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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. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. AC- Serial No. 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. AC- Serial No. 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... one or more of the following measures: - Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the equipment in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has ...(2)this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- If you may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. However, there is connected. -...
... one or more of the following measures: - Operation is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the equipment in a residential installation. Note: This equipment has ...(2)this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- If you may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. However, there is connected. -...
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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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...screen indicators - Digital program editing (on your computer - 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 own ...effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - Insert...
...screen indicators - Digital program editing (on your computer - 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 own ...effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - Insert...
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... 178 Self-diagnosis display 184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About... MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying...174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Image protection 170 Deleting images - Memory Photo recording...
... 178 Self-diagnosis display 184 Warning indicators and messages .... 185 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 187 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 About... MPEG movie playback 153 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and precautions 194 Specifications 199 Quick Reference Identifying...174 Using the optional printer 176 Troubleshooting Types of contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Image protection 170 Deleting images - Memory Photo recording...
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The DCR-TRV740 is indicated in the Digital8 system. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for details. 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. Note...
The DCR-TRV740 is indicated in the Digital8 system. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for details. 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. Note...
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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... 75 125 265 305 400 465 Playing time with LCD closed 105 170 355 415 540 625 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in the Digital8 system. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use...
... 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... 75 125 265 305 400 465 Playing time with LCD closed 105 170 355 415 540 625 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in the Digital8 system. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use...
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... 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 select CLOCK SET in 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. The clock starts to move. (6) Press MENU to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you do not use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 196). If you set the POWER switch to make the menu...
... 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 select CLOCK SET in 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. The clock starts to move. (6) Press MENU to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you do not use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 196). If you set the POWER switch to make the menu...
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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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... down. (5) After the cassette compartment going down . To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on your camcorder is half of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of indicated time on Hi8 tape...may appear when you play back the tape on the cassette to expose the red mark. 20 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 the cassette back to insert. (4) Close the ...
... down. (5) After the cassette compartment going down . To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on your camcorder is half of the lid other DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of indicated time on Hi8 tape...may appear when you play back the tape on the cassette to expose the red mark. 20 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 the cassette back to insert. (4) Close the ...
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...back the tape on one tape. - To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off your camcorder does not turn it to CAMERA again. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. To enable smooth transition Transition ...power and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). However, your camcorder. Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you record some scenes in the ...
...back the tape on one tape. - To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off your camcorder does not turn it to CAMERA again. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to prevent battery and tape wear. To enable smooth transition Transition ...power and to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. 22 When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). However, your camcorder. Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) When you record some scenes in the ...
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... to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to function when zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840). • The picture quality deteriorates as the default setting. When the POWER switch is set to OFF as you select the... menu settings. (p. 105) The digital zoom function 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 at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away...
... to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to function when zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840). • The picture quality deteriorates as the default setting. When the POWER switch is set to OFF as you select the... menu settings. (p. 105) The digital zoom function 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 at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away...
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Set the POWER switch to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The indicator appears in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen. Pictures in the viewfinder and on the LCD is a mirror-image. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. However, the picture ... feature to check his or her own image on the Remote Commander does not work. 26 Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the recording mode. Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror...
Set the POWER switch to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The indicator appears in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen. Pictures in the viewfinder and on the LCD is a mirror-image. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. However, the picture ... feature to check his or her own image on the Remote Commander does not work. 26 Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the recording mode. Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror...
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...not recorded on tapes. Time code (for the correct remaining battery time in which you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes:...JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). Recording - Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. You cannot reset the...
...not recorded on tapes. Time code (for the correct remaining battery time in which you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes:...JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 PM Time This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240). Recording - Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. You cannot reset the...
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To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. The . 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 - BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 28 In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press BACK LIGHT. indicator appears on the screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. The . 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 - BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 28 In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press BACK LIGHT. indicator appears on the screen.
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... NIGHTSHOT to OFF. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to ON. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in CAMERA mode. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. To cancel the Color Slow Shutter function, press COLOR SLOW S again. 29...
... NIGHTSHOT to OFF. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to ON. In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in CAMERA mode. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. To cancel the Color Slow Shutter function, press COLOR SLOW S again. 29...
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...the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The shutter speed is about 3 m (10 feet). 30 Digital effects - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: - Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the NightShot mode... in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may slow down. When the POWER switch is...
...the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The shutter speed is about 3 m (10 feet). 30 Digital effects - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: - Recording a picture Notes •Do not use the NightShot mode... in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may slow down. When the POWER switch is...
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...starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. Except DCR-TRV240 Recording with a beep. To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to make the menu settings disappear. (5) Press START/STOP. When the POWER ...switch is set 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. (2) Turn the...
...starts counting down from 10 with the self-timer starts in the standby mode. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. Except DCR-TRV240 Recording with a beep. To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to make the menu settings disappear. (5) Press START/STOP. When the POWER ...switch is set 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. (2) Turn the...