Page 1 AEP Model UK Model North European Model East European Model Chinese Model Australian Model DCR-TRV33E E Model Hong Kong Model Tourist Model Photo : DCR-TRV33 Z MECHANISM DCR-TRV33/TRV33E Link Link SPECIFICATIONS SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ORNAMENTAL PARTS SPECIFICATIONS SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION ORNAMENTAL PARTS •...
Page 2 NTSC color, EIA standards Storage temperature 65 g (2.3 oz) Chrominance signal: DCR-TRV33E: –20°C to + 60°C Operating temperature DCR-TRV33: 0.286 Vp-p, PAL colour, CCIR standards (–4°F to + 140°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Usable cassette DCR-TRV33E: 0.3 Vp-p, Dimensions (approx.) Type 75 Ω...
Page 3 DCR-TRV33/TRV33E Checking supplied accessories. Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable Power cord (Main lead)(1) AC power adaptor (1) (AC-L15A) NP-FM30 battery (1.5m) (1) (AUS model) (US,CND,AEP,UK,EE,NE,E, pack (1) 1-824-097-11 0 1-696-819-21 AUS,HK,KR,JE model)
Page 4 MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
Page 5 DCR-TRV33/TRV33E SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION COVER COVER SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, or LCD viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit number, screen what to do.
Page 6 DCR-TRV33/TRV33E SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE Self-diagnosis Code Block Detailed Symptom/State Correction Function Code Non-standard battery is used. Use the info LITHIUM battery. Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Video head is dirty. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.
Page 7 DCR-TRV33/TRV33E MAIN PARTS COVER COVER Note: • Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service. Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.
Page 9 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.
Page 10 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
Page 11 If you have any questions about this product, you may call: manual could void your authority to operate Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- this equipment. SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related Note: matters only.
Page 12 Main Features •Recording moving pictures on the Recording moving pictures tape (p. 25) or still images, and playing •Playing back the tape (p. 39) them back •Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 46, 114) •Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick”...
Page 13 * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV33 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations.
Page 14 Table of contents Using the fader function ...... 55 Main Features ......4 Using special effects – Picture effect .. 58 Using special effects – Digital effect Quick Start Guide (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ... 59 Recording on tape ........8 Using PROGRAM AE ......62 Recording on “Memory Stick”...
Page 15 Specifications ........211 Deleting images – DELETE ....143 Changing image size – Resize Quick Reference (DCR-TRV33 only) ....... 146 Identifying parts and controls ... 213 Writing a print mark – Print mark ... 147 Index ............. 219 Viewing images with your...
Page 16 Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing the battery.
Page 17 Recording a picture on the tape (p. 25) Set the POWER switch Open the lens cap (p. 25). to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Press OPEN POWER to open the LCD panel. OFF ( CHG ) The picture CAMERA MEMORY appears on...
Page 18 Quick Start Guide – Recording on “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing the battery.
Page 19 Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 114) Open the lens cap (p. 25). Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK Press OPEN switch is set to the left to open the (unlock) position.
Page 20 The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV33 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV33...
Page 21 Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark.
Page 22 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.
Page 23 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 213) cord (1) (p. 17) 8 Shoe cover (1) (p. 98) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack 9 “Memory Stick”...
Page 24 Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down.
Page 25 Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) . See page 200 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder.
Page 26 Step 1 Preparing the power source Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet.
Page 27 Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D DCR-TRV33 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D...
Page 28 Playing time on with Battery pack the LCD panel the LCD screen closed NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D DCR-TRV33 Playing time on Playing time with Battery pack the LCD panel the LCD screen closed NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D...
Page 29 Step 1 Preparing the power source Notes • The BATTERY INFO indicator may not be displayed in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The battery is exhausted. •...
Page 30 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----”...
Page 31 Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back, or MEMORY to use the “Memory Stick”...
Page 32 PAGE2 PB ZOOM, CAM, RESIZE*, DATA CODE PAGE3 LCD BRT, CAM, VOL * DCR-TRV33 only Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it. •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects such as a pen.
Page 33 — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Perform Step 1 (p. 16) and Step 2 (p. 22) in advance. (1) Open the lens cap. (2) Prepare the power source (p. 16) and insert the cassette (p. 8). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. This sets your camcorder to standby.
Page 34 Recording a picture Notes •Position the lens cap so as not to cover the microphone and the infrared emitter. •Avoid touching the microphone when you are recording. Note on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode.
Page 35 Recording a picture Indicators displayed during recording Indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time Cassette Memory This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory. Recording mode STBY/REC Time code/Tape counter 0:00:01 60min Remaining tape This appears after you insert and run the cassette for a while (p.
Page 36 Recording a picture After recording (1) Close the lens cap. (2) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (3) Close the LCD panel. (4) Eject the cassette. (5) Remove the power source. Adjusting the LCD screen 180° 90° 90° When you adjust the LCD panel, make sure that the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
Page 37 Recording a picture Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him- or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder.
Page 38 Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3.
Page 39 Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder 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 images in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Extend the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight...
Page 40 Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom sparingly results in better-looking recordings. W : Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : Telephoto (subject appears closer) To use zoom greater than 10×...
Page 41 Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – Back light function When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the back light function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press BACK LIGHT.
Page 42 Recording a picture Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter Using NightShot The NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in the night or in a dark place. When recording with the NightShot, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
Page 43 Recording a picture Using Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dim place. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. (3) Press FN and select PAGE2. (4) Press COLOR SLW S.
Page 44 Recording a picture When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
Page 45 Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec 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. EDIT End search You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Page 46 Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec Review Edit search You can search for the next recording start point. You cannot monitor the sound. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Select EDITSEARCH in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 47 — Playback – Basics — Playing back tape You can monitor the recorded tape on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
Page 48 Playing back tape To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DSPL/BATT INFO on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear from the screen. To make the indicators appear, press DSPL/BATT INFO or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander again.
Page 49 Playing back tape Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t (no indicator) t date/time t... To prevent the various data from being displayed Select DATE in DATA CODE in in the menu setting (p.
Page 50 Playing back tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. Using the touch panel (1) Press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons. To change the playback direction Press during playback to reverse the playback direction.* To locate a scene while monitoring the picture (picture search)
Page 51 Playing back tape Video control buttons Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. On your camcorder: To play back or pause the tape To stop the tape To rewind the tape To fastforward the tape To play back the tape slowly To forward one frame at a time...
Page 52 Viewing a recording on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen.
Page 53 Viewing a recording on TV If the equipment to be connected has an S video jack •Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.
Page 54 — Advanced Recording Operations — Recording still images on “Memory Stick” during tape recording standby or tape recording (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Insert a “Memory Stick” before the following operation. During tape recording standby The POWER switch should be set to (1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears.
Page 55 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” during tape recording standby or tape recording (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Note You cannot record still images in the “Memory Stick” during the following operations (The indicator flashes): – End search – Wide mode – During BOUNCE is on –...
Page 56 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording (DCR-TRV19 only) You can record still images such as photographs. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. The POWER switch should be set to (1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.
Page 57 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording (DCR- TRV19 only) If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
Page 58 Self-timer recording You can record still images and moving pictures using the self-timer recording feature. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. PHOTO START/STOP PHOTO START/STOP Recording on the tape The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
Page 59 Self-timer recording Recording images (DCR-TRV19 only) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Recording on the tape.” (2) Press PHOTO deeply. To cancel the self-timer During standby, press SELFTIMER and the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen.
Page 60 Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. The POWER switch should be set to (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select WHT BAL in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 61 TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. DCR-TRV33 only – If the zoom lever is set to the W (wide) side, the recording angle will become wider than that of the usual tape recording. The recording angle will not become wider with the zoom lever on the T (telephoto) side.
Page 62 Using the wide mode Notes •In the wide mode, you cannot operate the following functions: – Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) •Pictures recorded on the tape in wide mode cannot be returned to normal size. Pictures on a TV screen Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when:...
Page 63 Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. STBY NORM. FADER (normal) MOSC. FADER (mosaic) 1) 2) BOUNCE 2) 3) OVERLAP WIPE 2) 3) 2) 3) STBY MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
Page 64 Using the fader function The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) When fading in [a] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording standby. When fading out [b] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording. (2) Press FADER.
Page 65 Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using fader. Also, you cannot use fader while using following functions: – Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) – Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) – Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) – Interval Recording –...
Page 66 Using special effects – Picture effect NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [b] : The picture looks like an illustration with strong contrast. PASTEL [c] : The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing.
Page 67 Using special effects – Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (flash motion) You can record still images successively at regular intervals. LUMI. (luminance key) You can swap the brighter area in a still image with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
Page 68 Using special effects – Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. (3) Press a desired mode. When you select STILL or LUMI., the still image is stored in memory.
Page 69 Using special effects – Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1/30 SLOW SHTR 2 1/15 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Notes • While using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions: –...
Page 70 Using PROGRAM AE SPOTLIGHT* This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Page 71 Using PROGRAM AE The POWER switch should be set to (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select PROGRAM AE in , then press EXEC (p. 176). EXIT MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE...
Page 72 Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When the subject is backlit – When the subject is too bright against the background – When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only).
Page 73 Using spot light-metering function – Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: –...
Page 74 Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets – Horizontal stripes –...
Page 75 Using spot focus function – Spot Focus You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. The POWER switch should be set to (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel.
Page 76 Interval Recording You can make time-lapse recordings by setting your camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, insects hatching, etc. with this function. Example 9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s [a] REC TIME 10 min 10 min...
Page 77 Frame by frame recording – Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to avoid camera-shake.
Page 78 Using the viewfinder You can operate camera brightness and fader on the touch panel when looking at the viewfinder. Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out to do this operation. The POWER switch should be set to (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only).
Page 79 Using the viewfinder Note When the POWER switch is set to VCR or during memory playback (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only), you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. To operate the items that do not appear Set the LCD panel and the viewfinder back to the previous position. Operate the items using the LCD screen.
Page 80 — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back tape with picture effect The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) During playback or playback pause, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 81 Playing back tape with digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. DIG EFFT EFFT STILL...
Page 82 PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV33 only) (p. 118, 128), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. •You cannot record moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using tape PB ZOOM.
Page 83 Quickly locating a scene – Zero set memory Your camcorder automatically searches for a desired scene having the tape counter value of “0:00:00.” Use the Remote Commander for this operation. The POWER switch should be set to (1) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later.
Page 84 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search Use the cassette with Cassette Memory for this operation. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) The POWER switch should be set to (1) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears.
Page 85 Searching a recording by date – Date search • DATE SEARCH by using Cassette Memory c Select the date from the list of recording dates displayed on the screen • DATE SEARCH without using Cassette Memory c Search for the point where the recording date changed Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Page 86 Searching a recording by date – Date search Searching for the date without using Cassette Memory The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select CM SEARCH in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 87 Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan (DCR-TRV19 only) You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of the cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN).
Page 88 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan (DCR-TRV19 only) (4) Select OFF, then press EXEC. (5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: tDATE SEARCH tPHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN T (6) Press .
Page 89 — Editing — Dubbing tape You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Page 90 Dubbing tape Dubbing If you are connecting the VCR with the A/V connecting cable •Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) •If a search indicator is displayed, press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander to turn it off.
Page 91 Dubbing tape Pictures processed by picture effect, digital effect* or PB ZOOM* These are not output through the DV Interface. * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only If you record a paused playback picture •The recorded picture becomes rough with the DV Interface. •The picture may jitter when you play back the picture using other video equipment.
Page 92 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). See page 130 for details.
Page 93 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate When you are connecting the camcorder and VCR using the A/V connecting cable, the signal is emitted from the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder to the remote sensor on the VCR to control the VCR.
Page 94 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) (11) Select PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC. (12) Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. V I DEO ED I T V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET...
Page 95 The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 Admiral (M. Wards) Multitech...
Page 96 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Note on the IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. When the VCR does not operate correctly •After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 87), set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again.
Page 97 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) V I DEO ED I T V I DEO ED I T ED I T SET ED I T SET CONTROL CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE ADJ TEST RETURN ”CUT - I N” ”CUT - I N”...
Page 98 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Operation 1: Making a Program (1) Insert the cassette for playback into your camcorder, and insert the tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Select VIDEO EDIT in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 99 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Note You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT. If there is a blank portion between the IN point and the OUT point on the tape The total time may not be displayed correctly.
Page 100 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing the tape) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) When you use a digital video camera recorder, set the power switch of VCR to VCR/VTR.
Page 101 Recording video or TV programs You can record the tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Page 102 Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is a monaural type (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
Page 103 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 93.
Page 104 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then set the VCR to playback pause. (2) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c], then set it to playback pause.
Page 105 Audio dubbing You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased.
Page 106 Audio dubbing Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe Remove the shoe cover, then connect the microphone. Shoe cover Microphone (optional) Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Audio equipment LINE OUT AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO/ VIDEO...
Page 107 Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on the recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned on page 97, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
Page 108 Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Play back the tape on which you added audio. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Select AUDIO MIX in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 109 Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory VACATION A cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if a title consists of 5 characters. However, if the Cassette Memory is full with date, photo data (DCR-TRV19 only) and cassette label data, the cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with 5 characters each.
Page 110 Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 5. The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They appear only by DV format video equipment with index titler function. •The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment.
Page 111 Making your own titles You can make up to 2 titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
Page 112 Labeling a cassette on a cassette with Cassette Memory The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in Cassette Memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds.
Page 113 Erasing all the data in Cassette Memory The following data saved in Cassette Memory can be completely erased at once: – Date data – Title data – Cassette label – Photo data (DCR-TRV19 only) The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
Page 114 — “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) — Using “Memory Stick” The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite of the size, can store greater data than a floppy disk. In addition to recording images and easily playing back images you want to see, the “Memory Stick”...
Page 115 Using “Memory Stick” Image data may be damaged in the following cases. (Damaged image data will not be compensated.) – You eject the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off when the data is being recorded or the image file is being read in the “Memory Stick” (the access lamp is flashing or lights up).
Page 116 •You may not be able to play back following images with your camcorder: – image data modified on a computer – image data shot with other equipment •The “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •“Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Page 117 Inserting/Ejecting the “Memory Stick” Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the lid of the “Memory Stick” slot. Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark as illustrated, then close the lid. Access lamp MEMORY EJECT Ejecting the “Memory Stick”...
Page 118 Selecting image quality and size Selecting still image quality The default setting is FINE. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select STILL SET in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 119 Selecting image quality and size Selecting the still image size (DCR-TRV33 only) You can select image size 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 ×...
Page 120 Selecting image quality and size Selecting the moving picture size You can select picture size 320 × 240 or 160 × 112. The default setting is 320 × 240. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
Page 121 “Memory Stick” 1152 1152 8MB (supplied) 16MB (optional) 32MB (optional) 64MB (optional) 128MB (optional) 1970 * DCR-TRV33 only Moving pictures Image size 320 × 240 160 × 112 Type of “Memory Stick” 8MB (supplied) 1 min. 20 sec. 5 min. 20 sec.
Page 122 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording The POWER switch should be set to (1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image. The green z indicator stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder targets at the center of the image.
Page 123 DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 40). If you record still images when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV33 only) The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER...
Page 124 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously (DCR-TRV33 only) You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select a desired mode described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a] ( Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 ×...
Page 125 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording The number of still images in continuous shooting The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” During continuous recording of images The flash (optional) does not work.
Page 126 Recording an image from tape as a still image Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press .
Page 127 Recording an image from tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment You can use either A/V connecting cable or i.LINK cable. See page 93 for the connection. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
Page 128 Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. (You cannot superimpose a still image on an image which has already been recorded.) You can record superimposed images on the tape or the “Memory Stick.”...
Page 129 Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images: – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001~101-0018 – For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 101-0019~101-0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick”...
Page 130 Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX EXIT EXIT MEM MIX MEM MIX MCCAM OVER– LUMI CAMCM MCCAM CHROM CHROM M. LUMI Still image To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ in the lower right corner before step 5. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF to return to PAGE2.
Page 131 Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording a superimposed image to the “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” containing the still images into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
Page 132 Interval Photo Recording You can carry out a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record still images. Example [a] Memory Photo recording [b] INTERVAL The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu.
Page 133 Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of the “Memory Stick” (MPEG MOVIE EX). The POWER switch should be set to Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.
Page 134 Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, the charging sound of the flash may be recorded. Recording date/time The date/time do not appear during recording.
Page 135 Self-timer recording You can record still images and moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the self- timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. PHOTO START/STOP PHOTO START/STOP Recording a still image The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
Page 136 Recording a picture from tape as a moving picture Before operation Insert the recorded cassette and “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press . The picture recorded on the tape is played back. (2) Press again to pause playback at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Page 137 Recording a picture from tape as a moving picture Data code recorded on the tape Instead of the date/time when the picture was recorded on the tape, the date/time when the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (transferred from the tape) is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”...
Page 138 Recording edited pictures from tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the “Memory Stick.” Making the program The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Insert the tape for playback, and the “Memory Stick”...
Page 139 Recording edited pictures from tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”) During making a program If you eject the cassette, the NOT READY indicator appears on the screen. The program will be erased. Erasing the program you have set (1) Perform steps 2 to 6 on page 130.
Page 140 Recording edited pictures from tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”) Performing the program (Dubbing the “Memory Stick”) (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select VIDEO EDIT in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 141 Changing the recording folder You can create plural folders in a “Memory Stick.” This feature is convenient for sorting out the images when you record. The default recording folder is “101MSDCF.” You can create folders up to “999MSDCF” in the “Memory Stick.” Creating a new folder The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
Page 142 Changing the recording folder Selecting the recording folder The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select REC FOLDER in , then press EXEC (p. 179). EXIT REC FOLDER 101MSDCF...
Page 143 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback You can view the still images recorded in the “Memory Stick.” Further, you can view 6 images including moving pictures at a time arranged in the same order of recording in the “Memory Stick” by selecting the index screen. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
Page 144 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Press INDEX to display the index screen. A red B mark appears above the image that was being displayed before the change to the index screen mode.
Page 145 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback You can view the moving pictures recorded in the “Memory Sitck.” The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press PLAY. The last recorded image appears. (2) Press – (to see the previous picture)/+ (to see the next picture) to select a desired moving pictures.
Page 146 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback (2) Press < (to see previous part)/, (to see next part) to select the point where you want to play back. 1 / 8 0 : 00 : 00 MOV00001 MPEG INDEX (3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 137.
Page 147 Choosing a playback folder Select the folder to be played back. The currently selected folder name appears at the top right of the screen. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display to PAGE1. (2) Press PB FOLDR.
Page 148 “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge the still images to be played back, and record the enlarged images on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV33 only). Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
Page 149 Playing back images continuously – Slide show You can display all images on the “Memory Stick” or in the selected folder in sequence (slide show). The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu.
Page 150 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press INDEX to display the index screen. (2) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears. (3) Press the image you want to protect.
Page 151 Deleting images – DELETE You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Play back the image you want to delete. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press DEL.
Page 152 Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press INDEX to display the index screen. (2) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted.
Page 153 Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Select DELETE ALL in , then press EXEC (p.
Page 154 Changing image size – Resize (DCR-TRV33 only) After recording, you can change the image size of recorded still images to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240. Resizing is useful when you want the image to be saved in a smaller size such as when you want to attach it to an e-mail message.
Page 155 Writing a print mark – Print mark The print mark function is useful for printing out still images later. However you cannot set the number of printing. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. The POWER switch should be set to Operate by touching the panel.
Page 156 — Viewing images with your computer — Viewing images with a computer – Introduction There are following ways of connecting your camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) or recorded on the tape on a computer.
Page 157 Viewing images with a computer – Introduction When connecting to a computer with the DV port The computer must have a DV port and editing software installed that can read video signals. Computer Plug with mark facing up. Interface i.LINK i.LINK cable (optional) : Signal flow Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick”...
Page 158 Viewing images with a computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) •“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected.
Page 159 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to a computer. If you connect your camcorder to a computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer with the USB port You must install a USB driver onto the computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port.
Page 160 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Recommended computer usage environment when connecting with USB cable and viewing the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recommended Windows environment Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required.
Page 161 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to the computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize your camcorder” on page 156. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.
Page 162 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Notes •If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again following the on-screen messages.
Page 163 Installing ImageMixer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. “ImageMixer Ver. 1.5 for Sony” is an application that can capture or edit images, or create video CDs. To install and use this software in Windows 2000, you must be authorized as administrators.
Page 164 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Replacing WinASPI To use the ImageMixer CD writing function, you need to install WinASPI. If a different writing application has been already installed, its writing function may not work correctly.
Page 165 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (1) Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor, then set the POWER switch to (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable.
Page 166 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was complete. Follow the procedure below to correctly install the USB driver.
Page 167 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Windows 2000 Windows XP 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart the computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Follow the entire procedure in “Installing the USB driver”...
Page 168 Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System,” and click “Device Manager.” 6 Select “Other devices.” Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart the computer.
Page 169 (7) Select ON, then press EXEC. (8) Select “Start” t “Programs” t “PIXELA” t “ImageMixer” t “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony.” The “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” startup screen appears on the computer. The title screen appears. (9) Click on the screen.
Page 170 Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) (11) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. Computer USB port (USB) jack USB cable (supplied) (12) Click to start playback.
Page 171 Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing still images Monitor window Thumbnail list window (1) Click (2) Looking at the monitor window, move the cursor to and click it at the point you want to capture. The still image on the screen is captured.
Page 172 Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) (5) Looking at the monitor window, click at the last scene you want to capture. The moving picture is captured. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window.
Page 173 Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Making Video CDs – Easy Video CD This function makes it simple to create a video CD by capturing images recorded on a tape or images live from your camcorder. Capturing images recorded on a tape onto a CD-R (1) Follow steps 1 to 8 on page 161.
Page 174 Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer An “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony.” (1) Click located in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Page 175 Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to a computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with ImageMixer. Before operation You need to install the USB driver, Image Transfer and ImageMixer to view the “Memory Stick”...
Page 176 Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 153). •An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment.
Page 177 Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped according to the folders in the “Memory Stick.” The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
Page 178 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When connecting to a computer with the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto a computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port.
Page 179 “Driver.” Click (5) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. •Sony Camcorder USB Driver •Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When the message appears, click “OK.” The USB driver is installed on the computer.
Page 180 Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 171). •QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on the computer and allow Mac OS to load.
Page 181 Capturing images from an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a computer which has the DV port via your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
Page 182 Capturing images from an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on the computer, and stop playback on the analog video unit. Notes •You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video signals.
Page 183 — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r/R . The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode.
Page 184 Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEM SET 1 (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) MEM SET 2 (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.
Page 185 Changing the menu settings Note on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL You cannot adjust FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible. Note on FLASH MODE If the flash is not capable of preventing the red-eye phenomenon, you can select only ON or AUTO.
Page 186 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch VCR SET HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play back the stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 198) To play back the stereo tape with the left sound or the dual sound track tape with main sound To play back the stereo tape with the right sound or the dual sound track tape with sub sound...
Page 187 To reset the file numbering sequence each time the “Memory Stick” is changed * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only ** DCR-TRV33 only When you select image quality The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the screen.
Page 188 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch MEM SET 2* SLIDE SHOW RETURN To cancel slide show z ALL FILES To play back all the images on the “Memory Stick” executing slide show FOLDER To play back all the images in the playback folder sss** you are selecting executing slide show INT.
Page 189 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch CM SET TITLE —— To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 101, 103) TITLEERASE —— To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 102) TITLE DSPL z ON To display the title you have superimposed To not display the title (p.
Page 190 When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. •When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
Page 191 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch SETUP MENU CLOCK SET —— To set the date or time (p. 22) USB STREAM z OFF To deactivate the USB Streaming function To activate the USB Streaming function LANGUAGE z ENGLISH To display the information indicators in English FRANÇAIS To display the information indicators in French...
Page 192 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch OTHERS DATA CODE z DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings during (On the Remote playback when you press DATA CODE on the Commander) Remote Commander (p. 41) DATE To display date and time during playback when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander WORLD TIME...
Page 193 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch OTHERS REC LAMP z ON To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording VIDEO EDIT z RETURN* To cancel Digital program editing...
Page 194 If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has activated. See page 194.
Page 195 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions A vertical band appears when you • The contrast between the subject and background is too shoot a subject such as lights or a high. This is not a malfunction. candle flame against a dark background.
Page 196 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble During playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Playback is not possible. • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape (p. 39). There are horizontal lines on the • The video head may be dirty. picture or the playback picture is c Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p.
Page 197 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble During recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 16, 17). •...
Page 198 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The “Memory Stick” does not • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. function. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 11). •...
Page 199 • Images recorded using other camcorders may not be You cannot resize the image. resized. (DCR-TRV33 only) • You may not be able to play back images in actual size You cannot play back images in when you try to play back images recorded by other actual size.
Page 200 VCR and your camcorder (p. 81, 92). • Your camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable. c Set it to IR (p. 85). • Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted.
Page 201 CHG (charge) lamp flashes. c Install it properly (p. 16). • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The buttons do not appear on the • DSPL/BATT INFO is pressed.
Page 202 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony E:62:ss service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (e.g. E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 203 Warning indicators If indicators appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. 101-0001 Warning indicator as to file Warning indicator as to the tape Slow flashing: Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. •...
Page 204 Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 22). • FOR ”InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 17). BATTERY ONLY •...
Page 205 — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only.* You cannot use any other 8 mm , Digital8 , VHS , VHSC , S-VHS , S-VHSC , Betamax ED Betamax , DV or MICROMV cassette.
Page 206 Usable cassettes Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back.
Page 207 Usable cassettes When the Cassette Memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may be dirty or dusty. Cleaning gold-plated connector If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator sometimes does not appear correctly, and you may not be able to operate functions using Cassette Memory.
Page 208 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an optional AC adaptor/charger.
Page 209 Please buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Page 210 Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected. About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by Sony, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Page 211 DV Interface, see page 81 and 93. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer.
Page 212 Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Page 213 Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may 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 may not operate correctly.
Page 214 The video head suffers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the video head replaced.
Page 215 Maintenance information and precautions (2) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially available blower. (3) In the reverse way of (1), attach the eyecup. Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup. Notes •Do not drop or bend the eyecup shaft.
Page 216 •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. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. •Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
Page 217 Maintenance information and precautions AC Adaptor • Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. •...
Page 218 •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Page 219 Approx. 340 000 pixels the dark can be shot with Effective (moving): infrared lighting. Approx. 340 000 pixels DCR-TRV33: 3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels Effective (still): Approx. 1 000 000 pixels Effective (moving): Approx.
Page 220 0.35 – 0.18 A 8MB: MSA-8A 3.3 W Power consumption Operating voltage 2.5 W 18 W 2.7 – 3.6 V DCR-TRV33: Output voltage Power consumption 4.1 W DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A Approx. 45 mA during operation 3.3 W Operating temperature...
Page 221 — Quick Reference — Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 Lens cap (p. 25) 6 DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 20, 40) 2 LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 23, 28, 29) 7 CHG (charge) lamp (p. 17) 3 RESET button (p. 193) 8 Eyecup (p.
Page 222 Identifying parts and controls qd POWER switch (p. 9, 11, 17) wa OPEN/ZEJECT lever (p. 8) qf LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 ws Tripod receptacle only, p. 11) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). qg DC IN jack (p.
Page 223 Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
Page 224 Identifying parts and controls e; PHOTO button (p. 11, 46, 114) ek MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red) Connect an external microphone ea Power zoom lever (p. 32, 74, 140) (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. (USB) jack (p. 148) el Access lamp (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only, DV Interface (p.
Page 225 •Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.
Page 226 STBY/REC (p. 25)/Video control mode flash (optional) is in use. (p. 39)/Image size** (p. 111)/Image wj Continuous photo recording** (p. 116) quality* (p. 110) qj NIGHTSHOT (p. 34)/SUPER * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only NIGHTSHOT* (p. 34)/COLOR SLOW ** DCR-TRV33 only SHUTTER* (p. 35) *** DCR-TRV19 only...
Page 227 Index A, B I, J, K, L AC Adaptor ....... 17, 21 i.LINK ........202 REC FOLDER ......134 Adjusting the viewfinder ..31 i.LINK cable Rec Review ......38 Audio dubbing ......97 .......... 81, 93 Recording time ......19 AUDIO MIX ......
Page 228 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...
Page 229 Reverse 987622341.pdf Revision History S.M. Rev. Ver. Date History Contents issued 2003.02 Official Release — —...

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