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Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. 3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. 3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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...to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Operation is connected. - For customers in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has been ...television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH...
...to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Operation is connected. - For customers in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has been ...television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH...
Operating Instructions
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... (p. 19) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 33) • Playing back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images on "Memory Stick" (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b Capturing images on your...110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p. 44) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 46) Functions to give images more impact • Digital program editing...
... (p. 19) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 33) • Playing back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images on "Memory Stick" (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b Capturing images on your...110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p. 44) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 46) Functions to give images more impact • Digital program editing...
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...Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Date search 57 Searching for a photo - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Picture effect 40 Using special effects - Photo search/Photo scan 58 Digital8...Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1...Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images ...
...Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Date search 57 Searching for a photo - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Picture effect 40 Using special effects - Photo search/Photo scan 58 Digital8...Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1...Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images ...
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... on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to the provision of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that the...manual are for the three models listed in the text, for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. The DCR-TRV530 is being carried out. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your recordings on your camcorder. Any differences in operation are shown in the Digital8 system. Your camcorder...
... on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to the provision of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that the...manual are for the three models listed in the text, for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. The DCR-TRV530 is being carried out. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your recordings on your camcorder. Any differences in operation are shown in the Digital8 system. Your camcorder...
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...for effective use. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder get wet. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and... there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Letting your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Getting ...
...for effective use. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder get wet. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and... there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Letting your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Getting ...
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Digital effect - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot function in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in the menu settings ...manually. NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Fader - Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330...
Digital effect - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot function in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in the menu settings ...manually. NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Fader - Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330...
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...playback mode. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Press DATA CODE on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 ...Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on the screen. The indicators appear on the data code function...
...playback mode. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Press DATA CODE on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 ...Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on the screen. The indicators appear on the data code function...
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...;The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW... SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 43 Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Focus manually using a tripod. Digital Effect Notes •The...
...;The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW... SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 43 Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Focus manually using a tripod. Digital Effect Notes •The...
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... you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: - Bright subject and dark background - Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you...
... you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: - Bright subject and dark background - Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you...
Operating Instructions
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... indicator appears on . 47 when the subject is not effective when shooting: - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •...makes focusing easier. subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as walls and sky. •When you shoot close to MANUAL in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is too close to focus on the screen. (2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 2 FOCUS To return to...
... indicator appears on . 47 when the subject is not effective when shooting: - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •...makes focusing easier. subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as walls and sky. •When you shoot close to MANUAL in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is too close to focus on the screen. (2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 2 FOCUS To return to...
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... AUDIO : Signal flow DV IN/OUT i.LINK (optional) After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedares on your camcorder. LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture ... via your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer, and stop the playback on the condition of your computer and software. The operation procedures depend on your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2...
... AUDIO : Signal flow DV IN/OUT i.LINK (optional) After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedares on your camcorder. LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture ... via your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer, and stop the playback on the condition of your computer and software. The operation procedures depend on your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2...
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Menu items differ according to images (p. 40) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 41) To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even shooting in ... Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. P EFFECT -
Menu items differ according to images (p. 40) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 41) To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even shooting in ... Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. P EFFECT -
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... recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900...if you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that all images on your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by..." and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft® and Windows® are not mentioned in each case in this camcorder. You cannot play back on...that has been used on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on page 84. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are ...
... recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900...if you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that all images on your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by..." and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft® and Windows® are not mentioned in each case in this camcorder. You cannot play back on...that has been used on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on page 84. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are ...
Operating Instructions
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...cassette and leave your camcorder for autofocus. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following .... c Set it to ON in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The image on the screen or...MANUAL to expose the red mark. Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting - If "C:ss:ss" appears on the viewfinder screen is open. The SteadyShot function does not work . c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is too high. c Use Hi8 /Digital8...
...cassette and leave your camcorder for autofocus. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following .... c Set it to ON in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The image on the screen or...MANUAL to expose the red mark. Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting - If "C:ss:ss" appears on the viewfinder screen is open. The SteadyShot function does not work . c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is too high. c Use Hi8 /Digital8...
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... not possible on some equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. 136 About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to...(approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is connected to be sent in the instruction manual of data can be connected by SONY, and is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some connected equipment. When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having...
... not possible on some equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. 136 About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to...(approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is connected to be sent in the instruction manual of data can be connected by SONY, and is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some connected equipment. When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having...
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...other than video equipment . For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit is already ... dubbing). Additional Information About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit For details on the personal computer. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 61 . i.LINK and are trademarks. 137
...other than video equipment . For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit is already ... dubbing). Additional Information About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit For details on the personal computer. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 61 . i.LINK and are trademarks. 137
Operating Instructions
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...time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 46) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 41, 54) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/ FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code indicator (p. 28) ...Backlight indicator (p. 23) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 81) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 47) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 97) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 29) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time code indicator ...
...time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 46) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 41, 54) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/ FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code indicator (p. 28) ...Backlight indicator (p. 23) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 81) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 47) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 97) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 29) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time code indicator ...
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...MODE 85 A/V connecting cable 31, 60, 104 BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 BOUNCE 37 C, D Camera chroma key 98 Charging battery 12 Charging manganese-lithium battery 141 Clock set 17 Data code 28 Date search 57 DEMO 86 DIGITAL EFFECT 41, 54 Digital 8 system 133 Digital... 32 JPEG 88 LANC jack 151 LUMINANCEKEY 41 M, N Main sound 82 Manual focus 47 Memory chroma key 98 Memory luminance key ......... 98 MEMORY MIX ...Slide show 118 Slow playback 29 SLOW SHUTTER 41 STEADYSHOT 81 Stereo tape 134 STILL 41 Sub sound 82 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack...
...MODE 85 A/V connecting cable 31, 60, 104 BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 BOUNCE 37 C, D Camera chroma key 98 Charging battery 12 Charging manganese-lithium battery 141 Clock set 17 Data code 28 Date search 57 DEMO 86 DIGITAL EFFECT 41, 54 Digital 8 system 133 Digital... 32 JPEG 88 LANC jack 151 LUMINANCEKEY 41 M, N Main sound 82 Manual focus 47 Memory chroma key 98 Memory luminance key ......... 98 MEMORY MIX ...Slide show 118 Slow playback 29 SLOW SHUTTER 41 STEADYSHOT 81 Stereo tape 134 STILL 41 Sub sound 82 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack...