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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. Model No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. Serial No.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. Serial No.
Operating Instructions
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.... 4 Press START/STOP. PLAY OFCFR(CHG) 1 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture in the viewfinder is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY E ERMAORY CAM M Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while...button. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. REW 3 Press N to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. Viewfinder ...
.... 4 Press START/STOP. PLAY OFCFR(CHG) 1 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture in the viewfinder is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY E ERMAORY CAM M Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while...button. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. REW 3 Press N to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. Viewfinder ...
Operating Instructions
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...plays back tapes recorded in "Advanced Playback Operations" on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. e.g. Set ... video cassettes. To view your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. See page 88 for example, "DCR-TRV530...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 - Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 8 Type of difference DCRMEMORY mark* (on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to the provision of such materials may be contrary to country. Your camcorder records...
...plays back tapes recorded in "Advanced Playback Operations" on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. e.g. Set ... video cassettes. To view your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. See page 88 for example, "DCR-TRV530...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 - Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 8 Type of difference DCRMEMORY mark* (on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to the provision of such materials may be contrary to country. Your camcorder records...
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...the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Doing so might cause your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to ... there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]....
...the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Doing so might cause your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to ... there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]....
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... press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you use your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in your camcorder for the...PM TV I NPUT LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [ MENU ] : END If you do not 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-hour cycle. •12:00...
... press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you use your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in your camcorder for the...PM TV I NPUT LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [ MENU ] : END If you do not 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-hour cycle. •12:00...
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... POWER switch to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. The camera recording lamp located on its sides and attach the lens cap to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Recording - Recording - See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M 5 4 40min SP REC 0:00:01...
... POWER switch to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. The camera recording lamp located on its sides and attach the lens cap to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Recording - Recording - See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M 5 4 40min SP REC 0:00:01...
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... screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. If you turn the LCD panel over so that you use the LCD screen outdoors in... the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be normal when recorded. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. Indicators in the viewfinder (Mirror .... Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is a mirror-image. Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can make the...
... screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. If you turn the LCD panel over so that you use the LCD screen outdoors in... the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be normal when recorded. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. Indicators in the viewfinder (Mirror .... Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is a mirror-image. Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can make the...
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...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)....minute for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder. adjusting the viewfinder If you play back...
...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)....minute for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder. adjusting the viewfinder If you play back...
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... for observation when you to OFF. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 Recording - NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you use the backlight function. While your camcorder is in the...
... for observation when you to OFF. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 Recording - NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you use the backlight function. While your camcorder is in the...
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...use the following functions: - outdoors in bright places (ex. Digital effect - Exposure - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader - The motion of the background. Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects..., set to ON in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the following functions: - To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. This may cause...
...use the following functions: - outdoors in bright places (ex. Digital effect - Exposure - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader - The motion of the background. Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects..., set to ON in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the following functions: - To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. This may cause...
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...starts in 10 seconds automatically. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. S . Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - 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 6 : 9W I GHT F...START/STOP. Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording - Recording - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Recording with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)...
...starts in 10 seconds automatically. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. S . Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - 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 6 : 9W I GHT F...START/STOP. Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording - Recording - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Recording with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)...
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...recording function using a video printer (optional). This mode is also recorded. The CAPTURE indicator appears on the image. Recording does not start yet. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the screen. Advanced Recording Operations - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record a still image like a photograph. The sound during normal CAMERA recording.... while the digital effect function is displayed until a still image appears. Your camcorder records an image on... the standby mode. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We...
...recording function using a video printer (optional). This mode is also recorded. The CAPTURE indicator appears on the image. Recording does not start yet. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the screen. Advanced Recording Operations - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record a still image like a photograph. The sound during normal CAMERA recording.... while the digital effect function is displayed until a still image appears. Your camcorder records an image on... the standby mode. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We...
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... the menu settings in the standby mode. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer. Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording - S . DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU ... MENU to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press PHOTO deeper. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - 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 F ...
... the menu settings in the standby mode. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer. Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording - S . DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU ... MENU to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press PHOTO deeper. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - 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 F ...
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... the image is automatically canceled. 40 B&W : The image is sepia. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. When you turn the picture effect function off The picture effect is reversed. SEPIA : The image is monochrome (black-and-white)....AUTO SHTR B&W RETURN SOLAR I ZE SL IM STRETCH PASTEL MOS A I C [ MENU ] : END MENU To turn the power off Set P EFFECT to OFF 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...
... the image is automatically canceled. 40 B&W : The image is sepia. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. When you turn the picture effect function off The picture effect is reversed. SEPIA : The image is monochrome (black-and-white)....AUTO SHTR B&W RETURN SOLAR I ZE SL IM STRETCH PASTEL MOS A I C [ MENU ] : END MENU To turn the power off Set P EFFECT to OFF 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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...: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. No adjustment necessary The more bars there are on the screen. Using special effects - OLD MOVIE - IIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to superimpose on the moving image TRAIL - The bars appear on the screen, the stronger the... the menu settings 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 area in the still image which is stored in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL...
...: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. No adjustment necessary The more bars there are on the screen. Using special effects - OLD MOVIE - IIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to superimpose on the moving image TRAIL - The bars appear on the screen, the stronger the... the menu settings 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 area in the still image which is stored in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL...
Operating Instructions
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... Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to select the desired mode. Digital effect - 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... Slow shutter - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ,... shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Soft portrait mode - Notes •...
... Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to select the desired mode. Digital effect - 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... Slow shutter - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ,... shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Soft portrait mode - Notes •...
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... dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic mode: - if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 46 To record dark pictures (e.g. Bright subject and dark background - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Note When you adjust... the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set...
... dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic mode: - if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 46 To record dark pictures (e.g. Bright subject and dark background - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Note When you adjust... the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set...
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To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. The 9 indicator appears on the screen..... •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: - Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle...
To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. The 9 indicator appears on the screen..... •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: - Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle...
Operating Instructions
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...title characters. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn it to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. Enter the new title as desired. If you want to change a title you have stored In step... 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you select [ ] The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Advanced Recording Operations 51 Select [ to the previous screen. ] to delete the title. Making your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you take 3 ...
...title characters. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn it to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. Enter the new title as desired. If you want to change a title you have stored In step... 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you select [ ] The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Advanced Recording Operations 51 Select [ to the previous screen. ] to delete the title. Making your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you take 3 ...
Operating Instructions
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...TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/ VTR. 3 Press MENU to display the menu. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial... T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to VCR on the VCR. 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, (1)...
...TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/ VTR. 3 Press MENU to display the menu. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial... T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to VCR on the VCR. 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, (1)...