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For customers in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DCR-TRV950 only IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna ...accept any interference received, including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on...
For customers in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DCR-TRV950 only IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna ...accept any interference received, including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on...
Operating Instructions
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... Camcorder Changing the default settings with your computer - Introduction 126 Recording still images on a"Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 173 Playing back images in the "Memory Stick" on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo playback .......... 165 Viewing moving picture 156 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving pictures - MEMORY MIX 148 Recording moving picture - Signal convert function 204 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950...
... Camcorder Changing the default settings with your computer - Introduction 126 Recording still images on a"Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 173 Playing back images in the "Memory Stick" on a "Memory Stick" - Memory photo playback .......... 165 Viewing moving picture 156 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving pictures - MEMORY MIX 148 Recording moving picture - Signal convert function 204 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950...
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...off. You can start recording when the small green button on the "Memory Stick." PLAY or PB 11 When you want to POWER MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the ...battery pack. 2 Press PLAY or PB. MEMORY/ NETWORK Quick Start Guide VCR OFF(CHG)...
...off. You can start recording when the small green button on the "Memory Stick." PLAY or PB 11 When you want to POWER MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the ...battery pack. 2 Press PLAY or PB. MEMORY/ NETWORK Quick Start Guide VCR OFF(CHG)...
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... (2) (p. 251) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26) 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 126) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 183) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p. 188) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 237) qs Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV950 only) (p. 206) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 14 Checking supplied...
... (2) (p. 251) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26) 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 126) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 183) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p. 188) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 237) qs Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV950 only) (p. 206) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 14 Checking supplied...
Operating Instructions
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...MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press SELFTIMER. To cancel the self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer (p. 143). 36 The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick.... (3) Press START/STOP. START/STOP 1 FN START/STOP To stop the count down from the screen while your camcorder is automatically canceled when: - Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in the standby.
...MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press SELFTIMER. To cancel the self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer (p. 143). 36 The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick.... (3) Press START/STOP. START/STOP 1 FN START/STOP To stop the count down from the screen while your camcorder is automatically canceled when: - Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in the standby.
Operating Instructions
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... setting of the camcorder. L. LCD COLOR VF B. GU I DEFRAME ON RETURN [MENU] : END To clear the guide frame Select GUIDE FRAME to OFF in the menu setting while the POWER switch is set GUIDEFRAME to erase the menu display. If you set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (p210)... (2) Press MENU to ON The other indicators are also displayed on the screen. 64 The guide frame is displayed on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded in the tape or the "Memory Stick." (1) Set GUIDE FRAME...
... setting of the camcorder. L. LCD COLOR VF B. GU I DEFRAME ON RETURN [MENU] : END To clear the guide frame Select GUIDE FRAME to OFF in the menu setting while the POWER switch is set GUIDEFRAME to erase the menu display. If you set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (p210)... (2) Press MENU to ON The other indicators are also displayed on the screen. 64 The guide frame is displayed on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded in the tape or the "Memory Stick." (1) Set GUIDE FRAME...
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... is set the camcorder to OFF. The zebra pattern is about 70 IRE. Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). To erase the zebra pattern Set the ZEBRA selector to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the tape or the "Memory Stick." You can...
... is set the camcorder to OFF. The zebra pattern is about 70 IRE. Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). To erase the zebra pattern Set the ZEBRA selector to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the tape or the "Memory Stick." You can...
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Landscape •The following functions do not work When you are recording images on a "Memory Stick" using the PROGRAM AE - Spot focus •When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only), Sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes.) The PROGRAM AE does not work in the... may occur in the following modes: - OLD MOVIE - BOUNCE - Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with manual adjustment 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 modes. Backlight ...
Landscape •The following functions do not work When you are recording images on a "Memory Stick" using the PROGRAM AE - Spot focus •When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only), Sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes.) The PROGRAM AE does not work in the... may occur in the following modes: - OLD MOVIE - BOUNCE - Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with manual adjustment 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 modes. Backlight ...
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... FN. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only) to operate each function. 3~6 FN 1 LOCK POWER MEMORY/ NETWORK In the memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF TIMER SPOT PLAY FOCUS INDEX SPOT METER "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD PLAY INDEX MEM...
... FN. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only) to operate each function. 3~6 FN 1 LOCK POWER MEMORY/ NETWORK In the memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF TIMER SPOT PLAY FOCUS INDEX SPOT METER "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT LCD PLAY INDEX MEM...
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... of the items changes to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. If the items are not available The color of it or press those buttons lightly with your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 238). •When the LCD...pointed objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV950 only) •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with the supplied cleaning cloth. When executing each item The green bar appears above the item. Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction To return to display the ...
... of the items changes to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. If the items are not available The color of it or press those buttons lightly with your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 238). •When the LCD...pointed objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV950 only) •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with the supplied cleaning cloth. When executing each item The green bar appears above the item. Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction To return to display the ...
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... FINE STANDARD REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END 4 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN STANDARD REMAIN 36 [MENU] : END "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA 131 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Selecting the still image quality You can... select the image quality in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950...
... FINE STANDARD REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END 4 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN STANDARD REMAIN 36 [MENU] : END "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA 131 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Selecting the still image quality You can... select the image quality in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950...
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Make sure that the LOCK switch is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is set to select the desired image size, then press the dial. ... REMAIN RETURN 320 320 × 240 160 × 112 REMAIN 1min [MENU] : END MOVIE SET MEMORY SET MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE 160 × 112 REMAIN RETURN REMAIN 5min [MENU] : END 133 "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images...
Make sure that the LOCK switch is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is set to select the desired image size, then press the dial. ... REMAIN RETURN 320 320 × 240 160 × 112 REMAIN 1min [MENU] : END MOVIE SET MEMORY SET MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE 160 × 112 REMAIN RETURN REMAIN 5min [MENU] : END 133 "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images...
Operating Instructions
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Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press PHOTO lightly. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or recording standby For the details...
Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press PHOTO lightly. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or recording standby For the details...
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... can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41). Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is on the screen when you press PHOTO on a"Memory Stick" - Digital zoom - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various ...Memory Stick." You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. Fader - When you press the button. However, they are not displayed while recording. When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. 136 Recording still images on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950...
... can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41). Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is on the screen when you press PHOTO on a"Memory Stick" - Digital zoom - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various ...Memory Stick." You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. Fader - When you press the button. However, they are not displayed while recording. When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. 136 Recording still images on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950...
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...camcorder automatically records up to the maximum number of still images in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Memory... (unlock position). (2) Press MENU, then select BURST while STILL SET is recommended. Recording still images on this "Memory Stick." Checking images on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is selected in continuous shooting The number ...
...camcorder automatically records up to the maximum number of still images in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Memory... (unlock position). (2) Press MENU, then select BURST while STILL SET is recommended. Recording still images on this "Memory Stick." Checking images on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is selected in continuous shooting The number ...
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... deeper. PHOTO 2 FN 4 PHOTO To cancel the self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the LOCK switch is finished. - Self-timer recording is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically... when: - Note The self-timer is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press SELFTIMER. You can record images on a "Memory Stick" - "Memory Stick" Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" with a beep.
... deeper. PHOTO 2 FN 4 PHOTO To cancel the self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the LOCK switch is finished. - Self-timer recording is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically... when: - Note The self-timer is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press SELFTIMER. You can record images on a "Memory Stick" - "Memory Stick" Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" with a beep.
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... superimposed images on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press EXIT to return to FN. (8) Press PHOTO deeper to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). CHROM: Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving image Brightness level...151 The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a still image Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to start recording. CHROM: M. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to superimpose. - : ...
... superimposed images on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press EXIT to return to FN. (8) Press PHOTO deeper to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). CHROM: Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving image Brightness level...151 The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a still image Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to start recording. CHROM: M. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to superimpose. - : ...
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...CHG) CAMERA 153 Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder lights up to the remaining capacity of a "Memory Stick"(MPEG MOVIE EX). The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of the "Memory Stick." This indicator is displayed for five seconds after...moving pictures on a "Memory Stick." Recording moving pictures with sound on a"Memory Stick" - To stop recording Press START/STOP. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). MPEG movie recording You can be recorded on the front of your camcorder. (1) Set the ...
...CHG) CAMERA 153 Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder lights up to the remaining capacity of a "Memory Stick"(MPEG MOVIE EX). The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of the "Memory Stick." This indicator is displayed for five seconds after...moving pictures on a "Memory Stick." Recording moving pictures with sound on a"Memory Stick" - To stop recording Press START/STOP. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). MPEG movie recording You can be recorded on the front of your camcorder. (1) Set the ...
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....) - MPEG movie recording Note Sound is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) The following functions do not work: - Fader - Sports lesson of view when the POWER switch is recorded on a "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. However, they are not displayed while recording. Digital zoom - Picture effect - Recording date/time The...
....) - MPEG movie recording Note Sound is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) The following functions do not work: - Fader - Sports lesson of view when the POWER switch is recorded on a "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. However, they are not displayed while recording. Digital zoom - Picture effect - Recording date/time The...
Operating Instructions
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...VCR. 155 The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" - The POWER switch is automatically canceled when: - Note The self-timer is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press FN to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). In the last two seconds of the countdown, the ...beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. You can record images on the screen. "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Recording moving pictures on...
...VCR. 155 The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" - The POWER switch is automatically canceled when: - Note The self-timer is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press FN to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). In the last two seconds of the countdown, the ...beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. You can record images on the screen. "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Recording moving pictures on...