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3-067-425-11 (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-TRV Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV17
DCR-TRV15/TRV17
©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 the Customers in the U.S.A. WARNING If you have any questions about this product, you may call : To prevent fire or shock hazar
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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. 21) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 38) •Playing back a tape (p. 31) •Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 120) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick” (p. 129) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Viewing a moving picture recorded on “Memory Stick” (p. 132) (DCR-TRV17 only) Capturing images on your computer •U
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 173) (p. 178) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 103) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) DCR-TRV17 only 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote 9 USB cable (1) (p. 135) Commander (2) (p. 178) DCR-TRV17 only 4 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004,
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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 ........................................................... 57 Playing back a tape with digital effects Getting started ........................................................... 58 Using this manual ................................. 10 Enlarging images r
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Getting started Table of contents Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX ............. 124 Copying still images from a tape – Photo save .................................. 127 Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback .......... 129 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback ............. 132 Viewing images using computer ...... 134 Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes ........... 138 Enlarging still images recorded on “Memo
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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. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/ 2 Push the middle 3 Close the cassette EJECT in the portion of the back of compartment by directi
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Quick Start Guide POWER Recording a picture (p. 21) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. 3 To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. The picture appears on Viewfinder the screen. When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set
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— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two 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-TRV17 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, “DCR-TRV17 only”. As you read through this manual
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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 Install the battery pack to 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 camcorder, extend its viewfin
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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 160 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 on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the p
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply When the battery pack is charged fully “FULL” appears in the display window. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed. 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
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time DCR-TRV15 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 90 45 NP-FM50 200 110 150 75 NP-FM70 415 225 310 165 NP-FM90 630 345 475 255 NP-FM91 725 395 550 290 DCR-TRV17 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 120 60 80 40 NP-FM50 195 105 135 6
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV15 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 100 135 NP-FM50 160 220 NP-FM70 335 450 NP-FM90 505 685 NP-FM91 585 785 DCR-TRV17 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 85 130 NP-FM50 140 210 NP-FM70 295 430 NP-FM90 450 655 NP-FM91 520 755 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate minutes when playing back at 25 °C (77 ºF).
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Getting started 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, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it. 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 ou
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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 (DCR-TRV17 only) 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 in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 166). First, set the year, then t
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Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time If you do not set the date and time “– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick” (DCR- TRV17 only). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
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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
