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3-065-651-11 (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-TRV130 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV130
©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 United WARNING States and Canada To prevent fire or shock hazard, do DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. not expo
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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 Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 24)/ SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 25) •In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 44) •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 44) or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 24) •In spotlight, such as at the theater Spotlight mode (p. 44) •In strong light or reflected light, such as Beach & ski mode (p. 44) at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Functions t
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Getting started Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture Quick Start Guide ............................. 6 effects ............................................... 55 Playing back a tape with digital effects ............................................... 56 Getting started Enlarging images recorded on tapes Using this manual ................................... 8 – Tape PB ZOOM ......................
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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. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 17) 1 Open the lid of the 2 Insert a cassette 3 Close the cassette cassette compartment, into the cassette compartme
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Quick Start Guide VCR VCR OFF CAMERA OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) ( ) CHARGE VCR OFF CAMERA ( ) CHARGE Recording a picture (p. 18) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. POWER 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. 3 Open the LCD panel Viewfinder while pressing OPEN. When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your The picture appears eye against its eyecup. on the
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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. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, we recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures only in the Digital8 system. You cannot play back tapes
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Getting started 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
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 45 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) (p. 108) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 105) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 18, 104) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 108) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made du
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE 11
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VCR OFF CAMERA ( ) CHARGE 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 (L series). See page 93 for more information about “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 th
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the battery pack is not installed properly The CHG lamp does not light up while charging the battery pack. If something is wrong with the battery pack The CHG lamp flashes while chargeing the battery pack. If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Charging ti
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 105 90 NP-F530 175 150 NP-F550 210 185 NP-F730 365 305 NP-F730H/F750 440 375 NP-F930 575 480 NP-F950 675 570 NP-F960 790 680 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack Approximate playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. What is ”InfoLITHIUM”? The “InfoLITHIUM” is
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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, and connect the AC power adaptor 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. 2, 3 1 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power sou
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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. If you do not use your camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sele
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Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) Close the lid of the c
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VCR VCR OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) OFF CAMERA ( ) CHARGE — 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. 11 to 17). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby m
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Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings. (p. 81) LCD SET LCD BR I GHT [ ] : MENU END MENU LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 81). Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the casse
