8 system, recording and playback What is played back. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette . /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes We recommend using the ...DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). Display during automatic detection of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. Additional Information - Note Tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital...
... system"? COPY INHIBIT appears on this camcorder. Digital8 system, recording and playback What is played back. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette . /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes We recommend using the ...DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). Display during automatic detection of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you record You cannot record software on your camcorder. Additional Information - Note Tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital...
Operating Instructions
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When there are not using the unit for a long time. 142 We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep the video camera recorder in locations that are: - AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from coming into contact with the metal parts of DVgate...new Hi8 /Digital8 tape. • When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system into your computer, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it out by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of the connecting section. In ...
When there are not using the unit for a long time. 142 We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep the video camera recorder in locations that are: - AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from coming into contact with the metal parts of DVgate...new Hi8 /Digital8 tape. • When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system into your computer, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it out by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of the connecting section. In ...
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...) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 25× (Optical), 700× (Digital) Focal length 2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 1 050 mm (1 11/16 - 41 3/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 4 lx (lux... strap DCR-TRV230: 1 020 g (2 lb 3 oz) DCR-TRV330: 1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz) DCR-TRV530: 1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz) including the battery pack NP-FM30, 120min. Hi8 cassette, and shoulder strap 144 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary...
...) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 25× (Optical), 700× (Digital) Focal length 2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 1 050 mm (1 11/16 - 41 3/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 4 lx (lux... strap DCR-TRV230: 1 020 g (2 lb 3 oz) DCR-TRV330: 1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz) DCR-TRV530: 1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz) including the battery pack NP-FM30, 120min. Hi8 cassette, and shoulder strap 144 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary...
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...qs qd REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC qa qf ql qg w; The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. Quick Reference 147 qh wa qj ws wd qk wf qa... Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 47) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays emitter (p....
...qs qd REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC qa qf ql qg w; The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. Quick Reference 147 qh wa qj ws wd qk wf qa... Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 47) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays emitter (p....
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... BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 BOUNCE 37 C, D Camera chroma key 98 Charging battery 12 Charging manganese-lithium battery 141 Clock set 17 Data code 28 Date search 57 DEMO 86 DIGITAL EFFECT 41, 54 Digital 8 system 133 Digital program editing ......... 63 DISPLAY 28 DOT 37 Dual sound track tape ... 41 STEADYSHOT 81 Stereo tape 134 STILL 41 Sub sound 82 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 55 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22 Title 48 TRAIL 41 Transition 20 TV color systems 138 (USB) jack...
... BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 BOUNCE 37 C, D Camera chroma key 98 Charging battery 12 Charging manganese-lithium battery 141 Clock set 17 Data code 28 Date search 57 DEMO 86 DIGITAL EFFECT 41, 54 Digital 8 system 133 Digital program editing ......... 63 DISPLAY 28 DOT 37 Dual sound track tape ... 41 STEADYSHOT 81 Stereo tape 134 STILL 41 Sub sound 82 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 55 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22 Title 48 TRAIL 41 Transition 20 TV color systems 138 (USB) jack...