SONY DCR-TRV118 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

SERIES

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

3-079-467-13 (1)

Digital

Video Camera Recorder

DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351

CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418

Model No.

-TRV

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

DCR-TRV350

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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

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.

If you have any questions about this product,

you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-

SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

DCR-TRV150,

DCR-TRV250

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

DCR-TRV350

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

For the customers in the

U.S.A. and CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are

recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning

your used rechargeable

batteries to the collection and

recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-

8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking

Lithium-Ion batteries.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that 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 equipment 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 supplied interface cable must be used with

the equipment in order to comply with the

limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart

B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Main

Features

On the tape

·Recording moving pictures (p. 30)

·Recording still images

(p. 56)

·Playing back a tape (p. 45)

On the "Memory Stick"

·Recording still images (p. 132)

·Recording moving pictures (p. 146)

·Viewing still images (p. 163)

·Viewing moving pictures (p. 166)

Main Features

Capturing images on your

computer

·Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live

from your camcorder on your computer

USB Streaming (p. 183)

·Capturing images on your computer from

your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 197)

·Viewing images recorded on a "Memory

Stick" using the USB cable

(p. 185)

·Converting an analog signal into digital to

capture images onto your computer

(p. 208)

Recording moving or still

images, and playing them

back

On the model name indication

In this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names.

CCD-TRV118 :

DCR-TRV150 :

CCD-TRV318 :

DCR-TRV250 :

CCD-TRV418 :

DCR-TRV350 :

DCR-TRV351 :

Instructions with no icons are for all models.

Instructions with icons are for the indicated models only.

Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder.

Getting

Started

Main

Features

Main Features

Other uses

Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode

·BACK LIGHT (p. 38)

·NightShot (p. 39)

·Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter

(p. 39, 40)

·PROGRAM AE (p. 68)

·Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 70)

·Built-in light (p. 79)

Functions for giving images more impact

·Digital zoom (p. 34) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 20

×,

select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

·Fader (p. 61)

·Picture effect (In recording mode) (p. 64)

·Digital effect (In recording mode)

(p. 65)

·Title (p. 75, 77)

·MEMORY MIX

(p. 140)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

·SPORTS (p. 68)

·LANDSCAPE (p. 68)

·Manual focus (p. 71)

Functions for use on recorded tapes

·END SEARCH (p. 43)

·EDITSEARCH/Rec Review

(p. 43)

·DATA CODE

(p. 47)

·Tape PB ZOOM

(p. 87)

·ZERO SET MEMORY

(p. 89)

·Easy Dubbing

(p. 98)

·Digital program editing

(p. 106)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.