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AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Model No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Model No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. For the customers in a particular installation. If you may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Declaration of FCC Rules. 3
TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. For the customers in a particular installation. If you may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Declaration of FCC Rules. 3
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...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 using the USB cable (p. 103) •Capturing images from an...8226;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.) •Fader (p. 44) ...
...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 using the USB cable (p. 103) •Capturing images from an...8226;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.) •Fader (p. 44) ...
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... accessories 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...
... accessories 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...
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... 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing... 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs... your computer - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Basics Recording a picture 21 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK ...
... 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing... 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs... your computer - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Basics Recording a picture 21 Shooting backlit subjects - BACK ...
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... a tape - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing (on an image - Memory Photo playback .......... 150 Viewing moving picture - PHOTO SAVE 138 Recording moving... a tape as a moving pictures - MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 201 Index 209 7 Introduction...
... a tape - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing (on an image - Memory Photo playback .......... 150 Viewing moving picture - PHOTO SAVE 138 Recording moving... a tape as a moving pictures - MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 201 Index 209 7 Introduction...
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... Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep to country. Digital zoom 700× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV340 z z 700× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV740 z z 420× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV840 z z 420× 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z ...the POWER switch) - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- To view your camcorder are shown in the Digital8 system. Not provided * The models with MEMORY marked on...
... Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep to country. Digital zoom 700× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV340 z z 700× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV740 z z 420× 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV840 z z 420× 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z ...the POWER switch) - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- To view your camcorder are shown in the Digital8 system. Not provided * The models with MEMORY marked on...
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... 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 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Recording with the...340 195 450 260 520 300 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-FM50 (...
... 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 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Recording with the...340 195 450 260 520 300 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-FM50 (...
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... NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 135 275 325 425 490 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. Note The table shows the... reduced by about 20%.. 16 The playing time of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°...
... NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 135 275 325 425 490 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. Note The table shows the... reduced by about 20%.. 16 The playing time of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°...
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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 appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery... 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. If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set...
... 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 appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery... 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. If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set...
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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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... The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment going down . Doing so may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the ... Slide OPEN/EJECT in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may appear when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you press any part of ...
... The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment going down . Doing so may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the ... Slide OPEN/EJECT in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may appear when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you press any part of ...
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... some scenes in the standby mode for three minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is to save battery power and to CAMERA again... switch is smooth as long as the default setting. When you play back the tape on your camcorder. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). However, check the following: - ...cassette even if you slide the LOCK switch to MEMORY accidentally. Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you turn off . However, they are not displayed while recording. Select SP or ...
... some scenes in the standby mode for three minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is to save battery power and to CAMERA again... switch is smooth as long as the default setting. When you play back the tape on your camcorder. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). However, check the following: - ...cassette even if you slide the LOCK switch to MEMORY accidentally. Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you turn off . However, they are not displayed while recording. Select SP or ...
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...of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. When you shoot close to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) Zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) is set to function when... zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840). • The picture quality deteriorates as the default setting. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. Notes on digital zoom • Digital zoom starts to OFF as...
...of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. When you shoot close to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) Zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840) is set to function when... zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840). • The picture quality deteriorates as the default setting. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. Notes on digital zoom • Digital zoom starts to OFF as...
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... herself on the Remote Commander does not work. 26 During recording in the recording mode. The subject uses this feature to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240).
... herself on the Remote Commander does not work. 26 During recording in the recording mode. The subject uses this feature to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240).
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... displayed. JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds...
... displayed. JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds...
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BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 28 The . BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. indicator appears on the screen. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press BACK LIGHT.
BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 28 The . BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. indicator appears on the screen. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press BACK LIGHT.
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To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. The and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NS. Using Color Slow Shutter The Color Slow Shutter ...
To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. The and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NS. Using Color Slow Shutter The Color Slow Shutter ...
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...function, focus manually. •You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function in dark places where the illumination is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Exposure - When the POWER switch is 0 lux. Color Slow Shutter NightShot... NightShot Light is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may slow down. Digital effects - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter...
...function, focus manually. •You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function in dark places where the illumination is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Exposure - When the POWER switch is 0 lux. Color Slow Shutter NightShot... NightShot Light is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may slow down. Digital effects - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter...
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.... To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to make the menu settings disappear. (5) Press START/STOP. Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording - Except DCR-TRV240 Recording with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. The POWER switch is set to MEMORY... (except DCR-TRV240) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2)...
.... To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to make the menu settings disappear. (5) Press START/STOP. Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording - Except DCR-TRV240 Recording with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. The POWER switch is set to MEMORY... (except DCR-TRV240) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2)...