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3-067-099-11 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV30 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
TM
SERIES
DCR-TRV30
©2001 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For customers in the U.S.A. and WARNING CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. not expose the
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfere
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Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording a picture (p. 19) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 36) •Playing back a tape (p. 29) •Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 114) •Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 123) •Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick”s (p. 134) •Viewing a moving picture on “Memory Stick”s (p. 137) Capturing images on your computer •Using with an analog video unit and your computer (p. 81) •Viewing images re
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 45 6 7 8 9 q; qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 179) (p. 184) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 8 USB cable (1) (p. 140) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 106) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 184) q; CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 140) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) qa
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Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Advanced Playback Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects Quick Start Guide ............................. 8 ................................................................. 59 Playing back a tape with digital effects Getting started ........................................................... 60 Using this manual ................................. 10 Enlarging im
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Getting started Table of contents Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX ............. 129 Copying still images from a tape – Photo save .................................. 132 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback .......... 134 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback ............. 137 Viewing images using computer ...... 139 Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes ........... 144 Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory S
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/ 2 Push the middle 3 Close the cassette EJECT in the portion of the back compartment by direction
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Quick Start Guide POWER Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the Viewfinder small green button. When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your VCR OFF(CHG) eye against its eyecup. CAMERA MEMORY 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on 4 Press START/STOP. Your the screen. camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to
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— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory . The functions which require diffe
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Getting started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufact
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend that you use the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 BATT release button 2 If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camco
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 166 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the w
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “---- min” appears in the display window. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-FM91 360 (300) Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pa
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM50 (supplied) 140 185 NP-FM70 295 385 NP-FM90 450 580 NP-FM91 520 670 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90% of those of a fully cha
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC p
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Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/ MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 172). First, set the ye
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Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) A
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Recording – Basics POWER — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 12 to p. 18). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The viewfind
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Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left as a default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: – Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape. – When y
