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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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...indicators - Tape PB ZOOM 65 Quickly locating a scene - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Display function 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on your computer ...(Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 DATE SEARCH 68 Searching for a photo - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images ...
...indicators - Tape PB ZOOM 65 Quickly locating a scene - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Display function 35 Viewing recordings on TV 38 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on your computer ...(Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 DATE SEARCH 68 Searching for a photo - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images ...
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... Self-diagnosis display 184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189... 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... - Memory PB ZOOM 166 Playing back images in the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying parts and ...
... Self-diagnosis display 184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189... 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... - Memory PB ZOOM 166 Playing back images in the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying parts and ...
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..., films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. - Set the POWER switch to country. 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 - Not provided...out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- TRV240 MEMORY mark* (on page 63 to 70 for playback in the Digital8 system. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Hi8 /standard 8 ...
..., films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. - Set the POWER switch to country. 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 - Not provided...out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- TRV240 MEMORY mark* (on page 63 to 70 for playback in the Digital8 system. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Hi8 /standard 8 ...
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...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 ...Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start...LCD screen 75 125 265 305 400 465 Playing time with LCD closed 105 170 355 415 540 625 Approximate number of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 20%.. 16 The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in the Digital8...
...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 ...Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start...LCD screen 75 125 265 305 400 465 Playing time with LCD closed 105 170 355 415 540 625 Approximate number of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 20%.. 16 The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in the Digital8...
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...the date and time settings when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you use your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery ...PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you...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...
...the date and time settings when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you use your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery ...PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you...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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... as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up. Doing so 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 play back standard 8 tape on other... camcorder is half of the arrow and open the lid. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 12). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of indicated time on Hi8 tape. Push the center of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/...
... as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up. Doing so 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 play back standard 8 tape on other... camcorder is half of the arrow and open the lid. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 12). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of indicated time on Hi8 tape. Push the center of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/...
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... LOCK switch to OFF (CHG). Recording a picture Note on the Remote Commander during playback. Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you leave your camcorder. Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the SP mode. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch... the standby mode for three minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is to save battery power and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 Recording data The recording data (date/time ...
... LOCK switch to OFF (CHG). Recording a picture Note on the Remote Commander during playback. Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you leave your camcorder. Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the SP mode. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch... the standby mode for three minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is to save battery power and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 Recording data The recording data (date/time ...
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This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may slow down. Exposure - PROGRAM AE - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot Light is 0 lux. Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light ...Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The shutter speed is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the following functions: - Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE While...
This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may slow down. Exposure - PROGRAM AE - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot Light is 0 lux. Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light ...Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The shutter speed is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the following functions: - Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE While...
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... When you are not recorded when recording images on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch to DATE in the menu...indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Data code When you connect your camcorder's information when you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded...: date/time y no indicator Notes on the conditions in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder to tape damage or noise. - The indicator may not be...
... When you are not recorded when recording images on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch to DATE in the menu...indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Data code When you connect your camcorder's information when you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded...: date/time y no indicator Notes on the conditions in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder to tape damage or noise. - The indicator may not be...
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... 765 images in the LP mode on the screen is recorded for 60 minutes in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 105) (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is displayed on the Remote Commander. The sound during the ... REC to TAPE in the SP mode. If you play back the still image on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). Fader - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the screen until a still image appears...
... 765 images in the LP mode on the screen is recorded for 60 minutes in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 105) (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is displayed on the Remote Commander. The sound during the ... REC to TAPE in the SP mode. If you play back the still image on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). Fader - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the screen until a still image appears...
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The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. Press PHOTO deeper. You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on "Memory Stick"s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124) (except DCR-TRV240) 40 Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape - Recording still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.
The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. Press PHOTO deeper. You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on "Memory Stick"s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124) (except DCR-TRV240) 40 Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape - Recording still images on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.
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... for a TV Pictures recorded in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select ON, then press the dial. You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. 42 - REC RETURN [MENU] : END OFF ON In the wide mode You... cannot operate the following functions: - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. If you set the screen mode of normal images [d]. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] (1) In ...
... for a TV Pictures recorded in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select ON, then press the dial. You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. 42 - REC RETURN [MENU] : END OFF ON In the wide mode You... cannot operate the following functions: - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. If you set the screen mode of normal images [d]. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] (1) In ...
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ID-2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to ON (DCR-TRV240/TRV340 only) The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. If 16:9WIDE is set 16:...
ID-2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to ON (DCR-TRV240/TRV340 only) The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. If 16:9WIDE is set 16:...
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...The following functions do not work in the following modes: - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp... modes. Soft portrait - BOUNCE •While setting NIGHTSHOT to select the desired mode. Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in , then press the dial...
...The following functions do not work in the following modes: - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp... modes. Soft portrait - BOUNCE •While setting NIGHTSHOT to select the desired mode. Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in , then press the dial...
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Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to turn off the indicator. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 53 night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. BACKLIGHT - When the subject is automatically adjusted. Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the...
Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to turn off the indicator. If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 53 night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. BACKLIGHT - When the subject is automatically adjusted. Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the...
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...stop playing back The picture effect function is automatically canceled. 63 When you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you can process a scene using the following picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the ... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. - For details of each picture effect function, see page 47. ...
...stop playing back The picture effect function is automatically canceled. 63 When you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you can process a scene using the following picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the ... the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. - For details of each picture effect function, see page 47. ...
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...then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. When you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. Pictures processed by digital effect functions Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output through ... functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image at the time you press...
...then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. When you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on the screen. Pictures processed by digital effect functions Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output through ... functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still image at the time you press...