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... video that you can capture life's precious moments with advanced features, but at the same time it is subject to operate this product, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital ... expose the battery pack to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of electric shock to constitute a risk of the FCC... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is very easy to rain or moisture.
... video that you can capture life's precious moments with advanced features, but at the same time it is subject to operate this product, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital ... expose the battery pack to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of electric shock to constitute a risk of the FCC... with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is very easy to rain or moisture.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged ... designed to comply with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CANADA ...
Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged ... designed to comply with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CANADA ...
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...Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 114) •Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 123) •Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 134) •Viewing a moving picture on "Memory Stick"s (p. 137) Capturing images on your computer •Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 81) •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick... (p. 46) •Digital effect (p. 47) •Digital program editing (p. 70) •Title (p. 91, 94) •MEMORY MIX (p. 129) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Sports lesson mode...
...Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 114) •Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 123) •Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 134) •Viewing a moving picture on "Memory Stick"s (p. 137) Capturing images on your computer •Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 81) •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick... (p. 46) •Digital effect (p. 47) •Digital program editing (p. 70) •Title (p. 91, 94) •MEMORY MIX (p. 129) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings •Sports lesson mode...
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... accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 140) qa Lens hood (1) (p. 22) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 184) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C...battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 184) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 33, 68) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 179) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 140) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 106) q;
... accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 140) qa Lens hood (1) (p. 22) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 184) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C...battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 184) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 33, 68) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 179) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 140) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 106) q;
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... - Signal convert function 81 Recording video or TV program ......... 82 Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 120 Recording moving picture 125 6 Memory Photo recording ......... 114 Recording an image from a tape as a moving pictures on tapes - Digital effect ... 47 Using the ...LIGHT 25 Shooting in the dark - NightShot/ Super NightShot 25 Self-timer recording 27 Checking the recording - Digital program editing 70 Using with digital effects 60 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Insert editing 85 Audio dubbing 87 Superimposing a title 91 Making ...
... - Signal convert function 81 Recording video or TV program ......... 82 Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 120 Recording moving picture 125 6 Memory Photo recording ......... 114 Recording an image from a tape as a moving pictures on tapes - Digital effect ... 47 Using the ...LIGHT 25 Shooting in the dark - NightShot/ Super NightShot 25 Self-timer recording 27 Checking the recording - Digital program editing 70 Using with digital effects 60 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Insert editing 85 Audio dubbing 87 Superimposing a title 91 Making ...
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Photo save 132 Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback .......... 134 Viewing a moving picture - Memory PB ZOOM 146 Playing back images in a "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - PRINT MARK 152 Using the printer (optional 154 Troubleshooting Types of contents Superimposing a still image in a continuous loop - MEMORY MIX 129 Copying still images from a tape - Image... Identifying the parts and controls .... 178 Index 186 7 MPEG movie playback 137 Viewing images using computer ...... 139 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tapes 144 Enlarging still images...
Photo save 132 Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback .......... 134 Viewing a moving picture - Memory PB ZOOM 146 Playing back images in a "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - PRINT MARK 152 Using the printer (optional 154 Troubleshooting Types of contents Superimposing a still image in a continuous loop - MEMORY MIX 129 Copying still images from a tape - Image... Identifying the parts and controls .... 178 Index 186 7 MPEG movie playback 137 Viewing images using computer ...... 139 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tapes 144 Enlarging still images...
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... ] : END The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 If you set the date and time settings. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to CAMERA/ MEMORY unless you do not set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. First, set the date and time is recorded on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick." Note on the data code of your camcorder for noon. 17 "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 172). If...
... ] : END The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 If you set the date and time settings. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to CAMERA/ MEMORY unless you do not set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. First, set the date and time is recorded on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick." Note on the data code of your camcorder for noon. 17 "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 172). If...
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..., press START/STOP again. Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - The (self-timer) indicator appears on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. (p. 119...) 27 Self-timer starts counting down Press START/STOP. To record still images on tapes using the self-timer Press PHOTO ...
..., press START/STOP again. Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - The (self-timer) indicator appears on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. (p. 119...) 27 Self-timer starts counting down Press START/STOP. To record still images on tapes using the self-timer Press PHOTO ...
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...image appears. You can record about 510 images in the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s. 36 Fader - Digital effect If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function When you cannot... recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record an still image like a photograph. Recording does not start yet. To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording...lightly. Recording a still image on the screen immediately. Advanced Recording Operations - To use the tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Press PHOTO deeper....
...image appears. You can record about 510 images in the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s. 36 Fader - Digital effect If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function When you cannot... recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record an still image like a photograph. Recording does not start yet. To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording...lightly. Recording a still image on the screen immediately. Advanced Recording Operations - To use the tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Press PHOTO deeper....
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... following operations: - Fader - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital effect - Recording The flash does not fire even if you record images with the flash on the subject automatically, for focusing manually. Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE - Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s. When playing back images recorded with the flash, sound may flicker. Sunset & moon mode...
... following operations: - Fader - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital effect - Recording The flash does not fire even if you record images with the flash on the subject automatically, for focusing manually. Spotlight mode of PROGRAM AE - Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s. When playing back images recorded with the flash, sound may flicker. Sunset & moon mode...
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... images on tapes with a beep sound. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander. Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. (p. 119) 39 In the last 2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then...
... images on tapes with a beep sound. You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander. Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. (p. 119) 39 In the last 2 seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then...
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...EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s. W: Decreases the zoom ratio. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. ... moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.) (4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 146). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on the VCR using the PB ZOOM function...
...EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s. W: Decreases the zoom ratio. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. ... moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.) (4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 146). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on the VCR using the PB ZOOM function...
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... a tape Press x on the VCR to connect the yellow (video) plug of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information about i.LINK. Connect an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. You can connect ... for high-quality editing. Set the input selector to DV IN of the VCR. Refer to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the "Memory Stick" index screen. Editing DV IN/OUT DV DV IN : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting...
... a tape Press x on the VCR to connect the yellow (video) plug of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information about i.LINK. Connect an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. You can connect ... for high-quality editing. Set the input selector to DV IN of the VCR. Refer to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the "Memory Stick" index screen. Editing DV IN/OUT DV DV IN : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting...
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... quality mode (p. 109). To display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" in the following page) 101 To record still images in MEMORY mode • For 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY Note on the following cases: • For 5 seconds after setting...
... quality mode (p. 109). To display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" in the following page) 101 To record still images in MEMORY mode • For 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY Note on the following cases: • For 5 seconds after setting...
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... MULTI MARKED DATE/TIME z OFF DATE DAY&TIME Meaning POWER switch To cancel print marks on tape onto "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 132). MEMORY To delete all information on the "Memory Stick" Check the contents of images with the recording date and time (p. 154) Notes on PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when...
... MULTI MARKED DATE/TIME z OFF DATE DAY&TIME Meaning POWER switch To cancel print marks on tape onto "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 132). MEMORY To delete all information on the "Memory Stick" Check the contents of images with the recording date and time (p. 154) Notes on PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when...
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... case. Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears on the display of your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position 106 •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the labeling position. •Do not bend, drop or apply strong ...shock to LOCK. Extremely hot such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts...
... case. Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears on the display of your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position 106 •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the labeling position. •Do not bend, drop or apply strong ...shock to LOCK. Extremely hot such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts...
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...not conform with this camcorder (p. 102). However, formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ...recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with the Design rule for Camera...
...not conform with this camcorder (p. 102). However, formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ...recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with the Design rule for Camera...
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... strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 108 If " MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" Lift up the viewfinder, and insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the...
... strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 108 If " MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" Lift up the viewfinder, and insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the...
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... quality, then press the dial. 1 3 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY LOCK MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK PROT EC T S L I DE SHOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END 4 MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S ... NE RETURN STANDARD REMA I N 12 [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY STANDARD I MAGES I ZE RETURN REMA I N 36 [ MENU ] : END 109 "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - The default setting is set to the left (unlock) position...PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VCR. introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select...
... quality, then press the dial. 1 3 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY LOCK MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK PROT EC T S L I DE SHOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END 4 MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S ... NE RETURN STANDARD REMA I N 12 [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY STANDARD I MAGES I ZE RETURN REMA I N 36 [ MENU ] : END 109 "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - The default setting is set to the left (unlock) position...PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VCR. introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select...
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...× 480 image size Image quality mode SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 190 KB About 100 KB About 60 KB Image quality mode indicator The image quality mode indicator is compressed to record high quality images. The number of images you want to about 1/6....this mode when you are shown in the table below. (You can record is set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is compressed to about 1/10. The image is the highest image quality in memory. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This...
...× 480 image size Image quality mode SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 190 KB About 100 KB About 60 KB Image quality mode indicator The image quality mode indicator is compressed to record high quality images. The number of images you want to about 1/6....this mode when you are shown in the table below. (You can record is set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is compressed to about 1/10. The image is the highest image quality in memory. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This...