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3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
3-065-262-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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... To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to use. Note: In some areas the disposal of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Never expose the battery pack to persons. For customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. If you have...the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. This symbol ...
... To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to use. Note: In some areas the disposal of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Never expose the battery pack to persons. For customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. If you have...the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. This symbol ...
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...Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is no guarantee that to radio communications. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Consult the dealer or an... experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
...Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is no guarantee that to radio communications. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Consult the dealer or an... experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
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...DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530... more impact • Digital program editing (p. 63) • Fader (p. 37) • Picture effect (p. 40) • Digital effect (p. 41) • Title (p. 48, 50) • MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/...
...DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530... more impact • Digital program editing (p. 63) • Fader (p. 37) • Picture effect (p. 40) • Digital effect (p. 41) • Title (p. 48, 50) • MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/...
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... ..... 53 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and your computer ...... 110 Copying the image recorded on an image - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - 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 a tape - Memory Photo...
... ..... 53 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and your computer ...... 110 Copying the image recorded on an image - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - 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 a tape - Memory Photo...
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... TV. As you can use the functions in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Type of your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in "Advanced Playback Operations" on a TV, you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch) Self-timer ...name is provided with memory functions. The DCR-TRV530 is being carried out. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. - To enable smooth transition, we recommend...
... TV. As you can use the functions in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Type of your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in "Advanced Playback Operations" on a TV, you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch) Self-timer ...name is provided with memory functions. The DCR-TRV530 is being carried out. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. - To enable smooth transition, we recommend...
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... a subject that is processed digitally. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to the "W" side until the focus is performed digitally. or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded picture will not be affected. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in better-looking recordings. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch ...215; is sharp. You can adjust the brightness of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. Recording - W T The digital zooming zone appears when you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power ...
... a subject that is processed digitally. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to the "W" side until the focus is performed digitally. or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded picture will not be affected. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in better-looking recordings. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch ...215; is sharp. You can adjust the brightness of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. Recording - W T The digital zooming zone appears when you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power ...
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... While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the following functions: -...function, focus manually. Digital effect - To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. outdoors in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 Notes •Do not use the Super NightShot function. Fader - Recording a picture Using ...
... While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the following functions: -...function, focus manually. Digital effect - To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. outdoors in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 Notes •Do not use the Super NightShot function. Fader - Recording a picture Using ...
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... not work: - while the digital effect function is then recorded for about seven seconds. The still image is set or in the LP mode on the screen immediately. Your camcorder records an image on a tape which can record about 510 images in the SP...tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is also recorded. To use . - Tape Photo recording You can record still ...
... not work: - while the digital effect function is then recorded for about seven seconds. The still image is set or in the LP mode on the screen immediately. Your camcorder records an image on a tape which can record about 510 images in the SP...tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is also recorded. To use . - Tape Photo recording You can record still ...
Operating Instructions
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... returns to OFF in the menu settings. 38 Also, you are shooting disappears from the screen. Super NightShot - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be...indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Using the fader function (1) When fading in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use the following functions while using the following functions: - Digital effect - As the image is indicated first ...
... returns to OFF in the menu settings. 38 Also, you are shooting disappears from the screen. Super NightShot - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be...indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Using the fader function (1) When fading in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use the following functions while using the following functions: - Digital effect - As the image is indicated first ...
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...[d] : The image expands horizontally. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like an illustration. NEG. When you turn the picture effect function off ... The image is sepia. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the image is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings 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 dial. (4)...
...[d] : The image expands horizontally. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like an illustration. NEG. When you turn the picture effect function off ... The image is sepia. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the image is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings 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 dial. (4)...
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...STILL You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. Digital effect You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is good for recording dark images more brightly. OLD MOVIE You can record still images successively at constant intervals. ..., and the appropriate shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is left. Still image Moving image STILL Still image LUMI. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)...
...STILL You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. Digital effect You can record a still image so that an incidental image like a trail is good for recording dark images more brightly. OLD MOVIE You can record still images successively at constant intervals. ..., and the appropriate shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is left. Still image Moving image STILL Still image LUMI. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)...
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... image FLASH - and TRAIL. 3 MANUA L SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL F L ASH L UM I . IIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to select the desired digital effect mode. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The color scheme of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving... image is to adjust the effect as follows: STILL - No adjustment necessary The more bars there are on the screen. Digital effect (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
... image FLASH - and TRAIL. 3 MANUA L SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL F L ASH L UM I . IIIIIIII [ MENU ] : END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to select the desired digital effect mode. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The color scheme of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving... image is to adjust the effect as follows: STILL - No adjustment necessary The more bars there are on the screen. Digital effect (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
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... manually using a tripod. PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital Effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR...30 1/15 1/8 1/4 43 Wide mode - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Fader - PROGRAM AE •The following function does not work during digital effect: - Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective.
... manually using a tripod. PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital Effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR...30 1/15 1/8 1/4 43 Wide mode - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Fader - PROGRAM AE •The following function does not work during digital effect: - Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective.
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...the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the low lux mode: - Old movie - Digital effect - Overlap - Sports lesson mode 45 Wipe - Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the...settings. Bounce •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Slow shutter - Using the PROGRAM AE function... modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2)...
...the PROGRAM AE function off Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the low lux mode: - Old movie - Digital effect - Overlap - Sports lesson mode 45 Wipe - Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the...settings. Bounce •The following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Slow shutter - Using the PROGRAM AE function... modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2)...
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... function is stored in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. mode, the image where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...is automatically canceled. 54 Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in memory as a player. When you set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. In the STILL or LUMI. Playing...
... function is stored in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. mode, the image where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...is automatically canceled. 54 Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in memory as a player. When you set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. In the STILL or LUMI. Playing...
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...output. With this connection, you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of your VCR for more information....VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing...
...output. With this connection, you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of your VCR for more information....VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing...
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... the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Also, when you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. See page 136 for more infomation about i.LINK. The following functions do not work during digital editing: - This is not a malfunction. Picture effect -... PB ZOOM If you play back the recorded pictures on tapes that are not recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV...
... the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). Also, when you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. See page 136 for more infomation about i.LINK. The following functions do not work during digital editing: - This is not a malfunction. Picture effect -... PB ZOOM If you play back the recorded pictures on tapes that are not recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV...
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...set up to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you connect with LANC . If you can duplicate selected scenes... again, you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With a digital-to IR in the menu settings of the VCR (p. 69). Notes •The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in digital format for high-quality editing. 63 When you use an i.LINK cable (DV...
...set up to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you connect with LANC . If you can duplicate selected scenes... again, you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With a digital-to IR in the menu settings of the VCR (p. 69). Notes •The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in digital format for high-quality editing. 63 When you use an i.LINK cable (DV...
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...[ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 4 P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to LINE. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 3 P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN...dial to VCR on your VCR, then press the dial. L I NK 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 ...
...[ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 4 P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to LINE. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP 3 P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN...dial to VCR on your VCR, then press the dial. L I NK 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 ...