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Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV50 TM SERIES DCR-TRV40/TRV50 ©2002 Sony Corporation AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-074-375-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV50 TM SERIES DCR-TRV40/TRV50 ©2002 Sony Corporation AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-074-375-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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... installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for help. Operation is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by one or more of FCC Rules. 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV... satisfied: the antenna has been installed by the manufacturer and no guarantee that interference will not occur in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Memory Stick" This device complies with...
... installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for help. Operation is encouraged to try to operate this manual could void your authority to correct the interference by one or more of FCC Rules. 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV... satisfied: the antenna has been installed by the manufacturer and no guarantee that interference will not occur in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Memory Stick" This device complies with...
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...via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-TRV50 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your recordings •Manual focus (p. 69) •Sports lesson (p. 64) •Landscape (p. 64) •Spot Focus (p. 71) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 31) The default ...) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 79) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 80) •Digital program editing (p. 89, 151) 5 For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCRTRV50 only) (p. 197) Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the...
...via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-TRV50 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your recordings •Manual focus (p. 69) •Sports lesson (p. 64) •Landscape (p. 64) •Spot Focus (p. 71) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 31) The default ...) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 79) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 80) •Digital program editing (p. 89, 151) 5 For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCRTRV50 only) (p. 197) Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the...
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... Searching a recording by frame recording Getting Started - DATE SEARCH 81 Searching for a photo - Digital program editing (on Using the PROGRAM AE 64 "Memory Stick"s 6 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 67 - Basics Playing back a tape 40 To display the screen indicators - Picture effect 60... the touch panel 24 Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect 75 Playing back tapes with digital effect 76 Enlarging images recorded on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Focusing manually 69 Using the spot focus - Basics Recording a picture 26 Shooting backlit subjects - END SEARCH...
... Searching a recording by frame recording Getting Started - DATE SEARCH 81 Searching for a photo - Digital program editing (on Using the PROGRAM AE 64 "Memory Stick"s 6 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 67 - Basics Playing back a tape 40 To display the screen indicators - Picture effect 60... the touch panel 24 Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect 75 Playing back tapes with digital effect 76 Enlarging images recorded on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Focusing manually 69 Using the spot focus - Basics Recording a picture 26 Shooting backlit subjects - END SEARCH...
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...38) - Title search (p. 80) - Cassettes with cassette memory . Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV50 only". You can use a tape with cassette memory are marked by looking at ... you start reading this mark in the illustrations. Types of cassette types, see this manual and operating your camcorder. Not provided Note on your camcorder. Date search (p. 81) - The DCR-TRV50 is based on the POWER switch Network function TRV40 MEMORY - e.g. Labeling a cassette ...
...38) - Title search (p. 80) - Cassettes with cassette memory . Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV50 only". You can use a tape with cassette memory are marked by looking at ... you start reading this mark in the illustrations. Types of cassette types, see this manual and operating your camcorder. Not provided Note on your camcorder. Date search (p. 81) - The DCR-TRV50 is based on the POWER switch Network function TRV40 MEMORY - e.g. Labeling a cassette ...
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...wet. To view your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 13 Unauthorized recording of such materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your recordings on the LCD screen and the finder. Sometimes this manual Note on TV color ...;Do not directly shoot the sun. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the country or region. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points...
...wet. To view your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 13 Unauthorized recording of such materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your recordings on the LCD screen and the finder. Sometimes this manual Note on TV color ...;Do not directly shoot the sun. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the country or region. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points...
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... BRT TIMER 2 1 To return to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR- Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV50 only) to PAGE1/PAGE2. 24 Operation buttons appear on a tape. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 15 to 19). (2) Press OPEN to open the ... returns to PAGE2. Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. TRV50 only) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Refer to relevant pages of this manual for each function. This section describes how to operate the ...
... BRT TIMER 2 1 To return to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR- Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV50 only) to PAGE1/PAGE2. 24 Operation buttons appear on a tape. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 15 to 19). (2) Press OPEN to open the ... returns to PAGE2. Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. TRV50 only) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Refer to relevant pages of this manual for each function. This section describes how to operate the ...
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... - Using NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the flash 35 Exposure - Fader - Digital effect - Exposure - The and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To enable the NightShot Light, set to ON in incorrect or...than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the daytime). At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to ON. PROGRAM AE - While using the NightShot, focus manually. White balance - Recording with the NightShot Light on the brightness. To cancel the Color Slow Shutter,...
... - Using NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the flash 35 Exposure - Fader - Digital effect - Exposure - The and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To enable the NightShot Light, set to ON in incorrect or...than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the daytime). At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to ON. PROGRAM AE - While using the NightShot, focus manually. White balance - Recording with the NightShot Light on the brightness. To cancel the Color Slow Shutter,...
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Try recording various images to the appropriate brightness. This is because your camcorder starts to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 70) for firing after the flash ... on a "Memory Stick" in the menu settings (p. 200). Darken the surroundings by covering the lens, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power for focusing manually. No flash: The flash does not fire. Notes •Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may not be recorded...
Try recording various images to the appropriate brightness. This is because your camcorder starts to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 70) for firing after the flash ... on a "Memory Stick" in the menu settings (p. 200). Darken the surroundings by covering the lens, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power for focusing manually. No flash: The flash does not fire. Notes •Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may not be recorded...
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... Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired white balance, then press dial. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the menu settings. In the...condition changes quickly •Excessively bright places such as studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps MENU 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N.S. You take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. This adjustment makes white subjects look white ...
... Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired white balance, then press dial. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the menu settings. In the...condition changes quickly •Excessively bright places such as studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps MENU 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N.S. You take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. This adjustment makes white subjects look white ...
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ART [a] : The color and brightness of digital effect - B&W : The picture appears in the tape recording or tape recording standby - SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is automatically canceled. 60 MENU 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W ...picture are reversed. NEG. Bounce When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect, then press the dial. Picture effect You can digitally process images to make the picture look more like an illustration.
ART [a] : The color and brightness of digital effect - B&W : The picture appears in the tape recording or tape recording standby - SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is automatically canceled. 60 MENU 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W ...picture are reversed. NEG. Bounce When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect, then press the dial. Picture effect You can digitally process images to make the picture look more like an illustration.
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...PROGRAM AE does not work in the slow shutter. •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Fader - Focus manually using a tripod. Wide mode - Tape photo recording - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER ...switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the old movie: - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do...
...PROGRAM AE does not work in the slow shutter. •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Fader - Focus manually using a tripod. Wide mode - Tape photo recording - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER ...switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the old movie: - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do...
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... the following functions do not work: - Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE. When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When the subject is automatically adjusted. Color Slow Shutter - When recording ... the automatic exposure: - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is backlit - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only), press EXPOSURE. When shooting subjects and dark backgrounds -...
... the following functions do not work: - Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE. When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When the subject is automatically adjusted. Color Slow Shutter - When recording ... the automatic exposure: - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally the exposure is backlit - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only), press EXPOSURE. When shooting subjects and dark backgrounds -...
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... the focus ring to sharpen focus. 2 Focus ring FOCUS switch To return to the autofocus Set FOCUS to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - To record distant subjects When you are trying to shoot a distant object. 69 Normally..., focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus is set FOCUS to the manual focus. Horizontal stripes - Use this mode when your camcorder returns to INFINITY, the lens focuses on near objects even though you set to AUTO. Advanced Recording Operations ...
... the focus ring to sharpen focus. 2 Focus ring FOCUS switch To return to the autofocus Set FOCUS to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - To record distant subjects When you are trying to shoot a distant object. 69 Normally..., focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus is set FOCUS to the manual focus. Horizontal stripes - Use this mode when your camcorder returns to INFINITY, the lens focuses on near objects even though you set to AUTO. Advanced Recording Operations ...
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... focus precisely It is easier to focus on subjects if you have attached a conversion lens (optional) to your camcorder. 70 This information aids focusing if it is not easy to manual - When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to focus on the subject, for about three seconds on the screen in...
... focus precisely It is easier to focus on subjects if you have attached a conversion lens (optional) to your camcorder. 70 This information aids focusing if it is not easy to manual - When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to focus on the subject, for about three seconds on the screen in...
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... P EFFECT to OFF in with picture effect During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 135, 147), or on your camcorder as a player. When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect, then press the dial. Pictures processed by picture effect Pictures .... 75 ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select P EFFECT in the menu settings. MENU 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using picture effect. •You cannot record images on a tape on a...
... P EFFECT to OFF in with picture effect During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 135, 147), or on your camcorder as a player. When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect, then press the dial. Pictures processed by picture effect Pictures .... 75 ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select P EFFECT in the menu settings. MENU 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using picture effect. •You cannot record images on a tape on a...
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... Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick" - However, formatting erases all information on... Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not sold in this camcorder (p. 204). Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on the "Memory.... "TM" and "®" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it with this...
... Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick" - However, formatting erases all information on... Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not sold in this camcorder (p. 204). Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on the "Memory.... "TM" and "®" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it with this...
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... continuously The flash does not work. The flash does not fire even if you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power supply Your camcorder returns to focus on a subject automatically, for focusing manually. If you select auto and during the following operations: - "Memory Stick" Operations 131 Spotlight of...
... continuously The flash does not work. The flash does not fire even if you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power supply Your camcorder returns to focus on a subject automatically, for focusing manually. If you select auto and during the following operations: - "Memory Stick" Operations 131 Spotlight of...
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... AF does not emit when: - NightShot is set to focus. Continuous photo recording When you use the external flash (optional) HOLOGRAM AF emits. 133 Focusing manually -
... AF does not emit when: - NightShot is set to focus. Continuous photo recording When you use the external flash (optional) HOLOGRAM AF emits. 133 Focusing manually -
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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be provided as standard. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be ... or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is an upgraded OS. Windows Media Player must be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 178 However, operation is not assured if the above . •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. For Windows...
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be provided as standard. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be ... or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is an upgraded OS. Windows Media Player must be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 178 However, operation is not assured if the above . •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. For Windows...