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... regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Welcome! Congratulations on your Handycam, you . With your purchase of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800...-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL...
... regarding recycling of this Sony Handycam. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Welcome! Congratulations on your Handycam, you . With your purchase of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800...-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL...
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... 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 (1) (p. 38) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 201...
... 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 (1) (p. 38) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 201...
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... Getting Started Using this manual 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 17 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........... in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording - ...still images on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Digital program editing (on your own titles 60 Inserting a scene ...
... Getting Started Using this manual 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the battery pack 12 Charging the battery pack 13 Connecting to a wall outlet 17 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........... in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording - ...still images on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Digital program editing (on your own titles 60 Inserting a scene ...
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... PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s... Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference... on "Memory Stick"s - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 146 Viewing still images - Image protection 170 Deleting images -...
... PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s... Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About i.LINK 191 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference... on "Memory Stick"s - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 146 Viewing still images - Image protection 170 Deleting images -...
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... lid until it clicks. Connect the plug with the window facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Quick Start Guide 8 Push the center of the cassette back to the basic features of the arrow...
... lid until it clicks. Connect the plug with the window facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Quick Start Guide 8 Push the center of the cassette back to the basic features of the arrow...
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... clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9 When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to off. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock ... recording, press START/STOP button again. PLAY Quick Start Guide OFCFR(CHG) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 34) 2 Press m to start playback. Monitoring the playback picture...
... clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 9 When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to off. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock ... recording, press START/STOP button again. PLAY Quick Start Guide OFCFR(CHG) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 34) 2 Press m to start playback. Monitoring the playback picture...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/QM91/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 12
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/QM91/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 12
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... Charging begins. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on your camcorder to u, normal charge is completed. See page 189 for your camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator changes to the DC IN ...jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging ...
... Charging begins. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on your camcorder to u, normal charge is completed. See page 189 for your camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator changes to the DC IN ...jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging ...
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... recording time when recording using the viewfinder. Your camcorder operates only with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the battery pack. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is a trademark of between 10°C to...outlet as soon as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the AC power adaptor. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 14 If...
... recording time when recording using the viewfinder. Your camcorder operates only with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the battery pack. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is a trademark of between 10°C to...outlet as soon as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the AC power adaptor. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 14 If...
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... The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely 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... 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...
... The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely 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... 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...
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... playing time at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The battery life will be shorter Playing time DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71... 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.
... playing time at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The battery life will be shorter Playing time DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71... 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.
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...power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). 17 Notes ...8226;The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to ...
...power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). 17 Notes ...8226;The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to ...
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... display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 196). The clock starts to move. (6) Press MENU to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you set the date and time settings. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set... the date and time settings when you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in , then...
... display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 196). The clock starts to move. (6) Press MENU to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you set the date and time settings. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set... the date and time settings when you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in , then...
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...in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you change the battery pack, set to MEMORY accidentally. When you play ) mode. This is to save battery power and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 To resume the ...To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes. However, your camcorder. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. When you leave your camcorder. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you turn off . The LOCK switch...
...in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you change the battery pack, set to MEMORY accidentally. When you play ) mode. This is to save battery power and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 To resume the ...To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes. However, your camcorder. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. When you leave your camcorder. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you turn off . The LOCK switch...
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...Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on the conditions in minutes to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). Time code (for five seconds after the POWER switch is displayed for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates ... playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VCR mode. Remaining battery time Format Recording mode STBY/REC 50min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after the POWER switch is set...
...Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on the conditions in minutes to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). Time code (for five seconds after the POWER switch is displayed for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates ... playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VCR mode. Remaining battery time Format Recording mode STBY/REC 50min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after the POWER switch is set...
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... still image) Press X during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To change the playback direction Press on the data code function •...playback, press N. To resume normal playback, release the button. 36 When you connect your camcorder's information when you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute... playback to the TV, the data code appears on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). To advance the tape Press M in the menu settings (p. 105). When you have recorded....
... still image) Press X during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To change the playback direction Press on the data code function •...playback, press N. To resume normal playback, release the button. 36 When you connect your camcorder's information when you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute... playback to the TV, the data code appears on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). To advance the tape Press M in the menu settings (p. 105). When you have recorded....
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...back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder (p. 88) To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to the default setting when: - you remove the battery pack or power source. - Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning ... playing back a tape on which you cannot adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in digital format using your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system VCR VCR * When you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a...
...back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder (p. 88) To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to the default setting when: - you remove the battery pack or power source. - Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning ... playing back a tape on which you cannot adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in digital format using your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system VCR VCR * When you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a...
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...the viewfinder screen CAMERA VCR MEMORY Notes on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L. The ...recorded picture will not be affected. (continued on the LCD screen to adjust the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 109 LCD COLOR Mode - Meaning To adjust the brightness on LCD B.L. To get lowintensity To get highintensity z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on...
...the viewfinder screen CAMERA VCR MEMORY Notes on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L. The ...recorded picture will not be affected. (continued on the LCD screen to adjust the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 109 LCD COLOR Mode - Meaning To adjust the brightness on LCD B.L. To get lowintensity To get highintensity z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on...
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... connected with DISPLAY set here. If you set to V-OUT/LCD in memory even when the battery is connected to outputs on the screen even when your camcorder is removed. 114 Other menu settings are held in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the TV... or VCR. (Except when your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by the time difference you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns...
... connected with DISPLAY set here. If you set to V-OUT/LCD in memory even when the battery is connected to outputs on the screen even when your camcorder is removed. 114 Other menu settings are held in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the TV... or VCR. (Except when your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by the time difference you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns...
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...) To make a program and perform MPEG editing (p. 146) To turn on the backlight on display window POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY * Except DCR-TRV240 When recording a close . Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT INDICATOR Mode z ON OFF z RETURN* TAPE* MEMORY* z BL OFF BL ...camera recording lamp off the backlight on display window To turn off so that you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is close subject When REC LAMP is set to OFF. Customizing Your Camcorder 115 In this case, we recommend that the person is not aware of the...
...) To make a program and perform MPEG editing (p. 146) To turn on the backlight on display window POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY * Except DCR-TRV240 When recording a close . Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT INDICATOR Mode z ON OFF z RETURN* TAPE* MEMORY* z BL OFF BL ...camera recording lamp off the backlight on display window To turn off so that you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is close subject When REC LAMP is set to OFF. Customizing Your Camcorder 115 In this case, we recommend that the person is not aware of the...