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... the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Connect the equipment...
... the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Connect the equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p. 44) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 46) Functions to give images more impact • Digital...
... video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p. 44) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 46) Functions to give images more impact • Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... 57 Searching for a photo - 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 an image - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick" - MEMORY MIX 98 Recording an image from a tape as a still image 103 Copying still images from a VCR - BACK...
... 57 Searching for a photo - 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 an image - Memory Photo recording 93 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick" - MEMORY MIX 98 Recording an image from a tape as a still image 103 Copying still images from a VCR - BACK...
Operating Instructions
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... Commander (2) (p. 152) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
... Commander (2) (p. 152) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
Operating Instructions
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"CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 141). If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •... the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you use your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to adjust the desired year, then press the...
"CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 141). If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •... the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you use your camcorder will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to adjust the desired year, then press the...
Operating Instructions
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DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Recording with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. To stop...
DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Recording with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. To stop...
Operating Instructions
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... Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the screen. Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Display function Press DISPLAY on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 The display changes as follows: ... 79). Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Use the Remote Commander for tapes...
... Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the screen. Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Display function Press DISPLAY on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 The display changes as follows: ... 79). Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Use the Remote Commander for tapes...
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...camcorder. The still image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is recorded for about seven seconds. The still image is also recorded. To use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is...PHOTO Notes •During the tape photo recording, you print a picture using a video printer (optional). Your camcorder records an image on a tape - Press PHOTO deeper. Recording a still image on the screen immediately. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the ...
...camcorder. The still image on "Memory Stick"s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is recorded for about seven seconds. The still image is also recorded. To use the tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is...PHOTO Notes •During the tape photo recording, you print a picture using a video printer (optional). Your camcorder records an image on a tape - Press PHOTO deeper. Recording a still image on the screen immediately. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the ...
Operating Instructions
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...PB ZOOM function with this camcorder. Notes •PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the playback or playback pause mode. you press MENU - You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on tapes. T t becomes available. (3) Turn ... when: - R : The image moves downwards. you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can also dub the enlarged images to tapes...
...PB ZOOM function with this camcorder. Notes •PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the playback or playback pause mode. you press MENU - You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on tapes. T t becomes available. (3) Turn ... when: - R : The image moves downwards. you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can also dub the enlarged images to tapes...
Operating Instructions
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... the recording date To make prints of images with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. COMPLETE appears when formatting is set to select OK, then press the dial. 3. FORMATTING appears during formatting. Select FORMAT with print marks in a continuous loop (p. 118) To delete all information on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530...
... the recording date To make prints of images with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. COMPLETE appears when formatting is set to select OK, then press the dial. 3. FORMATTING appears during formatting. Select FORMAT with print marks in a continuous loop (p. 118) To delete all information on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530...
Operating Instructions
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... the access lamp is set to corrosive gases •When you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" supplied with your computer. "Memory Stick" operations - You can record and play back, record or delete still images. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can easily play back still images on the labeling position. •...
... the access lamp is set to corrosive gases •When you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" supplied with your computer. "Memory Stick" operations - You can record and play back, record or delete still images. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can easily play back still images on the labeling position. •...
Operating Instructions
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...Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not sold in some areas.) •If you format it. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony...of their respective companies. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on page 84. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Note ...
...Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not sold in some areas.) •If you format it. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony...of their respective companies. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on page 84. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Note ...
Operating Instructions
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... image data breakdown may be corrupted. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick". If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 90 "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access lamp To eject the "Memory Stick" Press the "Memory Stick" eject button.
... image data breakdown may be corrupted. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick". If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 90 "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access lamp To eject the "Memory Stick" Press the "Memory Stick" eject button.
Operating Instructions
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...then press the dial. 1 V POWER 2 MENU E ERMAORY CAM M OFCFR(CHG) 3 4 5 6 MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T S L I DE SHOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S I NG L E QUA L I TY F LD / FRAME RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY F I NE F LD... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR or MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording.
...then press the dial. 1 V POWER 2 MENU E ERMAORY CAM M OFCFR(CHG) 3 4 5 6 MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T S L I DE SHOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S I NG L E QUA L I TY F LD / FRAME RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY F I NE F LD... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR or MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording.
Operating Instructions
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... image is about 600 KB.) Image quality mode FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 100 KB About 60 KB Approximate number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The approximate number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" formatted using this mode when you can record on a "Memory Stick" Setting 4MB (supplied) 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB FINE 40 81...
... image is about 600 KB.) Image quality mode FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 100 KB About 60 KB Approximate number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The approximate number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" formatted using this mode when you can record on a "Memory Stick" Setting 4MB (supplied) 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB FINE 40 81...
Operating Instructions
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DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can be recorded on the "Memory Stick" Number of the image and are fixed. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the "Memory Stick". Your camcorder compensates for the middle of recorded images PHOTO 3 FINE "Memory Stick" operations PHOTO 93 Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the menu settings (p. 79). Select the...
DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can be recorded on the "Memory Stick" Number of the image and are fixed. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the "Memory Stick". Your camcorder compensates for the middle of recorded images PHOTO 3 FINE "Memory Stick" operations PHOTO 93 Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the menu settings (p. 79). Select the...
Operating Instructions
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...on the screen when you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. ...digital effect - wide mode - Recording images continuously You can record 9 still images continuously on "Memory Stick" - Multi screen mode You can record still images continuously. Memory Photo recording Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. •When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera...
...on the screen when you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. ...digital effect - wide mode - Recording images continuously You can record 9 still images continuously on "Memory Stick" - Multi screen mode You can record still images continuously. Memory Photo recording Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. •When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera...
Operating Instructions
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... I LL SET P I C MODE MU L T I QUA L I TY F LD / FRAME RETURN SCRN [ MENU ] : END If the capacity of the "Memory Stick" becomes full " FULL" appears on the screen and you cannot record still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to erase the menu display. (8) Press PHOTO deeper. Make sure that the LOCK is set... select PIC MODE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Recording still images on the "Memory Stick". 95
... I LL SET P I C MODE MU L T I QUA L I TY F LD / FRAME RETURN SCRN [ MENU ] : END If the capacity of the "Memory Stick" becomes full " FULL" appears on the screen and you cannot record still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to erase the menu display. (8) Press PHOTO deeper. Make sure that the LOCK is set... select PIC MODE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Recording still images on the "Memory Stick". 95
Operating Instructions
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Recording still images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) When recording in the multi screen mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select the FRAME mode in the menu settings. 96 Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on "Memory Stick" -
Recording still images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) When recording in the multi screen mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select the FRAME mode in the menu settings. 96 Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on "Memory Stick" -
Operating Instructions
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... PHOTO deeper. PHOTO PHOTO 1 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM M MENU 3-5 CAMERA SET SE L F T I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to start the self-timer recording. 97 Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick" - Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with...
... PHOTO deeper. PHOTO PHOTO 1 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM M MENU 3-5 CAMERA SET SE L F T I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to start the self-timer recording. 97 Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick" - Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with...