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3-079-467-13 (1)
Digital
Video Camera Recorder
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. -TRV Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
TM
SERIES
DCR-TRV350
DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV35
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your 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. If you have any questions about this product, WARNING you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do SONY (7669) The n
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Note: For the customers in the This equipment has been tested and found to U.S.A. and CANADA comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION These limits are designed to provide TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH reasonable protection against harmful WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, interference in a residential installation. This FULLY INSERT. equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed RECYCLING LITHIU
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Main Features Main Features On the model name indication In this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names. CCD-TRV118 : DCR-TRV150 : CCD-TRV318 : DCR-TRV250 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with no icons are for all models. Instructions with icons are for the indicated models only. Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. On the tape Recording moving or still •Recording moving pictures (p. 30) images, and playing the
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Main Features Getting Started Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 38) •NightShot (p. 39) •Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 39, 40) •PROGRAM AE (p. 68) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 70) •Built-in light (p. 79) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 34) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 61) •Picture effect (In r
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Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Advanced Recording Checking supplied accessories .............. 9 Operations Recording still images on a “Memory Quick Start Guide Stick” while recording on a tape – Recording on a tape ........................... 10 ...................................... 53 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” Recording still images on a tape ...................................... 12 – Tape Photo recording ...............................
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Table of contents Editing – Playback Dubbing a tape ...................................... 94 Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback .......... 163 Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing ........................... 98 Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback ............. 166 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Selecting a folder to view ................... 169 .............. 106 Copying images recorded on a Recording video or TV programs “Memory Stick”
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Table of contents • , and are trademarks. Customizing Your Camcorder • i.LINK and are trademarks. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Changing the menu settings .............. 210 Corporation. • “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate Troubleshooting Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Types of trouble and how to correct • “Memory Stick Duo” and trouble ............................................ 224 are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Self-diagnosis display .......................
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 RMT-708 3 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 89 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 94, 95) (p. 264) Stereo: RMT-814: Monaural: RMT-708: 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 256) 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 30) cord (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 182) 3 NP-FM30 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) (p. 18, 19) 9 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 US
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a tape of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with Power cord its v mark facing up. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 28) 1 Slide OPEN/ 2 Push the center of the 3 Close the cassette EJECT
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Y Y R R A A O O R R M M E E E E M M M M A A C C ) ) G G Quick Start Guide H H C C ( ( F F F F R R O O C C V V POWER Recording a picture (p. 30) 2 Set the POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap. to CAMERA while The cap is not attached when you pressing the small purchase your camcorder. green button. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. Your Viewfinder camcorder starts View a picture placing your eye against this part recording. To stop
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v Power cord mark facing up. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 127) Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memo
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Y Y R R A A O O R R M M E E E E M M M M A A C C ) ) G G Quick Start Guide H H C C ( ( F F F F R R O O C C V V POWER POWER Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 132) 2 Set the POWER switch to 1 Remove the lens cap. MEMORY while pressing the The cap is not attached when you small green button. Make sure purchase your camcorder. that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. 3 Open the LOCK switch LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the screen. 4 Press PHOTO
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— Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the seven models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV350 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “ .” As you read through this manual, buttons
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Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder, you can use the tapes and record/playback on the systems below. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the Digital8 system on a tape. 1) Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm * Recording system Digital8 Digital8 2) Playback system * Hi8 Standard 8 mm 1) Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Sta
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Y R O A R M E E M M A C ) G H C ( F R F C O V Using this manual Note on connecting other equipment When you connect your camcorder to other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of the jack. If you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. On the model name indication In this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names. CCD-TRV118 : DCR-TRV150 : CCD-TRV318 : DCR-T
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Getting Started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any wa
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (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 the BATT (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfind
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Y R A O R M E E M M A C ) G Getting Started H C ( F F R O C V POWER 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 242 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC 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 Adap
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply To check the state of the battery (BATTERY INFO) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN, then press BATT INFO. The BATTERY INFO is displayed for about seven seconds. The battery charge level is displayed as percentage and recordable BATTERY INFO time with the LCD screen/viewfinder. BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% The battery charge level is displayed in 10% increments. REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN: 56 min VIEWFINDER: 73 min Charging j When the ba
