Sony DCR-TRV17 - Digital Video Camera Recorder driver and firmware
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Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3
... 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...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 5
... (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13)
3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 178)
4 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)
5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 66)
6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 173)
7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21)
8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 103) DCR-TRV17 only
9 USB cable (1) (p. 135) DCR-TRV17 only
0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004, USB Driver) (1) (p. 135) DCR-TRV17 only
Contents of the recording cannot...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6
...
- Digital program editing 68 Using with analog video unit and
personal computer - Signal convert function 79 Recording video or TV programs ....... 80 Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert editing 83 Audio dubbing 85 Superimposing a title 89 Making your own titles 92 Labeling a cassette 94
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings 96
"Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV17 only...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 8
...pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover.
Quick Start Guide
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.
Inserting a cassette (p. ... to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out.
3 Close the cassette
compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. After...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 11
...manual
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording...direct sunlight [b].
•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 12
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
1 2... arrow while pressing BATT
down.
1 2
2
BATT release button
If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder.
12
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 13
...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...display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
2
1
4
POWER
VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA
MEMORY
The number in the illustration of the display window...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 14
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
When the battery pack is charged fully "FULL" appears in the display window.
Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 20
...Install the power source.
(2) Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The
cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert.
Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with
the window...cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 21
... is set to the standby mode.
(4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
1
3 LOCK Switch
POWER
VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA
MEMORY
4
Camera recording lamp...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 31
... picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small...when the LCD panel is closed.
6
VOLUME
4
REW
5
PLAY
2
VCR
POWER
OFF(CHG) CAMERA
3
MEMORY
1
To stop playback
Press x.
When monitoring on the LCD screen You can ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 49
Advanced Recording Operations
Using the PROGRAM AE function
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to ...when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
Landscape This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 79
....)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT in to ON in the menu settings (p. 98). (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on your computer. The operation procedures
depend on your computer and the software which you use. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of computer and software.
DV IN/OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 104
...."
• "Memory Stick" and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 134
...environment is upgraded OS.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.
• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive
•...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 135
... your desktop. Set the cursor on "USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/2000/Me" and click. (4) The Setup program starts. Complete the installation on CD-ROM. (5) Connect the USB jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (6) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. USB MODE...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 136
.... (4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder. (5) Open "My Computer" on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized
drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (D:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. (6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file storage...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 137
... computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
Image file storage destinations and image files
Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
For Windows 98 users (The drive...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 154
... RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default.) (p. 176)
• The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly.
• Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG). c Set it to OFF (CHG...
Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 163
...other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected...