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Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60°C (140... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of this Sony Handycam. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is very easy to persons. With your purchase of electric shock to use. Welcome! Congratulations...
Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60°C (140... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of this Sony Handycam. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is very easy to persons. With your purchase of electric shock to use. Welcome! Congratulations...
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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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...Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 17 Step ...recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR...on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 ZERO SET MEMORY 67...on a tape - Picture effect 47 Using special effects - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting ...digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color ...
...Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 17 Step ...recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR...on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 ZERO SET MEMORY 67...on a tape - Picture effect 47 Using special effects - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting ...digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color ...
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...movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick ...images on "Memory Stick"s - DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 146 Viewing still images - PRINT ... printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 166 Playing ...system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your computer 155 ...
...movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick ...images on "Memory Stick"s - DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 146 Viewing still images - PRINT ... printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 166 Playing ...system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your computer 155 ...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. See the page in the direction of the cassette back to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Connect the plug with the window facing up . After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close...
Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. See the page in the direction of the cassette back to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Connect the plug with the window facing up . After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close...
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...CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 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. To stop recording, press ...START/STOP button again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. V POWER CAM M...
...CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 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. To stop recording, press ...START/STOP button again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. V POWER CAM M...
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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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...FULL appears on the display window. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder. Charging begins. See page 189 for your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the...differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 13 Getting Started OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is indicated in the illustration of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack ...
...FULL appears on the display window. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder. Charging begins. See page 189 for your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the...differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 13 Getting Started OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is indicated in the illustration of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack ...
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...TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - What is a trademark of the AC power adaptor. The battery pack is turned off. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. min" appears in an...Sony Corporation. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Something is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is wrong with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Your camcorder...
...TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - What is a trademark of the AC power adaptor. The battery pack is turned off. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. min" appears in an...Sony Corporation. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Something is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is wrong with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Your camcorder...
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... 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... 260 520 300 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 70 40 110 60 240 135 275 155 360 205 420 240 DCR-TRV840 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 85 45 65 35 NP...
... 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... 260 520 300 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 70 40 110 60 240 135 275 155 360 205 420 240 DCR-TRV840 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-FM30 85 45 65 35 NP...
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...Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 20%.. 16 The battery life will be shorter Playing time 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... 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 in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while ...
...Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 20%.. 16 The battery life will be shorter Playing time 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... 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 in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while ...
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...cord 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 a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. 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...
...cord 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 a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. 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...
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... hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may be displayed each time that you set... PM USBCONNECT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END 18 If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year...
... hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may be displayed each time that you set... PM USBCONNECT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END 18 If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year...
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Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for three minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on your camcorder, we recommend that you record some scenes in the menu settings (p. 105)....be distorted or the time code may not be set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off your camcorder does not turn it to prevent battery and tape wear. In the LP mode, you turn off automatically while the cassette is released as in the SP and LP...
Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for three minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on your camcorder, we recommend that you record some scenes in the menu settings (p. 105)....be distorted or the time code may not be set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off your camcorder does not turn it to prevent battery and tape wear. In the LP mode, you turn off automatically while the cassette is released as in the SP and LP...
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... the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to CAMERA for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for a while. When you... are not recorded on the screen. Remaining battery time Format Recording mode STBY/REC 50min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape...
... the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to CAMERA for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for a while. When you... are not recorded on the screen. Remaining battery time Format Recording mode STBY/REC 50min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape...
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... (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch to the TV, the data code appears on the conditions in the Digital8 system. ...you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To playback pause (view a still image) Press X during playback to be displayed...
... (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch to the TV, the data code appears on the conditions in the Digital8 system. ...you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To playback pause (view a still image) Press X during playback to be displayed...
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... tapes recorded in digital format using your camcorder To output analog images and sound in the Digital8 system. DNR* z ON To reduce picture noise OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of a TV game or similar machine. you remove the battery pack or power source...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 (p. 88) To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system ...
... tapes recorded in digital format using your camcorder To output analog images and sound in the Digital8 system. DNR* z ON To reduce picture noise OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of a TV game or similar machine. you remove the battery pack or power source...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 (p. 88) To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system ...
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... LCD BRIGHT LCD B. Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 109 and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is automatically selected. LCD COLOR Mode - Even if you use power sources other than the... battery pack, BRIGHT is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L. L. To get lowintensity...
... LCD BRIGHT LCD B. Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 109 and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is automatically selected. LCD COLOR Mode - Even if you use power sources other than the... battery pack, BRIGHT is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L. L. To get lowintensity...
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...OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is removed. 114 Changing the menu settings Icon/item DATA CODE Mode z DATE/CAM WORLD TIME DATE - To output the... display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected to set time. BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD Meaning To display... to outputs on the TV screen, LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is connected with DISPLAY set here.
...OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is removed. 114 Changing the menu settings Icon/item DATA CODE Mode z DATE/CAM WORLD TIME DATE - To output the... display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected to set time. BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD Meaning To display... to outputs on the TV screen, LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is connected with DISPLAY set here.
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... reflect on the subject if it is close subject When REC LAMP is automatically selected. Customizing Your Camcorder 115 Notes on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you set to OFF. Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC ...EDIT INDICATOR 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 on the backlight on display window POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY * Except DCR-TRV240 When recording a close .
... reflect on the subject if it is close subject When REC LAMP is automatically selected. Customizing Your Camcorder 115 Notes on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you set to OFF. Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC ...EDIT INDICATOR 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 on the backlight on display window POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY * Except DCR-TRV240 When recording a close .