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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. 2 With your Handycam, you...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you may cause undesired operation. 2 With your Handycam, you...
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...image in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV16 36 Checking recordings - TITLE SEARCH ..... 70 Searching a recording by frame recording - Digital program editing (on a tape 8 - Insert Editing 92 Audio dubbing 94 Superimposing a title 98...105 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 16 Installing the battery pack 16 Charging the battery pack 17 Connecting to a wall outlet 22 Step 2 ...
...image in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV16 36 Checking recordings - TITLE SEARCH ..... 70 Searching a recording by frame recording - Digital program editing (on a tape 8 - Insert Editing 92 Audio dubbing 94 Superimposing a title 98...105 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 16 Installing the battery pack 16 Charging the battery pack 17 Connecting to a wall outlet 22 Step 2 ...
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... 194 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 197 About i.LINK 199 Using your computer using the USB cable - DELETE 149 Writing a print mark - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 173 Capturing images from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users (except DCR-TRV16 169 Connecting your camcorder to a tape .......... 143...
... 194 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 197 About i.LINK 199 Using your computer using the USB cable - DELETE 149 Writing a print mark - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 173 Capturing images from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users (except DCR-TRV16 169 Connecting your camcorder to a tape .......... 143...
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... the cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. 8 Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to insert the cassette. Quick Start... OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16).
... the cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. 8 Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to insert the cassette. Quick Start... OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16).
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...OPEN. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock before recording (p. 23). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. POWER... VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press m to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing ... on the LCD screen (p. 38) 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9
...OPEN. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock before recording (p. 23). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. POWER... VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press m to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing ... on the LCD screen (p. 38) 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9
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...Memory Stick" (p. 106) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide - Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . B mark When ...ejecting the "Memory Stick", press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features...
...Memory Stick" (p. 106) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide - Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . B mark When ...ejecting the "Memory Stick", press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features...
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Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 11 NOTE Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 29). 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. LOCK switch POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Quick ...Start Guide Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder, the clock setting is set...
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 11 NOTE Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 29). 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. LOCK switch POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Quick ...Start Guide Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder, the clock setting is set...
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... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 22) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) 4 Battery pack (1) (p. 16, 17) NP-FM30: DCR-TRV16/TRV18 NP-FM50: DCR-TRV25/TRV27 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 213) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26...
... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 22) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) 4 Battery pack (1) (p. 16, 17) NP-FM30: DCR-TRV16/TRV18 NP-FM50: DCR-TRV25/TRV27 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 213) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 16
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 16
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...-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 17 Fully charging the battery allows you to , normal charge is indicated in minutes on your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the ...charging it for details of the AC power adaptor. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to OFF (CHG). See page 197 for your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the...
...-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 17 Fully charging the battery allows you to , normal charge is indicated in minutes on your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the ...charging it for details of the AC power adaptor. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to OFF (CHG). See page 197 for your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the...
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... is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Full charge... AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to charge an empty battery pack. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining...
... is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Full charge... AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to charge an empty battery pack. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining...
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... 485 255 630 340 725 390 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 90 45 150 75 310 165 365 190 475 255 550 290 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* 145 75 305 170 355 195... 460 255 535 295 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 115 60 245 135 285 160 370 210 430 240 DCR-TRV27 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* 145 75 305 170 355...
... 485 255 630 340 725 390 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 90 45 150 75 310 165 365 190 475 255 550 290 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* 145 75 305 170 355 195... 460 255 535 295 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 115 60 245 135 285 160 370 210 430 240 DCR-TRV27 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* 145 75 305 170 355...
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... NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 100 160 335 390 505 585 Playing time with LCD closed 135 220 450 530 685 785 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 150 310 365 475 550 Playing time... with LCD closed 200 415 485 630 725 DCR-TRV27 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 135 275 325 425 490 Playing...
... NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 100 160 335 390 505 585 Playing time with LCD closed 135 220 450 530 685 785 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 150 310 365 475 550 Playing time... with LCD closed 200 415 485 630 725 DCR-TRV27 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 135 275 325 425 490 Playing...
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... will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 21 The "InfoLITHIUM" is correct. Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication...
... will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 21 The "InfoLITHIUM" is correct. Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication...
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...supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with your camcorder to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power ... plugged into a wall outlet. Refer to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to ...a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for further information. 22 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the plug's v mark facing...
...supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with your camcorder to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power ... plugged into a wall outlet. Refer to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to ...a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for further information. 22 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the plug's v mark facing...
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If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16) unless you set the date and time. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to adjust...year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may be displayed each time that order. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...
If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16) unless you set the date and time. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to adjust...year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may be displayed each time that order. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...
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... the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. When you leave your camcorder. Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape. - ... (p. 37). To start recording, press the START/STOP button again without switching the POWER switch. Basics Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you slide the LOCK switch to the left as you do not eject the cassette even if you record in the SP and...
... the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. When you leave your camcorder. Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape. - ... (p. 37). To start recording, press the START/STOP button again without switching the POWER switch. Basics Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you slide the LOCK switch to the left as you do not eject the cassette even if you record in the SP and...
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... the dial. (3) Press MENU to adjust the brightness of the backlight. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 178). 29 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). The viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the...
... the dial. (3) Press MENU to adjust the brightness of the backlight. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 178). 29 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). The viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the...
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... may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed accurately depending on the Remote Commander during recording The indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time. Remaining...00:01 45min Time code/Tape counter JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM Remaining tape This appears after you are not recorded on . Remaining battery time indicator during playback (p. 39). 32 When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about five seconds after the power ...
... may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed accurately depending on the Remote Commander during recording The indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time. Remaining...00:01 45min Time code/Tape counter JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM Remaining tape This appears after you are not recorded on . Remaining battery time indicator during playback (p. 39). 32 When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about five seconds after the power ...
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...unreadable due to be displayed. To resume normal playback, release the button. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) Press y on the TV screen if you close the LCD...To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To play back pause (view a still image) Press X during playback. When you connect your camcorder's information when you use the data code function, bars appear if: - The indicator may not be displayed. To resume normal playback, press N. 40 ...
...unreadable due to be displayed. To resume normal playback, release the button. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) Press y on the TV screen if you close the LCD...To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To play back pause (view a still image) Press X during playback. When you connect your camcorder's information when you use the data code function, bars appear if: - The indicator may not be displayed. To resume normal playback, press N. 40 ...