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Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No.
Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No.
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... found to comply with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of FCC... For the customers in a particular installation. TRV340 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against...
... found to comply with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of FCC... For the customers in a particular installation. TRV340 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against...
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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 analog ... •PROGRAM AE (p. 51) •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 ...
...•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 analog ... •PROGRAM AE (p. 51) •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 ...
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... 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Tape Photo recording 39 Using the wide mode 42 Using the fader function 44 Using special...(except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - Table of contents Main features 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Quick Start Guide 8 Getting Started Using this manual 10 ...
... 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Tape Photo recording 39 Using the wide mode 42 Using the fader function 44 Using special...(except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - Table of contents Main features 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Quick Start Guide 8 Getting Started Using this manual 10 ...
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.... 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 Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Note on a tape. Getting Started - The DCR-TRV740 is provided with the Digital8 system on TV color systems...
.... 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 Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Note on a tape. Getting Started - The DCR-TRV740 is provided with the Digital8 system on TV color systems...
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... directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens ...be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in the sun or...
... directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens ...be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in the sun or...
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... - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to..., you cannot use the following functions: - Exposure - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the following functions: - Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot...shutter speed is 0 lux. outdoors in bright places (e.g. Fader - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about...
... - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to..., you cannot use the following functions: - Exposure - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the following functions: - Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot...shutter speed is 0 lux. outdoors in bright places (e.g. Fader - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about...
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... automatically canceled. 47 S. OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. - NEG. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. B&W : The picture appears in sepia. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial...
... automatically canceled. 47 S. OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. - NEG. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. B&W : The picture appears in sepia. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial...
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... effect mode. (4) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary The more bars there are on the screen. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. IIIIIIII [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to OFF in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the... want to be swapped with a moving picture FLASH The interval of the incidental picture SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI.
... effect mode. (4) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary The more bars there are on the screen. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. IIIIIIII [MENU] : END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to OFF in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the... want to be swapped with a moving picture FLASH The interval of the incidental picture SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI.
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... recording - When recording in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: - Wide mode - Picture effects - Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 50 Digital effect Notes •The...
... recording - When recording in the slow shutter mode. •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: - Wide mode - Picture effects - Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 50 Digital effect Notes •The...
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MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI N. Spotlight - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following... set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: - Soft portrait - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in , then press the dial. (3) ...
MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI N. Spotlight - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) •The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following... set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: - Soft portrait - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in , then press the dial. (3) ...
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... Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. When the subject is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions... do not work: - The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE to the automatic mode: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder...
... Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. When the subject is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions... do not work: - The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE to the automatic mode: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder...
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... can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Horizontal stripes. - To focus precisely It is too close to the subject Focus at ... droplets. - When you want to change the focus from a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press FOCUS.
... can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Horizontal stripes. - To focus precisely It is too close to the subject Focus at ... droplets. - When you want to change the focus from a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press FOCUS.
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..., then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. Notes ...8226;Picture effect functions work only for tapes recorded in the menu settings. Advanced Playback Operations 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END ..."Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. Playing back tapes with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you set the ...
..., then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. Notes ...8226;Picture effect functions work only for tapes recorded in the menu settings. Advanced Playback Operations 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END ..."Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. Playing back tapes with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you set the ...
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...digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a still image at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial... digital effect mode, then press the dial. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. Pictures processed by digital effect functions Pictures processed by digital...digital effects During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. and TRAIL. (1) In...dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the following digital effect functions...
...digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a still image at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial... digital effect mode, then press the dial. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. Pictures processed by digital effect functions Pictures processed by digital...digital effects During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. and TRAIL. (1) In...dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the following digital effect functions...
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Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 95 Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your ...computer (Windows users only) Notes •Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. •Some equipment may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 95 Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your ...computer (Windows users only) Notes •Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. •Some equipment may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
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...camcorder is in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on -line help Click located in the upper-right corner of the USB driver was connected to OFF in the upper-right corner of PIXELA corporation. If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony... - To close on images that are captured into your camcorder before installation of the "ImageMixer's Manual" screen. Refer to OFF (CHG) Seeing the on your computer may occur. Disconnect the USB cable - The "ImageMixer's Manual" screen appears. (2) You can access the desired topics ...
...camcorder is in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on -line help Click located in the upper-right corner of the USB driver was connected to OFF in the upper-right corner of PIXELA corporation. If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony... - To close on images that are captured into your camcorder before installation of the "ImageMixer's Manual" screen. Refer to OFF (CHG) Seeing the on your computer may occur. Disconnect the USB cable - The "ImageMixer's Manual" screen appears. (2) You can access the desired topics ...
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... PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. S LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. S LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END 2 TAPE SET REC ...MODE REMAIN ON RETURN 105 First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the ...
... PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. S LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. S LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END 2 TAPE SET REC ...MODE REMAIN ON RETURN 105 First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the ...
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... with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL. •FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. The screen shows only...
... with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL. •FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. The screen shows only...
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...States and/or other equipment, format it with this camcorder (p. 111). Using "Memory Stick"- Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either ...some areas.) •If you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that does not conform with your camcorder. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not guaranteed compatible with this manual. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your...
...States and/or other equipment, format it with this camcorder (p. 111). Using "Memory Stick"- Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either ...some areas.) •If you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that does not conform with your camcorder. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not guaranteed compatible with this manual. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your...