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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


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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life's
precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced
features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can
enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For customers in the U.S.A.
and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call :
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY
(7669)
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-TRV18
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions.: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism
causes data transfer to discontinue
midway (fail), restart the application or
disconnect and connect the USB cable
again.


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Getting
Started
"Memory Stick"
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply 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 radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-TRV25, DCR-
TRV27
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions.: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
For customers in CANADA
"Memory Stick"
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.


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Main Features
Recording moving
pictures or still images,
and playing them back
·Recording moving pictures on a
tape (p. 26)
·Recording still images on a tape
(p. 46)
·Playing back a tape (p. 38)
·Recording still images on
a "Memory Stick"* (p. 43, 112)
·Recording moving pictures on
a "Memory Stick"* (p. 125)
·Viewing still images recorded on
a "Memory Stick"* (p. 137)
·Viewing moving pictures on
a "Memory Stick"* (p. 140)
Capturing images on
your computer
·Viewing images recorded on a
"Memory Stick" using the USB cable*
(p. 169, 173)
·Viewing images recorded on a tape
using the USB cable (p. 165)
·Capturing images on your computer
from your camcorder using the USB
cable (p. 166)
·Converting an analog signal into
digital to capture images onto your
computer (p. 174)
Main
Features


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Getting
Started
Main Features
Other uses
Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode
·BACK LIGHT (p. 33)
·NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 34)
·PROGRAM AE (p. 58)
·Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60)
Functions for giving images more impact
·Digital zoom (p. 30)
The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10
×,
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
·Fader (p. 51)
·Picture effect (p. 54)
·Digital effect (p. 55)
·Titles (p. 98)
·MEMORY MIX* (p. 120)
Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings
·Landscape (p. 58)
·Sports lesson (p. 58)
·Manual focus (p. 61)
Functions for using after recording
·END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37)
·DATA CODE (p. 39)
·Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 145)
·ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69)
·TITLE SEARCH (p. 70)
·Digital program editing (p. 78, 132*)
* Except DCR-TRV16
Main
Features