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... electric shock to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the ...you can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. "Memory Stick... unit to persons. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY ... With your purchase of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/....
... electric shock to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the ...you can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. "Memory Stick... unit to persons. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY ... With your purchase of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/....
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... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your 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...
... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your 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...
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...in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Basics Playing back a tape 34 To display the screen indicators...recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .......... 32 Playback ... this manual 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 17 Step 2 Setting the date and time ...........
...in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Basics Playing back a tape 34 To display the screen indicators...recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .......... 32 Playback ... this manual 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 17 Step 2 Setting the date and time ...........
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...MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - Memory ...- MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying parts...Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your computer...
...MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - Memory ...- MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying parts...Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your computer...
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...the cassette. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Push the center of the cassette back to the basic features of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Insert the... cassette in straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start...
...the cassette. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Push the center of the cassette back to the basic features of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Insert the... cassette in straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start...
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... clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 18). Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to VCR while pressing the small green button. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. E ERMAORY E ERMAORY Recording a picture (p. 21) 1 Remove the ...LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery...
... clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 18). Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to VCR while pressing the small green button. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. E ERMAORY E ERMAORY Recording a picture (p. 21) 1 Remove the ...LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery...
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BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/QM91/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down.
BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/QM91/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down.
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... adaptor from that on the display window. See page 189 for your camcorder. The remaining battery time is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. 13 To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may differ.... (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the...
... adaptor from that on the display window. See page 189 for your camcorder. The remaining battery time is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. 13 To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may differ.... (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the...
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... data such as possible to 86°F). Something is correct. What is turned off. Your camcorder operates only with the battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of Sony Corporation. 14 TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is not installed correctly. - The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with this...
... data such as possible to 86°F). Something is correct. What is turned off. Your camcorder operates only with the battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of Sony Corporation. 14 TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is not installed correctly. - The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with this...
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... charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) 1) Supplied with DCR-TRV240/TRV340 2) Supplied with DCR-TRV740/TRV840 Recording time DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-...FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 100 55 165 95 345 200 400 230 520 300 605 350 Recording with the LCD...
... charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) 1) Supplied with DCR-TRV240/TRV340 2) Supplied with DCR-TRV740/TRV840 Recording time DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-...FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 100 55 165 95 345 200 400 230 520 300 605 350 Recording with the LCD...
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...DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 130 270 315 410 475 Playing time with LCD closed 110 180 370 430 560 645 DCR-TRV740 Battery...NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 135 275 325 425 490 Playing time with LCD closed 105 170 355 415 540 625 DCR-TRV840 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied...) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on /off. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder...
...DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 130 270 315 410 475 Playing time with LCD closed 110 180 370 430 560 645 DCR-TRV740 Battery...NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 135 275 325 425 490 Playing time with LCD closed 105 170 355 415 540 625 DCR-TRV840 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied...) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on /off. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder...
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Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). 17 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even ...outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to ...
Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). 17 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even ...outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to ...
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.... (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 196). If you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be cleared ...from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu settings disappear. 1,6 MENU 2 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM USBCONNECT...
.... (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 196). If you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be cleared ...from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu settings disappear. 1,6 MENU 2 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM USBCONNECT...
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...not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the SP mode. If you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off . However, your camcorder. Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long... and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can record 1.5 ...
...not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the SP mode. If you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off . However, your camcorder. Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long... and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can record 1.5 ...
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...). The indicator may not be displayed. Remaining battery time Format Recording mode STBY/REC 50min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after the POWER switch is displayed for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback ... which you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for a while. Date This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining battery time indicator during recording...
...). The indicator may not be displayed. Remaining battery time Format Recording mode STBY/REC 50min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after the POWER switch is displayed for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback ... which you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for a while. Date This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining battery time indicator during recording...
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...close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded in which you connect your camcorder's information when... correct, depending on the conditions in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder to reverse the playback direction. To playback ... X or N. Recording data Recording data is being played back. - Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To rewind the tape Press m in the stop.../time y no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). A blank portion of the recording data are playing ...
...close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded in which you connect your camcorder's information when... correct, depending on the conditions in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder to reverse the playback direction. To playback ... X or N. Recording data Recording data is being played back. - Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To rewind the tape Press m in the stop.../time y no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). A blank portion of the recording data are playing ...
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...can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in digital format using your camcorder (p. 88) To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system VCR VCR * When you play... PB MODE z AUTO / ST1 ST2 To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder To output analog images and sound in the Digital8 system. you remove the battery pack or power source. - TBC stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". DNR* z ON To reduce ...
...can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in digital format using your camcorder (p. 88) To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system VCR VCR * When you play... PB MODE z AUTO / ST1 ST2 To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder To output analog images and sound in the Digital8 system. you remove the battery pack or power source. - TBC stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". DNR* z ON To reduce ...
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Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT LCD B. LCD COLOR Mode - Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen to adjust the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 109 POWER switch CAMERA VCR MEMORY To darken To lighten z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the...To adjust the color on LCD B.L. Even if you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L. ...
Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT LCD B. LCD COLOR Mode - Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen to adjust the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 109 POWER switch CAMERA VCR MEMORY To darken To lighten z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the...To adjust the color on LCD B.L. Even if you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L. ...
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...of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is removed. 114 BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD Meaning To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback... To set the clock to the local time Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set to V-OUT/LCD in memory even when the battery is connected with ...
...of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is removed. 114 BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD Meaning To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback... To set the clock to the local time Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set to V-OUT/LCD in memory even when the battery is connected with ...
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... Mode z ON OFF z RETURN* TAPE* MEMORY* z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off the backlight on display window To turn on the backlight on display window POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR... CAMERA VCR MEMORY * Except DCR-TRV240 When recording a close . In this case, we recommend that the person is not aware of the camcorder may reflect on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When...
... Mode z ON OFF z RETURN* TAPE* MEMORY* z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off the backlight on display window To turn on the backlight on display window POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR... CAMERA VCR MEMORY * Except DCR-TRV240 When recording a close . In this case, we recommend that the person is not aware of the camcorder may reflect on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When...