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... Playing back a tape 34 To display the screen indicators - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - BACK... LIGHT 28 Shooting in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking...
... Playing back a tape 34 To display the screen indicators - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - BACK... LIGHT 28 Shooting in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking...
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.... 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with the window facing up . After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Quick Start Guide 8 Connecting the power... cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in the direction of the cassette back to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT...
.... 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with the window facing up . After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Quick Start Guide 8 Connecting the power... cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in the direction of the cassette back to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT...
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...LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window... or outdoors. However, there may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 11...
...LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window... or outdoors. However, there may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 11...
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... POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor... from that on your camcorder to OFF (CHG). The remaining battery time is indicated in the...
... POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor... from that on your camcorder to OFF (CHG). The remaining battery time is indicated in the...
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...the indication on the DC plug of Sony Corporation. 14 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. While charging the battery pack No ...window is not installed correctly. - Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the following cases: - What is wrong with the battery pack. This may go off . Something is "InfoLITHIUM"? Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Until your camcorder... fully The LCD backlight of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to cut off the...
...the indication on the DC plug of Sony Corporation. 14 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. While charging the battery pack No ...window is not installed correctly. - Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the following cases: - What is wrong with the battery pack. This may go off . Something is "InfoLITHIUM"? Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Until your camcorder... fully The LCD backlight of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to cut off the...
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... To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you play back the tape on your camcorder is half of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may not be sure to expose the red mark...of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you use your camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up. Push the center of the arrow and open the...
... To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you play back the tape on your camcorder is half of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may not be sure to expose the red mark...of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you use your camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up. Push the center of the arrow and open the...
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..., from focusing on glass or metal mesh in the theater. Sunset & moon This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows' when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 51 Sports lesson This mode minimizes camera shake on a ski...
..., from focusing on glass or metal mesh in the theater. Sunset & moon This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows' when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 51 Sports lesson This mode minimizes camera shake on a ski...
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...Sony" (p. 101) Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (standard installation) However, operation is not assured if the above environment is compatible with USB cable and viewing images on your computer (USB Streaming... if you capture images recorded on a tape from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer •Installing the USB driver (p. 96) •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 100) •Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver...
...Sony" (p. 101) Recommended computer environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (standard installation) However, operation is not assured if the above environment is compatible with USB cable and viewing images on your computer (USB Streaming... if you capture images recorded on a tape from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer •Installing the USB driver (p. 96) •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 100) •Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver...
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.... All other countries. 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 USB equipment that is used simultaneously. •...
.... All other countries. 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 USB equipment that is used simultaneously. •...
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... POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (7) Select USB STREAM to ON in in step 8. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow the on your computer using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, log in with your camcorder. For Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP users If you are using the supplied USB cable. Viewing images recorded on a tape on...
... POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (7) Select USB STREAM to ON in in step 8. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow the on your computer using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, log in with your camcorder. For Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP users If you are using the supplied USB cable. Viewing images recorded on a tape on...
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... or VCR. 97 If the "Files Needed" screen appears (For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP users) (10)Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was connected to "Installing 'PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony'" on -screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes...
... or VCR. 97 If the "Files Needed" screen appears (For Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP users) (10)Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was connected to "Installing 'PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony'" on -screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes...
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... Panel" t "System", and click the "Device Manager" button. 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below. Windows 98SE Windows Me 98 For Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. For Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button...
... Panel" t "System", and click the "Device Manager" button. 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below. Windows 98SE Windows Me 98 For Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. For Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button...
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Step 2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Editing Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on page 96. 99
Step 2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Editing Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on page 96. 99
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...language selection dialog box appears. (4) Select the language for installation. (5) Follow the on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. For Windows XP, you must be authorized as a Power User or Administrator. The application software screen appears after a while. (3) ...Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer for your enjoyment. If the application software screen does not appear, double-click "My Computer" and then "ImageMixer" (CDROM Drive). Follow the directions on the screen to easily view images on your camcorder on your computer and allow Windows...
...language selection dialog box appears. (4) Select the language for installation. (5) Follow the on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. For Windows XP, you must be authorized as a Power User or Administrator. The application software screen appears after a while. (3) ...Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer for your enjoyment. If the application software screen does not appear, double-click "My Computer" and then "ImageMixer" (CDROM Drive). Follow the directions on the screen to easily view images on your camcorder on your computer and allow Windows...
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Select USB STREAM to VCR. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on Windows. 101 For Windows XP, you must be authorized as an Administrator. Viewing images Viewing images recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on your camcorder and the other end to...
Select USB STREAM to VCR. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on Windows. 101 For Windows XP, you must be authorized as an Administrator. Viewing images Viewing images recorded on a tape (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on your camcorder and the other end to...
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The "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" startup screen appears on your computer (Windows users only) (6) Click on the screen. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer. (7) Click . The image from the tape appears in the preview window. 102 Preview window (8) Start playback on your camcorder.
The "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" startup screen appears on your computer (Windows users only) (6) Click on the screen. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer. (7) Click . The image from the tape appears in the preview window. 102 Preview window (8) Start playback on your camcorder.
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... USB STREAM to ON in in the preview window. The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. 103 The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. The changes to CAMERA. Then click at the point to capture using the preview window. Capturing images Preview window ...at the start point to capture using the preview window. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to . The image from your camcorder appears live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps (1), (2) on page 101...
... USB STREAM to ON in in the preview window. The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. 103 The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. The changes to CAMERA. Then click at the point to capture using the preview window. Capturing images Preview window ...at the start point to capture using the preview window. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to . The image from your camcorder appears live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps (1), (2) on page 101...
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...USB driver following operations after quitting the application: - To close on-line help Click located in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured into your camcorder before installation of PIXELA corporation. If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony...between your camcorder and your computer with on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is not a malfunction: - Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users ...
...USB driver following operations after quitting the application: - To close on-line help Click located in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured into your camcorder before installation of PIXELA corporation. If any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony...between your camcorder and your computer with on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is not a malfunction: - Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users ...
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...date or time (p. 18) To deactivate the USB Streaming function To activate the USB Streaming function To select normal USB connection To select USB connection supporting Picture Transfer Protocol (compatible with Windows XP) To display selected menu items in normal...CAPTURE, END SEARCH and VOL, etc. To set DEMO MODE to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET Mode - To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the...VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA * DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only Notes on the following page) 113
...date or time (p. 18) To deactivate the USB Streaming function To activate the USB Streaming function To select normal USB connection To select USB connection supporting Picture Transfer Protocol (compatible with Windows XP) To display selected menu items in normal...CAPTURE, END SEARCH and VOL, etc. To set DEMO MODE to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET Mode - To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the...VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA * DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only Notes on the following page) 113
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... is set REC LAMP to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about... 10 percent during recording. •When you set to OFF. Customizing Your Camcorder 115 In this case, we recommend that the person is not aware of the recording To cancel... 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 * ...
... is set REC LAMP to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about... 10 percent during recording. •When you set to OFF. Customizing Your Camcorder 115 In this case, we recommend that the person is not aware of the recording To cancel... 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 * ...