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Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV Model No. TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 3-073-855-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV Model No. TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 3-073-855-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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...including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - TRV27 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that may not cause harmful ...DCR-TRV25, DCR- Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Getting Started "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital...
...including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - TRV27 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that may not cause harmful ...DCR-TRV25, DCR- Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Getting Started "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital...
Operating Instructions
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... your 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...
... your 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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... .... 58 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60 Focusing manually 61 Interval recording 62 Frame by date - TITLE SEARCH ..... 70 Searching a recording by frame recording - Recording on a tape - Tape Photo recording 46 Adjusting the white balance manually 48 Using the wide mode 49 Using the fader function 51 Using special effects - Digital program editing (on tapes 78 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89...
... .... 58 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60 Focusing manually 61 Interval recording 62 Frame by date - TITLE SEARCH ..... 70 Searching a recording by frame recording - Recording on a tape - Tape Photo recording 46 Adjusting the white balance manually 48 Using the wide mode 49 Using the fader function 51 Using special effects - Digital program editing (on tapes 78 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89...
Operating Instructions
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...for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to CAMERA. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. See page 105 for the four models listed in the illustrations. - Before you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. switch) Intelligent ... (on the POWER switch is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV27 only". The DCR-TRV27 is provided with MEMORY marked on the POWER - When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at ...
...for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to CAMERA. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. See page 105 for the four models listed in the illustrations. - Before you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. switch) Intelligent ... (on the POWER switch is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV27 only". The DCR-TRV27 is provided with MEMORY marked on the POWER - When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at ...
Operating Instructions
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...with the cassette memory are operated only with cassette memory. TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) - Unauthorized recording of features that require different operations depending on a TV, you use only mini DV cassettes with cassette memory ... DATE SEARCH (p. 71) - 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. Getting Started Using this mark ... view your camcorder. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
...with the cassette memory are operated only with cassette memory. TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) - Unauthorized recording of features that require different operations depending on a TV, you use only mini DV cassettes with cassette memory ... DATE SEARCH (p. 71) - 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. Getting Started Using this mark ... view your camcorder. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
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Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-... a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. 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 your camcorder...
Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-... a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. 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 your camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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... - Fader - Recording still images on the brightness. Exposure - Digital effect - Digital effect - While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16). PROGRAM AE... PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Fader - White balance While using the NightShot mode, focus manually. Basics Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the daytime). When the POWER switch is ...
... - Fader - Recording still images on the brightness. Exposure - Digital effect - Digital effect - While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16). PROGRAM AE... PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Fader - White balance While using the NightShot mode, focus manually. Basics Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the daytime). When the POWER switch is ...
Operating Instructions
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... balance, then press dial. In the HOLD white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). you record under fluorescent lighting Use the AUTO or HOLD mode. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural...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. Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in the INDOOR mode. you take your camcorder outdoors from ...
... balance, then press dial. In the HOLD white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). you record under fluorescent lighting Use the AUTO or HOLD mode. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural...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. Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in the INDOOR mode. you take your camcorder outdoors from ...
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...(2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. S. While using the picture effect function,..., then select P EFFECT in sepia. Using special effects - Picture effect You can digitally process images to other than CAMERA Picture effect is emphasized to make the picture look more like an animated cartoon. MOSAIC...function Set P EFFECT to CAMERA. NEG. OLD MOVIE - Recording still images on TV. B&W : The picture appears in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) When you cannot ...
...(2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. S. While using the picture effect function,..., then select P EFFECT in sepia. Using special effects - Picture effect You can digitally process images to other than CAMERA Picture effect is emphasized to make the picture look more like an animated cartoon. MOSAIC...function Set P EFFECT to CAMERA. NEG. OLD MOVIE - Recording still images on TV. B&W : The picture appears in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) When you cannot ...
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...SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to adjust the effect, then press the dial. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. S. modes, the still image when pressing the dial is recorded in the memory. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH ...EXEC dial to OFF in the still image which is to CAMERA. Items to be swapped with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired digital...
...SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to adjust the effect, then press the dial. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. S. modes, the still image when pressing the dial is recorded in the memory. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH ...EXEC dial to OFF in the still image which is to CAMERA. Items to be swapped with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired digital...
Operating Instructions
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... mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
... mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
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... AE function is set to AUTO in the following modes. SPORTS - Slow shutter - If you cannot take close-ups in the menu settings. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI WHT BAL SUNSETMOON N. SPOTLIGHT - BEACH&SKI • Your camcorder... does not work . Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in the PROGRAM AE function: - PORTRAIT - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Color Slow Shutter -
... AE function is set to AUTO in the following modes. SPORTS - Slow shutter - If you cannot take close-ups in the menu settings. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI WHT BAL SUNSETMOON N. SPOTLIGHT - BEACH&SKI • Your camcorder... does not work . Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in the PROGRAM AE function: - PORTRAIT - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Color Slow Shutter -
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When the subject is automatically adjusted. When you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. Color Slow Shutter - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE ...To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Normally exposure is too bright against the background - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. When the subject is backlit - night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. 60 Adjust ...
When the subject is automatically adjusted. When you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. Color Slow Shutter - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE ...To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Normally exposure is too bright against the background - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. When the subject is backlit - night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. 60 Adjust ...
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... even though you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly. To focus ...precisely It is not effective when shooting - Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. (2) Turn ...
... even though you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly. To focus ...precisely It is not effective when shooting - Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears. (2) Turn ...
Operating Instructions
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... press MENU. Advanced Playback Operations - Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. For details of each picture effect function, see page 54. 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. When you set 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 ...
... press MENU. Advanced Playback Operations - Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. For details of each picture effect function, see page 54. 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. When you set 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 ...
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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 66 TRAIL [MENU] : END 3 MANUAL P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN 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 the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Playing back tapes with the SEL...
... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 66 TRAIL [MENU] : END 3 MANUAL P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN 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 the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Playing back tapes with the SEL...
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...by your camcorder is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a ...data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the "Memory Stick." You cannot play back on other equipment, format it can go with this manual. Otherwise, the image data may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other product ...
...by your camcorder is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Inserting a "Memory Stick" Insert a ...data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the "Memory Stick." You cannot play back on other equipment, format it can go with this manual. Otherwise, the image data may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other product ...
Operating Instructions
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... the same time, or when using the USB cable - Connecting your camcorder to view "Memory Stick" images on the type of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 158 However, operation is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. •All other product names mentioned herein may not operate depending on the computer...
... the same time, or when using the USB cable - Connecting your camcorder to view "Memory Stick" images on the type of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 158 However, operation is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. •All other product names mentioned herein may not operate depending on the computer...
Operating Instructions
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...users Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" A "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony". (1) Click button located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you need from Suspend, Resume,...operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on -line help site is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your computer - Viewing images recorded on using your computer Communications with your ...
...users Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" A "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony". (1) Click button located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you need from Suspend, Resume,...operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on -line help site is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your computer - Viewing images recorded on using your computer Communications with your ...