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SERIES
TM
©2003 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.
3-079-467-13 (1)
Digital
Video Camera Recorder
Video Camera Recorder
DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351
CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418
Model No.
-TRV
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
DCR-TRV350


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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.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.
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-TRV150,
DCR-TRV250
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-TRV350
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.


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For the customers in the
U.S.A. and CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
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.
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.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.


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Main
Features
On the tape
·Recording moving pictures (p. 30)
·Recording still images
(p. 56)
·Playing back a tape (p. 45)
On the "Memory Stick"
·Recording still images (p. 132)
·Recording moving pictures (p. 146)
·Viewing still images (p. 163)
·Viewing moving pictures (p. 166)
Main Features
Capturing images on your
computer
·Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live
from your camcorder on your computer
­ USB Streaming (p. 183)
·Capturing images on your computer from
your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 197)
·Viewing images recorded on a "Memory
Stick" using the USB cable
(p. 185)
·Converting an analog signal into digital to
capture images onto your computer
(p. 208)
Recording moving or still
images, and playing them
back
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On the model name indication
In this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names.
CCD-TRV118 :
DCR-TRV150 :
CCD-TRV318 :
DCR-TRV250 :
CCD-TRV418 :
DCR-TRV350 :
DCR-TRV351 :
Instructions with no icons are for all models.
Instructions with icons are for the indicated models only.
Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder.


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Getting
Started
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Main
Features
Main Features
Other uses
Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode
·BACK LIGHT (p. 38)
·NightShot (p. 39)
·Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter
(p. 39, 40)
·PROGRAM AE (p. 68)
·Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 70)
·Built-in light (p. 79)
Functions for giving images more impact
·Digital zoom (p. 34) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 20
×,
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
·Fader (p. 61)
·Picture effect (In recording mode) (p. 64)
·Digital effect (In recording mode)
(p. 65)
·Title (p. 75, 77)
·MEMORY MIX
(p. 140)
Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings
·SPORTS (p. 68)
·LANDSCAPE (p. 68)
·Manual focus (p. 71)
Functions for use on recorded tapes
·END SEARCH (p. 43)
·EDITSEARCH/Rec Review
(p. 43)
·DATA CODE
(p. 47)
·Tape PB ZOOM
(p. 87)
·ZERO SET MEMORY
(p. 89)
·Easy Dubbing
(p. 98)
·Digital program editing
(p. 106)
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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.