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...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. 3 "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly...used with this equipment in order to comply with this equipment must be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the limits for help. If this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - ...
...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Canadian ICES-003. 3 "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly...used with this equipment in order to comply with this equipment must be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the limits for help. If this equipment. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - ...
Operating Instructions
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...; 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 computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •...
...; 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 computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode •...
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... 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 - Memory Photo playback 107 Viewing images using the zero set memory function 56 Searching a recording by date - Memory PB ZOOM 116 Playing back images in the dark - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging...
... 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 - Memory Photo playback 107 Viewing images using the zero set memory function 56 Searching a recording by date - Memory PB ZOOM 116 Playing back images in the dark - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging...
Operating Instructions
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... (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 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
... (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 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
Operating Instructions
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... TV ON 5:30:00 PM TV I NPUT LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [ MENU ] : END If you do not use your camcorder for noon. 17 If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of... your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for about half...
... TV ON 5:30:00 PM TV I NPUT LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [ MENU ] : END If you do not use your camcorder for noon. 17 If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of... your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for about half...
Operating Instructions
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... the dial. (5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press START/STOP. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Recording with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. To record still images using the self-timer Press PHOTO in step 6. (P. 34) To cancel self-timer ...the countdown, press START/STOP again. Recording - S . Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with a beep sound. To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. L I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To stop recording, press START/STOP again...
... the dial. (5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. (6) Press START/STOP. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Recording with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. To record still images using the self-timer Press PHOTO in step 6. (P. 34) To cancel self-timer ...the countdown, press START/STOP again. Recording - S . Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with a beep sound. To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. L I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To stop recording, press START/STOP again...
Operating Instructions
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...Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on the Remote Commander in the menu settings (p. 79). Press DATA CODE on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 The display changes ...F1.6 9dB [d] [e] [f] Not to display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the playback mode. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance,...
...Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on the Remote Commander in the menu settings (p. 79). Press DATA CODE on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 The display changes ...F1.6 9dB [d] [e] [f] Not to display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the playback mode. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance,...
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...The PHOTO button does not work: - Your camcorder records an image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is recorded for about seven seconds. Tape Photo recording You can record still images on the screen immediately. Recording does not ...indicator appears on the screen. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the image. while the digital effect function is set or in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is then recorded for about seven...
...The PHOTO button does not work: - Your camcorder records an image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is recorded for about seven seconds. Tape Photo recording You can record still images on the screen immediately. Recording does not ...indicator appears on the screen. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the image. while the digital effect function is set or in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is then recorded for about seven...
Operating Instructions
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...still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on the VCR using PB ZOOM function with this camcorder.... T t becomes available. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the image appear on tapes. you press TITLE 55 The image is automatically canceled when: - Notes •PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8.... you have processed using your camcorder in the playback or playback pause mode. R : The image moves ...
...still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on the VCR using PB ZOOM function with this camcorder.... T t becomes available. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the image appear on tapes. you press TITLE 55 The image is automatically canceled when: - Notes •PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8.... you have processed using your camcorder in the playback or playback pause mode. R : The image moves ...
Operating Instructions
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... on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Check the contents of different split screen To make prints with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. To duplicate still images in the tape to "Memory Stick" (p. 105)...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 formatting (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. Changing the menu settings Icon/item *SLIDE SHOW Mode...
... on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Check the contents of different split screen To make prints with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. To duplicate still images in the tape to "Memory Stick" (p. 105)...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 formatting (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. Changing the menu settings Icon/item *SLIDE SHOW Mode...
Operating Instructions
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... in JPEG format (extension .jpg). On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in the sun or under the scorching sun - If you use or keep "Memory Stick"s in locations that are: - Under direct sunlight - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can easily play back still images on the labeling position. •Do not bend, drop...
... in JPEG format (extension .jpg). On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in the sun or under the scorching sun - If you use or keep "Memory Stick"s in locations that are: - Under direct sunlight - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can easily play back still images on the labeling position. •Do not bend, drop...
Operating Instructions
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... do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this manual. Note that has been used on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on other product names mentioned herein may be deleted if you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that all images on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images recorded on page 84. "Memory Stick" operations 89
... do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this manual. Note that has been used on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on other product names mentioned herein may be deleted if you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that all images on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images recorded on page 84. "Memory Stick" operations 89
Operating Instructions
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... or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing toward the "Memory Stick" slot as illustrated below. "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access lamp To eject the "Memory Stick" Press the "Memory Stick" eject button.
... or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing toward the "Memory Stick" slot as illustrated below. "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access lamp To eject the "Memory Stick" Press the "Memory Stick" eject button.
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.../PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR or MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Make sure that the LOCK is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality...
.../PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR or MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Make sure that the LOCK is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality...
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Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you want to each image varies depending on the image quality mode indicator This ...is compressed to about 1/6. Details are compressed in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480, regardless of image quality mode. Maximum number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick...
Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you want to each image varies depending on the image quality mode indicator This ...is compressed to about 1/6. Details are compressed in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480, regardless of image quality mode. Maximum number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick...
Operating Instructions
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Recording still images on the "Memory Stick". Memory Photo recording - Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can be recorded on "Memory Stick" - Your camcorder compensates for the middle of recorded images PHOTO 3 FINE "Memory Stick" operations PHOTO 93 Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the left (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO...
Recording still images on the "Memory Stick". Memory Photo recording - Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can be recorded on "Memory Stick" - Your camcorder compensates for the middle of recorded images PHOTO 3 FINE "Memory Stick" operations PHOTO 93 Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the left (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO...
Operating Instructions
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... recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. title - When you press PHOTO on a single page. 94 Recording still images on the screen when you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. wide mode - When you press the button. We recommend that is on "Memory Stick" -
... recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. title - When you press PHOTO on a single page. 94 Recording still images on the screen when you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. wide mode - When you press the button. We recommend that is on "Memory Stick" -
Operating Instructions
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... the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PIC MODE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Recording still images on the "Memory Stick". 95 Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to erase the menu display...
... the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PIC MODE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Recording still images on the "Memory Stick". 95 Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to erase the menu display...
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Recording still images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) When recording in the multi screen mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select the FRAME mode in the menu settings. 96 Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on "Memory Stick" -
Recording still images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) When recording in the multi screen mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select the FRAME mode in the menu settings. 96 Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on "Memory Stick" -
Operating Instructions
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...LOCK is set to display the menu settings in the standby mode. S. Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. In the last two seconds of ...Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick" - PHOTO PHOTO 1 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM M MENU 3-5 CAMERA SET SE L F T I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the MENU settings while your camcorder...
...LOCK is set to display the menu settings in the standby mode. S. Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. In the last two seconds of ...Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick" - PHOTO PHOTO 1 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM M MENU 3-5 CAMERA SET SE L F T I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the MENU settings while your camcorder...