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...years to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV320 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Never expose the battery pack to rain ...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone...video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Operation is intended to alert the user to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Welcome! Congratulations on your nearest Sony...
...years to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV320 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Never expose the battery pack to rain ...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone...video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Operation is intended to alert the user to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Welcome! Congratulations on your nearest Sony...
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... 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 "Memory Stick"s - Using with digital effects ...... 50 Identifying the parts and controls 123 Enlarging recorded images - Insert Editing 62 each case in your Using the PROGRAM AE function 40 camcorder 106 Adjusting the...
... 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 "Memory Stick"s - Using with digital effects ...... 50 Identifying the parts and controls 123 Enlarging recorded images - Insert Editing 62 each case in your Using the PROGRAM AE function 40 camcorder 106 Adjusting the...
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The DCR-TRV320 is indicated in the table below. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. e.g. See page 72 for the two models listed in the illustrations. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. To enable smooth transition, ...of such materials may be contrary to the provision of your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Using this manual The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes. Unauthorized recording of differences DCR- When you carry out an operation, you start reading ...
The DCR-TRV320 is indicated in the table below. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. e.g. See page 72 for the two models listed in the illustrations. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. To enable smooth transition, ...of such materials may be contrary to the provision of your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Using this manual The instructions in the text, for illustration purposes. Unauthorized recording of differences DCR- When you carry out an operation, you start reading ...
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...focusing is about 10 feet (3 m). 21 To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital effect - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the Super... NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction...
...focusing is about 10 feet (3 m). 21 To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital effect - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the Super... NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction...
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... normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 72) (DCR-TRV320 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. Your camcorder records an image...digital effect function is recorded for about seven seconds. During the seven seconds to record, you cannot change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. The CAPTURE indicator appears. To use tape photo recording function using a video...
... normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 72) (DCR-TRV320 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. Your camcorder records an image...digital effect function is recorded for about seven seconds. During the seven seconds to record, you cannot change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. The CAPTURE indicator appears. To use tape photo recording function using a video...
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Also, 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. As the image is activated in the following functions while using the ...BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the menu settings - Wide mode - Digital effect - Advanced Recording Operations Using the Fader function Notes •The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use the following mode or ...
Also, 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. As the image is activated in the following functions while using the ...BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the menu settings - Wide mode - Digital effect - Advanced Recording Operations Using the Fader function Notes •The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use the following mode or ...
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... a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to recorded images using the various digital functions. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can slow down the shutter speed. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. Still image STILL Still...
... a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to recorded images using the various digital functions. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can slow down the shutter speed. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. Still image STILL Still...
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... or changes in color may occur in the following functions do not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. Bounce •The following modes. 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 ...AE mode: - Digital effect - Exposure •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) •While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work in the low lux mode: - This is because your camcorder is set to focus...
... or changes in color may occur in the following functions do not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. Bounce •The following modes. 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 ...AE mode: - Digital effect - Exposure •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) •While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work in the low lux mode: - This is because your camcorder is set to focus...
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... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack. To record images that you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack. To record images that you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
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.... Refer to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 58 During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are not recorded in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on both your...
.... Refer to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 58 During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are not recorded in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on both your...
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...8226;You need to install software which has the i. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to your PC and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. LINK (DV) jack to ON in the menu settings...depend on the analog video unit, the image may not be able 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 camcorder when the video includes copyright protection ...
...8226;You need to install software which has the i. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to your PC and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. LINK (DV) jack to ON in the menu settings...depend on the analog video unit, the image may not be able 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 camcorder when the video includes copyright protection ...
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...picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on both your camcorder. (5) Press N on both equipment. 61 However this does not affect the dubbed picture. Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable... the VCR to start recording from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (6) Press X on your camcorder, the picture may jitter. The DV IN indicator may be uneven. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality ...
...picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on both your camcorder. (5) Press N on both equipment. 61 However this does not affect the dubbed picture. Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable... the VCR to start recording from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (6) Press X on your camcorder, the picture may jitter. The DV IN indicator may be uneven. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality ...
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...215; to 50× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 18) - Icon/item AUTO SHTR Mode z ON OFF D ZOOM z OFF 50× 450× 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z ON OFF N.S. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) To compensate for camera-shake. 65 The LCD screen and the ...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 each item z is carried out. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function.
...215; to 50× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 18) - Icon/item AUTO SHTR Mode z ON OFF D ZOOM z OFF 50× 450× 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z ON OFF N.S. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) To compensate for camera-shake. 65 The LCD screen and the ...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 each item z is carried out. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function.
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... which you cannot adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only for tapes 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 camcorder. "A/V t DV" appears on PB MODE The mode will return to OFF when playing back a tape...
... which you cannot adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only for tapes 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 camcorder. "A/V t DV" appears on PB MODE The mode will return to OFF when playing back a tape...
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.... When you press the 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 the screen when you are...
.... When you press the 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 the screen when you are...
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This indicates the order in the JPEG format. Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder for this operation. : Signal flow LANC / DIGITAL I/O PC serial cable (supplied) Serial port "Memory Stick" operations 91 These numbers are recorded on the index screen. Files modified with personal computers These files may not...
This indicates the order in the JPEG format. Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder for this operation. : Signal flow LANC / DIGITAL I/O PC serial cable (supplied) Serial port "Memory Stick" operations 91 These numbers are recorded on the index screen. Files modified with personal computers These files may not...
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... (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images later. Writing a print mark - DCR-TRV320 only You can specify the recorded still image to MEMORY or VTR. The mark is useful for specifying the still images to LOCK You cannot write print marks on the "Memory Stick" is set to print out. Your camcorder...
... (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images later. Writing a print mark - DCR-TRV320 only You can specify the recorded still image to MEMORY or VTR. The mark is useful for specifying the still images to LOCK You cannot write print marks on the "Memory Stick" is set to print out. Your camcorder...
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...switching from the DV IN/OUT jack. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the LCD screen, in the Digital8 system cannot be heard. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to play back Using any other DCR-TRV120/TRV320). Playback system The Digital8 system or Hi8 ...tape on Hi8 / standard 8 tape is half the recording time when using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette*. Note Tapes recorded in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you cannot record on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you try to . "COPY INHIBIT" appears on...
...switching from the DV IN/OUT jack. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the LCD screen, in the Digital8 system cannot be heard. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to play back Using any other DCR-TRV120/TRV320). Playback system The Digital8 system or Hi8 ...tape on Hi8 / standard 8 tape is half the recording time when using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette*. Note Tapes recorded in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you cannot record on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you try to . "COPY INHIBIT" appears on...
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...DCR-TRV320 only). The image on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 43) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for at least 1 hour to OFF in the CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the menu settings. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not ...to CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to focus manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect ...
...DCR-TRV320 only). The image on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 43) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for at least 1 hour to OFF in the CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the menu settings. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not ...to CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to focus manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect ...
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...the cassette and leave your camcorder. c Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 13) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Disconnect the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 117) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (...not supplied). (p. 118) • A malfunction other than the above that is displayed, check the following code chart. Five-digit display C:04:ss C:21:ss C:22:ss C:31:ss...
...the cassette and leave your camcorder. c Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 13) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Disconnect the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 117) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (...not supplied). (p. 118) • A malfunction other than the above that is displayed, check the following code chart. Five-digit display C:04:ss C:21:ss C:22:ss C:31:ss...