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Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- Model No. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV740 TM SERIES DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/ TRV840 ©2002 Sony Corporation 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
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...the customers in a particular installation. TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ...equipment and receiver. - If you may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that any interference received, including interference that...
...the customers in a particular installation. TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ...equipment and receiver. - If you may cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee that any interference received, including interference that...
Operating Instructions
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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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... 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... only desired scenes - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 ... 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing ...
... 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... only desired scenes - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 ... 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - Digital effect 48 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing ...
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...to correct trouble 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 i.LINK 191...Memory Stick"s on an image - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - Memory PB ZOOM 166 Playing back images in the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and ...contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording ......... 124 Superimposing a still image in a continuous loop ...
...to correct trouble 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 i.LINK 191...Memory Stick"s on an image - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s - Memory PB ZOOM 166 Playing back images in the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder abroad .......... 193 Maintenance information and ...contents "Memory Stick" operations (except DCR-TRV240) Using "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording ......... 124 Superimposing a still image in a continuous loop ...
Operating Instructions
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... functions. See page 116 for illustration purposes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. To view your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- - Otherwise, the model name is the model... transition, we recommend that the operation is provided with the Digital8 system on a tape. Unauthorized recording of your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 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...
... functions. See page 116 for illustration purposes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. To view your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- - Otherwise, the model name is the model... transition, we recommend that the operation is provided with the Digital8 system on a tape. Unauthorized recording of your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 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...
Operating Instructions
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...digital zooming zone. W T The digital zooming zone appears when you cannot 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...to a subject If you select the digital zoom power in the menu settings. (p. 105) The digital zoom function is set to the "W" side until the focus is set to function when zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840). • The picture quality ...
...digital zooming zone. W T The digital zooming zone appears when you cannot 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...to a subject If you select the digital zoom power in the menu settings. (p. 105) The digital zoom function is set to the "W" side until the focus is set to function when zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840). • The picture quality ...
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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. Digital effects - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Exposure - 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: - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot Light is 0 lux. While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow...
This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may slow down. Digital effects - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Exposure - 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: - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the NightShot Light is 0 lux. While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow...
Operating Instructions
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... the still image on a tape - Advanced Recording Operations - The CAPTURE indicator appears. The still image on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images such as photographs. Tape Photo recording You can record still images on the screen is...
... the still image on a tape - Advanced Recording Operations - The CAPTURE indicator appears. The still image on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). Digital effects •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record still images such as photographs. Tape Photo recording You can record still images on the screen is...
Operating Instructions
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... SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. NEG. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. - Picture effect You can digitally process pictures to OFF in films or on the TV. SLIM...
... SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. NEG. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function. - Picture effect You can digitally process pictures to OFF in films or on the TV. SLIM...
Operating Instructions
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..., then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF 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 can process a scene using the following...STILL, FLASH, LUMI. The bars appear on the screen. Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. In the STILL or LUMI...
..., then press the dial. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF 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 can process a scene using the following...STILL, FLASH, LUMI. The bars appear on the screen. Playing back tapes with digital effects During playback, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder when you set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. In the STILL or LUMI...
Operating Instructions
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...the VCR for more information. Using the Digital program editing function on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). Digital program editing (on tapes recorded other equipment Operation 1 Making a program (p. 84). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder. •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be ...75, 80). Dubbing only desired scenes - You can set up to IR in the Digital8 system. •When you connect with LANC . 74 Notes •The Digital program editing works only for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Unwanted scene...
...the VCR for more information. Using the Digital program editing function on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240). Digital program editing (on tapes recorded other equipment Operation 1 Making a program (p. 84). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder. •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be ...75, 80). Dubbing only desired scenes - You can set up to IR in the Digital8 system. •When you connect with LANC . 74 Notes •The Digital program editing works only for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Unwanted scene...
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...send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Step 2:...to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With a digital-to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable... you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to LINE. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press ...
...send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of your VCR, then press the dial. Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - Step 2:...to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With a digital-to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable... you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to LINE. For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press ...
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... EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 3 76 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 RETURN INDICATOR TAPE RETURN MEMORY [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET...
... EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST "CUT-IN" "CUT-OUT" IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 3 76 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 RETURN INDICATOR TAPE RETURN MEMORY [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET...
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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 to select , then press the dial. (5) For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 80 For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840:... the dial. When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set 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...
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 to select , then press the dial. (5) For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 80 For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840:... the dial. When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set 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...
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Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - 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...
Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - 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...
Operating Instructions
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Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC ... blue. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Dubbing only desired scenes - For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the end of the program ...
Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu settings. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) For DCR-TRV240: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC ... blue. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Dubbing only desired scenes - For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the end of the program ...
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Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - 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...
Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - 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...
Operating Instructions
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Picture effects - When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is not a malfunction. Wide mode - Fader - Digital effects - SteadyShot (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) ... set to record still images on "Memory Stick"s in CAMERA mode in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) 125 Wide mode - Titles - Color Slow Shutter - Digital effects - SUPER NIGHTSHOT - Super NightShot - "Memory Stick" operations Recording still images on the ...
Picture effects - When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is not a malfunction. Wide mode - Fader - Digital effects - SteadyShot (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) ... set to record still images on "Memory Stick"s in CAMERA mode in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) 125 Wide mode - Titles - Color Slow Shutter - Digital effects - SUPER NIGHTSHOT - Super NightShot - "Memory Stick" operations Recording still images on the ...
Operating Instructions
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... is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: - To stop recording Press START/STOP. Color Slow Shutter - Digital effects - Digital zoom (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) - Picture effects - When the POWER switch is displayed for five seconds after pressing START/STOP. Fader - ...Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder lights up. Your camcorder starts recording. However, when IMAGESIZE in monaural. ...
... is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: - To stop recording Press START/STOP. Color Slow Shutter - Digital effects - Digital zoom (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) - Picture effects - When the POWER switch is displayed for five seconds after pressing START/STOP. Fader - ...Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder lights up. Your camcorder starts recording. However, when IMAGESIZE in monaural. ...