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...device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your Digital Handycam, you can enjoy for the FCC...sun or under direct sunlight. You will soon be producing home video that may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) This symbol is intended to alert the user ...Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you may be prohibited. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony...
...device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your Digital Handycam, you can enjoy for the FCC...sun or under direct sunlight. You will soon be producing home video that may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) This symbol is intended to alert the user ...Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If you may be prohibited. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony...
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...digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - 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 - Photo save 105 Viewing a still image - Memory Photo playback 107 Viewing images using the zero set memory function 56 Searching a recording...Information Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 53 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and your computer - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - Memory PB ...
...digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - 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 - Photo save 105 Viewing a still image - Memory Photo playback 107 Viewing images using the zero set memory function 56 Searching a recording...Information Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 53 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and your computer - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - Memory PB ...
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...digital camcorder, you can use the functions in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Set the POWER switch to the provision of your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that the operation is provided with the Digital8 system on a tape. To view your recordings..., video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. See page 88 for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." Unauthorized recording of difference DCRMEMORY mark* (on your camcorder. Before using your camcorder With your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in...
...digital camcorder, you can use the functions in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Set the POWER switch to the provision of your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that the operation is provided with the Digital8 system on a tape. To view your recordings..., video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. See page 88 for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." Unauthorized recording of difference DCRMEMORY mark* (on your camcorder. Before using your camcorder With your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in...
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...Digital effect - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded... in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in bright places (ex. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. To enable NightShot Light, set to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot function in CAMERA... be recorded in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to ON in normal recording, the...
...Digital effect - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded... in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in bright places (ex. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. To enable NightShot Light, set to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot function in CAMERA... be recorded in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to ON in normal recording, the...
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... described here, your camcorder. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend that you cannot change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s . 33 The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check...
... described here, your camcorder. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend that you cannot change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s . 33 The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check...
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... quickly, and the image you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - As the image is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to OFF in the menu settings. 38 When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Low lux ... all. (2) Press START/STOP. 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 bounce function You can use this function when D ZOOM is indicated first of PROGRAM...
... quickly, and the image you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - As the image is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to OFF in the menu settings. 38 When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Low lux ... all. (2) Press START/STOP. 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 bounce function You can use this function when D ZOOM is indicated first of PROGRAM...
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... is superimposed on a moving image. Moving image 41 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - TRAIL You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. Digital effect You can record the image so that it is left. The slow shutter...
... is superimposed on a moving image. Moving image 41 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - TRAIL You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to images. Digital effect You can record the image so that it is left. The slow shutter...
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... mode 45 Digital effect - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Slow shutter - Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Advanced Recording Operations MENU ...sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The following modes. Bounce •The following functions do not work in the following functions do not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC...
... mode 45 Digital effect - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Slow shutter - Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Advanced Recording Operations MENU ...sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The following modes. Bounce •The following functions do not work in the following functions do not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCRTRV330/TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC...
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.... 3 MANUA L SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL F L ASH L UM I . Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the menu settings. When you have processed using the digital effect function with digital effects During playback, you have processed using your camcorder as a still image. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG...
.... 3 MANUA L SET D EFFECT OFF ST I LL F L ASH L UM I . Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the menu settings. When you have processed using the digital effect function with digital effects During playback, you have processed using your camcorder as a still image. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG...
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... the VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Editing DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (optional) When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the...
... the VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Editing DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (optional) When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the...
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... the VCR You can be selected by frame. When you connect with LANC . Set CONTROL 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 dub ... you can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation (p. 64, 68). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Editing Before operating the...
... the VCR You can be selected by frame. When you connect with LANC . Set CONTROL 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 dub ... you can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation (p. 64, 68). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Editing Before operating the...
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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 the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2...SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET I ND I CATOR RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to select the IR SETUP code number of the connected VCR on the VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I T SET CONTROL...
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 the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2...SPLAY V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET I ND I CATOR RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R ADJ TEST " CUT- When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to select the IR SETUP code number of the connected VCR on the VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I T SET CONTROL...
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...*, 94*, 24* Sanyo 36, 37 Scott 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24 Sharp 89, 88 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 (M. Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic 80 Tashiro 47 Tatung 21, 33, 35 Teac 21, 33, 80, 35 Technics 77, 78..., 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell & Howell (M. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your...
...*, 94*, 24* Sanyo 36, 37 Scott 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24 Sharp 89, 88 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 (M. Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic 80 Tashiro 47 Tatung 21, 33, 35 Teac 21, 33, 80, 35 Technics 77, 78..., 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell & Howell (M. Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your...
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... other Locate the infrared rays emitter of the VCR. Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause is z. - Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the...
... other Locate the infrared rays emitter of the VCR. Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause is z. - Digital program editing (2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the...
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... is correct. When finished, the indicator on the screen changes to COMPLETE. 2 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 VCR. 67 I N " " CUT-...L E T E RETURN [ MENU ] : END When the VCR does not operate correctly •After checking the code in "About the IR SETUP code", set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions...
... is correct. When finished, the indicator on the screen changes to COMPLETE. 2 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 VCR. 67 I N " " CUT-...L E T E RETURN [ MENU ] : END When the VCR does not operate correctly •After checking the code in "About the IR SETUP code", set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the operating instructions...
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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. ... select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to DV input. 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) ...
...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. ... select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to DV input. 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) ...
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...-OUT", then press the dial. (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to recording pause. The calculated start position for notes. Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set to... select the average numerical value of IN, then press the dial. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for recording is set. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to COMPLETE. (5) Rewind the tape in CONTROL, you want...
...-OUT", then press the dial. (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to recording pause. The calculated start position for notes. Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do not need to set to... select the average numerical value of IN, then press the dial. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for recording is set. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to COMPLETE. (5) Rewind the tape in CONTROL, you want...
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...When the program is set a maximum of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The OUT point of the first program is set , then the bottom part...to light blue. (7) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to light blue. 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 EXEC ...
...When the program is set a maximum of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The OUT point of the first program is set , then the bottom part...to light blue. (7) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to light blue. 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 EXEC ...
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... procedure is set i.LINK) 73 The program mark flashes. The write-protect tab on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on . (when you use a digital video camera recorder, set to lock. - The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator appears... during editing Press x on the cassette is not necessary when you set to recording pause. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
... procedure is set i.LINK) 73 The program mark flashes. The write-protect tab on your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing during editing on . (when you use a digital video camera recorder, set to lock. - The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator appears... during editing Press x on the cassette is not necessary when you set to recording pause. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
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...to ON in the menu settings. (P. 79) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 74 For details on how to... can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your computer and the software which ...
...to ON in the menu settings. (P. 79) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 74 For details on how to... can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your computer and the software which ...