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... producing home video that may be prohibited. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to use....Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Responsible Party: Sony...
... producing home video that may be prohibited. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to use....Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Responsible Party: Sony...
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... - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Playback - Digital effect 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function 40 Adjusting the exposure manually 42 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 102 About i.LINK 104 Changing the lithium battery in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick" to a... 114 Using your camcorder abroad 116 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and PC - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Viewing a still image - Photo search/Photo scan 55 • Microsoft® and...
... - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Playback - Digital effect 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function 40 Adjusting the exposure manually 42 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 102 About i.LINK 104 Changing the lithium battery in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick" to a... 114 Using your camcorder abroad 116 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and PC - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Viewing a still image - Photo search/Photo scan 55 • Microsoft® and...
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... AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 128) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 125) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 91) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 72) qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 91) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc...
... AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 128) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 125) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 91) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 72) qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 91) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc...
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AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . ...
AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . ...
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Your camcorder starts recording. PLAY MEMORY CAMERA Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white (DCR-TRV520 only). Recording a picture (p. 16...
Your camcorder starts recording. PLAY MEMORY CAMERA Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white (DCR-TRV520 only). Recording a picture (p. 16...
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To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down . BATT BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 10 If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down . BATT BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 10 If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
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...circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the AC power adaptor. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) ...DC IN jack with the viewfinder. Battery pack The supplied battery pack is completed until it for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from...
...circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the AC power adaptor. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) ...DC IN jack with the viewfinder. Battery pack The supplied battery pack is completed until it for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from...
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...) 80 (75) 265 (240) 150 (135) 305 (270) 175 (155) 415 (375) 235 (215) 475 (430) 270 (245) 565 (505) 320 (285) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the battery pack. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. Charging time...
...) 80 (75) 265 (240) 150 (135) 305 (270) 175 (155) 415 (375) 235 (215) 475 (430) 270 (245) 565 (505) 320 (285) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the battery pack. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. Charging time...
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...recording. Ift hepowermaygooffalthoughthebatteryremainingindicatorindicatesthat the battery pack has enough power to be correct, depending on the conditions in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). The remaining battery time indicator The indicator may not be displayed. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery...495 (450) 590 (530) 700 (630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on the battery remaining indicator is correct. The battery life will be shorter if you use your ...
...recording. Ift hepowermaygooffalthoughthebatteryremainingindicatorindicatesthat the battery pack has enough power to be correct, depending on the conditions in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). The remaining battery time indicator The indicator may not be displayed. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery...495 (450) 590 (530) 700 (630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on the battery remaining indicator is correct. The battery life will be shorter if you use your ...
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... not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is attached to the... wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the...
... not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is attached to the... wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the...
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...LCD screen, press either of other way, the indicator appears on the LCD is released as z. During recording in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn...cassette if you use the viewfinder. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. When you leave your camcorder. If you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it faces the ...When closing the LCD panel, set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. The LOCK is a mirror-image...
...LCD screen, press either of other way, the indicator appears on the LCD is released as z. During recording in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn...cassette if you use the viewfinder. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. When you leave your camcorder. If you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it faces the ...When closing the LCD panel, set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. The LOCK is a mirror-image...
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adjusting the viewfinder If you start to record for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:...tape counter. 19 Adjust the viewfinder lens to CAMERA or MEMORY. Date indicator This is displayed for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:...
adjusting the viewfinder If you start to record for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:...tape counter. 19 Adjust the viewfinder lens to CAMERA or MEMORY. Date indicator This is displayed for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:...
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... back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. TBC stands for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only. Note on PB...tape with the left sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. you turn the POWER switch. 66 you remove the battery pack or power source. - Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on AUDIO MIX ...
... back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. TBC stands for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only. Note on PB...tape with the left sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. you turn the POWER switch. 66 you remove the battery pack or power source. - Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on AUDIO MIX ...
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...B.L. FORMATTING appears during recording. • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. To duplicate still images (p. 87) VTR CAMERA MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR * DCR-TRV525 only Notes on the... cannot format the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick." 67 Notes on the recorded still images you select BRIGHT, battery life is finished. COMPLETE appears when formatting is reduced by about 10 percent during formatting. Select FORMAT with this ...
...B.L. FORMATTING appears during recording. • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. To duplicate still images (p. 87) VTR CAMERA MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR * DCR-TRV525 only Notes on the... cannot format the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick." 67 Notes on the recorded still images you select BRIGHT, battery life is finished. COMPLETE appears when formatting is reduced by about 10 percent during formatting. Select FORMAT with this ...
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... • When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by other VCR's remote control To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your...
... • When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by other VCR's remote control To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your...
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...Coast Standard Time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight.... •12:00 PM stands for noon. 71 If you replace the lithium battery with no power source installed. First, set the year,.... (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the lithium battery.
...Coast Standard Time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight.... •12:00 PM stands for noon. 71 If you replace the lithium battery with no power source installed. First, set the year,.... (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the lithium battery.
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...Your camcorder compresses image data in the viewfinder of your personal computer. If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" (not supplied). Very humid or subject to corrosive gases •When you use "Memory Stick"s near static electricity or magnetic ... erase still images when the write-protect tab on the display of the connecting section. •Stick its case. 72 You can record and play back, record or delete still images. Under direct sunlight - If you carry or store a "Memory Stick", put it in the sun or under the ...
...Your camcorder compresses image data in the viewfinder of your personal computer. If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" (not supplied). Very humid or subject to corrosive gases •When you use "Memory Stick"s near static electricity or magnetic ... erase still images when the write-protect tab on the display of the connecting section. •Stick its case. 72 You can record and play back, record or delete still images. Under direct sunlight - If you carry or store a "Memory Stick", put it in the sun or under the ...
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... "Memory Stick" once lightly. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 74 Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder.
... "Memory Stick" once lightly. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 74 Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder.
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... image Your camcorder can read moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick." CAPTURE appears on tapes. VTR 2 REW PLAY FF 1 OFF (CHARGE) "Memory Stick" operations MEMORY CAMERA 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO When the acccess lamp is complete when the ... Also do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur. If you can also take in moving image data recorded on a tape in the viewfinder The inserted "Memory Stick" is on the Remote Commander ...
... image Your camcorder can read moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick." CAPTURE appears on tapes. VTR 2 REW PLAY FF 1 OFF (CHARGE) "Memory Stick" operations MEMORY CAMERA 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO When the acccess lamp is complete when the ... Also do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur. If you can also take in moving image data recorded on a tape in the viewfinder The inserted "Memory Stick" is on the Remote Commander ...
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... save To stop copying. As well do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the previous "Memory Stick". 88 When you select PHOTO SAVE in the middle of the "Memory Stick" is... flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Copying still images from step 2. When the memory of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.
... save To stop copying. As well do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the previous "Memory Stick". 88 When you select PHOTO SAVE in the middle of the "Memory Stick" is... flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Copying still images from step 2. When the memory of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.