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3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-
3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-
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Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful .... Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. TRV340 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user ...
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful .... Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. TRV340 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user ...
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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 analog...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) •Picture effects (p. 47) •...
...;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 analog...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) •Picture effects (p. 47) •...
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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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...To display the screen indicators - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making 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 Start Guide 8 Getting Started Using...and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Picture effect 47 Using special effects - ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording - ...
...To display the screen indicators - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making 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 Start Guide 8 Getting Started Using...and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Picture effect 47 Using special effects - ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording - ...
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...184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional 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 Identifying parts and controls 201 Index 209 7 SLIDE SHOW 168 Preventing accidental erasure - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR...
...184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional 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 Identifying parts and controls 201 Index 209 7 SLIDE SHOW 168 Preventing accidental erasure - PRINT MARK 174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR...
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... recording of such materials may be contrary to 70 for the four models listed in the illustrations. The DCR-TRV740 is being carried out. See page 116 for illustration purposes. Note on a TV, you read through this manual are... POWER switch) - 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 Provided - Before using your camcorder With your camcorder. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Copyright precautions Television programs, films...
... recording of such materials may be contrary to 70 for the four models listed in the illustrations. The DCR-TRV740 is being carried out. See page 116 for illustration purposes. Note on a TV, you read through this manual are... POWER switch) - 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 Provided - Before using your camcorder With your camcorder. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Copyright precautions Television programs, films...
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...viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 100 55 165 95 345 200 400 230 520 300 605 350 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 80 45 130 75 270 155 315 180 410 235 475 275 DCR-TRV740 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Recording... with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 85 45 140 80 295 170 340 195 450 260 520 300 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 70 40 ...
...viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 100 55 165 95 345 200 400 230 520 300 605 350 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 80 45 130 75 270 155 315 180 410 235 475 275 DCR-TRV740 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Recording... with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 85 45 140 80 295 170 340 195 450 260 520 300 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 70 40 ...
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... NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 130 270 315 410 475 Playing time with LCD closed 110 180 370 430 560 645 DCR-TRV740 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91... while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The battery life will be shorter if you use your...
... NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 80 130 270 315 410 475 Playing time with LCD closed 110 180 370 430 560 645 DCR-TRV740 Battery pack NP-FM30 NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-QM91/FM91... while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The battery life will be shorter if you use your...
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... MENU to select CLOCK SET in your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch 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... the day, the 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 make...
... MENU to select CLOCK SET in your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch 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... the day, the 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 make...
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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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Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back the tape on your camcorder is half of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you use your...
Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back the tape on your camcorder is half of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you use your...
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... you record in the standby mode for three minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you turn off automatically while the cassette is released as in the menu ...you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 However, your camcorder. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape...
... you record in the standby mode for three minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you turn off automatically while the cassette is released as in the menu ...you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 However, your camcorder. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape...
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...get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever 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 at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch...away) W T WT W T To use the digital zoom. 24 When you shoot close 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 ...
...get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever 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 at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch...away) W T WT W T To use the digital zoom. 24 When you shoot close 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 ...
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... with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the Remote Commander does not work. 26 Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. Pictures in the recording mode. Xz appears in the standby... mode, and z appears in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the...
... with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the Remote Commander does not work. 26 Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. Pictures in the recording mode. Xz appears in the standby... mode, and z appears in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the...
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.... You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter. 27 When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for five seconds after the POWER...counter Remaining tape This appears after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes...Time This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears...
.... You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter. 27 When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for five seconds after the POWER...counter Remaining tape This appears after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes...Time This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears...
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BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 28 indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. 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 - The . 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 indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. 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 - The . In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press BACK LIGHT.
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... in the menu settings (The default setting is ON.) (p. 105). The and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the screen. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with...
... in the menu settings (The default setting is ON.) (p. 105). The and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the screen. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with...
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...brightness. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the following functions: - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot Light is 0 lux. Digital effects - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so...Exposure - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Super NightShot - Fader - PROGRAM AE - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in...
...brightness. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the following functions: - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot Light is 0 lux. Digital effects - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so...Exposure - When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Super NightShot - Fader - PROGRAM AE - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in...
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... in , 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 the self-timer (p. 128). 31 Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - The...POWER switch is set to OFF in the menu settings in 10 seconds automatically. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. Recording - Except DCR-TRV240 Recording with a beep. The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. To cancel self-timer...
... in , 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 the self-timer (p. 128). 31 Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - The...POWER switch is set to OFF in the menu settings in 10 seconds automatically. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. Recording - Except DCR-TRV240 Recording with a beep. The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. To cancel self-timer...