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..." using the USB cable* (p. 169, 173) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 165) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 166) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 174) Capturing images on your computer 4
..." using the USB cable* (p. 169, 173) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 165) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 166) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 174) Capturing images on your computer 4
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...Windows users 165 Viewing images recorded on your computer - For Windows users (except DCR-TRV16 169 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - Introduction 154 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - MPEG movie recording 125 Recording pictures ... Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving pictures - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 132 Copying still images from an analog video unit on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 171 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" -...
...Windows users 165 Viewing images recorded on your computer - For Windows users (except DCR-TRV16 169 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - Introduction 154 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - MPEG movie recording 125 Recording pictures ... Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving pictures - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 132 Copying still images from an analog video unit on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 171 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" -...
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See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the...
See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the...
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...) 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9 The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 38) 1 Set the POWER switch to... off. Your camcorder starts recording. PLAY NOTE Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 29). 4 Press START/STOP. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD ...
...) 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9 The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 38) 1 Set the POWER switch to... off. Your camcorder starts recording. PLAY NOTE Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 29). 4 Press START/STOP. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD ...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 106) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" - Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the...Memory Stick", press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide - Recording on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated.
Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 106) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" - Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the...Memory Stick", press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide - Recording on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated.
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... desired image. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder, the clock setting is set 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...
... desired image. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder, the clock setting is set 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...
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... model number by looking at the bottom of differences DCR- Not provided *1) The model with memory functions. See page 105 for the four models listed in capital letters. Types of your camcorder. e.g. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder are for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is... this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER - 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...
... model number by looking at the bottom of differences DCR- Not provided *1) The model with memory functions. See page 105 for the four models listed in capital letters. Types of your camcorder. e.g. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder are for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is... this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER - 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...
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... materials may be contrary to copyright laws. 13 Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DV format. To view your camcorder. You can operate only with the cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory). END SEARCH (p. 37) - DATE SEARCH (p. 71) - Superimposing ... a TV, you use only mini DV cassettes with cassette memory. Unauthorized recording of cassette types, see this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or region. We recommend that are : - You see page 194. TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) - Copyright precautions ...
... materials may be contrary to copyright laws. 13 Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DV format. To view your camcorder. You can operate only with the cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory). END SEARCH (p. 37) - DATE SEARCH (p. 71) - Superimposing ... a TV, you use only mini DV cassettes with cassette memory. Unauthorized recording of cassette types, see this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or region. We recommend that are : - You see page 194. TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) - Copyright precautions ...
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... the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Letting your... camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in...
... the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Letting your... camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...you to OFF (CHG). The remaining battery time is completed. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power ... the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 17 This may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after...
...you to OFF (CHG). The remaining battery time is completed. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power ... the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 17 This may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90...power. The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 min" appears in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the AC power adaptor, if...
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90...power. The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 min" appears in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the AC power adaptor, if...
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..." is correct. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in a cold environment. Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 21 This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. If...
..." is correct. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in a cold environment. Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 21 This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. If...
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... outlet) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes •The AC power adaptor can ...supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with your camcorder to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the...
... outlet) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes •The AC power adaptor can ...supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with your camcorder to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the...
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...Started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16) unless you use 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 dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the ...
...Started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16) unless you use 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 dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the ...
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Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16). Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2002 T t 2079 If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 24
Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16). Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2002 T t 2079 If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 24
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... up. When you record a tape in the LP (long play ) mode and in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play ) mode. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on its... recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto tape. Select SP or LP in the SP mode. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 16 to p. 25). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN....
... up. When you record a tape in the LP (long play ) mode and in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play ) mode. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on its... recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto tape. Select SP or LP in the SP mode. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 16 to p. 25). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN....
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... cassette is set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off . To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes. When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can...change the battery pack, set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder in the LP mode on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you leave your camcorder. Basics Recording a picture Note on one tape or you turn off automatically ...
... cassette is set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off . To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes. When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can...change the battery pack, set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder in the LP mode on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you leave your camcorder. Basics Recording a picture Note on one tape or you turn off automatically ...
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... degrees to the lens side. 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can be difficult to see.
... degrees to the lens side. 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can be difficult to see.