Operating Instructions
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 3-073-855-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV Model No. Model No. AC- TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 3-073-855-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV Model No. Model No. AC- TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions
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...be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the ...device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any questions about this Sony Handycam. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of the FCC Rules. If you may ... to persons. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with...
...be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the ...device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any questions about this Sony Handycam. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of the FCC Rules. If you may ... to persons. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with...
Operating Instructions
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...operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this equipment. Operation is...accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV25, DCR- Connect the ...
...operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this equipment. Operation is...accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV25, DCR- Connect the ...
Operating Instructions
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... your camcorder are shown in the table below. switch) Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV18 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV25 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV27 z 15 pin*2) 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - The DCR-TRV27 is...DCR-TRV27 only". Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the text, for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to indicate that the operation is provided with MEMORY marked on the POWER - e.g. - Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. Using this manual The instructions...
... your camcorder are shown in the table below. switch) Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV18 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV25 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV27 z 15 pin*2) 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - The DCR-TRV27 is...DCR-TRV27 only". Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the text, for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to indicate that the operation is provided with MEMORY marked on the POWER - e.g. - Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. Using this manual The instructions...
Operating Instructions
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...power adaptor is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Using a car battery Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to a wall outlet When you...it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is connected to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 22 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with...
...power adaptor is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Using a car battery Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to a wall outlet When you...it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is connected to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information. 22 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with...
Operating Instructions
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... pressing on the cassette to insert the cassette. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use a cassette with the window facing up and opens. (3) Push the center of the cassette back to expose the red mark...
... pressing on the cassette to insert the cassette. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use a cassette with the window facing up and opens. (3) Push the center of the cassette back to expose the red mark...
Operating Instructions
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... yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. With this connection, you connect the white plug, the sound is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on TV Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the same way as when you connect the red plug, the sound... is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of your TV. Refer to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder. S VIDEO : Signal flow AUDIO/VIDEO White Yellow IN S VIDEO VIDEO A/V connecting cable (...
... yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. With this connection, you connect the white plug, the sound is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on TV Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the same way as when you connect the red plug, the sound... is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of your TV. Refer to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder. S VIDEO : Signal flow AUDIO/VIDEO White Yellow IN S VIDEO VIDEO A/V connecting cable (...
Operating Instructions
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...jack. DATA CODE on the edited tape: - Connect your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to make the indicator disappear so that support the following buttons to the operating instructions of your camcorder as a player. Editing - Connect the A/V connecting cable to... the VCR using your VCR. You can dub or edit on both your camcorder. DISPLAY - S VIDEO : Signal flow AUDIO/VIDEO ...
...jack. DATA CODE on the edited tape: - Connect your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to make the indicator disappear so that support the following buttons to the operating instructions of your camcorder as a player. Editing - Connect the A/V connecting cable to... the VCR using your VCR. You can dub or edit on both your camcorder. DISPLAY - S VIDEO : Signal flow AUDIO/VIDEO ...
Operating Instructions
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... cable. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. You can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). Set the input selector on the "Memory Stick" index screen (except DCR-TRV16). With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are...
... cable. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. You can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). Set the input selector on the "Memory Stick" index screen (except DCR-TRV16). With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are...
Operating Instructions
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... is X. - Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your VCR. Select REC if the button to cancel... VCR Remote sensor A/V connecting cable (supplied) 81 To cancel recording pause: - Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. 1 VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDITSET CONTROL ADJ TEST "...
... is X. - Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your VCR. Select REC if the button to cancel... VCR Remote sensor A/V connecting cable (supplied) 81 To cancel recording pause: - Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. 1 VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDITSET CONTROL ADJ TEST "...
Operating Instructions
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... correctly •After checking the code in .) away from the VCR. •Refer to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •...Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in "About IR SETUP codes," set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then...
... correctly •After checking the code in .) away from the VCR. •Refer to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •...Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in "About IR SETUP codes," set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then...
Operating Instructions
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...menu settings. There are printed together. Before operation •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. •Attach the optional printer to print images on your camcorder as illustrated. SAME PICS MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS* * Nine still images with the recording date...END MENU You can print nine still images on your camcorder to your camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions of printing still images. DATE DAY & TIME 152 JUL 4 2002 4 12:00AM Using the optional printer - Except DCR-TRV16 You can make prints with print marks are various...
...menu settings. There are printed together. Before operation •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. •Attach the optional printer to print images on your camcorder as illustrated. SAME PICS MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS* * Nine still images with the recording date...END MENU You can print nine still images on your camcorder to your camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions of printing still images. DATE DAY & TIME 152 JUL 4 2002 4 12:00AM Using the optional printer - Except DCR-TRV16 You can make prints with print marks are various...
Operating Instructions
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... your computer. Carry out installation again in accordance with the instructions on the screen. The application software starts up and the title screen appears. (3) Move the cursor to "Making the computer recognize the camcorder". Connect the USB cable according to "USB Driver" and click. Note If ...ideal for details. 159 This is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. If you can copy "Memory Stick" images from a camcorder onto a computer. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Remove the CD-ROM and...
... your computer. Carry out installation again in accordance with the instructions on the screen. The application software starts up and the title screen appears. (3) Move the cursor to "Making the computer recognize the camcorder". Connect the USB cable according to "USB Driver" and click. Note If ...ideal for details. 159 This is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. If you can copy "Memory Stick" images from a camcorder onto a computer. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (5) Remove the CD-ROM and...
Operating Instructions
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For Windows users Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" A "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your camcorder. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you can find the detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer...
For Windows users Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" A "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your camcorder. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you can find the detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer...
Operating Instructions
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The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder when the video tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system. •You can capture images and sound with an S video cable ...details on your computer. Capturing images from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to the instruction manuals of the analog video signals, the computer may not be transferred smoothly. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (...
The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder when the video tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system. •You can capture images and sound with an S video cable ...details on your computer. Capturing images from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to the instruction manuals of the analog video signals, the computer may not be transferred smoothly. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (...
Operating Instructions
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... interface for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an international standard standardized by many corporations. About the name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to but also with various digital AV equipment. Additional Information About i.LINK The DV jack...
... interface for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an international standard standardized by many corporations. About the name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to but also with various digital AV equipment. Additional Information About i.LINK The DV jack...
Operating Instructions
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...data can be connected to a personal computer, make sure that can be connected. When units are connected to be sent in the operating instructions of data that application software supported by SONY (e.g. This unit can also be sent or received in one second. Required i.LINK cable Use the... Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the equipment. i.LINK functions on this unit For details on which it is not indicated such as this unit, also refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to equipment having DV jacks, see page 76...
...data can be connected to a personal computer, make sure that can be connected. When units are connected to be sent in the operating instructions of data that application software supported by SONY (e.g. This unit can also be sent or received in one second. Required i.LINK cable Use the... Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to the equipment. i.LINK functions on this unit For details on which it is not indicated such as this unit, also refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to equipment having DV jacks, see page 76...
Operating Instructions
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...or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid gets inside . •Keep your camcorder away from the sand or dust. To remove dust, clean the terminals with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.... •If your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. •Do not touch the LCD screen with a soft cloth...
...or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid gets inside . •Keep your camcorder away from the sand or dust. To remove dust, clean the terminals with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.... •If your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. •Do not touch the LCD screen with a soft cloth...
Operating Instructions
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...;To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. * Except DCR-TRV16 Quick Reference 211 To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information. •The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the...
...;To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. * Except DCR-TRV16 Quick Reference 211 To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information. •The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the...
PIXELA ImageMixer 1.0 Manual
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...-clicking the CD icon on the desktop. 2. Macintosh 1. If the Menu screen does not appear automatically, search for the [Setup Menu] icon by following the instructions. Uninstalling ImageMixer requires DirectX 8 to begin the installation process. Click the 'USB Driver' button when you want to install it. 3. The Menu screen appears automatically...
...-clicking the CD icon on the desktop. 2. Macintosh 1. If the Menu screen does not appear automatically, search for the [Setup Menu] icon by following the instructions. Uninstalling ImageMixer requires DirectX 8 to begin the installation process. Click the 'USB Driver' button when you want to install it. 3. The Menu screen appears automatically...