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"Memory Stick" For customers in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment ...cause harmful interference to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur...television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ...
"Memory Stick" For customers in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment ...cause harmful interference to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur...television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ...
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NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV320 only 22 Checking the recording - Basics Playing back a tape 24 Viewing the recording on TV 27 Advanced Recording Operations "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV320 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 72 Recording still images on a moving image - Memory photo playback 89 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Recording - Picture effect 36 About...
NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV320 only 22 Checking the recording - Basics Playing back a tape 24 Viewing the recording on TV 27 Advanced Recording Operations "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV320 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 72 Recording still images on a moving image - Memory photo playback 89 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Recording - Picture effect 36 About...
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...) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 128) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 125) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 91) DCR-TRV320 only 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 72) DCR-TRV320 only qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 91) DCR-TRV320 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 5
...) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 128) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 125) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 91) DCR-TRV320 only 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 72) DCR-TRV320 only qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 91) DCR-TRV320 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 5
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... When you connect your camcorder's information when you use data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if: - The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. The indicators appear on "Memory Stick". Press DATA CODE on the TV screen. 25 Basics Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - Display function...
... When you connect your camcorder's information when you use data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if: - The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. The indicators appear on "Memory Stick". Press DATA CODE on the TV screen. 25 Basics Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - Display function...
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...record still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 72) (DCR-TRV320 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record...8226;During the tape photo recording, you use tape photo recording function using a video printer (not supplied). Advanced Recording Operations - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. Tape Photo recording You can record for about seven seconds, ...
...record still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 72) (DCR-TRV320 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record...8226;During the tape photo recording, you use tape photo recording function using a video printer (not supplied). Advanced Recording Operations - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. Tape Photo recording You can record for about seven seconds, ...
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... set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled. 51 PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV320 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on tapes. Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function are playing back. Besides the operation...
... set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled. 51 PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV320 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on tapes. Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function are playing back. Besides the operation...
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...CAMERA MEMORY To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH dial to record continuously MULTI SCRN To record 9 images continuously (p. 78) QUALITY* z FINE To record still images in the fine image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" STANDARD FLD./FRAME* z FIELD To record still images in the standard image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" To record...still images (p. 87) MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR * DCR-TRV320 only Notes on the "Memory Stick." 67 To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. Formatting with the...
...CAMERA MEMORY To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH dial to record continuously MULTI SCRN To record 9 images continuously (p. 78) QUALITY* z FINE To record still images in the fine image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" STANDARD FLD./FRAME* z FIELD To record still images in the standard image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" To record...still images (p. 87) MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR * DCR-TRV320 only Notes on the "Memory Stick." 67 To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. Formatting with the...
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... the time signal. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV320 only). Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day ... time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 71 The date and time are held...
... the time signal. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV320 only). Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day ... time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 71 The date and time are held...
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... a car parked in the following cases: - "Memory Stick" operations - You can record and play back, record or delete still images. - If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" (not supplied). If you carry or store a "Memory Stick", put it in JPEG format (extension .jpg). DCR-TRV320 only You can exchange image data with...
... a car parked in the following cases: - "Memory Stick" operations - You can record and play back, record or delete still images. - If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" (not supplied). If you carry or store a "Memory Stick", put it in JPEG format (extension .jpg). DCR-TRV320 only You can exchange image data with...
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... for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder is not required. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder •Sample images are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick...
... for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder is not required. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder •Sample images are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick...
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... not shake or strike your camcorder. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" (1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. (2) Insert the "Memory Stick" with the v mark facing toward the "Memory Stick" compartment as illustrated until it clicks. (3) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 2 "Memory Stick" compartment access lamp To eject the "Memory Stick" Open the lid of the cassette compartment...
... not shake or strike your camcorder. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" (1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. (2) Insert the "Memory Stick" with the v mark facing toward the "Memory Stick" compartment as illustrated until it clicks. (3) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 2 "Memory Stick" compartment access lamp To eject the "Memory Stick" Open the lid of the cassette compartment...
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CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY VTR 1 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD . / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY F I NE FLD . / FRAME STANDARD PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY..., depending on the types of images you are shooting. 75 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is set to the right (unlock) position. (2)...
CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY VTR 1 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD . / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY F I NE FLD . / FRAME STANDARD PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY..., depending on the types of images you are shooting. 75 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is set to the right (unlock) position. (2)...
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...mode. Details are compressed in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480, regardless of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" formatted using this mode when you want to about 1/6. The image is compressed to each image varies depending on the selected image ...164 329 STANDARD 60 122 246 494 64MB 659 988 Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording. 76 Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select ...
...mode. Details are compressed in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480, regardless of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" formatted using this mode when you want to about 1/6. The image is compressed to each image varies depending on the selected image ...164 329 STANDARD 60 122 246 494 64MB 659 988 Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording. 76 Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select ...
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.... The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the center portion of recorded images PHOTO 3 FINE PHOTO Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. DCR-TRV320 only You can be recorded on "Memory Stick" - The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up...
.... The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the center portion of recorded images PHOTO 3 FINE PHOTO Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. DCR-TRV320 only You can be recorded on "Memory Stick" - The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up...
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Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is on a single page. 78 Multi screen mode You can record 9 still images continuously on the screen when you press the button. Recording images continuously You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press... Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can record still images continuously. Recording still images on "Memory Stick" -
Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is on a single page. 78 Multi screen mode You can record 9 still images continuously on the screen when you press the button. Recording images continuously You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press... Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can record still images continuously. Recording still images on "Memory Stick" -
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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to MEMORY. Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to erase the menu display. 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD . / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL ...MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS MULT I SCRN QUAL I TY FLD . / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END If the capacity of the "Memory Stick" becomes full " FULL" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still images on "Memory Stick...
... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to MEMORY. Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to erase the menu display. 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD . / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL ...MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS MULT I SCRN QUAL I TY FLD . / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END If the capacity of the "Memory Stick" becomes full " FULL" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still images on "Memory Stick...
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... you install it to the accessory shoe. Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) Note on "Memory Stick" -
... you install it to the accessory shoe. Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) Note on "Memory Stick" -
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... on "Memory Stick" - Make sure that the indicator disappears from 10 with the Remote Commander. Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - PHOTO PHOTO 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA (self-timer) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the LOCK is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR. 81 Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You...
... on "Memory Stick" - Make sure that the indicator disappears from 10 with the Remote Commander. Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - PHOTO PHOTO 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA (self-timer) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the LOCK is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR. 81 Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You...
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... a blue background. The blue area of the moving image - MEMORY MIX - Record a title on the "Memory Stick" before a trip or event for convenience. M. OVERLAP Moving image Blue Still image + Moving image Moving image 82 M. DCR-TRV320 only You can make a moving image. Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on a moving image will be used as a handwritten illustlation...
... a blue background. The blue area of the moving image - MEMORY MIX - Record a title on the "Memory Stick" before a trip or event for convenience. M. OVERLAP Moving image Blue Still image + Moving image Moving image 82 M. DCR-TRV320 only You can make a moving image. Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on a moving image will be used as a handwritten illustlation...
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... image which is to be swapped with a still image M. MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the still image which is superimposed on the moving ...image - OVERLAP (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CHROM - to select the still image you want to start recording. 2 1 MEMORY MIX VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA M. The still image is to be swapped with a moving image C. LUMI y C. The color (bright) scheme of ...
... image which is to be swapped with a still image M. MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the still image which is superimposed on the moving ...image - OVERLAP (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. CHROM - to select the still image you want to start recording. 2 1 MEMORY MIX VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA M. The still image is to be swapped with a moving image C. LUMI y C. The color (bright) scheme of ...