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... harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Operation is very easy to the presence of...Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in the literature accompanying the appliance. For the Sony... Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center.... For customers in the U.S.A. With your Digital Handycam, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) ...
... harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Operation is very easy to the presence of...Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in the literature accompanying the appliance. For the Sony... Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center.... For customers in the U.S.A. With your Digital Handycam, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) ...
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... Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - SLIDE SHOW 118 Preventing accidental erasure - Picture effect 40 Using special effects - BACK LIGHT 23 Shooting in the "Memory Stick" on an image - Digital program editing 63 Using...
... Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - SLIDE SHOW 118 Preventing accidental erasure - Picture effect 40 Using special effects - BACK LIGHT 23 Shooting in the "Memory Stick" on an image - Digital program editing 63 Using...
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..., your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that you start reading this manual are for playback in the table below. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 8 The DCR-TRV530 is provided with the Digital8 system on your recordings on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330...
..., your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that you start reading this manual are for playback in the table below. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 8 The DCR-TRV530 is provided with the Digital8 system on your recordings on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330...
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..., you can not use the following functions: - Digital effect - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, focus manually. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot Light is difficult with the ...mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder...
..., you can not use the following functions: - Digital effect - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, focus manually. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot Light is difficult with the ...mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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... when you want to the standby mode. while the digital effect function is recorded for 60 minutes in the Remote Commander. Advanced Recording Operations - Advanced Recording Operations - Tape Photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s . ...93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is displayed until a still image appears. This mode is also recorded. To use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record a still image like a photograph. Your camcorder records an ...
... when you want to the standby mode. while the digital effect function is recorded for 60 minutes in the Remote Commander. Advanced Recording Operations - Advanced Recording Operations - Tape Photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s . ...93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is displayed until a still image appears. This mode is also recorded. To use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record a still image like a photograph. Your camcorder records an ...
Operating Instructions
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...Digital effect - Note on the bounce function You can use this function when D ZOOM is indicated first of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) - Notes •The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8... system. •You cannot use the fader function while using the following functions while using the fader function. The fader indicator stops flashing. As the image is carried out, your camcorder.... Low lux mode of all. (2) Press START/STOP. Depending on the tape. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER ...
...Digital effect - Note on the bounce function You can use this function when D ZOOM is indicated first of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) - Notes •The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8... system. •You cannot use the fader function while using the following functions while using the fader function. The fader indicator stops flashing. As the image is carried out, your camcorder.... Low lux mode of all. (2) Press START/STOP. Depending on the tape. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER ...
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... camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. Still image Moving image STILL Still image LUMI. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving image. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. STILL You can swap a brighter area in a still ... good for recording dark images more brightly. TRAIL You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.
... camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. Still image Moving image STILL Still image LUMI. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving image. The slow shutter mode is recorded normally. STILL You can swap a brighter area in a still ... good for recording dark images more brightly. TRAIL You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.
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...Digital effect - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. Overlap - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Sports lesson mode... in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Soft portrait mode - Old movie - Wipe - Bounce •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to ON,...
...Digital effect - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. Overlap - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Sports lesson mode... in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Soft portrait mode - Old movie - Wipe - Bounce •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to ON,...
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...dial. (4) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the menu settings. IIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to select the desired digital effect mode, then press the dial. In the STILL or LUMI. TRA I L [ MENU ] : END MENU 5 4 MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UM I . ... appear on the VCR using your camcorder as a still image. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot ...
...dial. (4) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the menu settings. IIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to select the desired digital effect mode, then press the dial. In the STILL or LUMI. TRA I L [ MENU ] : END MENU 5 4 MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UM I . ... appear on the VCR using your camcorder as a still image. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot ...
Operating Instructions
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...an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to DV IN if it is output. If your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR or the TV. With digital-to the operating instructions of the DV products. With this connection, you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on... both your camcorder. (5) Start recording on your camcorder and the VCR. Editing DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (optional) When you...
...an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to DV IN if it is output. If your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR or the TV. With digital-to the operating instructions of the DV products. With this connection, you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on... both your camcorder. (5) Start recording on your camcorder and the VCR. Editing DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (optional) When you...
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... dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing You can skip steps 2 and 3. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV... connecting cable), you can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation (p. 64, 68). Notes •The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system...
... dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing You can skip steps 2 and 3. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV... connecting cable), you can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation (p. 64, 68). Notes •The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system...
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... P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 3 P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to (4), to send... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the remote sensor on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ ...
... P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 3 P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to (4), to send... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the remote sensor on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ ...
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Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell & Howell (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70... code is stored in the memory of your VCR. Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is code number 3. Wards) 80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic 80 Tashiro 47 Tatung ... 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Default setting is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. 65 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -
Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell & Howell (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70... code is stored in the memory of your VCR. Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is code number 3. Wards) 80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic 80 Tashiro 47 Tatung ... 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Default setting is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. 65 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes -
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...11 7/8 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X. - Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the... rays emitter of the VCR. To cancel recording pause: - Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE P AUS E I...
...11 7/8 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X. - Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the... rays emitter of the VCR. To cancel recording pause: - Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE P AUS E I...
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... on the screen changes to COMPLETE. 2 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to select...
... on the screen changes to COMPLETE. 2 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to select...
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... R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6,7 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5 OFCFR(CHG...When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu....
... R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6,7 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5 OFCFR(CHG...When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu....
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...to VCR on your camcorder and the VCR. IN and OUT are recorded on the screen. When finished, the indicator changes to select the average numerical value of IN, then press the dial. The calculated stop position for adjusting the synchronicity. The calculated start slow playback. Digital program editing Step 3:... to COMPLETE. (5) Rewind the tape in CONTROL, you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to select the average numerical value of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set . (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select "CUT-OUT", then ...
...to VCR on your camcorder and the VCR. IN and OUT are recorded on the screen. When finished, the indicator changes to select the average numerical value of IN, then press the dial. The calculated stop position for adjusting the synchronicity. The calculated start slow playback. Digital program editing Step 3:... to COMPLETE. (5) Rewind the tape in CONTROL, you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to select the average numerical value of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set . (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select "CUT-OUT", then ...
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Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the ...
Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the ...
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...indicator appears during editing Press x on . (when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Press MENU to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...the screen when: - Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is not turned on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on the...
...indicator appears during editing Press x on . (when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Press MENU to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...the screen when: - Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is not turned on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on the...
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.... Notes •You need to install software which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to ON in to your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 74 Signal convert function You can exchange video signals. •Depending on ...playback on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer which you use. Using with analog video unit and your computer. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the...
.... Notes •You need to install software which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to ON in to your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 74 Signal convert function You can exchange video signals. •Depending on ...playback on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer which you use. Using with analog video unit and your computer. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the...