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...recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 33) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital ...recordings •Landscape (p. 58) •Sports lesson (p. 58) •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...
...recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 33) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital ...recordings •Landscape (p. 58) •Sports lesson (p. 58) •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...
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... the fader function 51 Using special effects - Memory Photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - BACK LIGHT 33 Shooting in the "Memory Stick" on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied ... cassette 103 "Memory Stick" Operations (except DCR-TRV16) Using a "Memory Stick" - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV16 36 Checking recordings - Recording on a tape 8 - Picture effect 54 Using special effects - Digital effect ... 55 Using the PROGRAM AE function...
... the fader function 51 Using special effects - Memory Photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - BACK LIGHT 33 Shooting in the "Memory Stick" on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied ... cassette 103 "Memory Stick" Operations (except DCR-TRV16) Using a "Memory Stick" - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV16 36 Checking recordings - Recording on a tape 8 - Picture effect 54 Using special effects - Digital effect ... 55 Using the PROGRAM AE function...
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...) Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . "Memory Stick" slot 10 B mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick", press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with its v mark facing up as illustrated. Open the DC IN... jack cover. Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 106) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Recording on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to...
...) Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . "Memory Stick" slot 10 B mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick", press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with its v mark facing up as illustrated. Open the DC IN... jack cover. Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 106) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. Recording on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to...
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... date and time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 23). If you purchase your eye against the eyecup. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press MEMORY PLAY. LOCK switch POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Quick Start Guide Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the ...small green button. Make sure that the LOCK switch is displayed. NOTE Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 29). 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. The last recorded image is set to the left (unlock) position. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 137) 1 Set the POWER switch...
... date and time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 23). If you purchase your eye against the eyecup. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press MEMORY PLAY. LOCK switch POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Quick Start Guide Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the ...small green button. Make sure that the LOCK switch is displayed. NOTE Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 29). 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. The last recorded image is set to the left (unlock) position. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 137) 1 Set the POWER switch...
Operating Instructions
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... cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Using this malfunction cannot... models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the...
... cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Using this malfunction cannot... models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99 % of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the...
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- This sets your camcorder lights up. The REC indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder to the standby mode. (4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the...
- This sets your camcorder lights up. The REC indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder to the standby mode. (4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the...
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BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 33 indicator appears on the screen. BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. The . Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press BACK LIGHT. Recording -
BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 33 indicator appears on the screen. BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. The . Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press BACK LIGHT. Recording -
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...POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in to ON. The and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT in the menu settings. NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter You can satisfactorily record the environment ...makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in a dark place. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. Using NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on the screen. The and "COLOR SLOW SHUTTER"...
...POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in to ON. The and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT in the menu settings. NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter You can satisfactorily record the environment ...makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in a dark place. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. Using NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on the screen. The and "COLOR SLOW SHUTTER"...
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... a "Memory Stick" in bright places (e.g. Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. This may be recorded in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16). While using the NightShot mode, focus manually. Fader - Recording still images on the brightness. Recording - the outdoors in the daytime). PROGRAM AE - While using...
... a "Memory Stick" in bright places (e.g. Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. This may be recorded in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16). While using the NightShot mode, focus manually. Fader - Recording still images on the brightness. Recording - the outdoors in the daytime). PROGRAM AE - While using...
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... •Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the tape recording or standby mode. Recording does not start yet. Recording is MEMORY.) (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. Advanced Recording Operations - The CAPTURE indicator appears. The image when you ... recorded on a tape (p. 46). You can record still images on a tape - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a "Memory Stick" in the menu settings. (The default setting is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. Except DCR-TRV16 You can also record still...
... •Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the tape recording or standby mode. Recording does not start yet. Recording is MEMORY.) (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. Advanced Recording Operations - The CAPTURE indicator appears. The image when you ... recorded on a tape (p. 46). You can record still images on a tape - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a "Memory Stick" in the menu settings. (The default setting is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. Except DCR-TRV16 You can also record still...
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... PHOTO will be recorded. 44 To record still images using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the screen. During and after recording still images on a "Memory Stick" Your camcorder continues recording on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Recording still images on ...DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only) Image size is used. Picture effect - Title The title cannot be recorded on the "Memory Stick." Notes •Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 112). Fader - The image quality mode you selected when the POWER switch was set to CAMERA...
... PHOTO will be recorded. 44 To record still images using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the screen. During and after recording still images on a "Memory Stick" Your camcorder continues recording on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Recording still images on ...DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only) Image size is used. Picture effect - Title The title cannot be recorded on the "Memory Stick." Notes •Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 112). Fader - The image quality mode you selected when the POWER switch was set to CAMERA...
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..., set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 177). (except DCR-TRV16) (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The image may fluctuate. •The tape photo recording does not work while using the following functions. Digital effect 46 Recording does not start yet. The picture becomes still image and the CAPTURE...
..., set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 177). (except DCR-TRV16) (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The image may fluctuate. •The tape photo recording does not work while using the following functions. Digital effect 46 Recording does not start yet. The picture becomes still image and the CAPTURE...
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... on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The still image is not a malfunction. This is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on other equipment. Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with higher quality (except DCR-TRV16) We recommend that you play...
... on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The still image is not a malfunction. This is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on other equipment. Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with higher quality (except DCR-TRV16) We recommend that you play...
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...recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds when: - If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting... the POWER switch to CAMERA to HOLD after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks •Under a color-matching fluorescent lamp n (INDOOR) : •Where lighting condition changes quickly •When recording in TV lighting in the menu settings....
...recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds when: - If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting... the POWER switch to CAMERA to HOLD after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks •Under a color-matching fluorescent lamp n (INDOOR) : •Where lighting condition changes quickly •When recording in TV lighting in the menu settings....
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.../STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing, then light up. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) - When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator.... Color Slow Shutter - Note You cannot use the fader function. Also, you set the POWER switch to the normal mode. Interval recording - Digital effect - Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes....
.../STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing, then light up. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) - When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator.... Color Slow Shutter - Note You cannot use the fader function. Also, you set the POWER switch to the normal mode. Interval recording - Digital effect - Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes....
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...: The contrast of the picture are reversed. BOUNCE - Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like 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: - B&W : The picture... OLD MOVIE - SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer to make the picture look more like an animated cartoon. LIGHT STRETCH AUTO SHTR PASTEL RETURN MOSAIC [MENU] : END MENU To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to CAMERA. While using the picture effect function, ...
...: The contrast of the picture are reversed. BOUNCE - Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like 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: - B&W : The picture... OLD MOVIE - SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer to make the picture look more like an animated cartoon. LIGHT STRETCH AUTO SHTR PASTEL RETURN MOSAIC [MENU] : END MENU To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to CAMERA. While using the picture effect function, ...
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... mode in the memory. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA. Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the effect, then press the dial. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is recorded in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. TRAIL SLOW SHTR... becomes. Using special effects - The more bars there are on the moving picture TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the...
... mode in the memory. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA. Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the effect, then press the dial. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is recorded in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. TRAIL SLOW SHTR... becomes. Using special effects - The more bars there are on the moving picture TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the...
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...This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 58 BEACH&SKI: This mode prevents people's faces from focusing on glass or metal mesh... in the theater. SPORTS (Sports lesson): This mode minimizes camera-shake on a ski slope. LANDSCAPE: This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as people or flowers. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (...
...This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 58 BEACH&SKI: This mode prevents people's faces from focusing on glass or metal mesh... in the theater. SPORTS (Sports lesson): This mode minimizes camera-shake on a ski slope. LANDSCAPE: This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as people or flowers. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (...
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...ups in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. PORTRAIT - LIGHT LANDSCAPE AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the following modes: - If ... not work in the following mode: - BEACH&SKI • Your camcorder is set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). The indicator flashes. • When you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color ...
...ups in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure. PORTRAIT - LIGHT LANDSCAPE AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the following modes: - If ... not work in the following mode: - BEACH&SKI • Your camcorder is set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). The indicator flashes. • When you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color ...
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... do not work: - Color Slow Shutter - When recording dark pictures (e.g. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 2 1 EXPOSURE To return to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to ON. 60...
... do not work: - Color Slow Shutter - When recording dark pictures (e.g. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 2 1 EXPOSURE To return to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to ON. 60...