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... from a mini DV tape as a still image 108 Copying still images from a VCR - Digital program editing...mode 34 Using the fader function 35 Using special effects - Date search 50 Searching for a photo - SLIDE SHOW 119 Preventing accidental erasure - Insert editing 71 Audio dubbing 73 Superimposing a title 77 Making your camcorder...digital effects ... 46 Enlarging images recorded on tapes - introduction 93 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Photo search/ Photo scan 52 Changing the menu settings 85 Resetting the date and time 92 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV11...
... from a mini DV tape as a still image 108 Copying still images from a VCR - Digital program editing...mode 34 Using the fader function 35 Using special effects - Date search 50 Searching for a photo - SLIDE SHOW 119 Preventing accidental erasure - Insert editing 71 Audio dubbing 73 Superimposing a title 77 Making your camcorder...digital effects ... 46 Enlarging images recorded on tapes - introduction 93 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Photo search/ Photo scan 52 Changing the menu settings 85 Resetting the date and time 92 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV11...
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... to indicate that you use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory are shown in capital letters. Not provided * The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is based on the DV format. You see page 124. TRV11 z TRV20 z z Provided - title search (p. 49) • Superimposing a title (p. 77) • Making your camcorder. Using this manual The...
... to indicate that you use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory are shown in capital letters. Not provided * The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is based on the DV format. You see page 124. TRV11 z TRV20 z z Provided - title search (p. 49) • Superimposing a title (p. 77) • Making your camcorder. Using this manual The...
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...Photo scan You can search for playback. You can search 13 photos or more using the cassette memory The available number is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on a mini DV tape (photo search). Use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 124). (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ... The photo search function may not work correctly. Factory setting is up to select the date for a still picture you are trying to check or edit still pictures. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that can use this function to search. indicates the ...
...Photo scan You can search for playback. You can search 13 photos or more using the cassette memory The available number is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on a mini DV tape (photo search). Use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 124). (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ... The photo search function may not work correctly. Factory setting is up to select the date for a still picture you are trying to check or edit still pictures. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that can use this function to search. indicates the ...
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...the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder. (2) PreparetheVCRforrecording,thensettheinputselectortoLINE. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to record the indicators on the dubbed tape: • The DISPLAY button • The DATA... CODE button • The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit on the ...
...the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder. (2) PreparetheVCRforrecording,thensettheinputselectortoLINE. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to record the indicators on the dubbed tape: • The DISPLAY button • The DATA... CODE button • The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit on the ...
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...×864 size (p. 98). "FORMATTING" flashes during formatting. To duplicate mini DV still pictures on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 111). *1) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only *2) DCR-TRV20 only Note on the recorded still images you set the POWER switch to VCR, IMAGE SIZE is set to...still pictures in the standard image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" (p. 96). To record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" (p. 96). Formatting with 640×480 size (p. 98). MEMORY To record pictures continuously (p. 102). MEMORY To record still pictures with this camcorder...
...×864 size (p. 98). "FORMATTING" flashes during formatting. To duplicate mini DV still pictures on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 111). *1) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only *2) DCR-TRV20 only Note on the recorded still images you set the POWER switch to VCR, IMAGE SIZE is set to...still pictures in the standard image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" (p. 96). To record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" (p. 96). Formatting with 640×480 size (p. 98). MEMORY To record pictures continuously (p. 102). MEMORY To record still pictures with this camcorder...
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...cassette memory. VCR Not to 1.5 times the SP mode. Notes on the LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you have superimposed (p. 80). Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed. •...;When you record in the SP and LP modes on your camcorder. •You cannot make audio...
...cassette memory. VCR Not to 1.5 times the SP mode. Notes on the LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you have superimposed (p. 80). Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed. •...;When you record in the SP and LP modes on your camcorder. •You cannot make audio...
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... Before operation •Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in a "Memory Stick" on a moving picture. To see the previous image, press MEMORY -. LUMI M. LUMI I ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 6 Still picture M. The mode changes as a thumbnail image...
... Before operation •Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in a "Memory Stick" on a moving picture. To see the previous image, press MEMORY -. LUMI M. LUMI I ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 6 Still picture M. The mode changes as a thumbnail image...
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...the mini DV tape freezes. Check the format of still pictures Image size is automatically set to VCR. (2) Press N. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on the mini DV tape is incompatible with your camcorder because ...Memory Stick" is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from a mini DV tape as a still image - "CAPTURE" appears on the LCD screen or in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a "Memory Stick."...
...the mini DV tape freezes. Check the format of still pictures Image size is automatically set to VCR. (2) Press N. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on the mini DV tape is incompatible with your camcorder because ...Memory Stick" is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from a mini DV tape as a still image - "CAPTURE" appears on the LCD screen or in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a "Memory Stick."...
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...(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to the video jack on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape. "Memory Stick" Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on the VCR or the TV. 109 Titles have already recorded on... mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on to OFF in the menu settings. Set A/V t DV OUT in to see the desired program. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder ...
...(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to the video jack on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape. "Memory Stick" Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on the VCR or the TV. 109 Titles have already recorded on... mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on to OFF in the menu settings. Set A/V t DV OUT in to see the desired program. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder ...
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Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack DV S VIDEO LANC : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 110 Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack DV S VIDEO LANC : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 110 Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR.
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...still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in the viewfinder. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. "PHOTO BUTTON" appears on the LCD screen or in only still images from a mini DV tape - The number of still... 111 "Memory Stick" Operations Copying still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick." Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to...
...still image from the mini DV tape is recorded on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in the viewfinder. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. "PHOTO BUTTON" appears on the LCD screen or in only still images from a mini DV tape - The number of still... 111 "Memory Stick" Operations Copying still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick." Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to...
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... copying from the last image recorded on the "Memory Stick" is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. If the write-protect tab on the previous "Memory Stick." 112 Image size of the "Memory Stick" is automatically set to 640 × 480. To .... As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. When the memory of still pictures Image size is full "MEMORY FULL" appears on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. Insert another "Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from...
... copying from the last image recorded on the "Memory Stick" is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. If the write-protect tab on the previous "Memory Stick." 112 Image size of the "Memory Stick" is automatically set to 640 × 480. To .... As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. When the memory of still pictures Image size is full "MEMORY FULL" appears on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. Insert another "Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from...
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... on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you have more to mini DV tapes - DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick" and record them to record the desired still image. The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press...
... on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you have more to mini DV tapes - DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick" and record them to record the desired still image. The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press...
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If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. "Memory Stick" Operations Copying the image recorded on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DV tapes Note on "Memory Stick"s to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator. 117 Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. "Memory Stick" Operations Copying the image recorded on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DV tapes Note on "Memory Stick"s to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator. 117 Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
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The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to record such software. This is the Cassette Memory mark. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on... has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your camcorder. This is the Mini DV mark. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape. Additional Information - Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can read and write ...
The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to record such software. This is the Cassette Memory mark. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on... has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your camcorder. This is the Mini DV mark. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape. Additional Information - Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can read and write ...
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... memory. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears on your camcorder. Cleaning gold-plated connector If the gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may not operate the function using the mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 85). The gold-plated connector of...
... memory. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, 16BIT indicator appears on your camcorder. Cleaning gold-plated connector If the gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may not operate the function using the mini DV cassette Rewind the tape to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 85). The gold-plated connector of...