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Sony DCR-TRV250 User Manual

Sony DCR-TRV250
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Digital
Video Camera Recorder [ )
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Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read tiffs manual tboroughly,
and retain it for future reforence.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in tbe space provided below. Refer to tbese numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding tbis product.
Model No. -TRV Model No. AC-
SelialNo SelialNo
DCR-TRV350
IIililI_IHandycam
HandycamVi_i®_.
Digital 8
DCR- TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351 [)
videoHi8
CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 Hi []
@2003 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

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Sony DCR-TRV250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Optical Zoom20x
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
Sensor TypeCCD
TypeDigital
Recording MediaMiniDV
Image SensorCCD
Effective Pixels680, 000

Summary

Operating Instructions

Main Features

Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Instructions for installing and handling the camcorder's battery pack.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Procedure for setting the camcorder's internal clock and date.

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

Instructions for properly loading a video cassette into the camcorder.

Recording - Basics

Recording a picture

Step-by-step guide to start recording video footage or still images.

Checking recordings

Playback - Basics

Playing back a tape

Steps to play back recorded video from a cassette tape.

"Memory Stick" Operations - Recording

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a tape

Capturing still images to Memory Stick while simultaneously recording video on tape.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording

Capturing still images directly to a Memory Stick using the PHOTO button.

Recording images from a tape as still images

Capturing moving footage from tape as still images onto a Memory Stick.

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

Superimposing still images from Memory Stick onto moving pictures using MEMORY MIX.

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording

Recording video clips onto a Memory Stick in MPEG format.

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture

Transferring moving footage from tape to Memory Stick.

Advanced Recording Operations

Adjusting the exposure manually

Manual control of exposure settings for optimal brightness in various conditions.

Focusing manually

Manual focus adjustment for challenging shooting situations.

Advanced Playback Operations

Editing

Dubbing a tape

Copying video content from camcorder tape to a VCR using A/V or i.LINK cables.

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

Selecting and duplicating specific scenes for editing onto tape.

"Memory Stick" Operations - Playback

Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback

Playing back still images stored on a Memory Stick.

Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback

Playing back MPEG movie files recorded on a Memory Stick.

Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection

Protecting selected images to prevent accidental deletion.

Deleting images - DELETE

Deleting individual selected images from the Memory Stick.

Viewing Images on Your Computer

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder - USB Streaming

Connecting via USB for streaming video from tape or live feed.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" (Windows)

Connecting to a PC via USB to view Memory Stick images using Windows.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (Windows)

System requirements for connecting camcorder via USB to a Windows PC.

Installing the USB driver

Procedure for installing the necessary USB driver for camcorder connection.

Making the computer recognize the camcorder

Ensuring the computer correctly identifies the camcorder via USB connection.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (Windows)

Transferring and viewing Memory Stick images using Image Transfer and ImageMixer.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (Macintosh)

System requirements for connecting to a Mac computer via USB.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Navigating and modifying camcorder settings through the menu system.

Settings related to SteadyShot and NightShot Light functions

Adjusting SteadyShot compensation and NightShot Light activation.

Menu options for VCR SET, HiFi SOUND, EDIT, TBC, DNR, AUDIO MIX, and A/V->DV OUT

Configuring settings for VCR, sound, editing, picture quality, and output.

Menu settings for PB MODE and notes on AUDIO MIX and power source removal

Setting playback mode, audio balance, and power behavior.

Adjusting LCD screen brightness, backlight, and color settings

Customizing LCD screen appearance including brightness and color.

Settings for STILL SET, MOVIE SET, NEW FOLDER, REC FOLDER, FILE NO., PRINT MARK, PROTECT, and PB FOLDER

Managing Memory Stick folders, file numbering, print marks, protection, and playback folders.

Settings for SLIDE SHOW, INT.R -STL, DELETE ALL, and FORMAT options

Configuring slide shows, interval recording, deleting files, and formatting Memory Stick.

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Common problems and solutions for camcorder operation.

Self-diagnosis display

Warning indicators and messages

Maintenance information and precautions

Specifications

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