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Sony DCR-TRV16, DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27 Using the PROGRAM AE function

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Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Press

MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in _[_ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 176).

(2) Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

MENU

To cancel the PROGRAM AE function

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

•Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,

you cannot take close-ups in the following mode:

SPOTLIGHT

SPORTS

BEACH&SKI

•Your camcorder is setto focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:

SUNSETMOON

LANDSCAPE

•The following functions do not work inthe PROGRAM AE function:

Color Slow Shutter

Slow shutler

OLD MOVIE

BOUNCE

•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

The indicator flashes.

•When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRVI6), Sports lesson

mode does not work. The indicator flashes.

While WHTBALis set to AUTOin themenu settings

The white balance isadjusted even ifthe PROGRAM AEfunction isselected.

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such asa fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in tile following modes. If this happens, cancel

the PROGRAM AE function.

PORTRAIT

SPORTS

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Contents

Main Digital Video Camera Recorder To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION "Memory Stick" CAUTION Note: Page Page Table of contents Main Features ......................................4 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Recording Playback Table of contents Viewing Images Using Your Computer Customizing Your Camcorder Quick Reference Quick Start Guide -Recording on a tape 0 Push the center Ofthe straight as far as cassette compartment f REW PLAY Page Page Using this manual Using this manual Using this manual Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) [a] [b] [c] [d] Checking supplied accessories Step 1 Preparing the power supply Page Charging time Page Playing time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 2O _0mark 12, 3 Step 2 Setting the date and time Page Step 3 Inserting a cassette Recording a picture Page Page _a Therightsideofthebarshows thedigitalzoomingzone 1 "2 3O Page Page Page Page Page Page Checking recordings -END SEARCHIEDITSEARCHIRec Review } Playing back a tape PLAY ) 38 To stop playback /_ ------'q-- [bl r iil 4O Page Viewing the recording on TV :Signal flow }A0Olo Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape =o Page Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape ,3 MENU Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording Adjusting the white balance manually To return to the automatic white balance mode SetWI-IT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings. Using the wide mode [a] To cancel the wide mode Set 16:gWIDE to OFFin tile menu settings. Page Using the fader function [a] [b] Using the fader function (1) To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADERuntil tile indicator disappears. Using the fader function Using special effects - Picture effect @ To cancel the picture effect function SetP EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings. Using special effects - Digital effect Page Using special effects - Digital effect Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function Adjusting the exposure manually To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Focusing manually cases: To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly toturn offthe indicator. Interval recording Interval recording 3 Frame by frame recording -Frame recording Playing back tapes with picture effect To cancel the picture effect Set P EFFECTto OFF in the menu settings. ff Playing back tapes with digital effect Enlarging images recorded on a tape -Tape PB ZOOM To cancel the PB ZOOM function PressPBZOOM. Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM Quickly locating a scene - ZERO SET MEMORY => Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH Searching a recording by date -DATE SEARCH Press m. Searching a recording by date -DATE SEARCH Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN R Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN 74 Press m. To stop scanning Pressm. Dubbing a tape Dubbing a tape DVIN/OUT When you have finished dubbing a tape Press on both your camcorder and the VCR. Page Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) t Switchtheorder I Page 8O *TV/VCR component I ..... I (4) Confirming VCRoperation Page Page Page Page Erasing To stop dubbing during editing Press using the video operation buttons. Recording video or TV programs _a >o,o Recording video or TV programs Recording video or IV programs r---'. i.LINK cable (DVconnecting cablo) (optional) When you have finished dubbing a tape Inserting a scene from a VCR -Insert Editing [A] [B] [c] [AI: [B]:A tape before editing [C]:A tape after editing Inserting a scene from a VCR -Insert Editing Audio dubbing Page (p.178). Page Superimposing a title Page Superimposing a title Making your own titles I J i i Making your own titles Labeling a cassette Labeling a cassette Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Using a "Memory Stick" "Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer ( Page Page Using a "Memory Stick" -Introduction Page Page Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording Page [a] [b] Page iiiii ii i! ii i i!iiii i i!ii!ii i ! i iill13 i 7:i717!i! 7!I Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording an image from atape as a still image Using the A/V connecting cable Page Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image -MEMORY MIX Blue Stillimage NNN_ N_Y Stillimage 120 only. ,+ , , i Page Page M. CHROM M. LUMI C. CHROM 4 5 6 Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording Page Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" -MPEG movie recording Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Recording pictures from atape as a moving picture Using the A/V connecting cable ;AUDIO Page You canduplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto "Memory Stick"s. 7 9 10 Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN fi'om of the last program. Erasing -g Page Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE To stop copying PressMENU oi-II. Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY. Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback Image size* Image number/Total number of recorded images Page Viewing moving pictures -MPEG movie playback Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback To stop MPEG movie playback Press MPEG 11_ II or SEL/PUSH EXECdial. Viewing moving pictures -MPEG movie playback Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a tape Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick's to a tape Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM To cancel PB ZOOM mode Press PB ZOOM. Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection Deleting images - DELETE == To delete an image displayed on the index screen Deleting images - DELETE (p.180). Writing a print mark- PRINT MARK Using the optional printer I Printer ] Using the optional printer Viewing images with your computer - Introduction When connecting to a computer using the USB cable For more information, see page 157. Viewing images with your computer - Introduction Viewing images with your computer -Introduction "Memory Communications with your computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users When connecting to a computer using the USB cable Page Page Page Page Page io__!i!i_i;!ili!ii_iii!_i!;iil;_ _i; == Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" -Except DCR-TRV16 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a tape Page Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer Capturing moving pictures Preview window Thumbnail list widow Viewing images recorded on a tape with I/our computer Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" 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 Page Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Macintosh users (p. Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer Signal convert function Changing the menu settings 1 [ MEMORY1 Page Page II j ,A A Page Page Page Page =lag Page Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Set it to ON. (p. Page Page Page (p.25) Page Self-diagnosis display Warning indicators and messages Warning indicators Warning indicators and messages _ A TAPE END _ NO TAPE DELETING*" format(p. 180)..21 Usable cassettes Usable cassettes [a] About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Remaining battery About i.LINK About i.LINK Using your camcorder abroad [a] [b] a" Maintenance information and precautions [a] [b] [c] Page Page Page Specifications Specifications Page Page Page Page [] [] []Speaker [] LCDscreen (p.26) Page Page Page LCD screen and viewfinder Display window Page Index A, B C, D E F, G, H