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... this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to tapes 114 Enlarging still images recorded on a ...Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on an image - Basics Playing back a tape 27 Viewing the recording on TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Digital...
... this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to tapes 114 Enlarging still images recorded on a ...Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on an image - Basics Playing back a tape 27 Viewing the recording on TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Digital...
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... the DC IN jack cover. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connect the plug with the window facing out...
... the DC IN jack cover. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connect the plug with the window facing out...
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... following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 152) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 152) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only...
... following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 152) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 152) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only...
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BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large capacity battery pack If you use your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend using the battery pack when you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down.
BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large capacity battery pack If you use your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend using the battery pack when you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down.
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...to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal... charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up....
...to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal... charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up....
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...camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - min" appears in the following cases: - What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as possible to cut off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power...indication on the battery remaining indicator is wrong with compatible electronic equipment. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with the battery pack....
...camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - min" appears in the following cases: - What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as possible to cut off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power...indication on the battery remaining indicator is wrong with compatible electronic equipment. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with the battery pack....
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...power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) 150 (90) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F) Recording time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied... 430 245 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use...
...power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) 150 (90) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F) Recording time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied... 430 245 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use...
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...power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 75 125 265 400 465 Playing time with LCD closed 100 165 345 520 605 DCR...-TRV530 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied... be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The playing time of tapes recorded in the...
...power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 75 125 265 400 465 Playing time with LCD closed 100 165 345 520 605 DCR...-TRV530 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied... be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The playing time of tapes recorded in the...
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... itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. This...
... itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. This...
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... the red mark. 18 If you select the LP mode in step 3. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in a straight ...closed when you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of the arrow and open the lid. ...
... the red mark. 18 If you select the LP mode in step 3. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in a straight ...closed when you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of the arrow and open the lid. ...
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...the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to the camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 V 4 OFCFR(CHG) POWER REW E ERMAORY CAM M 5 PLAY 6 3 VOLUME 1 To stop playback Press x. Playback - Playing back a tape You can monitor .... You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. If you close the LCD panel, you can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out. 27 When monitoring on the LCD screen. Basics - Playback -
...the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to the camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 V 4 OFCFR(CHG) POWER REW E ERMAORY CAM M 5 PLAY 6 3 VOLUME 1 To stop playback Press x. Playback - Playing back a tape You can monitor .... You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. If you close the LCD panel, you can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out. 27 When monitoring on the LCD screen. Basics - Playback -
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...TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Playback - If your TV ...or VCR is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the VCR or the...
...TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Playback - If your TV ...or VCR is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the VCR or the...
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...receiver to obtain clear playback pictures. Adjust the position of your camcorder to start playback. (6) Point the super laser link emitter at the TV's remote sensor. • You can easily view the picture on your TV. If you use a Sony TV • You can turn on the TV automatically when you... the menu settings. To do so, do so, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as follow in advance: -
...receiver to obtain clear playback pictures. Adjust the position of your camcorder to start playback. (6) Point the super laser link emitter at the TV's remote sensor. • You can easily view the picture on your TV. If you use a Sony TV • You can turn on the TV automatically when you... the menu settings. To do so, do so, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as follow in advance: -
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...VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 60 SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder to make the indicators disappear so that support the following buttons to the VCR...your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder - You can dub or edit on your camcorder. Editing - Connect your camcorder and the VCR. DISPLAY on the VCR connected to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER ...
...VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 60 SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder to make the indicators disappear so that support the following buttons to the VCR...your camcorder using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder - You can dub or edit on your camcorder. Editing - Connect your camcorder and the VCR. DISPLAY on the VCR connected to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER ...
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...camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING". •You cannot format the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick." To duplicate still images in a continuous loop (p. 118) To delete all information on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330... date To make prints with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Note on formatting (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the intelligent accessory...
...camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING". •You cannot format the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick." To duplicate still images in a continuous loop (p. 118) To delete all information on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330... date To make prints with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Note on formatting (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the intelligent accessory...
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... melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other ...and perform video editing (p. 63) To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode (p. 63) To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on ... dial to set the clock to outputs on the screen even when your camcorder is automatically selected. 87 If you use power sources other menu items are returned to V-OUT/LCD in memory even when...
... melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other ...and perform video editing (p. 63) To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode (p. 63) To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on ... dial to set the clock to outputs on the screen even when your camcorder is automatically selected. 87 If you use power sources other menu items are returned to V-OUT/LCD in memory even when...
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...computer. Under direct sunlight - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can record and play back, record or delete still images. Typical image data file name 100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in the... sun or under the scorching sun - If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. "Memory Stick" operations -...
...computer. Under direct sunlight - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can record and play back, record or delete still images. Typical image data file name 100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in the... sun or under the scorching sun - If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. "Memory Stick" operations -...
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...a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to the DCF98 standard. This is displayed. (4) Press MEMORY +/- DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can also play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick". You can play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Make sure... Press MEMORY PLAY. While this message appears, you can play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the DCF98 standard. •" - To see the next image, press MEMORY +.
...a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to the DCF98 standard. This is displayed. (4) Press MEMORY +/- DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can also play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick". You can play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Make sure... Press MEMORY PLAY. While this message appears, you can play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the DCF98 standard. •" - To see the next image, press MEMORY +.
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...camcorder. "PC MODE" appears on the screen of your camcorder. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users (1) Turn on your computer and allow the installation to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in your camcorder... Restart your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to the computer. The USB driver is supplied with the USB connector on your camcorder with your ...in step 4 (drag and drop). •Sony Camcorder USB Driver •Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When "Put these items into your camcorder. Be sure to the System Folder icon in ...
...camcorder. "PC MODE" appears on the screen of your camcorder. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users (1) Turn on your computer and allow the installation to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in your camcorder... Restart your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to the computer. The USB driver is supplied with the USB connector on your camcorder with your ...in step 4 (drag and drop). •Sony Camcorder USB Driver •Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When "Put these items into your camcorder. Be sure to the System Folder icon in ...
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... MENU button (p. 79) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information. •The...
... MENU button (p. 79) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information. •The...