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Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-073-855-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- TM SERIES DCR-TRV27 DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-073-855-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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...in this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to operate this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful...that interference will not occur in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Getting Started "Memory... device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. TRV27 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Reorient or...digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity...
...in this equipment. CAUTION You are designed to operate this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful...that interference will not occur in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Getting Started "Memory... device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. TRV27 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Reorient or...digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity...
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...(p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 30) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader ... •Manual focus (p. 61) Functions for using after recording •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37) •DATA CODE (p. 39) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 145) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) •Digital program editing (p. 78, 132*) * Except DCR-TRV16 5
...(p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 30) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader ... •Manual focus (p. 61) Functions for using after recording •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37) •DATA CODE (p. 39) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 145) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 70) •Digital program editing (p. 78, 132*) * Except DCR-TRV16 5
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...39 Viewing the recording on TV 42 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape (except DCR-TRV16 43 Recording still images on a tape 8 - ZERO SET MEMORY 69 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide... - Memory Photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - Digital effect ... 55 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 58 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60 Focusing manually 61 Interval recording 62 Frame by title - DATE SEARCH 71 Searching for a photo - ...
...39 Viewing the recording on TV 42 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape (except DCR-TRV16 43 Recording still images on a tape 8 - ZERO SET MEMORY 69 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide... - Memory Photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - Digital effect ... 55 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 58 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60 Focusing manually 61 Interval recording 62 Frame by title - DATE SEARCH 71 Searching for a photo - ...
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...*1) The model with memory functions. Getting Started - As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences DCR- Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. ...cm (2.5 type) TRV18 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV25 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV27 z 15 pin*2) 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the table below. TRV16 MEMORY mark*1) (on your camcorder. Types of your camcorder are shown in ...
...*1) The model with memory functions. Getting Started - As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences DCR- Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is being carried out. ...cm (2.5 type) TRV18 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV25 z 15 pin*2) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV27 z 15 pin*2) 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in the table below. TRV16 MEMORY mark*1) (on your camcorder. Types of your camcorder are shown in ...
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Fader - Digital effect - Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot mode, focus manually. In total darkness The Color Slow Shutter may slow down. Exposure - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Recording still images on... still images on a "Memory Stick" in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16). When the POWER switch is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. White balance -...
Fader - Digital effect - Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot mode, focus manually. In total darkness The Color Slow Shutter may slow down. Exposure - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Recording still images on... still images on a "Memory Stick" in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16). When the POWER switch is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. White balance -...
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...(OUTDOOR) : •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds when: - Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in a studio •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO N.S. In the automatic ...allows more natural color balance. If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house, or vice versa. LIGHT HOLD AUTO SHTR OUTDOOR RETURN INDOOR [MENU] : END MENU To ...
...(OUTDOOR) : •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after a few seconds when: - Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in a studio •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO N.S. In the automatic ...allows more natural color balance. If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house, or vice versa. LIGHT HOLD AUTO SHTR OUTDOOR RETURN INDOOR [MENU] : END MENU To ...
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...effect is emphasized to obtain special effects like an illustration. Picture effect You can digitally process images to make the picture look more like those in films or on a...dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. NEG. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. Press ...MENU, then select P EFFECT in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) When you cannot select the following functions: - ART D EFFECT SEPIA FLASH MODE B&W FLASH ...
...effect is emphasized to obtain special effects like an illustration. Picture effect You can digitally process images to make the picture look more like those in films or on a...dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. NEG. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. Press ...MENU, then select P EFFECT in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) When you cannot select the following functions: - ART D EFFECT SEPIA FLASH MODE B&W FLASH ...
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...PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be effective. Super NightShot - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) - Picture effect - Color Slow Shutter - Tape Photo ... the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 57 Fader - Focus manually using a tripod. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the...
...PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be effective. Super NightShot - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) - Picture effect - Color Slow Shutter - Tape Photo ... the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 57 Fader - Focus manually using a tripod. Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the...
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Advanced Recording Operations MENU 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI WHT BAL SUNSETMOON N. Color Slow Shutter - OLD MOVIE - The indicator flashes. • When you set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), Sports lesson mode does not ...work. If you cannot take close-ups in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected. SPORTS 59 SPOTLIGHT - Slow shutter - The indicator flashes. PORTRAIT - BEACH&SKI • Your camcorder ...
Advanced Recording Operations MENU 1 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI WHT BAL SUNSETMOON N. Color Slow Shutter - OLD MOVIE - The indicator flashes. • When you set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), Sports lesson mode does not ...work. If you cannot take close-ups in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected. SPORTS 59 SPOTLIGHT - Slow shutter - The indicator flashes. PORTRAIT - BEACH&SKI • Your camcorder ...
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When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. If you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is ...When recording dark pictures (e.g. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. 60 Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When the subject is backlit -
When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. If you change the PROGRAM AE mode. - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is ...When recording dark pictures (e.g. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press EXPOSURE. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. 60 Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When the subject is backlit -
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...the lens focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS/INFINITY, your camcorder focuses on the infinity and indicator appears. To record distant subjects When you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using... a tripod Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly. Subjects with little...
...the lens focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS/INFINITY, your camcorder focuses on the infinity and indicator appears. To record distant subjects When you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using... a tripod Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly. Subjects with little...
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... the DV IN/ OUT jack. For details of each picture effect function, see page 54. 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. Pictures processed by picture effect functions Pictures processed by turning...input scenes using the picture effect function. •To record images that you can process a scene using your camcorder as a player. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE MENU [MENU] : END To cancel the picture effect Set P ... function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following picture effect functions: NEG. Advanced Playback ...
... the DV IN/ OUT jack. For details of each picture effect function, see page 54. 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. Pictures processed by picture effect functions Pictures processed by turning...input scenes using the picture effect function. •To record images that you can process a scene using your camcorder as a player. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE MENU [MENU] : END To cancel the picture effect Set P ... function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following picture effect functions: NEG. Advanced Playback ...
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... lights up and the bars appear. MENU 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. IIIIIIII [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to OFF in with digital effect During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/...You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •To record images that you have processed the image using the digital effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI....
... lights up and the bars appear. MENU 1 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. IIIIIIII [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to OFF in with digital effect During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/...You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •To record images that you have processed the image using the digital effect function, record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI....
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... along with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive - Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must be provided as a drive just ...;Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not mentioned in each case in order to connect the camcorder to your computer before installation of the USB driver is required. For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS... should be installed. QuickTime 3.0 or newer must install a USB driver onto your computer in this manual. Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to the computer's USB jack. The application...
... along with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive - Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must be provided as a drive just ...;Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not mentioned in each case in order to connect the camcorder to your computer before installation of the USB driver is required. For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS... should be installed. QuickTime 3.0 or newer must install a USB driver onto your computer in this manual. Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to the computer's USB jack. The application...
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LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (Except DCR-TRV16) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 176). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S.... the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. Customizing Your Camcorder - Customizing Your Camcorder - Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4.
LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (Except DCR-TRV16) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 176). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S.... the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. Customizing Your Camcorder - Customizing Your Camcorder - Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4.
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...default setting. N.S.LIGHT AUTO SHTR z ON OFF z ON To fire the flash before recording to images (p. 54, 65) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 55, 66) To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the POWER switch. D EFFECT - Note on the position of the surrondings... AUTO FLASH LVL WHT BAL HIGH z NORMAL LOW - Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV16) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is not ...
...default setting. N.S.LIGHT AUTO SHTR z ON OFF z ON To fire the flash before recording to images (p. 54, 65) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 55, 66) To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the POWER switch. D EFFECT - Note on the position of the surrondings... AUTO FLASH LVL WHT BAL HIGH z NORMAL LOW - Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV16) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is not ...
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... wd A/V t DV (p. 174)/DV IN (p. 91) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 217 wg qa wh qs wj wl wk 2 Quick Reference 1 Cassette memory (p. 13, 194) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 32) 3 Zoom (p. 30)/Exposure (p. 60)/Data file name*1) (p. 105) 4 Digital effect (p. 55, 66)/MEMORY MIX*1) (p. 120)/FADER (p. 51) ...5 16:9WIDE (p. 49) 6 Picture effect (p. 54, 65) 7 Data code (p. 39) 8 Volume (p. 38)/Date (p. 32)/ Time (p. 32) 9 PROGRAM AE (p. 58) 0 Backlight (p. 33) qa SteadyShot off (p. 177) qs Manual focus/Infinity (p. 61) qd ...
... wd A/V t DV (p. 174)/DV IN (p. 91) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 217 wg qa wh qs wj wl wk 2 Quick Reference 1 Cassette memory (p. 13, 194) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 32) 3 Zoom (p. 30)/Exposure (p. 60)/Data file name*1) (p. 105) 4 Digital effect (p. 55, 66)/MEMORY MIX*1) (p. 120)/FADER (p. 51) ...5 16:9WIDE (p. 49) 6 Picture effect (p. 54, 65) 7 Data code (p. 39) 8 Volume (p. 38)/Date (p. 32)/ Time (p. 32) 9 PROGRAM AE (p. 58) 0 Backlight (p. 33) qa SteadyShot off (p. 177) qs Manual focus/Infinity (p. 61) qd ...