Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 2
... that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of this Sony Handycam. This symbol is intended to alert the user to come. You can enjoy for years to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org.../. For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003....
... that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of this Sony Handycam. This symbol is intended to alert the user to come. You can enjoy for years to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org.../. For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003....
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 5
... 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...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 6
... Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 17 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - Digital effect 48 ... title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Digital program editing (on your own titles 60 Inserting a scene 62... in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording - ...
... Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 17 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - Digital effect 48 ... title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Digital program editing (on your own titles 60 Inserting a scene 62... in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording - ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 7
...Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - SLIDE SHOW 168 Preventing accidental erasure - MPEG movie recording 140 Recording pictures from a tape - MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder...174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Image ... Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your computer 155 Copying images ...
...Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - SLIDE SHOW 168 Preventing accidental erasure - MPEG movie recording 140 Recording pictures from a tape - MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder...174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Image ... Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your computer 155 Copying images ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 8
...until it clicks. Quick Start Guide 8 AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Push the center of the cassette back to the basic features of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Insert the cassette in ... as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert the cassette. 3 Close the cassette compartment...
...until it clicks. Quick Start Guide 8 AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Push the center of the cassette back to the basic features of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Insert the cassette in ... as far as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert the cassette. 3 Close the cassette compartment...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 9
...To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9 Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. REW 3 Press N to rewind...Do not pick up your eye against the eyecup. When you want to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. PLAY Quick Start Guide OFCFR(CHG) 1 Set the POWER switch to off....
...To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9 Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. REW 3 Press N to rewind...Do not pick up your eye against the eyecup. When you want to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. PLAY Quick Start Guide OFCFR(CHG) 1 Set the POWER switch to off....
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 12
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.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 13
... number in minutes on the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 189 for your camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. ... outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to u, normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. The remaining battery time is indicated in the illustration of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your...
... number in minutes on the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 189 for your camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. ... outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to u, normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. The remaining battery time is indicated in the illustration of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 14
...of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to cut off the power. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - While charging the battery pack No indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in an ambient temperature of the ... time when recording using the viewfinder. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? The battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that the indication on the DC plug of Sony Corporation. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power...
...of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to cut off the power. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - While charging the battery pack No indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in an ambient temperature of the ... time when recording using the viewfinder. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? The battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that the indication on the DC plug of Sony Corporation. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 15
...(300) The 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... 520 300 605 350 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 80 45 130 75 270 155 315 180 410 235 475 275 DCR-TRV740 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 85...
...(300) The 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... 520 300 605 350 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 80 45 130 75 270 155 315 180 410 235 475 275 DCR-TRV740 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 85...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 16
... 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 pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 135 275 325 ... 170 355 415 540 625 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming ...
... 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 pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 135 275 325 ... 170 355 415 540 625 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 17
... source (house current) as long as it is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). 17 This means that 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 when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •...
... source (house current) as long as it is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). 17 This means that 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 when the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 18
...not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the date and time settings. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless... you use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will 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...
...not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the date and time settings. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless... you use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will 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...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 22
... MEMORY accidentally. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes. Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you leave your camcorder does not turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. When you record a tape in the standby mode for three minutes...
... MEMORY accidentally. To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes. Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you leave your camcorder does not turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. When you record a tape in the standby mode for three minutes...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 27
...five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). When you play back tapes recorded in the recording mode Indicators are recording. Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Time code (for tapes ...27 The indicator may not be displayed. Recording - JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). When you are not recorded on the conditions in VCR mode.
...five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). When you play back tapes recorded in the recording mode Indicators are recording. Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Time code (for tapes ...27 The indicator may not be displayed. Recording - JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). When you are not recorded on the conditions in VCR mode.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 36
...Recording data Recording data is being played back. - Remaining battery time indicator during playback to be displayed. To resume normal... •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder to VCR. The tape is unreadable due to ... be displayed. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch...36 The display changes as follows when you connect your camcorder's information when you are not recorded when recording images ...data code function works only for the correct remaining battery time to reverse the playback direction. Data code...
...Recording data Recording data is being played back. - Remaining battery time indicator during playback to be displayed. To resume normal... •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder to VCR. The tape is unreadable due to ... be displayed. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch...36 The display changes as follows when you connect your camcorder's information when you are not recorded when recording images ...data code function works only for the correct remaining battery time to reverse the playback direction. Data code...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 108
... remove the battery pack or power source. - you turn the POWER switch. 108 Set TBC to the default setting when: - To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 POWER switch VCR VCR VCR VCR A/V t DV OUT z OFF ON 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 digital format using your camcorder (p. 88) To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to ...
... remove the battery pack or power source. - you turn the POWER switch. 108 Set TBC to the default setting when: - To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 POWER switch VCR VCR VCR VCR A/V t DV OUT z OFF ON 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 digital format using your camcorder (p. 88) To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 109
...MEMORY Notes on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 109 Even if you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. The recorded picture will not be affected. (continued on the LCD screen ... BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen - LCD COLOR Mode - To adjust the color on LCD B.L. 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...
...MEMORY Notes on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 109 Even if you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. The recorded picture will not be affected. (continued on the LCD screen ... BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen - LCD COLOR Mode - To adjust the color on LCD B.L. 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...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 114
... MEMORY Note If you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate ... menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is removed. 114 Other menu settings are returned to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by the time... to set to V-OUT/LCD in memory even when the battery is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to their default settings.
... MEMORY Note If you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate ... menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is removed. 114 Other menu settings are returned to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by the time... to set to V-OUT/LCD in memory even when the battery is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to their default settings.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 115
... 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 recording To cancel video editing To make a program... subject When REC LAMP 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. Notes on the subject if...
... 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 recording To cancel video editing To make a program... subject When REC LAMP 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. Notes on the subject if...