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...user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that you can enjoy for years to the presence of this Sony Handycam. Never expose the battery pack to the collection and recycling location nearest you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of...but at the same time it is intended to alert the user to come. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. "Memory Stick" 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...
...user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that you can enjoy for years to the presence of this Sony Handycam. Never expose the battery pack to the collection and recycling location nearest you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of...but at the same time it is intended to alert the user to come. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. "Memory Stick" 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...
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...Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 150) •Viewing moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 153) b Capturing images on your computer •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...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.) •...
...Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 150) •Viewing moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 153) b Capturing images on your computer •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...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.) •...
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... camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 207) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) DCR-TRV240/TRV340 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) DCR-TRV740/TRV840 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 207) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 201) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 96, 156) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (except DCR...
... camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 207) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) DCR-TRV240/TRV340 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) DCR-TRV740/TRV840 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 207) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 201) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 96, 156) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (except DCR...
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... in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo playback .......... 150 Viewing moving picture - DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - MPEG movie recording 140 Recording pictures from a tape - MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193...
... in the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo playback .......... 150 Viewing moving picture - DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - MPEG movie recording 140 Recording pictures from a tape - MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193...
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Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2002 T t 2079 If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (except DCR-TRV240) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2002 T t 2079 If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (except DCR-TRV240) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
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... with a beep. You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 128). 31 To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. When the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. The POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You can also use the Remote Commander for this...
... with a beep. You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 128). 31 To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. When the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. The POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You can also use the Remote Commander for this...
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...the Remote Commander during playback. When you have recorded. Data code When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise...press X or N. When you connect your camcorder's information when you use data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: - To advance the tape Press M in which you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). To locate a scene monitoring the ...
...the Remote Commander during playback. When you have recorded. Data code When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise...press X or N. When you connect your camcorder's information when you use data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: - To advance the tape Press M in which you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). To locate a scene monitoring the ...
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... on a tape which can record still images on a tape - Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record for about 765 images in the LP mode on the screen is recorded for 60 minutes in the menu settings. (The default setting...still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). The still image is displayed on the Remote Commander. Fader - To change the mode or setting. •You cannot use ...
... on a tape which can record still images on a tape - Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record for about 765 images in the LP mode on the screen is recorded for 60 minutes in the menu settings. (The default setting...still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). The still image is displayed on the Remote Commander. Fader - To change the mode or setting. •You cannot use ...
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The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on "Memory Stick"s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124) (except DCR-TRV240) 40 You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s. Press PHOTO deeper. Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape - Recording still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.
The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on "Memory Stick"s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124) (except DCR-TRV240) 40 You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s. Press PHOTO deeper. Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape - Recording still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.
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... work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect functions. •You cannot record pictures on a tape on a VCR using your camcorder when you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. Advanced Playback Operations - For...
... work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect functions. •You cannot record pictures on a tape on a VCR using your camcorder when you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. Advanced Playback Operations - For...
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...the time you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input... scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using your camcorder when you can process a scene using digital effect functions. ...
...the time you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input... scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on a VCR using your camcorder when you can process a scene using digital effect functions. ...
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Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 166). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge moving and still images recorded on the screen. (2) ...move the enlarged image, then press the dial. T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.) t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.) (4) Except DCR-TRV240: Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. T : Increase the zoom ratio. 4 2 PB ZOOM × 5.0 1 PB ZOOM [EXEC] : T t ...
Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 166). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge moving and still images recorded on the screen. (2) ...move the enlarged image, then press the dial. T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.) t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.) (4) Except DCR-TRV240: Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. T : Increase the zoom ratio. 4 2 PB ZOOM × 5.0 1 PB ZOOM [EXEC] : T t ...
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...Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function. The POWER switch is automatically canceled when: - You insert a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) To record an image processed by Tape PB ZOOM. 66 PB ZOOM function is set to record the image processed by Tape PB ZOOM on your camcorder... as a player. Enlarging recorded images - However, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image using ...
...Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function. The POWER switch is automatically canceled when: - You insert a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) To record an image processed by Tape PB ZOOM. 66 PB ZOOM function is set to record the image processed by Tape PB ZOOM on your camcorder... as a player. Enlarging recorded images - However, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image using ...
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...2 and 3. Notes •The Digital program editing works only for operation (p. 75, 80). Dubbing only desired scenes - Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder. •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for... may not be selected by frame. Using the Digital program editing function on the VCR. Scenes can set up to IR in the Digital8 system. •When you connect with LANC . 74 Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240).
...2 and 3. Notes •The Digital program editing works only for operation (p. 75, 80). Dubbing only desired scenes - Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder. •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for... may not be selected by frame. Using the Digital program editing function on the VCR. Scenes can set up to IR in the Digital8 system. •When you connect with LANC . 74 Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240).
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...Memory Stick"s in CAMERA mode while you are in the standby mode or recording moving pictures to 50× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24). If you are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for interval recording POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY** CAMERA CAMERA * Except DCR...-TRV240 ** DCR-TRV340 only ...
...Memory Stick"s in CAMERA mode while you are in the standby mode or recording moving pictures to 50× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24). If you are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for interval recording POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY** CAMERA CAMERA * Except DCR...-TRV240 ** DCR-TRV340 only ...
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...DCR-TRV340 only) MULTI SCRN To not record continuously To record nine images continuously, display the images on still images VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY 1) Except DCR-TRV240 2) For DCR-TRV740/TRV840, the default setting is SUPER FINE. 110 QUALITY z2) SUPER FINE To record still images in the finest image quality (DCR...display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" in the following cases: • For five seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is less than one minute in MEMORY mode • For five seconds ...
...DCR-TRV340 only) MULTI SCRN To not record continuously To record nine images continuously, display the images on still images VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY 1) Except DCR-TRV240 2) For DCR-TRV740/TRV840, the default setting is SUPER FINE. 110 QUALITY z2) SUPER FINE To record still images in the finest image quality (DCR...display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" in the following cases: • For five seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is less than one minute in MEMORY mode • For five seconds ...
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.../PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Formatting "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder is not required. •Do not do any of the "Memory Stick" before formatting. • Formatting erases sample images on the "Memory Stick." • Formatting erases protected image data on the "Memory Stick." * Except DCR-TRV240 (continued on the "Memory Stick" is set to file in a continuous loop (p. 168...
.../PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Formatting "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder is not required. •Do not do any of the "Memory Stick" before formatting. • Formatting erases sample images on the "Memory Stick." • Formatting erases protected image data on the "Memory Stick." * Except DCR-TRV240 (continued on the "Memory Stick" is set to file in a continuous loop (p. 168...
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...Extremely hot such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. Introduction - Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. - Using "Memory Stick"- You can record and play back, record or delete...your camcorder. Except DCR-TRV240 You can exchange image data with other equipment such as in a car parked in locations that are: - "Memory Stick" operations - Very humid or subject to "Memory Stick"s. •Do not disassemble or modify "Memory Stick"s. •Do not let "Memory Stick"s...
...Extremely hot such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. Introduction - Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. - Using "Memory Stick"- You can record and play back, record or delete...your camcorder. Except DCR-TRV240 You can exchange image data with other equipment such as in a car parked in locations that are: - "Memory Stick" operations - Very humid or subject to "Memory Stick"s. •Do not disassemble or modify "Memory Stick"s. •Do not let "Memory Stick"s...
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...Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are not mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other equipment, format it with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick... cannot use the "Memory Stick" that is used with other countries. •Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder conform with this manual. Using "Memory Stick"- "Memory Stick" operations 117 Notes ...
...Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are not mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other equipment, format it with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick... cannot use the "Memory Stick" that is used with other countries. •Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder conform with this manual. Using "Memory Stick"- "Memory Stick" operations 117 Notes ...
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... or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed Reinsert "Memory Stick" a few times. The "Memory Stick" may become damaged. Otherwise, image data may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 118 Introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with...
... or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed Reinsert "Memory Stick" a few times. The "Memory Stick" may become damaged. Otherwise, image data may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 118 Introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with...