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Serial No. 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. TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No.
Serial No. 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. TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No.
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...Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV25, DCR- These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, ... device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in...
...Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV25, DCR- These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, ... device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in...
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...(p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 30) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader ... •Manual focus (p. 61) Functions for using after recording •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37) •DATA CODE (p. 39) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 145) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) •Digital program editing (p. 78, 132*) * Except DCR-TRV16 5
...(p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 30) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader ... •Manual focus (p. 61) Functions for using after recording •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37) •DATA CODE (p. 39) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 145) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) •Digital program editing (p. 78, 132*) * Except DCR-TRV16 5
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...tapes with picture effect 65 Playing back tapes with digital effect 66 Enlarging images recorded on an image - Introduction 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...back a tape 38 To display the screen indicators - Recording on a "Memory Stick" - Digital effect ... 55 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 58 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60 Focusing manually 61 Interval recording 62 Frame by date - ZERO SET MEMORY 69 Searching the boundaries of ...
...tapes with picture effect 65 Playing back tapes with digital effect 66 Enlarging images recorded on an image - Introduction 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...back a tape 38 To display the screen indicators - Recording on a "Memory Stick" - Digital effect ... 55 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 58 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60 Focusing manually 61 Interval recording 62 Frame by date - ZERO SET MEMORY 69 Searching the boundaries of ...
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... 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 - See page 105 for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV27 only". The DCR-TRV27 is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 152).... you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER - As you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number...
... 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 - See page 105 for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV27 only". The DCR-TRV27 is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 152).... you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER - As you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number...
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Labeling a cassette (p. 103) For details of cassette types, see this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or region. Functions that you need an NTSC system-based TV. TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) - Superimposing a title (p. 98)... - Cassettes with your recordings on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are operated only with cassette memory . To view your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of features that you use only mini DV cassettes with cassette memory are : - You can operate only with the cassette memory are marked...
Labeling a cassette (p. 103) For details of cassette types, see this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or region. Functions that you need an NTSC system-based TV. TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) - Superimposing a title (p. 98)... - Cassettes with your recordings on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are operated only with cassette memory . To view your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of features that you use only mini DV cassettes with cassette memory are : - You can operate only with the cassette memory are marked...
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...above 60 °C (140 °F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and ... a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green...
...above 60 °C (140 °F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and ... a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green...
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...not use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Exposure - Digital effect - the outdoors in bright places (e.g. PROGRAM AE - In total darkness The Color Slow Shutter may slow down. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to... ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), you cannot use the following functions: - While using the NightShot mode, focus manually. Digital...
...not use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Exposure - Digital effect - the outdoors in bright places (e.g. PROGRAM AE - In total darkness The Color Slow Shutter may slow down. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to... ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), you cannot use the following functions: - While using the NightShot mode, focus manually. Digital...
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...camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired white balance, then press dial. In the HOLD white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR...white balance mode Set WHT BAL to get a better adjustment when: - you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows ...
...camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired white balance, then press dial. In the HOLD white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR...white balance mode Set WHT BAL to get a better adjustment when: - you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows ...
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... those in films or on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) When you cannot select the following functions: - Picture effect You can digitally process images to OFF in monochrome (black-and-white). Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in sepia.... Recording still images on TV. SEPIA : The picture appears in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL...
... those in films or on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) When you cannot select the following functions: - Picture effect You can digitally process images to OFF in monochrome (black-and-white). Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in sepia.... Recording still images on TV. SEPIA : The picture appears in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL...
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... want to be swapped with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the still image which is recorded in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END... until the incidental image vanishes SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. In the STILL and LUMI. Items to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. IIIIIIII [MENU] : END 3 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT LUMI. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the...
... want to be swapped with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the still image which is recorded in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END... until the incidental image vanishes SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. In the STILL and LUMI. Items to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. IIIIIIII [MENU] : END 3 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT LUMI. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the...
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...: - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot - Tape Photo recording •The PROGRAM AE... function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effect: ...SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 57 Picture effect - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus ...
...: - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot - Tape Photo recording •The PROGRAM AE... function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effect: ...SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 57 Picture effect - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus ...
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... PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). LANDSCAPE • The following modes. OLD MOVIE - The... - While WHT BAL is selected. Notes • Because your camcorder is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is...the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. BEACH&SKI • Your camcorder is selected You can adjust the exposure. Color Slow Shutter - S. If this ... - PORTRAIT - BOUNCE • While setting the NIGHTSHOT to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), Sports lesson mode does not work. SPORTS 59 Using the PROGRAM AE ...
... PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). LANDSCAPE • The following modes. OLD MOVIE - The... - While WHT BAL is selected. Notes • Because your camcorder is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is...the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. BEACH&SKI • Your camcorder is selected You can adjust the exposure. Color Slow Shutter - S. If this ... - PORTRAIT - BOUNCE • While setting the NIGHTSHOT to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), Sports lesson mode does not work. SPORTS 59 Using the PROGRAM AE ...
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...against the background - night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to the automatic exposure mode: - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. If you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - When the subject is automatically adjusted. When the ... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 2 1 EXPOSURE To return to ON. 60 When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. Adjusting the exposure...
...against the background - night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to the automatic exposure mode: - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. If you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - When the subject is automatically adjusted. When the ... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 2 1 EXPOSURE To return to ON. 60 When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. Adjusting the exposure...
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... a distant subject. Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Use this mode when your camcorder returns to turn off the indicator. when the subject is automatically adjusted. Focusing manually Normally, focus is too close to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) after focusing at the...shoot close to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly. To record distant subjects When you adjust the zoom to the subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. However, you release FOCUS/INFINITY, your camcorder focuses on subjects if you press FOCUS/...
... a distant subject. Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Use this mode when your camcorder returns to turn off the indicator. when the subject is automatically adjusted. Focusing manually Normally, focus is too close to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) after focusing at the...shoot close to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly. To record distant subjects When you adjust the zoom to the subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. However, you release FOCUS/INFINITY, your camcorder focuses on subjects if you press FOCUS/...
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Advanced Playback Operations - For details of each picture effect function, see page 54. 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. Advanced Playback Operations - Playing back tapes with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired mode by the... the POWER switch to OFF in with picture effect During playback, you have processed using the picture effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following picture effect functions: NEG. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture ...
Advanced Playback Operations - For details of each picture effect function, see page 54. 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. Advanced Playback Operations - Playing back tapes with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired mode by the... the POWER switch to OFF in with picture effect During playback, you have processed using the picture effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following picture effect functions: NEG. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture ...
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...EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 66 MENU 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. When you have processed the image using the digital effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the ...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial. TRAIL [MENU] : END 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF...
...EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 66 MENU 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. When you have processed the image using the digital effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the ...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial. TRAIL [MENU] : END 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF...
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... or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it can go with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder conform with the B mark... facing as it with this occurs, use the "Memory Stick" that does not conform with this manual. If this universal standard. (...
... or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it can go with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder conform with the B mark... facing as it with this occurs, use the "Memory Stick" that does not conform with this manual. If this universal standard. (...
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... installation is an upgraded OS. Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 158 However, operation is not assured if the above . •Windows and Windows Media are not mentioned in each case... computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Notes •Operations ...
... installation is an upgraded OS. Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 158 However, operation is not assured if the above . •Windows and Windows Media are not mentioned in each case... computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Notes •Operations ...
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...recorded on using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from the list of the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you can find... the detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on -line help site is a trademark of the screen....
...recorded on using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from the list of the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you can find... the detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on -line help site is a trademark of the screen....