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Sony HANDYCAM DCR-TRV330 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Son}, dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC Serial Serial I_i®i_®_ Handgcam InfoUTHIUM SERIES MEMDRY STI[K DCR-TRV530 Digital 8 DCR- TRV2301TR V3301TR V530 @2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 BATTERY. moisture. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your umvanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries...
  • Page 3 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes modifications not expressly approved in this CAUTION nranual could void your authority to operate TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH this equipment. WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. "Memory Stick" This device, complies with Part15 of the FCC "Memory Stick"...

  • Page 4: Main Features

    Main Features Taking moving or still images, playing them back • Recording a picture (p. lq) • Recording a still image on a tape (p. 33) • Playing back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images on "Memory Stick" (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Main Features ........... Editing Quick Start Guide ......... Dubbing a tape ..........Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing ...... Getting started Using with analog video unit and your computer - Signal convert function ..74 Using this manual ..........

  • Page 6: 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. Use the battery pack when using }Tour camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. its •...
  • Page 7 [ O the P OWER Remove the lens cap. s_xitch to CAMERA while pressing small green button. IPress START/STOP. Your canrcorder starts recording. stop recording, press START/STOP button again. _Open tire LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Viewfinder The picture appears When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing...

  • Page 8: Using This Manual

    -- Getting started Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three 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-TRV530 is the model used for...
  • Page 9 Using this manual Lens LCD screen/finder 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.
  • Page 10 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcordc, r. Wireless Remote Commander Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) (p. 152) Lens cap (1) (p. 19) AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (i) (p. 12) USB cable (1) (p.

  • Page 11: Supply

    Step 1 Preparing the power supply We recommend using the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow...
  • Page 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your canrcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 135 for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and COlmect the AC power adaptor supplied...
  • Page 13 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes • Prevent metallic objects from coining into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. • Keep tire battery pack dry.
  • Page 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM30 (suppli_'d) 145 (85) NP-FM50 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FMg0 330 (270) NP-FM91 360 (300) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 '_C (77 :'F) Recording time DCR-TRV230/TRV330...
  • Page 15 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FMg0 NP-FM91 DCR-TRV530 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM30 (suppli_d) NP-FM50...
  • Page 16 This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional).
  • Page 17 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-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless vou set the date and time settings.
  • Page 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 [} xideo cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette conlpartlnent automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette in a straight...
  • Page 19 -- 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.
  • Page 20 Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting. To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene...

  • Page 21: Recording A Picture

    Recording a picture Brightness of the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in the menu settings (p. 79). Even if you adjust the LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded picture will not be affected.
  • Page 22 Recording a picture If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
  • Page 23 Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. The [] indicator appears on the screen.

  • Page 24: Nightshot

    Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. [] and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.

  • Page 25: Only

    Recording a picture - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only R_,cording with the self-timer starts in 1[) seconds automatically. You can also use tlr_, Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.
  • Page 26 Checking recording - END SEARCHIEDITSEARCHIRec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. ENDSEARCH + EDtTSEARCH- (_ You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
  • Page 27 -- Playback - Basics -- Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the x iewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

  • Page 28: Playing Back A Tape

    Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY on vour camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your canlcorder. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY Using data code function Your canrcorder autonratically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time...

  • Page 29: Search

    Playing back a tape Recording data Recording data is your camcorder's information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be display(-,& When you use data code function, bars (..and --:--:--) appear -A blank section of the tape is being played back. -The tape is unreadable due to tape damage...
  • Page 30 Playing back a tape In the various playback modes • Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. • Sound is muted. • The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8 _) system.

  • Page 31: Viewing

    Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures the LCD screen.
  • Page 32 To cancel the super laser link function Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out. If you use a Sony TV • You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK on vour camcorder.
  • Page 33 -- Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape -Tape Photo recording You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want record an inrage such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (optional).
  • Page 34 Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can record still images on tap_,s with tlr_, s_,lf-timer. You can also use the, R_,motc, Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu...
  • Page 35 Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer.
  • Page 36 Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed...
  • Page 37 Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to gixe your recording a professional appearance. FADER > M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE_)2) OVERLAP 2) WIPE 2) DOT 2) (ramdom dot) MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

  • Page 38: Using The Fader Function

    Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER ---* M.FADER...
  • Page 39 Using the fader function While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: Focus -- Zoonl Picture effect Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: -D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode...

  • Page 40: Effect

    Using special effects - Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the image is reversed. SEPIA : The inrage is sepia. B&W : The inrage is monochrome (black-and-white).

  • Page 41: Effects

    Using special effects - Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded image using the _ arious digital functions. sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still inmge so that it is superimposed on a moving image. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successi_ ely at constant intervals.

  • Page 42: Effects

    Using special effects - Digital effect (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial.
  • Page 43 Using special effects - Digital Effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital _,ffc, c t: - Fader Low lux nrode of PROGRAM - Tape photo recording Super NightShot • The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: PROGRAM •...
  • Page 44 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating...

  • Page 45: Using The Program Ae Function

    Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR- TRV330 / TRV530 only) mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE, then press the dial.
  • Page 46 Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure nranually in the following cases: -The subject is backlit Bright subject and dark background -To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530...
  • Page 47 Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: • The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: - subjects through glass coated with water droplets. horizontal stripes. - subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky.
  • Page 48 Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 50). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode.
  • Page 49 Superimposing a title To superimpose title while recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. Wlr_,n you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC _Jial at step 5, the title is recorded. To select language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select _ before step 2.

  • Page 50: Making Your Own Titles

    Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can ha_e up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select T_, then press the dial.
  • Page 51 Making your own titles To change a title have stored In stc,p 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which titk, you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [÷], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased.

  • Page 52: Function

    Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) While your calncorder is in the standby...
  • Page 53 -- Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback or playback pause mode.
  • Page 54 Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.
  • Page 55 Enlarging recorded images -Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. You can also dub the enlarged images to tapes or copy to "Memory Stick's (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick's...
  • Page 56 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your canrcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a counter value of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.
  • Page 57 Searching a recording by date - Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
  • Page 58 Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan You can search for the recorded still image recorded on tape (photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically (photo scan).
  • Page 59 Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH ---* PHOTO SEARCH ---* PHOTO...

  • Page 60: A Tape

    -- Editing Dubbing a tape Using connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to vour camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your canrcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with vour camcorder. Before operation •...
  • Page 61 Dubbing a tape If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output,...
  • Page 62 Dubbing a tape Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 I_) system The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction, During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack.

  • Page 63: Only Desired Scenes

    Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes (progranrs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating...

  • Page 64: Program Editing

    Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.
  • Page 65 Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Multitech 23, 80, 32 Admiral (M. Wards) 21, 33, 35...
  • Page 66 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (2) Setting modes cancel recording pause Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
  • Page 67 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (4) Confirming VCR operation (_) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
  • Page 68 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow tire procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input.
  • Page 69 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from vour camcorder. Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want...
  • Page 70 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing CONTROL _CUT EXECUTE _CUT OgT' SETUP P_USEMOD_ TEST I[M_E EDiT SETUP PAUSEMODE +215 OTHERS IN" _COMPLETE s:_:_lCUT OUT" SETUP PAUSEMODE TEST _RETURN Notes • When you complete stc,p 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is r_,corded for about 50 seconds.
  • Page 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the metal. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select then press the dial.
  • Page 72 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press...
  • Page 73 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER...

  • Page 74: Analog Video Unit And Your

    Using with analog video unit your computer - Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has tire i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER...

  • Page 75: Camcorder

    Recording video or TV programs Using connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Insert...

  • Page 76: Video Or Tv Programs

    Recording video or TV programs Using i.LINK cable connecting cable) Simply connc, ct the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

  • Page 77: A Scene From A Vcr

    Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Conmrander for this operation. Connections are the sanre as in "Recording video or TV programs"...

  • Page 78: Your Camcorder

    Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press || to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3)On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing or D_I_.

  • Page 79: Camcorder

    -- Customizing Your Camcorder Changing menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu itenrs with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530...
  • Page 80 Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL CAMERA {_ VCRSET LCD/VF MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch.

  • Page 81: Camcorder

    Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch SELFTIMER* • OFF Not to use the self-timer function CAMERA MEMORY To use the self-timer: function D ZOOM • OFF To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 25× zoom CAMERA carried out. MEMORY 50×...

  • Page 82: The Menu Settings

    Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch HiFi SOUND • STERE() To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound To play back a stereo tape with tile left sound or a dual sound track tape with...

  • Page 83: Mark

    Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode switch Meaning CAMERA LCDBRIGHT on the LCD scre_,n To adjust the brightn_,ss with tile SEL/PUSH EXE( dial. MEMORY To darken To lighten LCD B. L • BRT NORMAL To set tile brightness on the LCD screen CAMERA backlight normal...

  • Page 84: Camcorder

    Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch _*SLIDE SHOW To play hack images in a continuous loop MEMORY (p. 118) DELETEALL To delete all tile images (p. 121) MEMORY FORMAT • RETURN To cancel formatting MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1.

  • Page 85: Camcorder

    Changing the menu settings POWER kon/item Mode Meaning switch REC MODE • SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode CAMERA To increase tile recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode AUDIO MODE • 12BIT To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two CAMERA stereo sounds) VCR*...

  • Page 86: Camcorder

    CLOCK SET To set the date or time (p. 17) CAMERA MEMORY AUTOTV ON • OFF CAMERA To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) MEMORY CAMERA TV INPUT • VIDEO1 To switch...

  • Page 87: Camcorder

    Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch WORLD TIME To set the clock to the local time. CAMERA Turn the SEL/PUSH EXE( dial to set a time MEMORY difference. Tile clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the...

  • Page 88: Memory

    -- "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can record and play back still images on the, "Memory Stick" suppli_,d with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory...
  • Page 89 84. Note that all images on the "Memory Stick" will be deleted if you format it. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. MemurYS_leK • Microsoft* and Windows' are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft...

  • Page 90: In The "Memory

    Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with tlr_ • mark facing toward the "Memory Stick" slot as illustrated below. "Memory Stick" eject button ty Stick" slot Access lamp Press the "Memory Stick"...

  • Page 91: Stick

    Using "Memory Stick"-introduction You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display...

  • Page 92: Stick

    Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard inrage quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10.

  • Page 93: Photo Recording

    Recording still images on "Memory Stick - Memory Photo recording - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can select the FIELD o1"FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your canrcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode.

  • Page 94: Stick

    Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording Notes • When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. • When recording in the FRAME nrode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. We recommend that vou_ shoot objects with a tripod. •...

  • Page 95: Stick

    Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D, then press...

  • Page 96: Stick

    Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes.

  • Page 97: Stick

    Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick's with the self-fimer. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position.

  • Page 98: Mix

    Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can supc, rimpose a still image you have, recorded on the "Memory Stick" on top of the, moving image you arc, recording. You can record the superimpose, d images on a tape or a "Memory Stick".

  • Page 99: Stick

    Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY Before operation • Insert a Hi8 Hil_l/Digital8 t) tape for recording into your canrcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" is recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

  • Page 100: Stick

    Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY To change still image superimpose Do either of the following: Press MEMORY+/ before step 7. -Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

  • Page 101: Stick

    Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" is recorded still images into your canrcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left position.

  • Page 102: Stick

    Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY To change still image superimpose Do either of the following: Press MEMORY+/ before step 7. -Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

  • Page 103: Stick

    Recording an image from a tape as a still =mage - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape in the Digital813 system, and record it as a still image on a "Mc, mory Stick." Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through...

  • Page 104: Stick

    Recording an image from a tape as a still image Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

  • Page 105: Stick

    Copying still images from a tape - Photo save - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 [} system and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation •...

  • Page 106: Battery Pack

    Copying still images from a tape - Photo save To stop copying Press MENU to stop copying. When memory "Memory Stick" is full on the, screen, and the copying "MEMORY FULL" appears stops. Ins_,rt anothc, r "Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from step 2.

  • Page 107: Photo Playback

    Viewing a still image - Memory Photo playback - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can play back still imagos recorded on a "Momory Stick". You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick"...

  • Page 108: Stick

    Viewing a still image - Memory Photo playback If "_ NO FILE" appears on the screen No image is recorded on the "Memory Stick." Image data modified with your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder. hnage number/Total number of recorded...

  • Page 109: Stick

    Viewing a still image - Memory Photo playback A red _ mark appears above the image, that is displayed before changing to the, index scroen n_ode. _ mark 100-0006 6 / 40 • To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY •...

  • Page 110: Images Using Your Computer

    Viewing images using your computer - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can view data recorded on the "Memory Stick" using your computer. On file format Data recorded on the "Memory Stick" is stored in the JPEG format. Make sure that an application that supports JPEG file format is installed on your computer.
  • Page 111 3 to the System Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony Camcorder USB Driver • Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When "Put these items into the Extensions folder?"...
  • Page 112 Viewing images using your computer Windows 98 users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the _ (USB) jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB com_ector on your computer.
  • Page 113 Viewing images using your computer "Memory Stick" • "Menrory Stick" operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the "Memory Stick" has been formatted on your computer. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on a Windows machine. This will shorten "Menrory Stick"...

  • Page 114: The Image Recorded On "Memory

    Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick to tapes - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memorv Stick's and record them to Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 !_ tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 |) tape for recording and a "Memory Stick"...

  • Page 115: On "Memory

    Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to tapes During copying You cannot operate, the following buttons: - MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX - MEMORY DELETE MEMORY - MEMORY Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback...

  • Page 116: Still Images Recorded On "Memory

    Enlarging still_ i,mages recorded "Memory Stick s - Memory PB ZOOM - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can enlarge still images recorded on a "M_,mory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

  • Page 117: Memory Pb Zoom

    Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Memory PB ZOOM Note You cannot record the images _,nlarged by the PB ZOOM mode, on "Memorv Stick's. In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not work. The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed: - MENU...

  • Page 118: Back Images In A Continuous Loop

    Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful _,specially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

  • Page 119: Accidental Erasure

    Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position.

  • Page 120: Images

    Deleting images - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can delete images stored in a "Memorv Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (tu_lock) position.
  • Page 121 Deleting images You can delete all the unprotected images in the "Memory Stick". (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position. (:_) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
  • Page 122 Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the "Memory Stick" Sek,ct RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC. While DELETINGappears Do not turn the, POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick"...

  • Page 123: Print Mark

    Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard specifying the still images to print out.
  • Page 124 Using the printer (optional) - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can us_, the prinWr (optional) on your caFncordcq" to print imagc_s on the print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes to print by selecting...
  • Page 125 If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:[Z]EZ]:EZ]EZ]" appears on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function worked.
  • Page 126 ÷ Rewind the tape. (p. 27) There are horizontal lines on the • The video head may be dirty. ÷ Clean the heads using the Sony VS-25CLD cleaning picture or the playback picture not clear or does not appear. cassette (optional).
  • Page 127 Types of trouble and their solutions Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. ÷ Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is not...
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting - DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. The "Memory Stick" does not function. ÷ Set it to MEMORY. (p. 93) • The "Memory Stick" is not inserted. ÷ Insert a "iVlemory Stick". (p. 90) •...
  • Page 129 -> Connect it firmly. (p. 16) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. -> Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sonv service facility. • The battery pack is not properly installed. While charging the battery pack, ->...

  • Page 130: Display

    After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. E:61:EIE3 • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. ÷ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony E:62:EIE3 service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10)

  • Page 131: Indicators And Messages

    Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Warning indicators 100-0001 C:21:00 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Warning indicator as to tape...
  • Page 132 Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 17) • FOR "InfoLITHIUM" Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 135) BATTERY ONLY • 8ram TAPE --* SP REC Use Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 E} tapes when you record Hi8 TAPE --* LP/SP in the LP mode.* (p.
  • Page 133 -- Additional Information Digital8 i) system, recording playback What is the "Digital8 i_) system"? This video systc, m has b_,€_ndevelop_d to enabk_ digital recording to Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 [) video cassette. Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 [) vidc_o cassette,. * The recording time when you use your Digital8 [) system canrcorder...

  • Page 134: And Playback

    Digital8 |) system, recording and playback When use tapes recorded in the Digital8 t) system When you play back a Digital8 _) system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiEi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu...

  • Page 135: The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion batWry pack that has functions communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the...
  • Page 136 (DV jacks), refi, r to the instruction manual of the equipment be connected. i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by nrany corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized...
  • Page 137 DV jacks, see page 61. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, nrake sure that application...

  • Page 138: Camcorder Abroad

    Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with tire AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if...
  • Page 139 Maintenance information precautions If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, nroisture condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder nray not operate...
  • Page 140 -playback pictures do not appear. If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning. Cleaning screen...
  • Page 141 > • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further, • Axoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of tire lens.

  • Page 142: Information And Precautions

    Digital8 _} or DV tape first, and then input it into your computer. When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO The Progranr Capture function of DVgate motion doesn't work. To use this function, dub the image into a Digital8 [_ or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.
  • Page 143 • If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. • If the liquid g¢4 into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 144 Specifications Power requirements S video input/output 7.2 V (battery pack) 4-pin mini DIN 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, Video recording system (when using the battery pack) 75 £2 (ohms), unbalanced 2 rotarv heads During camera recording using...
  • Page 145 Specifications Supplied accessories Type Lithium See page 10. (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz only) Power consumption Memory 23 W Hash memory Output voltage 4MB: MSA-4A DC OUT: 8.4 V, ] .5 A in the Operating voltage operating mode...
  • Page 146 Battery pack (p. 11) DC IN jack (p. 12) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Attaching...
  • Page 147 Identifying the parts and controls Microphone Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) • STOP (stop) Camera recording lamp (p. 19) REW (rewind) I1_ PLAY (playback) Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32) FF (fastforward) NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 23) I I PAUSE (pause) •...
  • Page 148 Identifying the parts and controls EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 26) MEMORY INDEX button (p. 108) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) MEMORY PLAY button (p. 107) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 120) (DCR-TRV330 / TRV530 only) (DCR-TRV330 / TRV530 only) Speaker EXPOSURE button (p. 46) MEMORY - button (p.
  • Page 149 Identifying the parts and controls Intelligent accessory shoe "Memory Stick" eject button (p. 90) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) END SEARCH button (p. 26) "Memory Stick" slot (p. 90) DISPLAY button (p. 28) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) TITLE button (p. 48) Access lamp (p. 90) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) PB ZOOM...

  • Page 150: The Parts And Controls

    Identifying the parts and controls ii_!i_!i!!i!!i!!iiii_iiiiiii_ii_iiiiiliiiiiiiiil Vievvfinder lens adjustment lever Vievvfinder (p. 22) (p. 22) LOCK knob (p. 19) OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 18) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Grip strap Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod c} (headphones) jack screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32...
  • Page 151 Identifying the parts and controls AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack LANC e jack (p. ,31, 60, 104) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The LANC control S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31) jack is used for controlling the tape DV IN/OUT jack (p. (,1, 104) transport of video equipment...
  • Page 152 • Your camcorder works in the Commander nrode VTR 2. Comnrander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Conmrander mode...
  • Page 153 Identifying the parts and controls LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window Recording mode indicator (p. 10) Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) code indicator (p. 22)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 130)/Tape photo Format indicator (p. 133) recording indicator (p. ,33) D, Hi[] or [] indicator appears.

  • Page 154: Index

    Index I, J, K, L Recording time......14 AC power adaptor ....12 i.LINK ....... 61,136 RESET button ......129 Adjusting viewfinder ..... 22 Image protectkm ....Rec Review ......26 AFM HiFi Sound ....134 Image quality mode ....
  • Page 156 SonyOline http://www.world.sony.com/ Printed on recycled paper IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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