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...user to use. This symbol is intended to alert the user to persons. Your Handycam is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ... MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERAION. With your Handycam, you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of rechargeable batteries, call toll...do not expose the unit to come. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam. "Memory Stick" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. and CANADA CAUTION...
...user to use. This symbol is intended to alert the user to persons. Your Handycam is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ... MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERAION. With your Handycam, you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of rechargeable batteries, call toll...do not expose the unit to come. For more information regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam. "Memory Stick" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. and CANADA CAUTION...
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...Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 150) •Viewing moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 153) b Capturing images on your computer •Viewing 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...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...
...Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 150) •Viewing moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 153) b Capturing images on your computer •Viewing 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...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...
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... 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) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 96, 156) 9 "Memory Stick...
... 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) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 96, 156) 9 "Memory Stick...
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... DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Introduction 116 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s 146 Viewing still images - MPEG movie recording 140 Recording pictures from a tape as moving pictures 142 Recording edited pictures as still images 135 Copying still images from a tape as a moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo playback .......... 150 Viewing moving pictures - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - Memory PB...
... DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Introduction 116 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s 146 Viewing still images - MPEG movie recording 140 Recording pictures from a tape as moving pictures 142 Recording edited pictures as still images 135 Copying still images from a tape as a moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo playback .......... 150 Viewing moving pictures - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - Memory PB...
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Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2002 T t 2079 If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (except DCR-TRV240) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2002 T t 2079 If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (except DCR-TRV240) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
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... , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with a beep. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self...
... , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with a beep. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self...
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...the approximate continuous playback time. To advance the tape Press M in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder to DATE in the menu settings (p. 105). To resume normal playback, press N. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote ...when recording images on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). When you have recorded. To resume normal playback, press N. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be correct, depending on the conditions in the stop mode. Data code When you connect your camcorder's information when you ...
...the approximate continuous playback time. To advance the tape Press M in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder to DATE in the menu settings (p. 105). To resume normal playback, press N. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote ...when recording images on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). When you have recorded. To resume normal playback, press N. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be correct, depending on the conditions in the stop mode. Data code When you connect your camcorder's information when you ...
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...the operation described here, your camcorder. Tape Photo recording You can record still images on the Remote Commander. To change the mode or setting. •You cannot use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). The... Recording Operations - Recording still images on the screen immediately. 39 Recording does not start yet. Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images such as photographs. To use PHOTO during those seven seconds is not a...
...the operation described here, your camcorder. Tape Photo recording You can record still images on the Remote Commander. To change the mode or setting. •You cannot use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). The... Recording Operations - Recording still images on the screen immediately. 39 Recording does not start yet. Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images such as photographs. To use PHOTO during those seven seconds is not a...
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Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can record still images on a tape - Press PHOTO deeper. Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124) (except DCR-TRV240) 40
Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can record still images on a tape - Press PHOTO deeper. Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124) (except DCR-TRV240) 40
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... processed by picture effect functions are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. However, you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END MENU To cancel the picture effect Set P EFFECT to OFF...picture effect function is automatically canceled. 63 Playing back tapes with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. For details of each picture ...
... processed by picture effect functions are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. However, you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END MENU To cancel the picture effect Set P EFFECT to OFF...picture effect function is automatically canceled. 63 Playing back tapes with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. For details of each picture ...
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.... MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST ILL FLASH LUMI. Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image using digital effect functions. In the STILL or LUMI. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT...
.... MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST ILL FLASH LUMI. Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image using digital effect functions. In the STILL or LUMI. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT...
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You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 166). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. T : The image ...moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.) t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.) (4) Except DCR-TRV240: Adjust the zoom ...
You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 166). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. T : The image ...moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.) t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.) (4) Except DCR-TRV240: Adjust the zoom ...
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... Images in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image using the PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record images on a tape on...
... Images in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you have processed the image using the PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record images on a tape on...
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... the same VCR again, you may not be able to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on tapes) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for more information. Using the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded other equipment Operation 1 Making a program (p....You can skip steps 2 and 3. Notes •The Digital program editing works only for operation (p. 75, 80). Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded other equipment Step 1 ...
... the same VCR again, you may not be able to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on tapes) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for more information. Using the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded other equipment Operation 1 Making a program (p....You can skip steps 2 and 3. Notes •The Digital program editing works only for operation (p. 75, 80). Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded other equipment Step 1 ...
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... Your Camcorder Icon/item SELFTIMER* D ZOOM (DCR-TRV240/ TRV340) Mode z OFF ON z OFF 50× 700× D ZOOM (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840) z OFF 30× 420× PHOTO REC* z MEMORY TAPE 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z ON OFF FRAME REC INT. More than 15× to 50× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24...Meaning To not use the self-timer function To use the self-timer function To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to tape by pressing PHOTO (p. 39) - To record still images on "Memory Stick"s in CAMERA mode while you are in CAMERA mode while you cancel the SteadyShot function The ...
... Your Camcorder Icon/item SELFTIMER* D ZOOM (DCR-TRV240/ TRV340) Mode z OFF ON z OFF 50× 700× D ZOOM (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840) z OFF 30× 420× PHOTO REC* z MEMORY TAPE 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z ON OFF FRAME REC INT. More than 15× to 50× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24...Meaning To not use the self-timer function To use the self-timer function To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to tape by pressing PHOTO (p. 39) - To record still images on "Memory Stick"s in CAMERA mode while you are in CAMERA mode while you cancel the SteadyShot function The ...
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... on still images VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY 1) Except DCR-TRV240 2) For DCR-TRV740/TRV840, the default setting is less than one minute in MEMORY mode • For five seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" is SUPER FINE. ...at 160 × 112 size To display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" in the following cases: • For five seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" To write a print mark on recorded still images you want to ...
... on still images VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY 1) Except DCR-TRV240 2) For DCR-TRV740/TRV840, the default setting is less than one minute in MEMORY mode • For five seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" is SUPER FINE. ...at 160 × 112 size To display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" in the following cases: • For five seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" To write a print mark on recorded still images you want to ...
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...; Formatting erases sample images on the "Memory Stick." • Formatting erases protected image data on the "Memory Stick." * Except DCR-TRV240 (continued on the following while FORMATTING is finished. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 3. FORMATTING flashes during formatting. Formatting "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder is displayed. Select OK with the SEL...
...; Formatting erases sample images on the "Memory Stick." • Formatting erases protected image data on the "Memory Stick." * Except DCR-TRV240 (continued on the following while FORMATTING is finished. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 3. FORMATTING flashes during formatting. Formatting "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder is displayed. Select OK with the SEL...
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... the display of your computer. Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. "Memory Stick" operations - Using "Memory Stick"- Except DCR-TRV240 You can record and play back, record or delete images. Moving picture (MPEG) Your camcorder compresses picture data in the sun or under the scorching sun - Under direct sunlight - You can...
... the display of your computer. Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. "Memory Stick" operations - Using "Memory Stick"- Except DCR-TRV240 You can record and play back, record or delete images. Moving picture (MPEG) Your camcorder compresses picture data in the sun or under the scorching sun - Under direct sunlight - You can...
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... data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are not guaranteed compatible with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder conform with your camcorder still images recorded on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are...
... data compatibility •Image data files recorded on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are not guaranteed compatible with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder conform with your camcorder still images recorded on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are...
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... lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed Reinsert "Memory Stick" a few times. The "Memory Stick" may become damaged. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the b mark...
... lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed Reinsert "Memory Stick" a few times. The "Memory Stick" may become damaged. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the b mark...