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...;F) such as in a car parked in the literature accompanying the appliance. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of this Sony Handycam. and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For more information regarding ... purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 2 "Memory Stick" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to use. ...
...;F) such as in a car parked in the literature accompanying the appliance. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of this Sony Handycam. and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. For more information regarding ... purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 2 "Memory Stick" THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to use. ...
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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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... 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 DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Image protection 170...
... 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 DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Image protection 170...
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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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...Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 128). 31 To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. The...In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER 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. ...
...Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Basics Recording a picture Self-timer recording - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 128). 31 To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. The...In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER 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. ...
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... To resume normal playback, press N. A blank portion of the recording data are playing back. When you connect your camcorder's information when you use data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: - When you have recorded. Data ...locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback. Recording data Recording data is your camcorder to tape damage or noise. - To resume normal playback, press N. The tape is being played back. - Remaining battery...time. To change the playback direction Press on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240).
... To resume normal playback, press N. A blank portion of the recording data are playing back. When you connect your camcorder's information when you use data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if: - When you have recorded. Data ...locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback. Recording data Recording data is your camcorder to tape damage or noise. - To resume normal playback, press N. The tape is being played back. - Remaining battery...time. To change the playback direction Press on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240).
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...Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images such as photographs. Your camcorder records an image on the screen is also recorded. To use PHOTO during those seven seconds is recorded for 60 minutes in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) (except DCR.... 1 CAPTURE PHOTO 2 PHOTO Notes •During Tape Photo recording, you play back the still image on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). To change the mode or setting. •You cannot use tape photo recording function using ...
...Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images such as photographs. Your camcorder records an image on the screen is also recorded. To use PHOTO during those seven seconds is recorded for 60 minutes in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) (except DCR.... 1 CAPTURE PHOTO 2 PHOTO Notes •During Tape Photo recording, you play back the still image on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). To change the mode or setting. •You cannot use tape photo recording function using ...
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Press PHOTO deeper. You can record still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124) (except DCR-TRV240) 40 The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on a tape -
Press PHOTO deeper. You can record still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124) (except DCR-TRV240) 40 The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on a tape -
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.... Playing back tapes with picture effects During playback, you have processed the picture using the picture effect function. - However, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your...
.... Playing back tapes with picture effects During playback, you have processed the picture using the picture effect function. - However, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your...
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...EXEC dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a still image at the time you set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. ...using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Pictures processed by digital effect functions Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. However, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. ...
...EXEC dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder as a still image at the time you set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. ...using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Pictures processed by digital effect functions Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. However, you can process a scene using your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. ...
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... can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the image appear on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 166). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. Advanced Playback Operations... 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 ratio by the power zoom lever.
... can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the image appear on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 166). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. Advanced Playback Operations... 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 ratio by the power zoom lever.
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PB ZOOM function is set to record the image processed by Tape PB ZOOM on your camcorder as a player. You insert a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) To record an image processed by Tape PB ZOOM. 66 You press MENU - Images in the PB ZOOM function Images in the ...;You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function. You stop playing back - 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...
PB ZOOM function is set to record the image processed by Tape PB ZOOM on your camcorder as a player. You insert a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) To record an image processed by Tape PB ZOOM. 66 You press MENU - Images in the PB ZOOM function Images in the ...;You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function. You stop playing back - 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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... function correctly, depending on the VCR. Using the Digital program editing function on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). See page 146 for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. When you dub using the same VCR again, you may not be able to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on tapes recorded other equipment Step...
... function correctly, depending on the VCR. Using the Digital program editing function on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). See page 146 for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. When you dub using the same VCR again, you may not be able to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on tapes recorded other equipment Step...
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... influence the SteadyShot function. To record still images on "Memory Stick"s in CAMERA mode while you are in CAMERA mode while you are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot ...30× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24). Changing the menu settings Customizing 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 ...
... influence the SteadyShot function. To record still images on "Memory Stick"s in CAMERA mode while you are in CAMERA mode while you are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot ...30× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24). Changing the menu settings Customizing 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 ...
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...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" is less than one minute in MEMORY mode • For five seconds after completing a moving... display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" To write a print mark on recorded still images you want to print out later (p. 174) To cancel print marks on still images VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY 1) Except DCR-TRV240 2) For DCR-TRV740/TRV840, the default setting is SUPER FINE....
...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" is less than one minute in MEMORY mode • For five seconds after completing a moving... display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" To write a print mark on recorded still images you want to print out later (p. 174) To cancel print marks on still images VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY 1) Except DCR-TRV240 2) For DCR-TRV740/TRV840, the default setting is SUPER FINE....
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.... 2. POWER switch VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR VCR MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY Notes on your camcorder is not required. •Do not do any of the "Memory Stick" before formatting. • Formatting erases sample images on the "Memory Stick." • Formatting erases protected image data on the "Memory Stick." * Except DCR-TRV240 (continued on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK. •Format the "Memory Stick" when " FORMAT ERROR...
.... 2. POWER switch VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR VCR MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY Notes on your camcorder is not required. •Do not do any of the "Memory Stick" before formatting. • Formatting erases sample images on the "Memory Stick." • Formatting erases protected image data on the "Memory Stick." * Except DCR-TRV240 (continued on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK. •Format the "Memory Stick" when " FORMAT ERROR...
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... as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your computer. "Memory Stick" operations - Except DCR-TRV240 You can easily play back images on the screen of your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of your camcorder. If you use "Memory Stick"s near static electricity or magnetic fields. •Prevent metallic...
... as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your computer. "Memory Stick" operations - Except DCR-TRV240 You can easily play back images on the screen of your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of your camcorder. If you use "Memory Stick"s near static electricity or magnetic fields. •Prevent metallic...
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...(These models are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder conform with this manual. Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either... Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). "Memory Stick" operations 117
...(These models are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder conform with this manual. Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on the "Memory Stick." •"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are either... Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). "Memory Stick" operations 117
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... the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed Reinsert "Memory Stick" a few times. 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 facing toward...
... the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed Reinsert "Memory Stick" a few times. 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 facing toward...