Operating Instructions
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... effects - Frame recording 64 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect 65 Playing back tapes with digital effect 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Digital program editing (on tapes 78 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from a tape as...Basics Playing back a tape 38 To display the screen indicators - Recording 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 ...
... effects - Frame recording 64 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect 65 Playing back tapes with digital effect 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Digital program editing (on tapes 78 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from a tape as...Basics Playing back a tape 38 To display the screen indicators - Recording 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is provided with MEMORY marked on the POWER - When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual are for example, "DCR-TRV27 only". Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the illustrations.... Before you can hear a beep to CAMERA. 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...
... for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is provided with MEMORY marked on the POWER - When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual are for example, "DCR-TRV27 only". Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the illustrations.... Before you can hear a beep to CAMERA. 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...
Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Checking supplied accessories 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...
Getting Started Checking supplied accessories 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...
Operating Instructions
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.... Select one of the following connections to the intelligent accessory shoe Intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) 94 Connecting the microphone to add audio. Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) : Signal flow Microphone (optional) You can add sound to your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable. Check the...
.... Select one of the following connections to the intelligent accessory shoe Intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) 94 Connecting the microphone to add audio. Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) : Signal flow Microphone (optional) You can add sound to your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable. Check the...
Operating Instructions
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...) plug. AUDIO/VIDEO jack - If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in microphone 95 Intelligent accessory shoe - Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO...
...) plug. AUDIO/VIDEO jack - If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in microphone 95 Intelligent accessory shoe - Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO...
Operating Instructions
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...cable) Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can also use the camcorder with your computer - When connecting to a computer using the USB cable There are two methods ...of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. Viewing images with NORMAL USB connection. Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer without a USB jack Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory...You can read video signals. When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for Memory Stick. Introduction When connecting to use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional)....
...cable) Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can also use the camcorder with your computer - When connecting to a computer using the USB cable There are two methods ...of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. Viewing images with NORMAL USB connection. Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer without a USB jack Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory...You can read video signals. When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for Memory Stick. Introduction When connecting to use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional)....
Operating Instructions
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... VCR CAMERA Note on PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. (continued on the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 181 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode... PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) 9PIC PRINT z RETURN SAME MULTI MARKED DATE/TIME z OFF CM...
... VCR CAMERA Note on PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. (continued on the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 181 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode... PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) 9PIC PRINT z RETURN SAME MULTI MARKED DATE/TIME z OFF CM...
Operating Instructions
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... handling tapes •Do not insert anything into your camcorder. Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. •If any solid...sometimes this malfunction cannot be used to remove dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to OFF (CHG) when you use your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any type of solvent which may heat up inside the casing, ...
... handling tapes •Do not insert anything into your camcorder. Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. •If any solid...sometimes this malfunction cannot be used to remove dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to OFF (CHG) when you use your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any type of solvent which may heat up inside the casing, ...
Operating Instructions
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...× 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 65 g (2.3 oz) Type Lithium ion DCR-TRV25/TRV27: NP-FM50 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × ...DCR-TRV16: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV18: 620 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV25: 640 g (1 lb 6 oz) DCR-TRV27: 660 g (1 lb 7 oz) main unit only DCR-TRV16: 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) DCR-TRV18: 710 g (1 lb 9 oz) DCR-TRV25: 740 g (1 lb 10 oz) DCR-TRV27: 760 g (1 lb 10 oz) including the battery pack, cassette DVM60 and lens cap Supplied accessories...
...× 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 65 g (2.3 oz) Type Lithium ion DCR-TRV25/TRV27: NP-FM50 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × ...DCR-TRV16: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV18: 620 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV25: 640 g (1 lb 6 oz) DCR-TRV27: 660 g (1 lb 7 oz) main unit only DCR-TRV16: 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) DCR-TRV18: 710 g (1 lb 9 oz) DCR-TRV25: 740 g (1 lb 10 oz) DCR-TRV27: 760 g (1 lb 10 oz) including the battery pack, cassette DVM60 and lens cap Supplied accessories...
Operating Instructions
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.... Refer to the end, and then tighten the screw. •To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. * Except DCR-TRV16 Quick Reference 211 qj BATT release button (p. 16) qk SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 23) ql START/STOP button (p. 26) w; DC IN jack cover ws... wd wf wg wa Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 94) ws LOCK switch* (p. 26) wd POWER ...
.... Refer to the end, and then tighten the screw. •To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. * Except DCR-TRV16 Quick Reference 211 qj BATT release button (p. 16) qk SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 23) ql START/STOP button (p. 26) w; DC IN jack cover ws... wd wf wg wa Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 94) ws LOCK switch* (p. 26) wd POWER ...
Operating Instructions
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...battery .......... 203 Clock set 23 Color slow shutter 34 Continuous 114 Data code 39 Date search 71 DEMO 183 DIGITAL EFFECT 55, 66 Digital program editing 78, 132 Digital zoom 30 DISPLAY 39 DOT 51 Dual sound track tape .......... 195 E EDITSEARCH 37 END SEARCH 37, 41 ...mode 107 Image size 109 INDEX (Multiple) display ... 139 "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...... 197 Infrared rays emitter ........ 34, 81 Insert editing 92 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 211 Interval recording 62 JPEG 105 Labeling a cassette 103 LANC jack 212 Luminance key 55 M, N Main sound 195 Manual focus 61 ...
...battery .......... 203 Clock set 23 Color slow shutter 34 Continuous 114 Data code 39 Date search 71 DEMO 183 DIGITAL EFFECT 55, 66 Digital program editing 78, 132 Digital zoom 30 DISPLAY 39 DOT 51 Dual sound track tape .......... 195 E EDITSEARCH 37 END SEARCH 37, 41 ...mode 107 Image size 109 INDEX (Multiple) display ... 139 "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...... 197 Infrared rays emitter ........ 34, 81 Insert editing 92 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 211 Interval recording 62 JPEG 105 Labeling a cassette 103 LANC jack 212 Luminance key 55 M, N Main sound 195 Manual focus 61 ...
Marketing Specifications
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...DCR-TRV25 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Stamina® Power Management System Progressive Shutter System ➤14 Bit DXP A/D Conversion Photo Mode Photo Save Playback Zoom PIM (Print Image Matching) Print Mark Digital Program Editing Picture Effect Modes Interval/Frame Recording Index Titling Intelligent Accessory...registered trademarks of Sony. All products ...ACCESSORIES AC-SC950D AC Quick Charger for Super Quick batteries AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger PC-VM50 Portable AC Charger DCC-L50 Car Battery Adapter Cable LCS-VA2 Carrying Case LCS-VA1 Carrying Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder...
...DCR-TRV25 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Stamina® Power Management System Progressive Shutter System ➤14 Bit DXP A/D Conversion Photo Mode Photo Save Playback Zoom PIM (Print Image Matching) Print Mark Digital Program Editing Picture Effect Modes Interval/Frame Recording Index Titling Intelligent Accessory...registered trademarks of Sony. All products ...ACCESSORIES AC-SC950D AC Quick Charger for Super Quick batteries AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger PC-VM50 Portable AC Charger DCC-L50 Car Battery Adapter Cable LCS-VA2 Carrying Case LCS-VA1 Carrying Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder...