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3-065-262-12 (2)
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.
TM
SERIES
DCR-TRV530
DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530
©2001 Sony Corpora
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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 WARNING U.S.A. and CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION not expose the unit
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CAUTION For customers in CANADA You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this CAUTION manual 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” Rules. Operation is subject to the following This Class B digital apparatus complies with two conditions: (1) This device may not cause Canadian ICES-003. harmful
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Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording a picture (p. 19) •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) •Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick” (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b Capturing images on your computer •Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) •Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick” using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/T
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Getting started Table of contents Main Features ................................................... 4 Editing Dubbing a tape ............................................... 60 Quick Start Guide ................................. 6 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing ...................... 63 Using with analog video unit and your Getting started computer – Signal convert function ..... 74 Using this manual ............................................ 8 Recording video or TV progr
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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. 16) 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. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT 2 Insert the cassette in 3 Close the cassette in the direction of the a straight line deeply
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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 R R F F C C O O V V POWER Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Viewfinder The picture appears When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your on the LCD screen. eye
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— 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 illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV530 only.” As you read through this ma
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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 89 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) (p. 152) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 88) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Commander (2) (p. 152) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack 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. 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 (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM
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Y R A O R M E E M M A C ) G H C ( F R F C O V 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 135 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 with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) C
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming 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 the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Do this once a year. Keep the battery pack in a cool place. When the battery pack is charged fully The
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 (85) NP-FM50 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FM90 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 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 (supplied) 100 55 75 40 NP-FM50 165 95 125 70 NP-FM70 345 200 265 150 NP-F
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 75 100 NP-FM50 125 165 NP-FM70 265 345 NP-FM90 400 520 NP-FM91 465 605 DCR-TRV530 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM30 (supplied) 70 100 NP-FM50 115 165 NP-FM70 245 345 NP-FM90 370 520 NP-FM91 430 605 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous
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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 source (house curre
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Getting started 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 you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 141
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Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartmen
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Y R A O R M E E M M A C ) G Recording – Basics H C ( F R F C O V POWER — 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 18). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Ope
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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 smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). If you leave your camcorder in the standby
