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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to rain or ...household or business trash may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this equipment. Congratulations on your authority to the following... 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to rain or ...household or business trash may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this equipment. Congratulations on your authority to the following... 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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... determined by one or more of the following measures: - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is...
... determined by one or more of the following measures: - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is...
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...Types of contents Superimposing a still image in a continuous loop - MPEG movie playback 137 Viewing images using computer ...... 139 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tapes 144 Enlarging still images recorded on a moving picture - MEMORY MIX 129 Copying still images from a tape - Memory PB ZOOM 146 Playing back images in a "...164 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery ......... 166 About i.LINK 168 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 170 Maintenance information and precautions 171 Specifications 176 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 178 Index 186 7
...Types of contents Superimposing a still image in a continuous loop - MPEG movie playback 137 Viewing images using computer ...... 139 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tapes 144 Enlarging still images recorded on a moving picture - MEMORY MIX 129 Copying still images from a tape - Memory PB ZOOM 146 Playing back images in a "...164 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery ......... 166 About i.LINK 168 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 170 Maintenance information and precautions 171 Specifications 176 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 178 Index 186 7
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... the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect...
... the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect...
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... direction of the lid other than the mark. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment goes down forcibly. When you press any part of the arrow and open the lid. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Doing so may not be...
... direction of the lid other than the mark. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment goes down forcibly. When you press any part of the arrow and open the lid. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Doing so may not be...
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...even if you record on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in flash at the same time. • (Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on a tape - Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE - Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press ...takes longer to prepare for 5 or more minutes after the flash pops up . Fader - Exposure - Super NightShot - Landscape mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital effect - You cannot shoot images with the flash, it is not easy to appear. •You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the ...
...even if you record on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in flash at the same time. • (Auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on a tape - Sunset & moon mode of PROGRAM AE - Darken the surroundings by covering the lens part, and press ...takes longer to prepare for 5 or more minutes after the flash pops up . Fader - Exposure - Super NightShot - Landscape mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital effect - You cannot shoot images with the flash, it is not easy to appear. •You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the ...
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...set , the program mark changes to light blue. The IN point of the first program is set the program. You can set , and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the... video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Digital program editing 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 to display...
...set , the program mark changes to light blue. The IN point of the first program is set the program. You can set , and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the... video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Digital program editing 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 to display...
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... y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE •The title size changes as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment. If you input more in the middle of the recorded parts The title may not be detected as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more than 12... consists of the tape to release the write protection. The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with 5 characters each. In this case, delete data you superimposed the title may not be able to OFF in step 3. If ...
... y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE •The title size changes as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment. If you input more in the middle of the recorded parts The title may not be detected as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more than 12... consists of the tape to release the write protection. The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with 5 characters each. In this case, delete data you superimposed the title may not be able to OFF in step 3. If ...
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Enter the new title as desired. To enter a space Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part. 95 Editing Making your camcorder does not automatically turn off . Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. To delete the title Select [C]. Set the POWER switch...
Enter the new title as desired. To enter a space Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part. 95 Editing Making your camcorder does not automatically turn off . Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. To delete the title Select [C]. Set the POWER switch...
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... cassette memory is full. If you have superimposed titles in the same way to make a new label. To enter a space Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part. Slide the write-protect tab to 4 titles also appear. The last character is full. If you set the write-protect tab of characters you can...
... cassette memory is full. If you have superimposed titles in the same way to make a new label. To enter a space Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part. Slide the write-protect tab to 4 titles also appear. The last character is full. If you set the write-protect tab of characters you can...
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... the screen of your camcorder. Extremely hot such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on a "Memory Stick" supplied with your computer. Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal... Write-protect tab Labeling position 106 •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the screen of the connecting section. •Stick its case. The position and shape of...
... the screen of your camcorder. Extremely hot such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on a "Memory Stick" supplied with your computer. Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal... Write-protect tab Labeling position 106 •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the screen of the connecting section. •Stick its case. The position and shape of...
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...select the desired mode. The still image is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in MEMORY mode to start recording. 3 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 130 4 2 MEMORY MIX 5 M. LUMI 100-0021 M. LUMI I 100-0021 M. Make sure that the LOCK switch is superimposed... on the lower part of the screen as follows: M.CHROM y M.LUMI y C.CHROM y M. to select the still image you want to adjust the effect. (7) Press START/STOP in CAMERA mode, or press PHOTO in the standby mode. Your camcorder automatically...
...select the desired mode. The still image is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in MEMORY mode to start recording. 3 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 130 4 2 MEMORY MIX 5 M. LUMI 100-0021 M. LUMI I 100-0021 M. Make sure that the LOCK switch is superimposed... on the lower part of the screen as follows: M.CHROM y M.LUMI y C.CHROM y M. to select the still image you want to adjust the effect. (7) Press START/STOP in CAMERA mode, or press PHOTO in the standby mode. Your camcorder automatically...
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Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Also you can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image. T : Increases the zoom ratio. 2 PB ZOOM 5 3 PB ZOOM × 2.0 1 4 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA LOCK MEMORY To cancel the play zoom function Press PB ZOOM. [EXEC] : T t PB ZOOM...
Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Also you can select and view the desired part from the enlarged still image. T : Increases the zoom ratio. 2 PB ZOOM 5 3 PB ZOOM × 2.0 1 4 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA LOCK MEMORY To cancel the play zoom function Press PB ZOOM. [EXEC] : T t PB ZOOM...
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...the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on the lens surface - Very humid - To prevent mold from coming into contact with the metal parts of batteries. - This will damage the cord and may be damaged. •Always keep metal contacts clean. •Do not disassemble the unit. ...from the wall outlet when you are not using them for a long time. When there are not rechargeable. - Notes on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to little dirt or dust. Current flows from fire. •Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above . If this...
...the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on the lens surface - Very humid - To prevent mold from coming into contact with the metal parts of batteries. - This will damage the cord and may be damaged. •Always keep metal contacts clean. •Do not disassemble the unit. ...from the wall outlet when you are not using them for a long time. When there are not rechargeable. - Notes on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to little dirt or dust. Current flows from fire. •Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above . If this...
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...;F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °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 mains lead Cord length (approx.) Power cord: 2 m (6.6 feet) Connecting cord: 1.6 m (5.2 feet) Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC...
...;F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °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 mains lead Cord length (approx.) Power cord: 2 m (6.6 feet) Connecting cord: 1.6 m (5.2 feet) Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC...
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It adopts the MTF* measurement system for Sony video products. The lens for flash 5 Microphone 6 Remote sensor 7 Camera recording lamp (p. 19) q; Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is an abbreviation of a subject ...image. Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 8 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 Flash (p. 37, 117) 2 Focus ring (p. 54) 3 Lens 4 Photocell window for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this product is a genuine accessory for video camera and offers a ...
It adopts the MTF* measurement system for Sony video products. The lens for flash 5 Microphone 6 Remote sensor 7 Camera recording lamp (p. 19) q; Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is an abbreviation of a subject ...image. Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 8 2 9 3 4 5 6 7 1 Flash (p. 37, 117) 2 Focus ring (p. 54) 3 Lens 4 Photocell window for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this product is a genuine accessory for video camera and offers a ...
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...) wg i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder to the hooks for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. The control jack is silent. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder is used for the... MEMORY EJECT Lever (p. 108) qh PHOTO button (p. 36, 114) qj LOCK switch (p. 19) qk DC IN jack (p. 13) ql START/STOP button (p. 19) w; Identifying the parts and controls qg w;
...) wg i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder to the hooks for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. The control jack is silent. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder is used for the... MEMORY EJECT Lever (p. 108) qh PHOTO button (p. 36, 114) qj LOCK switch (p. 19) qk DC IN jack (p. 13) ql START/STOP button (p. 19) w; Identifying the parts and controls qg w;
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Identifying the parts and controls wh ea wj es wk ed wl ef e; This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. eg AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 33, 40, 68, 82, 122, 127) 180 Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or...
Identifying the parts and controls wh ea wj es wk ed wl ef e; This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. eg AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 33, 40, 68, 82, 122, 127) 180 Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or...
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Identifying the parts and controls ra eh rs ej rd ek el r; eh DISPLAY button (p. 30) ej DATA CODE button (p. 30, 135, 137) ek LCD screen (p. 20) el LCD BRIGHT +/- buttons (p. 21) r; END SEARCH button (p. 28) ra PB ZOOM button (p. 61, 146) rs DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 48, 60) rf REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE rd MENU button (p. 98) rf Video control buttons (p. 31) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (record) Quick Reference 181
Identifying the parts and controls ra eh rs ej rd ek el r; eh DISPLAY button (p. 30) ej DATA CODE button (p. 30, 135, 137) ek LCD screen (p. 20) el LCD BRIGHT +/- buttons (p. 21) r; END SEARCH button (p. 28) ra PB ZOOM button (p. 61, 146) rs DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 48, 60) rf REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE rd MENU button (p. 98) rf Video control buttons (p. 31) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (record) Quick Reference 181
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buttons (p. 137) MEMORY MIX button (p. 130) ta ts td t; Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 22) ta PROGRAM AE button (p. 51) ts EXPOSURE button (p. 53) td SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 98) 182 rh rj rk rg SELFTIMER button (p. 27, 39, 119) rh OPEN button (p. 19) rj VOLUME buttons (p. 29) rk RESET button rl MEMORY operation buttons MPEG N X button (p. 137) MEMORY PLAY button (p. 137) MEMORY INDEX button (p. 136) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 150) MEMORY +/- Identifying the parts and controls rg MPEG MEMORY PLAY INDEX rl DELETE MEMORY MIX t;
buttons (p. 137) MEMORY MIX button (p. 130) ta ts td t; Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 22) ta PROGRAM AE button (p. 51) ts EXPOSURE button (p. 53) td SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 98) 182 rh rj rk rg SELFTIMER button (p. 27, 39, 119) rh OPEN button (p. 19) rj VOLUME buttons (p. 29) rk RESET button rl MEMORY operation buttons MPEG N X button (p. 137) MEMORY PLAY button (p. 137) MEMORY INDEX button (p. 136) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 150) MEMORY +/- Identifying the parts and controls rg MPEG MEMORY PLAY INDEX rl DELETE MEMORY MIX t;