Table of contents

 

Main

Features

4

Quick

Start

Guide

 

Recording

oi1 a tape

8

Recording on a "Memory Stick"

 

 

(except

DCR-TRVI6)

10

Using

special

effects

Digital effect

... 55

Using

the

PROGRAM

AE function

.... 58

Adjusting

 

the

exposure

manually

...... 60

Focusing

manually

61

Interval

 

recording

62

Frame by fl-ame recording

 

Frame

recording

..........................

64

Getting

Started

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using

this

manual

 

.................................

 

 

12

Checking

supplied

 

accessories

15

Step

1

Preparing

 

thepower

 

supply...

16

 

Installing

the

battery

 

pack

16

 

Charging

the

battery

 

pack

17

 

Connecting

 

to

 

a wall

outlet

22

Step

2

Setting

the

 

date

and

time

23

Step

3

Inserting

a cassette

...................

25

Recording

-

Basics

 

 

 

 

Recording

a

picture

...............................

 

 

26

 

Shooting

backlit

subjects

 

 

 

 

BACK

LIGHT

........................

 

33

 

Shooting

in

the

dark

 

 

 

 

 

 

NightShot/Super

 

 

NightShot/

 

 

 

Color

Slow

Shutter

 

..................

34

 

Self-timer

recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

(except

DCR TRV16)

...............

36

Checking

recordings

 

 

 

 

 

 

END

SEARCH/ED1TSEARCH/

 

 

Rec

Review

......................................

 

 

 

 

37

Playback

 

- Basics

 

 

 

 

 

Playing

back

a

tape

...............................

 

 

38

 

To display the screen indicators

 

 

 

Display

 

function

...................

39

Viewing

the

recording

on

TV

42

Advanced

Recording

 

 

 

Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording still images on a "Memo_Tg

 

 

Stick" during recording on a tape

 

 

(except

DCR-TRVI6)

 

......................

43

Recording

still

images

on

a

tape

 

 

Tape

Photo

recording

 

.................

46

Adjusting

the white

balance

manually

 

 

...........................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

48

Using

the

wide

mode

 

 

49

Using

the

fader

function

 

......................

51

Using

special

effects

 

 

 

 

 

Picture

effect

 

.................................

 

 

54

Advanced

 

Playback

 

Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing back tapes with picture effect

 

...........................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

65

Playing back tapes with digital effect

 

...........................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

66

Enlarging images recorded on a tape

 

 

Tape

PB ZOOM

...........................

67

Quickly

locating

 

a scene

 

 

ZERO

SET MEMORY

69

Searching the boundaries of recorded

 

tape

by

title

 

TITLE SEARCH

70

Searching a recording by date

 

 

DATE

SEARCH

...........................

71

Searching

for

aphoto

PHOTO

 

SEARCH/PHOTO

SCAN

73

Editing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dubbing

a tape

......................................

 

75

Dubbing

only

desired

scenes

 

 

Digital

 

program

editing

 

(on

tapes)

.........................................

 

 

78

Recording

video

 

or TV programs

89

Inserting a scene from a VCR

 

 

Insert

Editing

92

Audio

dubbing

 

......................................

 

94

Superimposing

 

a

title

98

Making

your

own

titles

101

Labeling

a

cassette

..............................

103

"Memory

 

Stick"

Operations

 

(except

 

DCR-TRV16)

 

Using

a

"Memory

 

Stick"

 

 

Introduction

 

...............................

105

Recording still images on a "Memo_T

 

Stick"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memory

Photo

recording

112

Recording an image from a tape as a

 

still

image

......................................

 

 

117

Superimposing

 

a still

image in the

 

"Memory Stick" on an image

 

 

MEMORY

MIX

..........................

120

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Sony DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27, DCR-TRV16 operating instructions Table of contents

DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27, DCR-TRV16 specifications

The Sony DCR-TRV16, DCR-TRV25, and DCR-TRV27 are part of Sony's acclaimed Handycam series that gained popularity in the early 2000s for their compact design and advanced features for capturing video. These models are crafted with a keen focus on delivering high-quality video recording and user-friendly functionalities, making them suitable for both amateur videographers and professionals.

The DCR-TRV16 is renowned for its ease of use, featuring a 20x optical zoom lens which allows users to capture distant subjects with clarity. It boasts a 1/6 inch CCD sensor that provides vivid color reproduction and decent low-light performance. This model also includes a 2.5-inch flip-out LCD screen, which enhances the shooting experience by allowing users to view their recordings from various angles. With Digital Still Picture capabilities, the DCR-TRV16 can also capture images in a JPEG format, further increasing its versatility.

Moving up in the lineup, the DCR-TRV25 incorporates a number of enhancements, including a 1.5-inch 16:9 widescreen mode. This feature is especially appealing for users who prefer a cinematic aspect ratio for their recordings. The DCR-TRV25 includes Sony’s Super SteadyShot stabilization technology, providing smoother footage even during handheld shooting. The infrared mode allows for nighttime shooting, making it a reliable option for various filming conditions.

The DCR-TRV27 takes the capabilities a notch higher, featuring a more advanced 1/4 inch CCD sensor. Like the TRV25, it supports a widescreen recording option but boasts even improved audio quality courtesy of its built-in stereo microphone system. This model also offers a broader range of manual control settings, such as exposure and white balance adjustments, catering to those who wish to delve deeper into video production. The DCR-TRV27 also includes a Memory Stick slot for convenient storage options.

All three models support the DV format, ensuring excellent audio and video quality. They feature USB and FireWire connections to facilitate easy downloading of footage to computers for editing and sharing. Compact and lightweight, these camcorders epitomize portability without compromising on performance. Each model in this series reflects Sony's commitment to innovation, making them iconic choices in the era of mini DV camcorders. Their blend of quality, convenience, and creativity continues to resonate with users looking for reliable video recording solutions.