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SERIES
TM
©2001 Sony Corporation
Model No. DCR-TRV
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
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.
3-065-262-13 (1)
DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
DCR-TRV530


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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your
Digital Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound
quality. Your Digital 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 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-TRV230, DCR-
TRV330, DCR-TRV530
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Road,
Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part15 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.
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.
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.
For the customers in the
U.S.A. and CANADA
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center
or Factory Service Center.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium
ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion battery.


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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
"Memory Stick"
This device complies with Part15 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.
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 shielded interface cable supplied with this
equipment must be used with this equipment
in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
For customers in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
"Memory Stick"
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.


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Main Features
Taking moving or still images, and playing them back
· Recording a picture (p. 19)
· Recording a still image on a tape (p. 33)
· Playing back a tape (p. 27)
· Recording still images on "Memory Stick" (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
· Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530
only)
Capturing images on your computer
· Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74)
· Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110)
(DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Other uses
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
· Back light (p. 23)
· NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23)
· PROGRAM AE (p. 44)
· Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 46)
Functions to give images more impact
· Digital program editing (p. 63)
· Fader (p. 37)
· Picture effect (p. 40)
· Digital effect (p. 41)
· Title (p. 48, 50)
· MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
· END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec review (p. 26)
· Manual focus (p. 47)
· Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 79) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than
25
×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
Functions to use after recording
· Zero set memory (p. 56)
· HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 79)
· SUPER LASER LINK (p. 32)
· Tape PB ZOOM (p. 55)/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 116) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
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Getting
started
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Table of contents
Main Features ................................................... 4
Quick Start Guide ................................. 6
Getting started
Using this manual ............................................ 8
Checking supplied accessories ..................... 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............ 11
Installing the battery pack ..................... 11
Charging the battery pack ..................... 12
Connecting to a wall outlet ................... 16
Step 2 Setting the date and time ................. 17
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ............................ 18
Recording ­ Basics
Recording a picture ........................................ 19
Shooting backlit subjects
­ BACK LIGHT ............................... 23
Shooting in the dark
­ NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23
Self-timer recording
(DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25
Checking the recording ­ END SEARCH/
EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .................. 26
Playback ­ Basics
Playing back a tape ........................................ 27
Viewing the recording on TV ....................... 31
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
­ Tape Photo recording ......................... 33
Using the wide mode .................................... 36
Using the fader function ............................... 37
Using special effects ­ Picture effect ........... 40
Using special effects ­ Digital effect ............ 41
Using the PROGRAM AE function ............. 44
Adjusting the exposure manually ............... 46
Focusing manually ......................................... 47
Superimposing a title .................................... 48
Making your own titles ................................. 50
Inserting a scene ............................................. 52
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 53
Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 54
Enlarging recorded images
­ Tape PB ZOOM ................................... 55
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set
memory function .................................... 56
Searching a recording by date
­ Date search ........................................... 57
Searching for a photo
­ Photo search/Photo scan ................... 58
Editing
Dubbing a tape ............................................... 60
Dubbing only desired scenes
­ Digital program editing ...................... 63
Using with analog video unit and your
computer ­ Signal convert function ..... 74
Recording video or TV programs ................ 75
Inserting a scene from a VCR
­ Insert Editing ........................................ 77
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ......................... 79
"Memory Stick" operations
(DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Using "Memory Stick"­introduction .......... 88
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"
­ Memory Photo recording ................... 93
Superimposing a still image in the "Memory
Stick" on an image
­ MEMORY MIX ..................................... 98
Recording an image from a tape as a still
image ...................................................... 103
Copying still images from a tape
­ Photo save ........................................... 105
Viewing a still image
­ Memory Photo playback .................. 107
Viewing images using your computer ...... 110
Copying the image recorded on "Memory
Stick" to tapes ....................................... 114
Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory
Stick"s ­ Memory PB ZOOM .............. 116
Playing back images in a continuous loop
­ SLIDE SHOW ..................................... 118
Preventing accidental erasure
­ Image protection ................................ 119
Deleting images ............................................ 120
Writing a print mark ­ PRINT MARK ...... 123
Using the printer (optional) ........................ 124
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions ......... 125
Self-diagnosis display .................................. 130
Warning indicators and messages ............. 131
Additional Information
Digital8
system, recording and playback
................................................................. 133
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .. 135
About i.LINK ................................................ 136
Using your camcorder abroad ................... 138
Maintenance information and precautions
................................................................. 139
Specifications ................................................ 144
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ............. 146
Index .............................................................. 154