Operating Instructions
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... cm (2.5 type) TRV840 z z 420× 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep to indicate that you need an NTSC system-based TV. Using this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- e.g. Self-timer -...63 to CAMERA. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Getting Started - When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual are for illustration purposes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations...
... cm (2.5 type) TRV840 z z 420× 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep to indicate that you need an NTSC system-based TV. Using this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- e.g. Self-timer -...63 to CAMERA. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Getting Started - When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual are for illustration purposes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations...
Operating Instructions
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...The battery life will be shorter Playing time DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied)...Playing time with LCD closed 110 180 370 430 560 645 DCR-TRV740 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70... Playing time with LCD closed 105 170 355 415 540 625 DCR-TRV840 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP...Step 1 Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use...use your camcorder in a cold environment. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes ...
...The battery life will be shorter Playing time DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied)...Playing time with LCD closed 110 180 370 430 560 645 DCR-TRV740 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70... Playing time with LCD closed 105 170 355 415 540 625 DCR-TRV840 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP...Step 1 Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use...use your camcorder in a cold environment. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes ...
Operating Instructions
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... cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. Push the center of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the direction of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you press any part of the cassette back to expose the...
... cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. Push the center of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the direction of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you press any part of the cassette back to expose the...
Operating Instructions
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... for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). You cannot rewrite only the time code. Date This is set to be correct, depending on the conditions in the... Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on tapes. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes ...
... for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). You cannot rewrite only the time code. Date This is set to be correct, depending on the conditions in the... Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on tapes. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes ...
Operating Instructions
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...recording may appear at the center, or top and bottom of the recorded section plays back and stops. Slow playback for three minutes, your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. When you play back a tape in the stop mode. Basics Playing back a tape To monitor high-speed...To resume normal playback, press N. This is muted. •The previous recording may appear when your camcorder; To view pictures at double speed Press ×2 on the Remote Commander. For slow playback in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. •Sound is not a malfunction. 37 For frame-by -frame Press C ...
...recording may appear at the center, or top and bottom of the recorded section plays back and stops. Slow playback for three minutes, your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. When you play back a tape in the stop mode. Basics Playing back a tape To monitor high-speed...To resume normal playback, press N. This is muted. •The previous recording may appear when your camcorder; To view pictures at double speed Press ×2 on the Remote Commander. For slow playback in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. •Sound is not a malfunction. 37 For frame-by -frame Press C ...
Operating Instructions
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... the VCR using your VCR. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can edit on VCRs that they will not be superimposed on both your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE. Editing S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO ...VCR When you want to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) •Press the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 Betamax, 71 Before operation •Set DISPLAY to record over) into the VCR...
... the VCR using your VCR. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can edit on VCRs that they will not be superimposed on both your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE. Editing S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO ...VCR When you want to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) •Press the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 Betamax, 71 Before operation •Set DISPLAY to record over) into the VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... DV IN/OUT jack. This is not a malfunction. Pictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function are not recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack...
... DV IN/OUT jack. This is not a malfunction. Pictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function are not recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack...
Operating Instructions
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When recording from other equipment, the image being recorded may fluctuate. With this connection, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape. •If you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. If your ... A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to play back the original tape at normal speed. If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. 90
When recording from other equipment, the image being recorded may fluctuate. With this connection, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape. •If you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. If your ... A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to play back the original tape at normal speed. If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. 90
Operating Instructions
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...mode will return to record on the tape, and play back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system VCR VCR * When you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a... 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 the default setting when: - ...
...mode will return to record on the tape, and play back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system VCR VCR * When you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a... 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 the default setting when: - ...
Operating Instructions
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...search in VCR mode To always display the remaining tape bar POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR** CAMERA VCR Note on your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of images with print marks in recording order To make prints without the recording date and time To make prints ...adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. * Except DCR-TRV240 112 ** To dub a tape to another VCR using a Sony cassette so that you can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to the intelligent accessory shoe. Note on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may not be written ...
...search in VCR mode To always display the remaining tape bar POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR** CAMERA VCR Note on your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of images with print marks in recording order To make prints without the recording date and time To make prints ...adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. * Except DCR-TRV240 112 ** To dub a tape to another VCR using a Sony cassette so that you can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to the intelligent accessory shoe. Note on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may not be written ...
Operating Instructions
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... recording state, for dubbing - When recording on a tape that are distorted due to input images that has been repeatedly used for example, on a tape in Hi8/ standard 8 system -
... recording state, for dubbing - When recording on a tape that are distorted due to input images that has been repeatedly used for example, on a tape in Hi8/ standard 8 system -
Operating Instructions
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... in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording pictures from a tape to "Memory Stick"s. •Sound recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system. Moving pictures processed by your camcorder has been recorded. If " AUDIO ERROR" is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded on "Memory Stick"s. 143 Recording date/time The...
... in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording pictures from a tape to "Memory Stick"s. •Sound recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system. Moving pictures processed by your camcorder has been recorded. If " AUDIO ERROR" is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded on "Memory Stick"s. 143 Recording date/time The...
Operating Instructions
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... (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT : Signal flow (optional) DV IN/OUT Note In the following instances, recording is discontinued. - During recording on a tape in Hi8/ standard 8 system - The recording stops automatically if the picture is not recorded on a tape that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV... When the input signal is cut off When " REC ERROR" is displayed Recording is discontinued, and image data is in use - Recording pictures from your camcorder.
... (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT : Signal flow (optional) DV IN/OUT Note In the following instances, recording is discontinued. - During recording on a tape in Hi8/ standard 8 system - The recording stops automatically if the picture is not recorded on a tape that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV... When the input signal is cut off When " REC ERROR" is displayed Recording is discontinued, and image data is in use - Recording pictures from your camcorder.
Operating Instructions
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...(p. 34). • AUDIO MIX is set to OFF in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. Digital8 system is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording in the menu...The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is not played back correctly. / in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to minimum. c Set it to OFF (p. 29). • The ... when playing back a tape. • The stereo tape is not c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning clear or does not appear. c Set it to / in the menu settings. c...
...(p. 34). • AUDIO MIX is set to OFF in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. Digital8 system is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording in the menu...The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is not played back correctly. / in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to minimum. c Set it to OFF (p. 29). • The ... when playing back a tape. • The stereo tape is not c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning clear or does not appear. c Set it to / in the menu settings. c...
Operating Instructions
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... play back Using any other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). is a trademark. Display during automatic detection of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on Hi8 / standard 8 tape is... you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back...enable digital recording to play back the tape on the LCD screen, in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to Digital8 Copyright signal When you try to Hi8 /...
... play back Using any other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). is a trademark. Display during automatic detection of systems, the screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on Hi8 / standard 8 tape is... you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back...enable digital recording to play back the tape on the LCD screen, in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to Digital8 Copyright signal When you try to Hi8 /...
Operating Instructions
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... and sub sound Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. 188 Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi...
... and sub sound Main sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. 188 Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi...
Operating Instructions
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... playback/record in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system The video head may be dirty when: •Playback pictures contain noise. •Playback pictures are hardly visible. •Playback pictures do not appear. Check the picture and if the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette...
... playback/record in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system The video head may be dirty when: •Playback pictures contain noise. •Playback pictures are hardly visible. •Playback pictures do not appear. Check the picture and if the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette...
Operating Instructions
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... operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. When you are not using it from coming into Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of the connecting section. To use this malfunction cannot be damaged.... that are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. •Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a soft brush to your camcorder on it out by Hi8/standard 8 system into contact with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or...
... operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. When you are not using it from coming into Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of the connecting section. To use this malfunction cannot be damaged.... that are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. •Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a soft brush to your camcorder on it out by Hi8/standard 8 system into contact with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or...
Operating Instructions
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...) SP mode: 1 hour LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes Fast-forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Hi8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min. Input/output connectors S video input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance ...Camera mode) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels (Memory mode) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) DCR-TRV240/TRV340: 25× (Optical), 700× (Digital) DCR-TRV740/TRV840: 15× (Optical), 420× (Digital) Focal length DCR-TRV240/TRV340: 2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 1 ...
...) SP mode: 1 hour LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes Fast-forward/rewind time (using 120 min. Hi8 video cassette) Approx. 5 min. Input/output connectors S video input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance ...Camera mode) Approx. 1 000 000 pixels (Memory mode) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) DCR-TRV240/TRV340: 25× (Optical), 700× (Digital) DCR-TRV740/TRV840: 15× (Optical), 420× (Digital) Focal length DCR-TRV240/TRV340: 2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 42 - 1 ...
Marketing Specifications
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...Cadmium) batteries Sony's rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are stored in a JPEG format providing easy transfer to record in real time for email, printing, or sharing with exceptional digital video performance. Backwards Compatible Play back existing 8mm and Hi8 analog recorded.... Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record uninterrupted to -noise ratio by slowing down the shutter speed. ➤ STEP-UP FEATURE DCR-TRV840 Digital Handycam® Camcorder F E AT U R E S 1/4.7" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 1.0 Mega Pixels Gross 1/4.7" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode)...
...Cadmium) batteries Sony's rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are stored in a JPEG format providing easy transfer to record in real time for email, printing, or sharing with exceptional digital video performance. Backwards Compatible Play back existing 8mm and Hi8 analog recorded.... Color Slow Shutter mode allows you to record uninterrupted to -noise ratio by slowing down the shutter speed. ➤ STEP-UP FEATURE DCR-TRV840 Digital Handycam® Camcorder F E AT U R E S 1/4.7" Advanced HAD™ CCD Imager, 1.0 Mega Pixels Gross 1/4.7" Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode)...