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3-065-263-12 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain
it for future reference.
ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ
Перед эксплуатацией аппарата внимательно прочтите,
пожалуйста, данное руководство и сохраняйте его для
дальнейших справок.
TM
SERIES
DCR-TRV530E
DCR-TRV230E/TRV235E/TRV325E/
TRV330E/TRV430E/TRV530E
©2001 Sony Corporation
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Summarization of Contents
Quick Start Guide
Connecting the mains lead
Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder and the mains lead to a wall socket.
Inserting a cassette
Slide OPEN/EJECT, open the lid, insert the cassette into the compartment, and close it.
Recording a picture
Remove the lens cap, set the POWER switch to CAMERA, open the LCD panel, and press START/STOP.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen
Set the POWER switch to PLAYER, rewind the tape, and press PLAY.
Getting started
Using this manual
Explains how to read the manual, buttons, and settings shown in capital letters.
Preparing the power supply
Covers installing and charging the battery pack, and connecting to a power source.
Setting the date and time
Guides on how to set the camcorder's date and time settings.
Inserting a cassette
Detailed steps on how to insert and eject a cassette.
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture
Basic steps for recording video, including lens cap removal and using the camcorder.
Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
Explains how to use the backlight function for subjects with light backgrounds.
Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot
Details on using NightShot and Super NightShot for low-light conditions.
Self-timer recording
Guide on how to use the self-timer for automatic recording with a delay.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review
How to check recorded sections and ensure smooth transitions between scenes.
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape
Instructions on how to play back recorded tapes using the LCD screen or viewfinder.
Viewing the recording on TV
Steps to connect the camcorder to a TV for playback.
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
How to record still images onto tape, similar to taking photographs.
Using the wide mode
Enables recording in 16:9 wide format for widescreen TV viewing.
Using the fader function
Allows fading the picture in or out for a professional appearance.
Using special effects – Picture effect
Applies digital processing for special visual effects like in films or TV.
Using special effects – Digital effect
Adds various digital effects to recorded images.
Using the PROGRAM AE function
Selects automatic shooting modes based on specific shooting requirements.
Adjusting the exposure manually
Guides on manually adjusting exposure for various lighting conditions.
Focusing manually
Instructions for manually adjusting focus for better results in specific shooting scenarios.
Superimposing a title
Allows adding preset or custom titles to recordings.
Making your own titles
Steps to create and store custom titles on the camcorder.
Inserting a scene
How to insert a new scene into a recorded tape using start and end points.
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects
How to apply picture effects like NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W, SOLARIZE during playback.
Playing back a tape with digital effects
How to apply digital effects like STILL, FLASH, LUMI., TRAIL during playback.
Enlarging recorded images – Tape PB ZOOM
Enlarges moving and still images recorded on tapes for dubbing or copying.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function
Automatically stops at a desired scene with a counter value of '0:00:00'.
Searching a recording by date – Date search
Automatically searches for recording date changes and starts playback from that point.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan
Searches for recorded still images and displays them automatically.
Editing
Dubbing a tape
Instructions for dubbing or editing tapes using an A/V connecting cable.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Connects camcorder to DV products for digital transfer and editing.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing
Duplicates selected scenes for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR.
Using with analog video unit and your computer
Signal convert function
Captures images and sound from analog video units via i.LINK to a computer.
Recording video or TV programmes
Using the A/V connecting cable
Records tapes or TV programs using the camcorder as a recorder.
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Connects to DV products for digital transfer and editing.
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
Guides on how to change camcorder settings via the menu system.
“Memory Stick” operations
Using “Memory Stick”– introduction
Introduction to using the "Memory Stick", including handling and file format.
Inserting “Memory Stick”
Instructions on how to insert and eject the "Memory Stick".
Selecting image quality mode
Allows selection of image quality mode for still image recording.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording
How to record still images onto the "Memory Stick".
Continuous shooting settings
Details on continuous shooting modes like SINGLE and MULTI SCRN.
Self-timer memory photo recording
Records still images on "Memory Stick"s using the self-timer.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX
Superimposes still images from "Memory Stick" onto moving images.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image
Records moving image data from tape as a still image onto "Memory Stick".
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save
Copies still images from tape to "Memory Stick".
Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback
Plays back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick".
Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)
Plays back 6 recorded images simultaneously for easier searching.
Viewing images using your computer
Guides on viewing recorded images on a computer via USB.
Image file storage destinations and image files
Explains the folder structure and file naming conventions for images.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes
Copies still images or titles from "Memory Stick" to Hi8/Digital8 tapes.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM
Allows enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW
Automatically plays back images in sequence for presentations.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection
Protects selected images from accidental erasure.
Deleting images
Instructions for deleting selected or all images from "Memory Stick".
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK
Specifies recorded images for printing later.
Using the printer (optional)
How to print images using an optional video printer.
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions
Provides solutions for common problems encountered during recording and playback.
Self-diagnosis display
Explains the camcorder's self-diagnosis function and error codes.
Warning indicators and messages
Lists and explains various warning indicators and messages.
Additional Information
Digital8 system, recording and playback
Overview of the Digital8 system, usable tapes, and playback features.
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
Information on the lithium-ion battery pack, charging, and effective use.
About i.LINK
Explanation of the i.LINK standard, its features, and required cables.
Using your camcorder abroad
Guidance on using the camcorder internationally, including PAL systems.
Maintenance information and precautions
Provides essential information on maintaining the camcorder and handling precautions.
Specifications
Detailed technical specifications of the camcorder and accessories.
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
Diagrams and descriptions of camcorder parts and controls.
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