Sony DCR-TRV User Manual

3-073-855-12 (1)
©2002 Sony Corporation
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.
DCR-TRV16/TRV18/
TRV25/TRV27
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
SERIES
TM
DCR-TRV27

Sony DCR-TRV Specifications

General

Viewfinder	Color
Microphone	Stereo
USB Interface	No
Image Sensor	CCD
LCD Screen	2.5-inch
Media Format	Digital8
FireWire Interface	Yes
Type	Digital Camcorder

Summary

Main Features

Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back

Basic recording and playback operations for tapes and Memory Sticks.

Capturing images on your computer

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture

Step-by-step guide to recording video footage using the camcorder.

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape

Instructions for playing recorded tapes on the camcorder.

Viewing the recording on TV

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during recording on a tape

Editing

Dubbing a tape

Transferring recorded video from camcorder to VCR using A/V or i.LINK cable.

Recording video or TV programs

Audio dubbing

“Memory Stick” Operations

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

Step-by-step guide to capturing still images onto a Memory Stick.

Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick”

Recording video clips onto a Memory Stick in MPEG format.

Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback

Viewing Images Using Your Computer

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users

Steps to connect camcorder to a Windows PC via USB.

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer – For Windows users

Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” with your computer – For Windows users

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Common problems and their solutions for camcorder operation.

Self-diagnosis display

Understanding error codes displayed by the camcorder's self-diagnosis function.

Warning indicators and messages