Sony DCR-TRV30 User Manual

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Getting started
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 166 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to the 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 completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF(CHG)
POWER

Sony DCR-TRV30 Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	DCR-TRV30
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Connecting the power cord

Instructions on connecting the camcorder to a power source.

Inserting a cassette

Step-by-step guide for inserting a mini DV cassette into the camcorder.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Instructions for attaching and removing the camcorder's battery pack.

Charging the battery pack

Procedure for charging the camcorder's InfoLITHIUM battery pack.

Connecting to a wall outlet

How to power the camcorder using the AC power adaptor and a wall outlet.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Setting the date and time

Guide to setting the camcorder's internal clock for accurate recording data.

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

Inserting a cassette

Detailed steps for loading a mini DV cassette into the camcorder.

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture

Core instructions for initiating video recording with the camcorder.

Recording a picture

Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot

Guide to using NightShot and Super NightShot for low-light recording.

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape

Steps for playing recorded footage from a mini DV cassette.

Viewing the recording on TV

Viewing the recording on TV

Instructions for connecting the camcorder to a TV for playback.

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Capturing still images from tape for printing or other uses.

Adjusting the white balance manually

Adjusting the white balance manually

How to manually set white balance for accurate color reproduction in different lighting.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Selecting automatic exposure modes like spotlight, landscape, and low lux.

Adjusting the exposure manually

Adjusting the exposure manually

Guide to manually controlling exposure for optimal brightness in recordings.

Focusing manually

Focusing manually

Steps to manually adjust focus for sharp images in challenging conditions.

Editing

Dubbing a tape

Transferring recorded video from camcorder to VCR or vice versa.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Editing and duplicating selected scenes onto a tape using programmed edits.

Recording video or TV programs

Recording video or TV programs

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

Audio dubbing

Audio dubbing

Superimposing a title

Superimposing a title

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Guide to adjusting various camcorder settings via the menu system.

– “Memory Stick” Operations –

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording

Capturing still images directly onto a Memory Stick.

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording

Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording

Recording video clips in MPEG format onto a Memory Stick.

Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture

Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX

Copying still images from a tape – Photo save

Copying still images from a tape – Photo save

Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback

Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback

Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback

Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback

Viewing images using computer

Viewing images using computer

Installing the USB driver

Steps to install the necessary USB driver for computer connection.

Viewing images

Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes

Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapes

Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection

Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection

Deleting images

Deleting selected images

Deleting all the images

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions

Common problems and their corrective actions for recording and playback issues.

Self-diagnosis display

Self-diagnosis display

Information on interpreting self-diagnosis codes displayed by the camcorder.

Warning indicators and messages

Warning indicators and messages

Explanations of warning indicators and messages appearing on the camcorder screen.

Additional Information

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

About i.LINK

Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

Causes, effects, and prevention methods for moisture condensation in the camcorder.

Cleaning the video head

Precautions

Important safety and operational precautions for using the camcorder.

Specifications

Specifications

Technical details and features of the video camera recorder, lens, and connectors.

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

Overview of camcorder components and their functions with page references.

Remote Commander

Identifying the parts and controls

Explanation of the remote commander's buttons and their corresponding functions.