Sony HANDYCAM DCR-TRV530, HANDYCAM DCR-TRV230 Operating Instructions Manual
SONY 306_26213tlt
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder ti
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 tire space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Son}, dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV530
I_i®i_®_Handgcam
_ InfoUTHIUM
SERIES
MEMDRY STI[K rM
Digital 8
DCR- TRV2301TR V3301TR V530
@2001 Sony Corporation
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycanr 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 sanre time it is
very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to
conic.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),
NO USKR-SERVICEABLK PARTS INSIDE,
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIKD SERVICE PERSONNEL,
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Nexer expose the battery pack to temperatures
aboxe 60'C (140:'F) such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your umvanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center
or Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium
ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-S(3NY (United States onl}i)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 41C_-499-SO'NY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion battery.
If you have any questions about this product,
you nray call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-
SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters onlv.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Nanr_: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCR-
TRV330, DCR-TRV530
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkanrack Road,
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interf_,rence
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
nranual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
"Memory Stick"
This device, complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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 interfi, rence to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipnrent into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The shielded interface cable supplied with this
equipment must be used with this equipnrent
in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
"Memory Stick"
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Main Features
Taking moving or still images, and 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)
• Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530
only)
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Capturing images on your computer
• Using with analog video unit and your computor (t4. 74)
• Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110)
(DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Other uses
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
• Back light (t4. 23)
• NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23)
• PROGRAM AE (p. 44)
• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 46)
Functions to give images more impact
• Digital program editing (p. 63)
• Fader (p. 37)
• Picture effect (p. 40)
• Digital effect (p. 41)
• Title (p. 48, 50)
• MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
• END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec review (t4. 26)
• Manual focus (p. 47)
• Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 79) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than
25x, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
Functions to use after recording
• Zero set memory (p. 56)
• HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 79)
• SUPER LASER LINK (p. 32)
• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 55)/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 116) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Table of contents
Main Features ................................................... 4
Quick Start Guide .................................6
Getting started
Using this manual ............................................ 8
Checking supplied accessories ..................... 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............ 11
Installing the battery pack ..................... 11
Charging the battery pack ..................... 12
Connecting to a wall outlet ................... 16
Step 2 _,tting the date and time ................. 17
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ............................ 18
Recording - Basics
Recording a picture ........................................ 19
Shooting backlit subjects
- BACK LIGHT ............................... 23
Shooting in the dark
NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23
Self-timer recording
(D(_ R-TRV330/TRV530 only') ....... 25
Checking the recording END SEARCH/
EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .................. 26
Playback - Basics
Playing back a tape ........................................ 27
Viewing the recording on TV ....................... 31
Advanced Recording Operations
R_cording a still image on a tap_,
- Tape Photo recording ......................... 33
Using the wide mode .................................... 36
Using the fader function ............................... 37
Using special effects - Picture effect ........... 40
Using special effects - Digital effect ............ 41
Using the PROGRAM AE function ............. 44
Adjusting the exposure manually ............... 46
Focusing manually ......................................... 47
Superimposing a title .................................... 48
Making your own titles ................................. 50
Inserting a scene ............................................. 52
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 53
Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 54
Enlarging recorded images
- Tape PB ZOOM ................................... 55
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set
memory function .................................... 56
Searching a recording by date
- Date search ........................................... 57
Searching for a photo
Photo search/Photo scan ................... 58
Editing
Dubbing a tape ............................................... 60
Dubbing only desired scenes
Digital program editing ...................... 63
Using with analog video unit and your
computer - Signal convert function ..... 74
Recording video or TV programs ................ 75
Inserting a scene from a VCR
- Insert Editing ........................................ 77
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ......................... 79
"Memory Stick" operations
(DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Using "Memory Stick"-int roduction .......... 88
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"
- Memo_' Photo recording ................... 93
Superimposing a still image in the "Memory
Stick" on an image
MEMORY MIX ..................................... 98
Recording an image from a tape as a still
image ...................................................... 103
Copying still images from a tape
-Photo save ........................................... 105
Viewing a still image
- Memory Photo playback .................. 107
Viewing images using your computer ...... 110
Copying the image recorded on "Memory
Stick" to tapes ....................................... 114
Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory
Stick's - Memory PB ZOOM .............. 116
Playing back images in a continuous loop
- SLIDE SHOW ..................................... 118
Preventing accidental erasure
-Image protection ................................ 119
Deleting images ............................................ 120
Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK ...... 123
Using the printer (optional) ........................ 124
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions ......... 125
Self-diagnosis display. ................................. 130
Warning indicators and messages ............. 131
Additional Information
Digital8 !} system, recording and playback
................................................................. 133
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .. 135
About i.LINK ................................................ 136
Using your camcorder abroad ................... 138
Maintenance information and precautions
................................................................. 139
Specifications ................................................ 144
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ............. 146
Index .............................................................. 154
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 • mark facing up.
AC F ower adaptor (supplied)
0 Slide OPEN/EJECT
in the direction of the
arrow and open the
lid.
0 Irtsert 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.
0 Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the
mark on the cassette
compartment.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.
pu eUs ,
I O Remove the lens cap. [O thePOWER
| s_xitch to CAMERA
--1 while pressing the
small green button.
_Open tire LCD panel
while pressing OPEN.
The picture appears
on the LCD screen.
IPress START/STOP.
Your canrcorder
starts recording. To
stop recording, press
START/STOP button
again.
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your
eye against its eyecup.
The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date
and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 17).
_ Press _ to rewind the tape.
REW 8
_Press _ to start playback.
PLAY
_Set tire POWER
switch to VCR while
pressing the small
green button.
Note
Do not pick up your canrcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the LCD
panel, or the battery pack.
-- 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 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.
Type of difference
DCR- TRV230 TRV330 TRV530
MEMORY mark*
(on the POWER switch)
Self-timer -- • •
(USB) jack -- • •
LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 8.8 cm (3.5 type)
• Provided
-- Not provided
* The models with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory
functions. See page 88 for details.
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 t) video cassettes. Your
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 I_)system. Also, your
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 [] (analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on page 53
to 59 for playback in the Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 [] system. To enable smooth transition,
we reconunend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 []
with the Digital8 _) system on a tape.
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, fihns, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
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Using this manual
Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)
• The LCDscreen 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 in any way.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your canrcorder away front rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60'C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [¢].
• Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].
[a] [b]
[c]
Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcordc, r.
[][]
[]
[]
[]
[] []
[] []
[]
[] Wireless Remote Commander (i)
(p. 152)
[] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), Power cord (i) (p. 12)
[] NP-FlVl30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12)
[] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 152)
[] A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31)
[] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146)
[] Lens cap (1) (p. 19)
[] USB cable (1) (p. 111)
DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only
[] "Mlemory Stick" (1) (p. 88)
DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only
[] CD-ROIVl(SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)
(p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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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.
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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-FM70/FM90/FM91 battc, ry pack on your camcor&,r, _,xtm_d its
viewfinder.
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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 with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery
time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to _, normal charge is conrpleted. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after normal
charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Fully charging the
battery allows vou to use the battery longer than usual.
I FoLL
IOOm,A
The number in tire illustration of tire display window may differ from that on )Tour
camcordor.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from tire DC IN jack on },our camcorder.
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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.
• When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack fully, _,3t.
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 LCD backlight of the display window is turned off.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
rain" appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display window in the following cases:
-The battery pack is not installed correctly.
Something is wrong with the battery pack.
If the power may go 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.
When you use the AC power adaptor
Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,
disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
What is "InfoLITHIUM"?
The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with
the "InfoLITHIUM" batterv. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the
_I_I.roUTHIUM0 mark. "InfoI_ITHIUM" is a trademark of Son), Corporation.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging time
Battery pack Fullcharge (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
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-FM30 (suppli_,d) I00 55 75 40
NP-FM50 165 95 125 70
NP-FM70 345 200 265 150
NP-FMg0 520 300 400 230
NP-FM91 605 350 465 265
DCR-TRV530
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-FM30 (suppli_'d) 100 60 70 40
NP-FM50 165 105 115 65
NP-FM70 345 220 245 140
NP-FMg0 520 335 370 210
NP-FM91 605 390 430 245
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
* Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77'F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your carncorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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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) 75 100
NP-FM50 125 165
NP-FM70 265 345
NP-FMg0 400 520
NP-FM91 465 605
DCR-TRV530
Battery pack Playing time Playing time
on LCD screen with LCD closed
NP-FM30 (suppli_d) 70 100
NP-FM50 115 165
NP-FM70 245 345
NP-FMg0 370 520
NP-FM91 430 605
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Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Approximate continuous playing time at 25 '_C (77 '_F). The battery life will be shorter if
you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90 % of those
of a fully charged battery.
Note
The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 t_ system. The
playing time of tapes recorded in the HiS/standard 8 svsten_ is reduced by about 20 <_.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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 • mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
1 2,3
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
canlcorder.
• The DC IN jack has "source priority". 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).
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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-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless vou 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).
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530
only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.
(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the dial.
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(l) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
1,7 2 3
MENU
9E UP MENU
aUTO P' O_
T,' NPUT
6
_ _ A+i _ *
_JA_ 200 i [Z_]__
E2 O0 /2 O0
The year changes as follows:
1995 *-- .... --* 2001 *--..
If you do not set the date and time
-" "--:--: " is recorded on the tape and the "Memorv Stick". (DCR-TRV330/
TRV530 only)
Note on the time indicator
Tlr_ internal clock of your camcor&,r opt, rates on a 12-hour cvcle.
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.
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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 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 conlpartlnent by pressing the _ mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette conlpartment automatically goes down.
(5) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it
clicks.
3
4,5
To eject a cassette
Follow thc_procedure abox _,,and ejc_ctthe,cass_4te in step 3.
Notes
• Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 [} system.
• The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8
I'1|[] tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8
Hi[] tape.
• If you use standard 8 [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 [] tape on other camcorders
(including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530).
• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other
than the fP0SH"mark.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
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-- 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) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically _.
turns off.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator
appears on the screen. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your
camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the
viewfinder.
3
Camera recording
lamp
Microphone
2
Notes
• Fasten the grip strap firmly.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 79). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on
your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on vour camcorder.
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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 lon,_ as_vou.. do not e'ectj the cassette_ if _v°u turn off vour., camcorder. When
you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
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 mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes
in the LP mode
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to
the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the C--_indicator appears
on the LCD screen and in the x iewfinder (Mirror mode).
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When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder bodv.
Note
When using the, LCD screen except in the mirror me&,, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
The LCD screen mav be difficult to see,. If this happm_s, we recommend that you us_, the
viewfinder.
When you adjust angles of the LCD panel
Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will b_, normal when
recorded.
During recording in the mirror mode
You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
Indicators in the mirror mode
The STBY indicator appears as III and REC as O. Some of other indicators appear
mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
When recording with the LCD panel opened
Recording time becomes shorter a littk, compared with when recording with the LCD
panel closed.
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.
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD partel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
"T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
"W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
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Zoom greater than 25× is performed digitally. To actix ate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 79)
The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.
The right side of the bar _hows the digital
zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears when you
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in
the menu settings.
Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25×.
• The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" side.
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "W" side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 f_,et 5/8 inch)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)
away in the wide-angle position.
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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.
Viewfinder backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the nrenu settings. (p. 79)
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The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Remaining battery time indicator
Format indicator
Recording mode indicator
STBY/REC indicator
Time code/Tape counter indicator
Remaining tape indicator
This appears aftc,r the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
for a while.
Time indicator
This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is
set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only).
Date indicator
This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is
set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only).
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The
indicator may not be correct, depending on (he conditions in which you are recording.
When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the
correct _remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.
Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [_ system only)
The time code indicates the recordin_ or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes:
seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:0_):00:00 _'(hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VCR
mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
When you play back tapes rec_rded in the HiS/standard 8 system, the tape counter
_?Dopearson the screen.
u cannot reset the time code or the tape counter.
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.
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BACK LIGHT
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when
vou use this function.
While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
t_ and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen.
To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
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NightShot Light --
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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. S[] and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash
on the screen.
To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.
Using the NightShot Light
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enabk, NightShot Light, set
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 79).
Notes
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When vou keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manuallv.
While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:
Exposure
- PROGRAM AE
While using the SuperNightShot function, you can not use the following
functions:
- Fader
Digital effect
- Exposure
PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode
The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of
the background. The motion of the picture will be slow.
In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
You cannot use the Super NightShot function.
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are inDared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance
using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
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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.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
(6) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from i0 with a beep sotmd. In the last two
seconds of the countdown, the beep sotmd gets faster, then recording starts
automatically. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
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START/STOP
To stop the countdown
Press START/STOP.
To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.
To record still images using the self-timer
Press PHOTO in step 6. (P. 34)
To cancel self-timer recording
Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:
-Self-timer recording is finished.
The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
You can also record still images on "Memory Stick's with the self-timer (p. 97).
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Checking the 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.
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ENDSEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns to the standby
mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the +/ (@) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded
section is played back.
+ : to go forward
- : to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.
You can check the section which you have stopped most recentlv.
Press the (@) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.
The section vou have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and
then your camcorder will return to the standbv mode. You can monitor the sound from
the speaker or headphones.
Notes
• END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the
Digital8 I) system.
• If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition
between the last scene you recorded and the next scene nray not be snrooth.
• Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search
function does not work.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
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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.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
(4) Press _ to rewind the tape.
(5) Press D_ to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The
speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.
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To stop playback
Press ll.
When monitoring on the LCDscreen
You can turn the LCD panel over and moxe it back to the camcorder body, with the LCD
screen facing out.
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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 the data code function
Your canrcorder autonratically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Use the
Remote Commander for this operation.
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/time --_ various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance,
gain, shutter speed, aperture value) --_ no indicator
Date/time
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[a] SteadyShot off indicator
[b] Exposure mode indicator
[el White balance indicator
[d] Gain indicator
[el Shutter speed indicator
If] Aperture value
Various settings
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[b]
[c]
[d]
[e]
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Not to display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 79).
The display changes as follows:
date/time --_ no indicator
Notes on the data code function
• The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital81} system.
• Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on
"Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only).
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 if:
-A blank section of the tape is being played back.
-The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Data code
When you connect your canrcorder to the TV, the data codo appears on the TV screen.
Remaining battery time indicator during playback
The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may
not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close i
the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed. _"
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To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To view a still image (playback pause)
Pross n during playback. To rosumo playback, pross n or IP'_.
To advance the tape
Pross _1_ in tho stop nrode. To resumo normal playback, press IP'_.
To rewind the tape
Pross _ in tho stop mode. To rosumo normal playback, pross IP'_.
To change the playback direction
Press _ on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
To resume normal playback, press IP'_.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep prossing _ or _ during playback. To rosumo normal playback, roleaso tho
button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or
rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keop pressing _ whilo rowinding or _ whilo advancing tho tapo. To rosumo
rewinding or advancing, roleaso the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Pross I_ on the Romote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the rev€,rs€,
direction, press %, then press I_ on the Remote Commander. To resume normal
playback, press _.
To view the picture at double speed
Pross ×2 on the Remoto Commandor during playback. For doublo spoed playback in the
reverse direction, press <, then press x2 on the Remote Commander. To resume
normal playback, press _.
To view the picture frame-by-frame
Press II1_ on the Romote Commander in the playback pause nrode. For frame-bv-framo
playback in the reverse direction, press _111. To resume normal playback, press _.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Pross END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays
back and stops.
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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.
Notes on the playback pause mode
• When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically
enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press IP'_.
• The previous recording may appear.
Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 t) system
The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this
function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.
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