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....: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. This symbol is loaded with Part15 of the FCC Rules. You can enjoy for years to rain or moisture. Your...your Digital Handycam, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) or write to the presence of this product, you may be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. You will soon be prohibited. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV320 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics...
....: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. This symbol is loaded with Part15 of the FCC Rules. You can enjoy for years to rain or moisture. Your...your Digital Handycam, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) or write to the presence of this product, you may be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. You will soon be prohibited. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV320 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics...
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...® is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Signal convert function 59 be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Recording video or TV programs 60 their respective companies. BACK LIGHT 20 Shooting in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW 95 ... the recording on TV 27 Advanced Recording Operations "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV320 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 72 Recording still images on a tape - PRINT MARK ...... 101 Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Table of contents Checking supplied accessories 5 Customizing Your Camcorder Quick ...
...® is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Signal convert function 59 be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Recording video or TV programs 60 their respective companies. BACK LIGHT 20 Shooting in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW 95 ... the recording on TV 27 Advanced Recording Operations "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV320 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 72 Recording still images on a tape - PRINT MARK ...... 101 Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Table of contents Checking supplied accessories 5 Customizing Your Camcorder Quick ...
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Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is ... is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV320 only." Types of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. See page 72 for the two models listed in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. To view your recordings on a TV, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to the...
Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is ... is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV320 only." Types of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. See page 72 for the two models listed in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. To view your recordings on a TV, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to the...
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...flash on the brightness of the picture will be slow. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. This may...using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode. Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Digital effect - Fader - Recording - Basics Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times ...
...flash on the brightness of the picture will be slow. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. This may...using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode. Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Digital effect - Fader - Recording - Basics Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times ...
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... recording You can 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. To change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - When you print a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in use tape photo recording function using a video...
... recording You can 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. To change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - When you print a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in use tape photo recording function using a video...
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... fader function. PROGRAM AE 35 Also, you are shooting disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Super NightShot - Zoom - Picture effect - Digital effect - As the image is activated in the menu settings - Depending on the tape. D ZOOM is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly..., and the image you cannot use the following functions: - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. Wide mode - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe,...
... fader function. PROGRAM AE 35 Also, you are shooting disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Super NightShot - Zoom - Picture effect - Digital effect - As the image is activated in the menu settings - Depending on the tape. D ZOOM is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly..., and the image you cannot use the following functions: - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. Wide mode - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe,...
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... add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. However, the image may be less clear. Still image STILL Still image LUMI. Digital effect You can slow down the shutter speed. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode... to ON, picture effect to images. The sound is good for recording dark images more brightly. STILL You can add ...
... add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. However, the image may be less clear. Still image STILL Still image LUMI. Digital effect You can slow down the shutter speed. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode... to ON, picture effect to images. The sound is good for recording dark images more brightly. STILL You can add ...
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...and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus ...DCR-TRV320 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Overlap - Exposure •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to select the desired mode. Digital effect - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording... under a discharge tube such as follows: 1 PROGRAM 2 A To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) •While shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320...
...and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus ...DCR-TRV320 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Overlap - Exposure •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to select the desired mode. Digital effect - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording... under a discharge tube such as follows: 1 PROGRAM 2 A To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) •While shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320...
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.... For details of each digital effect function, see page 37. 2 STILL 1 DIGITAL EFFECT 3 2 STILL To cancel the digital effect function Press DIGITAL EFFECT. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in memory as a player. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Playing back a tape with this camcorder. mode, the image where...
.... For details of each digital effect function, see page 37. 2 STILL 1 DIGITAL EFFECT 3 2 STILL To cancel the digital effect function Press DIGITAL EFFECT. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in memory as a player. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Playing back a tape with this camcorder. mode, the image where...
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...image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. If you want to DV IN/OUT of your camcorder. (5) Start recording on other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. Refer to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 58 You can ...Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR. With digital-to the operating instructions of the DV products. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a ...
...image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. If you want to DV IN/OUT of your camcorder. (5) Start recording on other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. Refer to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 58 You can ...Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR. With digital-to the operating instructions of the DV products. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a ...
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... from an analog video unit connecting a PC which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Editing Using with analog video unit and PC - LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your...
... from an analog video unit connecting a PC which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Editing Using with analog video unit and PC - LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your...
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With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the viewfinder by pressing DISPLAY. The DV IN...
With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the viewfinder by pressing DISPLAY. The DV IN...
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.... Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV320 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Menu items are produced when shooting a stationary...
.... Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV320 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Menu items are produced when shooting a stationary...
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...OFF when playing back a tape on which you play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. you remove the battery pack or power source. - To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. you turn the POWER switch. 66 AUDIO MIX --- Changing ...MODE z AUTO / A/V t DV OUT z OFF ON ST1 ST2 To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your...
...OFF when playing back a tape on which you play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. you remove the battery pack or power source. - To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. you turn the POWER switch. 66 AUDIO MIX --- Changing ...MODE z AUTO / A/V t DV OUT z OFF ON ST1 ST2 To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your...
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... PHOTO button on the Remote 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. Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is on "Memory... Stick" - Multi screen mode You can record still images continuously. Recording images continuously You can record 9 still images continuously on a...
... PHOTO button on the Remote 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. Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is on "Memory... Stick" - Multi screen mode You can record still images continuously. Recording images continuously You can record 9 still images continuously on a...
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...recorded on a computer screen. Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on the "Memory Stick" on the "Memory Stick". If you use the application software, PictureGear 4.1Lite supplied with your camcorder for this operation. : Signal flow LANC / DIGITAL...may not be displayed on the index screen. This indicates the order in the JPEG format. Files modified with your camcorder is compressed in which images are different from the data file names. Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback ...
...recorded on a computer screen. Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on the "Memory Stick" on the "Memory Stick". If you use the application software, PictureGear 4.1Lite supplied with your camcorder for this operation. : Signal flow LANC / DIGITAL...may not be displayed on the index screen. This indicates the order in the JPEG format. Files modified with your camcorder is compressed in which images are different from the data file names. Viewing a still image - Memory photo playback ...
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.... PRINT MARK - DCR-TRV320 only You can specify the recorded still image to erase the menu display. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. 101 Your camcorder conforms with a print mark. 1 "Memory Stick" operations VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 ... Writing a print mark - If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is displayed beside the data file name of the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images later.
.... PRINT MARK - DCR-TRV320 only You can specify the recorded still image to erase the menu display. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. 101 Your camcorder conforms with a print mark. 1 "Memory Stick" operations VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 ... Writing a print mark - If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is displayed beside the data file name of the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images later.
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...noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you play back the tape on this camcorder. Note Tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to Hi8 /standard ... other DCR-TRV120/TRV320). When you use standard 8 tape, be heard. Digital8 system, recording and playback What is a trademark. is the "Digital8 system"? During switching of software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder that has recorded copyright ...
...noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you play back the tape on this camcorder. Note Tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to Hi8 /standard ... other DCR-TRV120/TRV320). When you use standard 8 tape, be heard. Digital8 system, recording and playback What is a trademark. is the "Digital8 system"? During switching of software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on your camcorder that has recorded copyright ...
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... tab. (p. 15) • The tape is stuck to CAMERA again. (p. 16) • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted...work . You cannot record in the viewfinder. The image on the LCD screen, in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder, use the following ...CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder has been in the menu settings. c Cancel it to ON. (p. 64) • 16:9 WIDE is set to OFF (CHARGE), VTR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320... manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect function is open. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. If ...
... tab. (p. 15) • The tape is stuck to CAMERA again. (p. 16) • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted...work . You cannot record in the viewfinder. The image on the LCD screen, in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder, use the following ...CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder has been in the menu settings. c Cancel it to ON. (p. 64) • 16:9 WIDE is set to OFF (CHARGE), VTR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320... manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect function is open. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. If ...
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... the problem even if you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 118...video heads are dirty. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window. Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
... the problem even if you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 118...video heads are dirty. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window. Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...