Operating Instructions
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Getting Started Checking supplied 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...
Getting Started Checking supplied 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...
Operating Instructions
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... effects - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from an analog video unit on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Table of contents Main features 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Quick... tape - DATE SEARCH 68 Searching for a photo - Basics Recording a picture 21 Shooting backlit subjects - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings -
... effects - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from an analog video unit on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Table of contents Main features 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Quick... tape - DATE SEARCH 68 Searching for a photo - Basics Recording a picture 21 Shooting backlit subjects - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings -
Operating Instructions
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Menu items are displayed only when an external flash (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. 106 To fire the flash before recording to images (p. 47, 63) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 48, 64) To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the ...MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. Normal setting Makes the flash level lower ...
Menu items are displayed only when an external flash (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. 106 To fire the flash before recording to images (p. 47, 63) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 48, 64) To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the ...MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. Normal setting Makes the flash level lower ...
Operating Instructions
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...or you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony cassette so that you can select AUDIO MODE when you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. * Except DCR-TRV240 112 ** To dub a tape to the intelligent accessory shoe. Changing the menu settings Icon/item * 9PIC PRINT...picture 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. Notes on the LP mode • When you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback picture may be written properly between ...
...or you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony cassette so that you can select AUDIO MODE when you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. * Except DCR-TRV240 112 ** To dub a tape to the intelligent accessory shoe. Changing the menu settings Icon/item * 9PIC PRINT...picture 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. Notes on the LP mode • When you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback picture may be written properly between ...
Operating Instructions
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... pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside . • Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge...-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are not using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it . Noise may appear on the image. • Do...
... pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside . • Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge...-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are not using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it . Noise may appear on the image. • Do...
Operating Instructions
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... 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... lens cap and shoulder strap DCR-TRV240: 1 030 g (2 lb 4 oz) DCR-TRV340/TRV740: 1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz) DCR-TRV840: 1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz) including the battery pack (NP-FM30 or NP-FM50), 120min. Hi8 cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 5. 199 Additional ...
... 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... lens cap and shoulder strap DCR-TRV240: 1 030 g (2 lb 4 oz) DCR-TRV340/TRV740: 1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz) DCR-TRV840: 1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz) including the battery pack (NP-FM30 or NP-FM50), 120min. Hi8 cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 5. 199 Additional ...
Operating Instructions
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...parts and controls ea eh es ed ej ef ek eg ea Power zoom lever (p. 24) es Intelligent accessory shoe ed Speaker ef PB ZOOM button (p. 65, 166) eg TITLE button (p. 58) * Except DCR-TRV240 el eh PHOTO button (p. 39, 124) ej "Memory Stick" slot* (p. 118) ek Access lamp... 118) el END SEARCH button (p. 32, 37) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone or printer (except DCR-TRV240). •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power ...
...parts and controls ea eh es ed ej ef ek eg ea Power zoom lever (p. 24) es Intelligent accessory shoe ed Speaker ef PB ZOOM button (p. 65, 166) eg TITLE button (p. 58) * Except DCR-TRV240 el eh PHOTO button (p. 39, 124) ej "Memory Stick" slot* (p. 118) ek Access lamp... 118) el END SEARCH button (p. 32, 37) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone or printer (except DCR-TRV240). •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power ...
Operating Instructions
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...in rechargeable battery 196 Clock set 18 Color Slow Shutter 29 Continuous 126 Data code 35 Date search 68 DEMO 113 DIGITAL EFFECT 48, 64 Digital8 system 187 Digital program editing 74, 146 DISPLAY 35 DOT 44 Dual sound track tape .......... 188 DV connecting cable ....... 72, 137... 170 Image quality mode 119 Image size 121 Index screen 152 "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...... 189 Infrared rays emitter 29 Insert editing 92 Intellingent accessory shoe 204 Interval recording 55 JPEG 116 LANC jack 205 LUMINANCEKEY 48 M, N Main sound 188 Manual focus 54 Memory chromakey 129 Memory ...
...in rechargeable battery 196 Clock set 18 Color Slow Shutter 29 Continuous 126 Data code 35 Date search 68 DEMO 113 DIGITAL EFFECT 48, 64 Digital8 system 187 Digital program editing 74, 146 DISPLAY 35 DOT 44 Dual sound track tape .......... 188 DV connecting cable ....... 72, 137... 170 Image quality mode 119 Image size 121 Index screen 152 "InfoLITHIUM" battery ...... 189 Infrared rays emitter 29 Insert editing 92 Intellingent accessory shoe 204 Interval recording 55 JPEG 116 LANC jack 205 LUMINANCEKEY 48 M, N Main sound 188 Manual focus 54 Memory chromakey 129 Memory ...
Marketing Specifications
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... sec OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AC-SC950D AC Quick Charger for Super Quick Batteries AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger PC-VM50 Portable AC Charger DCC-L50 Car Battery Adapter Cable LCS-VA2 Carrying Case LCS-VA1 Carrying Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit ...other . ** Not compatible with USB Streaming. ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft and Windows are approximate. DCR-TRV840 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Stamina® Power Management System Progressive Shutter System 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo Photo Mode Photo Save Playback Zoom PIM (Print Image...
... sec OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AC-SC950D AC Quick Charger for Super Quick Batteries AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger PC-VM50 Portable AC Charger DCC-L50 Car Battery Adapter Cable LCS-VA2 Carrying Case LCS-VA1 Carrying Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit ...other . ** Not compatible with USB Streaming. ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. Microsoft and Windows are approximate. DCR-TRV840 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Stamina® Power Management System Progressive Shutter System 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion 12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo Photo Mode Photo Save Playback Zoom PIM (Print Image...