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... images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 155) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 94) •Viewing images live on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 103) •Capturing images from an...•PROGRAM AE (p. 51) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 53) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 24) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840), select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) ...
... images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 155) •Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 94) •Viewing images live on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 103) •Capturing images from an...•PROGRAM AE (p. 51) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 53) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 24) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 25×, (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840), select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Tape Photo recording 39 Using the wide mode 42 Using the fader function 44 Using special effects - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing manually 54 Interval recording 55... 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from an...
...timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Tape Photo recording 39 Using the wide mode 42 Using the fader function 44 Using special effects - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing manually 54 Interval recording 55... 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from an...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...camcorder model DCR- To view your camcorder. Before you do not mix pictures recorded in capital letters. Differences by looking at the bottom of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Getting Started - The DCR-TRV740... marked on a TV, you read through this manual are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on your digital camcorder, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback...
...camcorder model DCR- To view your camcorder. Before you do not mix pictures recorded in capital letters. Differences by looking at the bottom of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Getting Started - The DCR-TRV740... marked on a TV, you read through this manual are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on your digital camcorder, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...car parked in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 11 Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not ...cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over ...
...car parked in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 11 Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not ...cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...- PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot Light is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. Digital effects - PROGRAM AE - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot or Color ...to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Super NightShot - Exposure - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to malfunction. ... m (10 feet). 30 Exposure - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the following functions: - Fader - outdoors in...
...- PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot Light is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. Digital effects - PROGRAM AE - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot or Color ...to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Super NightShot - Exposure - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to malfunction. ... m (10 feet). 30 Exposure - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the following functions: - Fader - outdoors in...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...not work in the following modes: - Slow shutter - Sunset & moon - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you are recording under a discharge ...PROGRAM AE mode: - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...in the Color Slow Shutter mode. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. - MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI N. OLD MOVIE...
...not work in the following modes: - Slow shutter - Sunset & moon - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you are recording under a discharge ...PROGRAM AE mode: - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...in the Color Slow Shutter mode. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. - MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI N. OLD MOVIE...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...exposure mode Press EXPOSURE to ON 53 Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. When the subject is automatically adjusted. BACKLIGHT... Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to turn off the indicator. Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic ...
...exposure mode Press EXPOSURE to ON 53 Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. When the subject is automatically adjusted. BACKLIGHT... Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to turn off the indicator. Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...recorded in the menu settings. When you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using your camcorder as a player. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END MENU To cancel the picture ...effect Set P EFFECT to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. Advanced Playback Operations - Advanced Playback Operations 2 MANUAL SET P...
...recorded in the menu settings. When you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using your camcorder as a player. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END MENU To cancel the picture ...effect Set P EFFECT to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. Advanced Playback Operations - Advanced Playback Operations 2 MANUAL SET P...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... LUMI. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. However, you set the POWER switch to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. Notes •Digital effect functions work only...
... LUMI. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. However, you set the POWER switch to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. Notes •Digital effect functions work only...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...The image may contain noise, etc. - The "ImageMixer's Manual" screen appears. (2) You can access the desired topics from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. 104 This is provided with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may occur. If you view images on ... color system used for Sony" is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. To close on-line help (operating instructions). (1) Click button located in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured into your camcorder before installation of the "ImageMixer's Manual" screen. Viewing images...
...The image may contain noise, etc. - The "ImageMixer's Manual" screen appears. (2) You can access the desired topics from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. 104 This is provided with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may occur. If you view images on ... color system used for Sony" is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. To close on-line help (operating instructions). (1) Click button located in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured into your camcorder before installation of the "ImageMixer's Manual" screen. Viewing images...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... ON TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN ON RETURN 105 S LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the ...to 4. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 106). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. Customizing Your Camcorder - Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN ...
... ON TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN ON RETURN 105 S LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the ...to 4. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 106). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. Customizing Your Camcorder - Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in some areas.) •If...Intel Corporation. •All other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this manual. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Using "Memory ...
... Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in some areas.) •If...Intel Corporation. •All other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this manual. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Using "Memory ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. If "C:ss:ss" appears on tapes • PHOTO REC is set to OFF (p. 105) (DCR-TRV240/TRV340 only). c Close the LCD panel (p. 23). c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 20). • The tape is activated...camcorder for manual focusing (p. 54). The image on the • Slow shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter screen. is not a malfunction. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13). c Set it to CAMERA (p. 21). • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
... display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. If "C:ss:ss" appears on tapes • PHOTO REC is set to OFF (p. 105) (DCR-TRV240/TRV340 only). c Close the LCD panel (p. 23). c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 20). • The tape is activated...camcorder for manual focusing (p. 54). The image on the • Slow shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter screen. is not a malfunction. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13). c Set it to CAMERA (p. 21). • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
Marketing Specifications
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... - 600mm Filter Diameter: 37mm Optical Zoom: 15X Digital Zoom: 420X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring) Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with...Carrying Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit VCL-0637H...Computer, Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a registered trademark of Sony, used only to change without notice. All rights reserved. Macintosh is prohibited. Macintosh® ...DCR-TRV740 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Stamina® Power Management System ➤ Progressive Shutter System ➤ 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital...
... - 600mm Filter Diameter: 37mm Optical Zoom: 15X Digital Zoom: 420X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring) Minimum Illumination: 7 Lux (0 Lux with...Carrying Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit VCL-0637H...Computer, Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a registered trademark of Sony, used only to change without notice. All rights reserved. Macintosh is prohibited. Macintosh® ...DCR-TRV740 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Stamina® Power Management System ➤ Progressive Shutter System ➤ 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital...