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...life's precious moments with Part15 of electric shock to use. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is for years to your Digital Handycam, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is...video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For the customers in the U.S.A. You can return your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. This symbol is intended to alert the ...
...life's precious moments with Part15 of electric shock to use. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is for years to your Digital Handycam, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is...video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For the customers in the U.S.A. You can return your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. This symbol is intended to alert the ...
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...Tape Photo recording 33 Using the wide mode 36 Using the fader function 37 Using special effects - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on... camcorder abroad 138 Maintenance information and precautions 139 Specifications 144 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 146 Index 154 5 Photo search/Photo scan 58 Digital8 ...Insert 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 "Memory Stick...
...Tape Photo recording 33 Using the wide mode 36 Using the fader function 37 Using special effects - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on... camcorder abroad 138 Maintenance information and precautions 139 Specifications 144 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 146 Index 154 5 Photo search/Photo scan 58 Digital8 ...Insert 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 "Memory Stick...
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... digital camcorder, you read through this manual, buttons and settings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. Using this manual The instructions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on the POWER switch is the model used for example, "DCR-...(USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 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 - Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the text, for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV530 is provided with MEMORY marked on page 53 to the provision of ...
... digital camcorder, you read through this manual, buttons and settings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. Using this manual The instructions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on the POWER switch is the model used for example, "DCR-...(USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 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 - Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the text, for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV530 is provided with MEMORY marked on page 53 to the provision of ...
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... function, you can not use the following functions: - Digital effect - The motion of the picture will be automatically changed depending on . outdoors in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10...To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the following functions: - Fader - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the menu settings (p. 79). ...
... function, you can not use the following functions: - Digital effect - The motion of the picture will be automatically changed depending on . outdoors in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10...To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the following functions: - Fader - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the menu settings (p. 79). ...
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... the SP mode. To use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder can record still images on a tape which can record for about 765 images in the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only).... Stick"s . 33 while the digital effect function is also recorded. Advanced Recording Operations - Tape Photo recording You can record about 510 images in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is set or in the SP mode and about seven seconds. The ...
... the SP mode. To use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder can record still images on a tape which can record for about 765 images in the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only).... Stick"s . 33 while the digital effect function is also recorded. Advanced Recording Operations - Tape Photo recording You can record about 510 images in use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is set or in the SP mode and about seven seconds. The ...
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... 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 pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Digital effect - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe...function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. The fader indicator stops flashing. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the indicator disappears. Using the fader function (1) When fading in the Digital8 system....
... 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 pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Digital effect - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe...function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. The fader indicator stops flashing. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the indicator disappears. Using the fader function (1) When fading in the Digital8 system....
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... to recorded image using the various digital functions. Digital effect You can add an old movie type atmosphere to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. TRAIL You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving image. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to...
... to recorded image using the various digital functions. Digital effect You can add an old movie type atmosphere to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. TRAIL You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is superimposed on a moving image. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to...
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.... (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Bounce •The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Soft portrait mode - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - Overlap - This is because your camcorder is set to focus...
.... (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Bounce •The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Soft portrait mode - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - Overlap - This is because your camcorder is set to focus...
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mode, the image where you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the screen. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot... EFFECT OFF ST I LL F L ASH L UM I . When you can process a scene 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. To record images that you press the SEL/PUSH...
mode, the image where you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the screen. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot... EFFECT OFF ST I LL F L ASH L UM I . When you can process a scene 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. To record images that you press the SEL/PUSH...
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.... DV DV IN/OUT 61 If your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to DV IN if it is output... VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. With digital-to the audio input jack on both your camcorder and the VCR.
.... DV DV IN/OUT 61 If your VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to DV IN if it is output... VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. With digital-to the audio input jack on both your camcorder and the VCR.
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You can set up to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot dub titles or display indicators. •When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect... 69). Dubbing only desired scenes - Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be selected by frame. Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 73). Digital program editing You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK ...
You can set up to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot dub titles or display indicators. •When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect... 69). Dubbing only desired scenes - Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be selected by frame. Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 73). Digital program editing You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK ...
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... dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. Check the code in "About the IR SETUP ... [ MENU ] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- 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...
... dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. Check the code in "About the IR SETUP ... [ MENU ] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- 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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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 ... Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell & Howell (M. Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is code number 3. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Wards) 80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic..., 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your VCR.
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 ... Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell & Howell (M. Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is code number 3. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Wards) 80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic..., 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your VCR.
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...select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause is X. - Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause is z. - Select PAUSE if the button to ... the dial. 1 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Infrared rays emitter Remote sensor A/V connecting cable (supplied) 66 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your VCR.
...select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause is X. - Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause is z. - Select PAUSE if the button to ... the dial. 1 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " CUT- Infrared rays emitter Remote sensor A/V connecting cable (supplied) 66 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your VCR.
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... I R TEST RETURN RETURN EXECUTE [ MENU ] : END 3 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...
... I R TEST RETURN RETURN EXECUTE [ MENU ] : END 3 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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...I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END i . 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...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 ...
...I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END i . 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...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 ...
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...Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to recording pause. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on an image for adjusting the synchronicity. The calculated start slow playback. Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of OUT, then press the dial. Before operation, eject the ... EXEC dial to select "CUT-OUT", then press the dial. (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Take a note of the ...
...Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to recording pause. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on an image for adjusting the synchronicity. The calculated start slow playback. Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of OUT, then press the dial. Before operation, eject the ... EXEC dial to select "CUT-OUT", then press the dial. (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Take a note of the ...
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... mark changes to light blue. (9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to light blue. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - 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...
... mark changes to light blue. (9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to light blue. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - 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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...VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. The program mark flashes. The program to quit the Digital program editing function. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - This procedure is not turned on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on the screen when: - Search for the... its POWER switch to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected) - When dubbing ends, your camcorder. To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is not connected. - The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected) NOT READY...
...VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. The program mark flashes. The program to quit the Digital program editing function. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - This procedure is not turned on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on the screen when: - Search for the... its POWER switch to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected) - When dubbing ends, your camcorder. To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is not connected. - The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected) NOT READY...
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...Using with analog video unit and your computer which has the i. Signal convert function You can exchange video signals. •Depending on your camcorder. LINK (DV) jack to your computer - Depending on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to install software which ... unit connected to your computer, and stop the playback on your computer and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow DV IN/OUT i.LINK (optional) After capturing images and...
...Using with analog video unit and your computer which has the i. Signal convert function You can exchange video signals. •Depending on your camcorder. LINK (DV) jack to your computer - Depending on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to install software which ... unit connected to your computer, and stop the playback on your computer and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow DV IN/OUT i.LINK (optional) After capturing images and...