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Model No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Model No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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...176;C (140°F) such as in a car parked in the literature accompanying the appliance. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam. Never expose the battery pack to persons. For customers in the U.S.A. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion ...sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 2 This symbol is very easy to rain or moisture. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO ...
...176;C (140°F) such as in a car parked in the literature accompanying the appliance. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam. Never expose the battery pack to persons. For customers in the U.S.A. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion ...sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 2 This symbol is very easy to rain or moisture. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO ...
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...on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. TRV340 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. These limits are cautioned that to operate this equipment does cause ...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to comply ...
...on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. TRV340 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment. These limits are cautioned that to operate this equipment does cause ...This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to comply ...
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...;Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 155) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 94) •Viewing images live on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 103) •Capturing images from an ...Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 53) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 24) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840), select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 44...
...;Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 155) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 94) •Viewing images live on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 103) •Capturing images from an ...Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 53) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 24) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840), select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 44...
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... Operations Playing back tapes with picture effects 63 Playing back tapes with digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Digital program editing (on a tape - Basics Recording a picture 21 Shooting...cassette 20 Recording - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes -
... Operations Playing back tapes with picture effects 63 Playing back tapes with digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Digital program editing (on a tape - Basics Recording a picture 21 Shooting...cassette 20 Recording - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes -
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...Viewing still images - Digital program editing (on ... Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your camcorder... abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 201 Index 209 7 DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Image protection 170 Deleting images - SLIDE SHOW 168 Preventing accidental erasure - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR...
...Viewing still images - Digital program editing (on ... Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your camcorder... abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 201 Index 209 7 DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Image protection 170 Deleting images - SLIDE SHOW 168 Preventing accidental erasure - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR...
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...switch to indicate that the operation is indicated in the Digital8 system. Differences by looking at the bottom of your camcorder are for illustration purposes. TRV240 MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder. The DCR-TRV740 is provided with memory functions. As you need ...70 for example, "except DCRTRV240." Self-timer - Digital zoom 700× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV340 z z 700× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV740 z z 420× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV840 z z 420× 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations. ...
...switch to indicate that the operation is indicated in the Digital8 system. Differences by looking at the bottom of your camcorder are for illustration purposes. TRV240 MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder. The DCR-TRV740 is provided with memory functions. As you need ...70 for example, "except DCRTRV240." Self-timer - Digital zoom 700× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV340 z z 700× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV740 z z 420× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV840 z z 420× 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations. ...
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.... When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) Zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) is set to OFF as you select the digital zoom power in better-looking recordings. Move it further...
.... When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) Zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) is set to OFF as you select the digital zoom power in better-looking recordings. Move it further...
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...Shutter function, you cannot use the following functions: - When the POWER switch is 0 lux. Digital effects - PROGRAM AE - At this time, moving pictures may be recorded in incorrect or ...30 outdoors in normal recording, the picture may slow down. Fader - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot Light is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. Super NightShot - ...•Do not use the following functions: - This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot mode in dark places where ...
...Shutter function, you cannot use the following functions: - When the POWER switch is 0 lux. Digital effects - PROGRAM AE - At this time, moving pictures may be recorded in incorrect or ...30 outdoors in normal recording, the picture may slow down. Fader - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot Light is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. Super NightShot - ...•Do not use the following functions: - This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot mode in dark places where ...
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...seconds is not a malfunction. Recording does not start yet. The still image on a tape which can record for about seven seconds. Your camcorder records an image on a tape - Recording still images on the screen immediately. 39 You can record about 510 images in the SP ... cannot use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images such as photographs. Before operation Set PHOTO REC to TAPE in the SP mode...
...seconds is not a malfunction. Recording does not start yet. The still image on a tape which can record for about seven seconds. Your camcorder records an image on a tape - Recording still images on the screen immediately. 39 You can record about 510 images in the SP ... cannot use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images such as photographs. Before operation Set PHOTO REC to TAPE in the SP mode...
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...Digital8 system. •You cannot use the fader function while using the following functions while using the fader function. Color Slow Shutter - Photo recording - While the picture is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. Digital effects - After fade in/out ends, your camcorder... [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Also, you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on the tape condition. 45 Interval recording - Frame recording When you cannot use the following functions: ...
...Digital8 system. •You cannot use the fader function while using the following functions while using the fader function. Color Slow Shutter - Photo recording - While the picture is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. Digital effects - After fade in/out ends, your camcorder... [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Also, you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on the tape condition. 45 Interval recording - Frame recording When you cannot use the following functions: ...
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... ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. S. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. SEPIA : The picture appears in ...monochrome (black-and-white). B&W : The picture appears in sepia. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. Picture effect You can digitally process pictures to OFF in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) Picture effects are automatically ...
... ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. S. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. SEPIA : The picture appears in ...monochrome (black-and-white). B&W : The picture appears in sepia. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. Picture effect You can digitally process pictures to OFF in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) Picture effects are automatically ...
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FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can add special effects to recorded picture using the various digital functions. Digital effect You can record still images successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving... picture. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can add an old movie type atmosphere to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. Your camcorder automatically ...
FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can add special effects to recorded picture using the various digital functions. Digital effect You can record still images successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving... picture. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can add an old movie type atmosphere to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. Your camcorder automatically ...
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... on the moving picture TRAIL The vanishing time of flash motion LUMI. modes, the still image is to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image...be swapped with a moving picture FLASH The interval of the incidental picture SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The bars appear on the screen. Using special effects - Digital effect (1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in , then ...
... on the moving picture TRAIL The vanishing time of flash motion LUMI. modes, the still image is to superimpose on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image...be swapped with a moving picture FLASH The interval of the incidental picture SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The bars appear on the screen. Using special effects - Digital effect (1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in , then ...
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... PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effects: - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effects are automatically canceled. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed...
... PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work during digital effects: - PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effects are automatically canceled. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed...
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... SET D EFFECT OFF ST ILL FLASH LUMI. Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image using digital effect functions. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT...press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a still image at the time you set the POWER switch to ...
... SET D EFFECT OFF ST ILL FLASH LUMI. Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image using digital effect functions. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT...press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a still image at the time you set the POWER switch to ...
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... or the TV. DV IN/OUT (optional) : Signal flow When you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel...) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your VCR has an...
... or the TV. DV IN/OUT (optional) : Signal flow When you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel...) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your VCR has an...
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... or the PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. Also, when you record playback pause picture ... the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 191 for more information about i.LINK. This is not a malfunction. During playback of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 73 You can connect one VCR only using other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. Editing Dubbing a tape Note on...
... or the PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. Also, when you record playback pause picture ... the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 191 for more information about i.LINK. This is not a malfunction. During playback of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 73 You can connect one VCR only using other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. Editing Dubbing a tape Note on...
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...recorded other equipment Operation 1 Making a program (p. 84). Step 2 Setting the VCR for more information. Set CONTROL to 20 programs. Your camcorder can be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on ... the VCR. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). Dubbing only desired scenes - You can set up to IR in the Digital8 system. •When you can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for tapes...
...recorded other equipment Operation 1 Making a program (p. 84). Step 2 Setting the VCR for more information. Set CONTROL to 20 programs. Your camcorder can be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on ... the VCR. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). Dubbing only desired scenes - You can set up to IR in the Digital8 system. •When you can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for tapes...
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... page 72. When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on the VCR. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. Digital program editing (on , then set its power switch to VCR/VTR. 3 Press MENU to display the menu... IR, then press the dial. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP. 0 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in page 71. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the...
... page 72. When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on the VCR. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. Digital program editing (on , then set its power switch to VCR/VTR. 3 Press MENU to display the menu... IR, then press the dial. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP. 0 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in page 71. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the...