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... uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. 2 For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance... preserve our environment by returning your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of ... questions about this Sony Handycam. Welcome! You can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with Part 15 of electric shock...
... uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. 2 For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance... preserve our environment by returning your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of ... questions about this Sony Handycam. Welcome! You can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with Part 15 of electric shock...
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...Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TRV27 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to Part 15 of... communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV25, DCR- CAUTION You are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause ...
...Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TRV27 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to Part 15 of... communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV25, DCR- CAUTION You are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause ...
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... - DELETE 149 Writing a print mark - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 173 Capturing images from an analog video unit on a tape with your computer - Signal convert function 174 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 175 Troubleshooting Types of contents Recording moving picture - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick" with your camcorder abroad .......... 201...
... - DELETE 149 Writing a print mark - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 173 Capturing images from an analog video unit on a tape with your computer - Signal convert function 174 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 175 Troubleshooting Types of contents Recording moving picture - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick" with your camcorder abroad .......... 201...
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... in the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder... to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in minutes on your camcorder. Charging begins. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your ...
... in the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder... to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in minutes on your camcorder. Charging begins. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your ...
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... opens. (3) Push the center of the cassette back to expose the red mark. When ejecting a cassette Do not press EDITSEARCH. 25 When you press any part of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up . (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette to insert the...
... opens. (3) Push the center of the cassette back to expose the red mark. When ejecting a cassette Do not press EDITSEARCH. 25 When you press any part of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up . (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette to insert the...
Operating Instructions
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...DCR-TRV16). (4) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. The OUT point of the first program is set up to light blue. Digital... program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select VIDEO...the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (6) Search for the beginning of the program mark changes to light blue. (8) Repeat steps 4 to insert using the video operation buttons,...
...DCR-TRV16). (4) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. The OUT point of the first program is set up to light blue. Digital... program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select VIDEO...the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (6) Search for the beginning of the program mark changes to light blue. (8) Repeat steps 4 to insert using the video operation buttons,...
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Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to delete the title. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part. 102 Enter the new title as desired. We recommend setting the POWER switch to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette in memory. If... you are entering title characters. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to CAMERA, then proceed from step 1. The characters you want to change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which...
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to delete the title. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part. 102 Enter the new title as desired. We recommend setting the POWER switch to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette in memory. If... you are entering title characters. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to CAMERA, then proceed from step 1. The characters you want to change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which...
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... to four titles also appear. In this case, delete data you have superimposed titles in step 3 or 4. 104 "-----" indicates the number of the cassette to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select ERASE ALL in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to make... last character is full. When the "-----" indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is erased. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part. Erasing all the data is erased, COMPLETE is erased. Slide the write-protect tab to select OK, then press the dial.
... to four titles also appear. In this case, delete data you have superimposed titles in step 3 or 4. 104 "-----" indicates the number of the cassette to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select ERASE ALL in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to make... last character is full. When the "-----" indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is erased. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part. Erasing all the data is erased, COMPLETE is erased. Slide the write-protect tab to select OK, then press the dial.
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...Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position "Memory Stick" Operations • You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to corrosive gases •...you carry or store a "Memory Stick," put it in the following operations: - Except DCR-TRV16 You can also do the following cases: - Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears on ...the "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of the terminal. • Do not attach any other material than the supplied label ...
...Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position "Memory Stick" Operations • You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to corrosive gases •...you carry or store a "Memory Stick," put it in the following operations: - Except DCR-TRV16 You can also do the following cases: - Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears on ...the "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of the terminal. • Do not attach any other material than the supplied label ...
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...(3) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the still image you want to start recording. 121 Blue chroma key (blue background) to adjust the effect. CHROM ...the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to extract a moving picture C. CHROM - The last recorded or last composed image appears on the moving picture M. LUMI y C. LUMI ...+ : To display the following image (4) Select the desired mode with recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to extract ...there are on a tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" with the SEL...
...(3) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the still image you want to start recording. 121 Blue chroma key (blue background) to adjust the effect. CHROM ...the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to extract a moving picture C. CHROM - The last recorded or last composed image appears on the moving picture M. LUMI y C. LUMI ...+ : To display the following image (4) Select the desired mode with recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to extract ...there are on a tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" with the SEL...
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... chroma key (blue background) to superimpose. The last recorded or composed image appears on a moving picture - CHROM - Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on the lower part of the screen. (3) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the image you want to extract a ... including still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. CHROM M. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the moving picture. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. LUMI y C. "Memory Stick" Operations 123 The still image is...
... chroma key (blue background) to superimpose. The last recorded or composed image appears on a moving picture - CHROM - Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on the lower part of the screen. (3) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the image you want to extract a ... including still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. CHROM M. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the moving picture. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. LUMI y C. "Memory Stick" Operations 123 The still image is...
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...first program is set, then the bottom part of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (9) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Digital program editing (on your camcorder. (2) Insert the tape for playback, and a "Memory Stick" for recording into your camcorder. (3) Press MENU, ... 0:08:55:06 1 OUT TOTAL 0:00:00 SCENE 0 320 2min [MENU] : END 9 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE 0:08:58:06 2 IN TOTAL 0:00:03 SCENE 1 320 2min [MENU] : END 10 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE 0:10:01:23 4 IN TOTAL 0:00:13 SCENE...
...first program is set, then the bottom part of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (9) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Digital program editing (on your camcorder. (2) Insert the tape for playback, and a "Memory Stick" for recording into your camcorder. (3) Press MENU, ... 0:08:55:06 1 OUT TOTAL 0:00:00 SCENE 0 320 2min [MENU] : END 9 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE 0:08:58:06 2 IN TOTAL 0:00:03 SCENE 1 320 2min [MENU] : END 10 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE 0:10:01:23 4 IN TOTAL 0:00:13 SCENE...
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Viewing moving picture may not be divided into 23 parts. R : To see the next part r : To see the previous part As you turn the dial to select the playback scene you want , the bar and counter change to indicate the playback point. 50min 320 MOV00001 2/... two buttons on a "Memory Stick" is not long The moving pictures - "Memory Stick" Operations 141 When recording time is divided into 23 parts. MPEG movie playback Playing back a moving picture from the desired part The moving picture recorded on VOLUME. - : To turn the volume down + : To turn the volume up To stop MPEG movie...
Viewing moving picture may not be divided into 23 parts. R : To see the next part r : To see the previous part As you turn the dial to select the playback scene you want , the bar and counter change to indicate the playback point. 50min 320 MOV00001 2/... two buttons on a "Memory Stick" is not long The moving pictures - "Memory Stick" Operations 141 When recording time is divided into 23 parts. MPEG movie playback Playing back a moving picture from the desired part The moving picture recorded on VOLUME. - : To turn the volume down + : To turn the volume up To stop MPEG movie...
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...can enlarge still images recorded on the screen. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to tapes or "Memory Stick"s. You can select and view a desired part from about twice its ...T : Increases the zoom ratio. 5 W PB ZOOM × 5.0 [EXEC] : T t 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY "Memory Stick" Operations T 2 PB ZOOM To cancel PB ZOOM mode Press PB ZOOM. 3 PB ZOOM × 2.0 1/6 ...× 2.0 1/6 MEMORY PLAY [EXEC] : T t [EXEC] : r R 145 Except DCR-TRV16 You can copy the desired part of the image is set to MEMORY or VCR. Memory PB ZOOM - Make sure that the LOCK...
...can enlarge still images recorded on the screen. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to tapes or "Memory Stick"s. You can select and view a desired part from about twice its ...T : Increases the zoom ratio. 5 W PB ZOOM × 5.0 [EXEC] : T t 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY "Memory Stick" Operations T 2 PB ZOOM To cancel PB ZOOM mode Press PB ZOOM. 3 PB ZOOM × 2.0 1/6 ...× 2.0 1/6 MEMORY PLAY [EXEC] : T t [EXEC] : r R 145 Except DCR-TRV16 You can copy the desired part of the image is set to MEMORY or VCR. Memory PB ZOOM - Make sure that the LOCK...
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...•Wipe the surface of the connecting section. When the lens is in locations that are fingerprints on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to the video equipment securely. 205 To prevent mold from the wall outlet when you are not using it away from AM receivers and...well-ventilated location subject to come into contact with the battery terminals. •Keep the battery pack away from coming into contact with the metal parts of the lens clean with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. •Do not bend the power cord forcibly,...
...•Wipe the surface of the connecting section. When the lens is in locations that are fingerprints on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to the video equipment securely. 205 To prevent mold from the wall outlet when you are not using it away from AM receivers and...well-ventilated location subject to come into contact with the battery terminals. •Keep the battery pack away from coming into contact with the metal parts of the lens clean with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. •Do not bend the power cord forcibly,...
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Specifications Mass (approx.) 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...176;F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord Battery pack DCR-TRV16/TRV18: NP-FM30 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2...
Specifications Mass (approx.) 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...176;F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord Battery pack DCR-TRV16/TRV18: NP-FM30 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2...
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...parts and controls Camcorder 4 1 2 3 1 Focus ring (p. 61) 2 Lens 3 Microphone 5 6 7 4 Viewfinder (p. 29) 5 Display window (p. 17) 6 FOCUS/INFINITY button (p. 61) 7 FADER button (p. 52) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera... and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. Quick Reference - -
...parts and controls Camcorder 4 1 2 3 1 Focus ring (p. 61) 2 Lens 3 Microphone 5 6 7 4 Viewfinder (p. 29) 5 Display window (p. 17) 6 FOCUS/INFINITY button (p. 61) 7 FADER button (p. 52) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera... and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF stands for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. Quick Reference - -
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Identifying parts and controls 8 qs qd 9 q; EDITSEARCH button (p. 37) qa Grip strap qs NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 34) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. qf qg qh qd SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button (p. 34) qf Jack cover qg Camera recording lamp (p. 26, 184) qh Remote sensor/Infrared rays emitter (p. 34, 81) 12 3 4 210 qa 8 PHOTO button (p. 43) 9 Power zoom lever (p. 30) q;
Identifying parts and controls 8 qs qd 9 q; EDITSEARCH button (p. 37) qa Grip strap qs NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 34) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. qf qg qh qd SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button (p. 34) qf Jack cover qg Camera recording lamp (p. 26, 184) qh Remote sensor/Infrared rays emitter (p. 34, 81) 12 3 4 210 qa 8 PHOTO button (p. 43) 9 Power zoom lever (p. 30) q;
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... dial (p. 23) ql START/STOP button (p. 26) w; To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. * Except DCR-TRV16 Quick Reference 211 Identifying parts and controls qj wa qk ql w; DC IN jack cover ws wd wf wg wa Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 94) ws LOCK switch*... "Memory Stick" slot* (p. 106) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer.* •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to the end, and then tighten the ...
... dial (p. 23) ql START/STOP button (p. 26) w; To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. * Except DCR-TRV16 Quick Reference 211 Identifying parts and controls qj wa qk ql w; DC IN jack cover ws wd wf wg wa Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 94) ws LOCK switch*... "Memory Stick" slot* (p. 106) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer.* •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to the end, and then tighten the ...
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... (p. 75) wk DC IN jack (p. 17) wl AUDIO/VIDEO jack (black) (p. 75, 95) e; (USB) jack ea DV IN/OUT jack (p. 76) es i (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder ...-power" microphone. 212 ea wj es wk wl ed wh (LANC) control jack (blue) LANC stands for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. ed MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack has the same function as the...
... (p. 75) wk DC IN jack (p. 17) wl AUDIO/VIDEO jack (black) (p. 75, 95) e; (USB) jack ea DV IN/OUT jack (p. 76) es i (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder ...-power" microphone. 212 ea wj es wk wl ed wh (LANC) control jack (blue) LANC stands for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. ed MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack has the same function as the...