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3-080-369-11(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. _____________________________ S
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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. For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING and CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do CAUTION not expose the unit to rain or TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH moisture.
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CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this If you have any questions about this product, you may call: manual could void your authority to operate Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- this equipment. SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related Note: matters only. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Regulatory Information device, pursuant to Part 15 of th
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Main Features Main Features •Recording moving pictures on the Recording moving pictures tape (p. 25) or still images, and playing •Playing back the tape (p. 39) them back •Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 46, 114) •Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 125) •Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 135) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick” (DCR- TRV22/TRV33 only
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Main Features Getting Started Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure during recording •Back light (p. 33) •NightShot/Super NightShot*/Color Slow Shutter* (p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) •Manual exposure (p. 64) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 65) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 32) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 55) •Picture effect (p. 58, 72) •Digital effect* (p. 5
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Table of contents Using the fader function ...................... 55 Main Features ........................ 4 Using special effects – Picture effect .. 58 Using special effects – Digital effect Quick Start Guide (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ........... 59 Recording on tape ................................... 8 Using PROGRAM AE .......................... 62 Recording on “Memory Stick” Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64 (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ........... 10 Using spot light-metering function – Fl
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Getting Started Table of contents Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a “Memory Stick” Operations computer – USB Streaming (For (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Windows users) ............................ 161 Using “Memory Stick” ....................... 106 Viewing images recorded on Inserting/Ejecting the “Memory Stick” on a computer “Memory Stick” ............................ 109 (For Windows users) Selecting image quality and size ....... 110 (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 167 Recording still images
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) 1 2 3 Connect the plug with its v mark facing the battery. Inserting the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT 2 Push the center of the 3 Close the cassette compartment by in the direction of cassette back to insert pressing on the the arrow and open the cassette. Insert the cassette the lid. cassette
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Recording a picture on the tape (p. 25) 2 Set the POWER switch 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 3 Press OPEN POWER to open the VCR LCD panel. ( ) OFF CHG CAMERA The picture MEMORY appears on the screen. Viewfinder 4 Press START/STOP. Your When the LCD panel is closed, camcorder starts recording. pull out the viewfinder and To stop recording, press look at the picture in it. START/STOP again. Adjust the viewfinder le
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) 1 2 3 Connect the plug with its v mark facing the battery. Inserting the “Memory Stick” (p. 109) Open the lid of the “Memory Stick” slot. Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing down as illustrated, then clo
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Quick Start Guide Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 114) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 2 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK 3 Press OPEN switch is set to the left to open the (unlock) position. LCD panel. The picture POWER appears on VCR OFF(CHG) the screen. CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. at the picture in it. You can recor
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— Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 3 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-TRV33 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-TRV33 only.” As you read through this manual,
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Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory . Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and ot
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Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •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
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Getting Started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 qs 9 q; qa 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 213) cord (1) (p. 17) 8 Shoe cover (1) (p. 98) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (DCR-TRV22/ (1) (p. 16) TRV33 only, p. 106) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44) 0 USB cable (1) (p. 148) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) 75) (p. 153, 171
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Step 1 Preparing the power source 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 BATT down. BATT release button If you use the viewfinder when a large capacity battery pack is installed If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder, and lift up
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source 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 200 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the v mark on the DC plug facing the battery. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (4) Connect
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power. Note on the CHG lamp The CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: – The battery pac
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Recording time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 90 45 NP-FM50 200 105 150 75 NP-FM70 415 215 310 160 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 255 365 190 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 380 550 290 DCR-TRV33 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 70 35 NP-FM50
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Playing time on Playing time on with Battery pack the LCD panel the LCD screen closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 100 150 NP-FM50 165 240 NP-FM70 345 495 NP-QM71/QM71D 400 580 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 605 865 DCR-TRV33 Playing time on Playing time with Battery pack the LCD panel the LCD screen closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 100 135 NP-FM50 160 220 NP-FM70 335 450 NP-QM71/QM71D 390 530 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 585 785 Approximate minutes when you use a fully c
