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AC- Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
AC- Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions
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...the Hi8 /standard 8 system. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Getting started - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on page 53 to CAMERA. Otherwise, the model name is provided with memory functions. Any ...DCR-TRV530 only." As you can hear a beep sound to country. e.g. Not provided * The models with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to indicate that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder...
...the Hi8 /standard 8 system. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Getting started - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on page 53 to CAMERA. Otherwise, the model name is provided with memory functions. Any ...DCR-TRV530 only." As you can hear a beep sound to country. e.g. Not provided * The models with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to indicate that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder...
Operating Instructions
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...normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the Super NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Digital effect - While using the NightShot Light is difficult with the... slow. Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. Notes •Do not use the Super NightShot function. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you...
...normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the Super NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Digital effect - While using the NightShot Light is difficult with the... slow. Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. Notes •Do not use the Super NightShot function. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you...
Operating Instructions
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... appears. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend that you want to the standby mode. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape which can record for about seven seconds, and your camcorder. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image on "Memory Stick"s . 33 Mosaic-pattern...
... appears. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend that you want to the standby mode. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape which can record for about seven seconds, and your camcorder. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image on "Memory Stick"s . 33 Mosaic-pattern...
Operating Instructions
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... looks like an animated cartoon. SLIM [c] : The image expands vertically. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. When you turn the picture effect function off The picture effect is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press MENU to... automatically canceled. 40 B&W : The image is sepia. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the image is clearer, and the picture looks like those in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the ...
... looks like an animated cartoon. SLIM [c] : The image expands vertically. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. When you turn the picture effect function off The picture effect is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press MENU to... automatically canceled. 40 B&W : The image is sepia. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the image is clearer, and the picture looks like those in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the ...
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Digital effect (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the still image which is stored in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. In the STILL and LUMI. The color scheme of flash motion LUMI. - The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed. No ...vanishing time of the still image you want to select the desired digital effect mode. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. OLD MOVIE - The rate of the incidental image SLOW SHTR - modes, the still image is to be swapped with a moving image FLASH - The interval of the area in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH...
Digital effect (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the still image which is stored in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. In the STILL and LUMI. The color scheme of flash motion LUMI. - The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed. No ...vanishing time of the still image you want to select the desired digital effect mode. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. OLD MOVIE - The rate of the incidental image SLOW SHTR - modes, the still image is to be swapped with a moving image FLASH - The interval of the area in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH...
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... in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - This is because your camcorder is set to focus... and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The following functions do not work in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)...work. (The indicator flashes.) •While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then ...
... in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - This is because your camcorder is set to focus... and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The following functions do not work in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)...work. (The indicator flashes.) •While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then ...
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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 ... RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . Dubbing only desired scenes - When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on the VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I T SET CONTROL ADJ...
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 ... RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . Dubbing only desired scenes - When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on the VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I T SET CONTROL ADJ...
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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....CONTROL I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- L I NK OTHERS ED I R 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) V POWER ...
...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....CONTROL I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- L I NK OTHERS ED I R 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) V POWER ...
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... after dubbing is complete. The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is not connected. - Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on the VCR when: - Then the display returns to recording... on the screen when: - This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use a digital video camera recorder, set i.LINK) 73 The program mark changes to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. The program to operate...
... after dubbing is complete. The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is not connected. - Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on the VCR when: - Then the display returns to recording... on the screen when: - This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use a digital video camera recorder, set i.LINK) 73 The program mark changes to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. The program to operate...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 bright conditions POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY 80 Icon/item Mode PROGRAM AE - ...the default setting. P EFFECT - 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.
... 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 bright conditions POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY 80 Icon/item Mode PROGRAM AE - ...the default setting. P EFFECT - 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.
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...digital zoom. More than 25× to reduce the red-eye phenomenon Makes the flash level higher than normal Normal setting Makes the flash level lower than 25× to the intelligent accessory shoe. 81 More than normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330... is performed digitally. (p. 21) To activate digital zoom. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item SELFTIMER* D ZOOM Mode z OFF ...
...digital zoom. More than 25× to reduce the red-eye phenomenon Makes the flash level higher than normal Normal setting Makes the flash level lower than 25× to the intelligent accessory shoe. 81 More than normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330... is performed digitally. (p. 21) To activate digital zoom. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item SELFTIMER* D ZOOM Mode z OFF ...
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... you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. We recommend that is on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. •When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. digital effect -
... you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. We recommend that is on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. •When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. digital effect -
Operating Instructions
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...mode.) * If you play back Using any other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the screen. - Additional Information - During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to Hi8 video cassette . /Digital8... During switching of system The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected, and the playback system is automatically switched to play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on...
...mode.) * If you play back Using any other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the screen. - Additional Information - During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to Hi8 video cassette . /Digital8... During switching of system The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected, and the playback system is automatically switched to play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on...
Operating Instructions
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... zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 25× (Optical), 700× (Digital) Focal length 2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 1 050 mm (1 11/16 - 41 3/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination... 4 lx (lux) (F 1.6) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to +140 °F) Dimensions (Approx.) 85 × 102 × 205.5 mm (3 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 8 1/8 in .) Total dot number DCR-TRV230/TRV330 61 600 (280 × 220) DCR...
... zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 25× (Optical), 700× (Digital) Focal length 2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 1 050 mm (1 11/16 - 41 3/8 in.) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination... 4 lx (lux) (F 1.6) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to +140 °F) Dimensions (Approx.) 85 × 102 × 205.5 mm (3 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 8 1/8 in .) Total dot number DCR-TRV230/TRV330 61 600 (280 × 220) DCR...
Operating Instructions
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... 82 AUDIO 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 program editing... Shoulder strap 146 Signal convert function .......... 74 Skip scan 29 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 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 55 Tape...
... 82 AUDIO 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 program editing... Shoulder strap 146 Signal convert function .......... 74 Skip scan 29 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 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 55 Tape...