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Model No. Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Model No. Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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...try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Operation is for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class... B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed ...
...try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Operation is for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class... B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are designed ...
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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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...62 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effects 63 Playing back tapes with digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - Display function 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced... a tape - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Picture effect 47 Using special effects - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO ... unit on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording -...
...62 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effects 63 Playing back tapes with digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - Display function 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced... a tape - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Picture effect 47 Using special effects - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO ... unit on your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 ZERO SET MEMORY 67 Searching a recording by frame recording -...
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...Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Getting Started Table of trouble and how to correct trouble 178 Self-diagnosis display 184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Digital8...movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick ... optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Introduction 116 Recording still images on ...
...Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - DELETE 171 Writing a print mark - Getting Started Table of trouble and how to correct trouble 178 Self-diagnosis display 184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Digital8...movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick ... optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Introduction 116 Recording still images on ...
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... in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. The DCR-TRV740 is indicated in the Digital8 system. As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below. Differences by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. Self-timer - Digital zoom 700× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV340 z z 700× 6.2 cm (2.5 type...
... in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. The DCR-TRV740 is indicated in the Digital8 system. As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below. Differences by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. Self-timer - Digital zoom 700× LCD Screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV340 z z 700× 6.2 cm (2.5 type...
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... further for a slower zoom. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Notes on digital zoom • Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840). • The picture quality deteriorates as the default setting. When you... shoot a subject that is set 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 performed digitally. When the POWER switch is at least about 80 ...
... further for a slower zoom. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Notes on digital zoom • Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840). • The picture quality deteriorates as the default setting. When you... shoot a subject that is set 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 performed digitally. When the POWER switch is at least about 80 ...
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...m (10 feet). 30 outdoors in dark places where the illumination is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. PROGRAM AE - Fader - Exposure - Exposure - Digital effects - At this time, moving pictures may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using... down. Super NightShot - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. This may cause your camcorder to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function in the daytime).
...m (10 feet). 30 outdoors in dark places where the illumination is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. PROGRAM AE - Fader - Exposure - Exposure - Digital effects - At this time, moving pictures may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using... down. Super NightShot - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. This may cause your camcorder to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function in the daytime).
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...and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. To use PHOTO during those seven seconds is displayed on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). The still image is also recorded. This is completed. 1 CAPTURE PHOTO 2 PHOTO Notes •During Tape Photo recording, ... still image on the Remote Commander. Advanced Recording Operations - The sound during the following operations: - Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about seven seconds. The still image on the...
...and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. To use PHOTO during those seven seconds is displayed on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). The still image is also recorded. This is completed. 1 CAPTURE PHOTO 2 PHOTO Notes •During Tape Photo recording, ... still image on the Remote Commander. Advanced Recording Operations - The sound during the following operations: - Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about seven seconds. The still image on the...
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...monochrome (black-and-white). S. While using the picture effect function You cannot operate the following functions: - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to obtain special effects like those in the menu settings. ART [a] : The color and ...The contrast of the picture is emphasized to make the picture look more like an illustration. OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. - Picture effect You can digitally process pictures to OFF (CHG) Picture effects are automatically canceled. 47 SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer...
...monochrome (black-and-white). S. While using the picture effect function You cannot operate the following functions: - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to obtain special effects like those in the menu settings. ART [a] : The color and ...The contrast of the picture is emphasized to make the picture look more like an illustration. OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. - Picture effect You can digitally process pictures to OFF (CHG) Picture effects are automatically canceled. 47 SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer...
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...EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored 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 press the SEL...D EFFECT in the menu settings. The bars appear on a VCR using your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. In the STILL or LUMI. Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you have processed the image using...
...EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored 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 press the SEL...D EFFECT in the menu settings. The bars appear on a VCR using your camcorder when you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. In the STILL or LUMI. Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you have processed the image using...
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...20 programs. Your camcorder can be selected by frame. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder. •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to IR in the Digital8 system. •When you connect with LANC . 74 Using the Digital program editing function... editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). Set CONTROL to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on tapes) You can skip steps 2 ...
...20 programs. Your camcorder can be selected by frame. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder. •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to IR in the Digital8 system. •When you connect with LANC . 74 Using the Digital program editing function... editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing function on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). Set CONTROL to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on tapes) You can skip steps 2 ...
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... EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. 5 For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on page 72.... 0 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the remote sensor on tapes) Step 1: Connecting the...to select TAPE in page 71. When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in "About IR SETUP codes." (p. 77) 75 When you ...
... EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. 5 For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on page 72.... 0 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the remote sensor on tapes) Step 1: Connecting the...to select TAPE in page 71. When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in "About IR SETUP codes." (p. 77) 75 When you ...
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Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 5 For DCR-TRV240: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY INDICATOR RETURN [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 1 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT...
Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 5 For DCR-TRV240: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY INDICATOR RETURN [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 1 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT...
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... the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to DV input. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. Digital program editing (on , then set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
... the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to DV input. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. Digital program editing (on , then set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
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Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 5 For DCR-TRV240: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY INDICATOR RETURN [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 1 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT...
Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 5 For DCR-TRV240: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY INDICATOR RETURN [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 1 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT...
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...the first scene you want to 20 programs. 84 You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert the tape for playback into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3)...set up to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for recording into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the beginning of the first scene you want ...
...the first scene you want to 20 programs. 84 You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert the tape for playback into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3)...set up to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for recording into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the beginning of the first scene you want ...
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Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 4 For DCR-TRV240: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY INDICATOR RETURN [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 1 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT...
Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 4 For DCR-TRV240: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY INDICATOR RETURN [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 1 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT...
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...: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Select VIDEO EDIT in the following portions of the tape: - Notes •Digital program editing does not work when PB MODE is not recorded in the menu settings. Erasing all programs Select RETURN in... UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial. (2) Select ERASE ALL in the Digital8 system. - Digital program editing (on the tape. 86 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. All the program marks flash, then...
...: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Select VIDEO EDIT in the following portions of the tape: - Notes •Digital program editing does not work when PB MODE is not recorded in the menu settings. Erasing all programs Select RETURN in... UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial. (2) Select ERASE ALL in the Digital8 system. - Digital program editing (on the tape. 86 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. All the program marks flash, then...
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...not turned on tapes) Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is not necessary. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. The program to select TAPE, then press ...camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. The cassette has run out of the first program, then start dubbing. You cannot record on the LCD screen when: - The button to recording pause. The power of the connected VCR is selected). Digital program editing (on (when you set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) For DCR...
...not turned on tapes) Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is not necessary. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. The program to select TAPE, then press ...camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. The cassette has run out of the first program, then start dubbing. You cannot record on the LCD screen when: - The button to recording pause. The power of the connected VCR is selected). Digital program editing (on (when you set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) For DCR...