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...be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) This symbol is for years to the presence of important operating..., NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Operation is very easy to rain or moisture. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking ...
...be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) This symbol is for years to the presence of important operating..., NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Operation is very easy to rain or moisture. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking ...
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... ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory...
... ...... 23 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25 Checking the recording - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory...
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...used for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." To view your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model ... - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Getting started - Type of the copyright laws. 8 Before using your camcorder With your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the ...digital camcorder, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on the POWER switch is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 ...
...used for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." To view your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model ... - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Getting started - Type of the copyright laws. 8 Before using your camcorder With your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the ...digital camcorder, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on the POWER switch is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 ...
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... is difficult with the NightShot Light on the screen. Digital effect - Exposure - outdoors in bright places (ex. The motion of the background. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be slow. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set ... the following functions: - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the daytime).
... is difficult with the NightShot Light on the screen. Digital effect - Exposure - outdoors in bright places (ex. The motion of the background. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be slow. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set ... the following functions: - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the daytime).
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...or in the LP mode on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We ...on the screen. Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording a still image on the screen immediately. This mode is also recorded. The still image is displayed until a still image appears. while the digital effect function is completed. 1 CAPTURE PHOTO 2 PHOTO Notes •...
...or in the LP mode on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We ...on the screen. Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording a still image on the screen immediately. This mode is also recorded. The still image is displayed until a still image appears. while the digital effect function is completed. 1 CAPTURE PHOTO 2 PHOTO Notes •...
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... condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. Digital effect - Note on the bounce function You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in /out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function Before...the tape. Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the indicator disappears. 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...
... condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. Digital effect - Note on the bounce function You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in /out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function Before...the tape. Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the indicator disappears. 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...
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... for recording dark images more brightly. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. STILL You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving image. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can record a still image so that an incidental image like ... record still images successively at constant intervals. Still image Moving image STILL Still image LUMI. The sound is left. The slow shutter mode is superimposed on a moving image. OLD MOVIE You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. Digital effect You...
... for recording dark images more brightly. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. STILL You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving image. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can record a still image so that an incidental image like ... record still images successively at constant intervals. Still image Moving image STILL Still image LUMI. The sound is left. The slow shutter mode is superimposed on a moving image. OLD MOVIE You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. Digital effect You...
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...;The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Wipe - Digital effect - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Soft portrait mode - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a...mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to AUTO in the menu settings. This is because your camcorder is set to select the desired mode. Slow shutter - Overlap - Sports lesson mode...
...;The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Wipe - Digital effect - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Soft portrait mode - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a...mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to AUTO in the menu settings. This is because your camcorder is set to select the desired mode. Slow shutter - Overlap - Sports lesson mode...
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...recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. TRA I L [ MENU ] : END MENU 5 4 MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UM I . In the STILL or LUMI....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 menu settings. IIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to select the desired digital effect mode, then press...
...recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. TRA I L [ MENU ] : END MENU 5 4 MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UM I . In the STILL or LUMI....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 menu settings. IIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to select the desired digital effect mode, then press...
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... the VCR. Editing DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (optional) When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR or the TV. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing... DV IN if it is available. Refer to the audio input jack on the VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right ...
... the VCR. Editing DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (optional) When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR or the TV. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you have finished dubbing... DV IN if it is available. Refer to the audio input jack on the VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right ...
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...cable). Step 2 Setting the VCR for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be selected by frame. If you may not be able to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene... the VCR (p. 63). Dubbing only desired scenes - Notes •The Digital program editing works only for high-quality editing. 63 When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in the Digital8 system. •You cannot dub titles or display indicators. •When...
...cable). Step 2 Setting the VCR for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be selected by frame. If you may not be able to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene... the VCR (p. 63). Dubbing only desired scenes - Notes •The Digital program editing works only for high-quality editing. 63 When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in the Digital8 system. •You cannot dub titles or display indicators. •When...
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... ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to select the IR SETUP code number of 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. 4 ...COMMA ND E R D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET I ND I CATOR RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . 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...
... ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to select the IR SETUP code number of 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. 4 ...COMMA ND E R D I SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET I ND I CATOR RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . 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...
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Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP ...40, 7 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis... 28, 22, 23, 24 Sharp 89, 88 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 (M. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is code number 3.
Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP ...40, 7 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis... 28, 22, 23, 24 Sharp 89, 88 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 (M. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is code number 3.
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... CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- To cancel recording pause: - Select PB if the button to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR. Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your VCR. Infrared ... 66 Dubbing only desired scenes - Set the devices about 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. 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 ...
... CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- To cancel recording pause: - Select PB if the button to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR. Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your VCR. Infrared ... 66 Dubbing only desired scenes - Set the devices about 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. 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 ...
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.... 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions of your VCR. 67 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...
.... 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions of your VCR. 67 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...
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...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.... : END IR i . I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I NK 68 Dubbing only desired scenes - 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.... : END IR i . I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I NK 68 Dubbing only desired scenes - 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...
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Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of... (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to recording pause. The calculated start slow playback. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set . (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC ...dial to select the average numerical value of your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on the screen. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder and the VCR. The calculated stop position for each OUT. (7) Turn...
Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of... (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to recording pause. The calculated start slow playback. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set . (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC ...dial to select the average numerical value of your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on the screen. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder and the VCR. The calculated stop position for each OUT. (7) Turn...
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... scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 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...
... scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 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...
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... during editing Press x on the cassette is complete. To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is selected) - The write-protect tab on your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that your camcorder. When you set to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Then ...the display returns to quit the Digital program editing function. The power of the first program, then start...
... during editing Press x on the cassette is complete. To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is selected) - The write-protect tab on your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that your camcorder. When you set to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Then ...the display returns to quit the Digital program editing function. The power of the first program, then start...
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... the software which has the i. The operation procedures depend on the condition of your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. For details on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to your computer - LINK (DV) jack to ...output the images correctly when you use. Using with analog video unit and your camcorder. Depending on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors....
... the software which has the i. The operation procedures depend on the condition of your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. For details on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to your computer - LINK (DV) jack to ...output the images correctly when you use. Using with analog video unit and your camcorder. Depending on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors....