Sony DCR-TRV30 User Manual

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Recording – Basics
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 function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
To use zoom greater than 10×
Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 99). The digital zoom function is set to
OFF as a default setting (p. 99).
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 feet 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.
Notes on digital zoom
•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10×.
•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T”
side.
•You cannot use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY.
Recording a picture
The right side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you select the digital zoom
power in the menu settings
(p. 99).
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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.