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... Review .......... 32 Playback - Basics Playing back a tape 34 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 Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - Insert Editing 92 Viewing images recorded on a tape...
... Review .......... 32 Playback - Basics Playing back a tape 34 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 Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - Insert Editing 92 Viewing images recorded on a tape...
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... the lid. 2 Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connect the plug with the window facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Quick...
... the lid. 2 Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connect the plug with the window facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Quick...
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...the sun. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your...LCD screen and the finder. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window...
...the sun. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your...LCD screen and the finder. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window...
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...DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on the display window. See page 189 for your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator changes ...normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on the display window. Getting Started OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M...
...DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on the display window. See page 189 for your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator changes ...normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on the display window. Getting Started OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M...
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...the display window roughly indicates the recording time when recording using the viewfinder. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the following cases: - min" appears in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 14 Your camcorder operates only...with the battery pack. When the battery pack is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. This unit is charged fully The LCD backlight of the AC power adaptor. This may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack ...
...the display window roughly indicates the recording time when recording using the viewfinder. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the following cases: - min" appears in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 14 Your camcorder operates only...with the battery pack. When the battery pack is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. This unit is charged fully The LCD backlight of the AC power adaptor. This may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack ...
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... the procedure above, and take out the cassette in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard .... Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 12). ... •If you use your camcorder is half of indicated time on your camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically goes .../TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures...to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other than the mark. The cassette...
... the procedure above, and take out the cassette in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard .... Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 12). ... •If you use your camcorder is half of indicated time on your camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically goes .../TRV340/TRV740/TRV840). •The cassette compartment may cause a malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures...to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other than the mark. The cassette...
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... subjects lit by strong light in tennis or golf. Sunset & moon This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in windows' when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 51 Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject...
... subjects lit by strong light in tennis or golf. Sunset & moon This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in windows' when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 51 Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject...
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... only) If you connect your camcorder and your computer using Windows 98, you cannot capture sounds. Connecting with USB cable and viewing images on your computer •Installing the USB driver (p. 96) •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 100) •Capturing images with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to your computer...
... only) If you connect your camcorder and your computer using Windows 98, you cannot capture sounds. Connecting with USB cable and viewing images on your computer •Installing the USB driver (p. 96) •Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" (p. 100) •Capturing images with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to your computer...
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... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. •Some ... the trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 95 All other countries. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Notes •Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
... are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. •Some ... the trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 95 All other countries. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Notes •Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
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... USB driver on your computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your camcorder before installation of your camcorder. If the USB driver has been registered incorrectly because your computer was complete, reinstall ... settings (p. 105). (8) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on the computer. Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. 96 Connect the USB cable in with your computer. Start the ...
... USB driver on your computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your camcorder before installation of your camcorder. If the USB driver has been registered incorrectly because your computer was complete, reinstall ... settings (p. 105). (8) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on the computer. Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. 96 Connect the USB cable in with your computer. Start the ...
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...-ROM drive of the USB driver was connected to complete without interrupting it. Be sure to allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your computer, then select "Browse..." t "My Computer" t...Perform the following procedure to "Installing 'PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony'" on page 100. Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow the installation to your camcorder before installation of your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER ...
...-ROM drive of the USB driver was connected to complete without interrupting it. Be sure to allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your computer, then select "Browse..." t "My Computer" t...Perform the following procedure to "Installing 'PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony'" on page 100. Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow the installation to your camcorder before installation of your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER ...
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...If there is no "System" inside "Pick a Category" after clicking "Control Panel", click "Switch to Classic View" instead. Windows 98SE Windows Me 98 For Windows 98SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System", and click the "Device Manager" button. 5 Select and ...delete the underlined devices below. For Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. For Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click...
...If there is no "System" inside "Pick a Category" after clicking "Control Panel", click "Switch to Classic View" instead. Windows 98SE Windows Me 98 For Windows 98SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System", and click the "Device Manager" button. 5 Select and ...delete the underlined devices below. For Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. For Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click...
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Step 2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Editing Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on page 96. 99
Step 2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Editing Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on page 96. 99
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...or Administrator. DirectX 8.0 will be installed. 100 If you to easily view images on your camcorder on your computer and allow Windows to load. "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" allows you are using your computer, close all running applications. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM...computer. The application software screen appears. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on the screen to install DirectX. The language selection dialog box appears. (4) Select the...
...or Administrator. DirectX 8.0 will be installed. 100 If you to easily view images on your camcorder on your computer and allow Windows to load. "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" allows you are using your computer, close all running applications. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM...computer. The application software screen appears. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" Install "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on the screen to install DirectX. The language selection dialog box appears. (4) Select the...
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...of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on your camcorder. (4) Set the POWER switch to ON in in the menu settings (p. 105). (5) Select "Start" t "Program" t "PIXELA" t "ImageMixer" t "ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" To use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as a Power User... Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer. (USB) jack USB connector USB cable (3) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet, and insert a cassette ...
...of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on your camcorder. (4) Set the POWER switch to ON in in the menu settings (p. 105). (5) Select "Start" t "Program" t "PIXELA" t "ImageMixer" t "ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" To use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as a Power User... Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" on your computer. (USB) jack USB connector USB cable (3) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet, and insert a cassette ...
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Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) (6) Click on your camcorder. The "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" startup screen appears on the screen. The image from the tape appears in the preview window. 102 Preview window (8) Start playback on your computer. (7) Click .
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) (6) Click on your camcorder. The "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" startup screen appears on the screen. The image from the tape appears in the preview window. 102 Preview window (8) Start playback on your computer. (7) Click .
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... (p. 105). (3) Follow the steps (5) to . The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. Then click at the stop point to CAMERA. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Viewing images live from your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to capture. Capturing moving...
... (p. 105). (3) Follow the steps (5) to . The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. Then click at the stop point to CAMERA. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Viewing images live from your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (2) Set the POWER switch to capture. Capturing moving...
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... the on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is in the standby mode with the USB connection, the following the ...or Sleep. 104 Refer to your camcorder before installation of the "ImageMixer's Manual" screen. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Notes •When you...is inserted. •Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer with a cassette inserted...
... the on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is in the standby mode with the USB connection, the following the ...or Sleep. 104 Refer to your camcorder before installation of the "ImageMixer's Manual" screen. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Notes •When you...is inserted. •Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer with a cassette inserted...
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...POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA * DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •The DEMO MODE default setting is set to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator ... Streaming function To activate the USB Streaming function To select normal USB connection To select USB connection supporting Picture Transfer Protocol (compatible with Windows XP) To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER...
...POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA * DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •The DEMO MODE default setting is set to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator ... Streaming function To activate the USB Streaming function To select normal USB connection To select USB connection supporting Picture Transfer Protocol (compatible with Windows XP) To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER...
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... EDIT INDICATOR Mode z ON OFF z RETURN* TAPE* MEMORY* z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is reduced by about 10... turn on the backlight on display window POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY * Except DCR-TRV240 When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set REC LAMP to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON...
... EDIT INDICATOR Mode z ON OFF z RETURN* TAPE* MEMORY* z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is reduced by about 10... turn on the backlight on display window POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY * Except DCR-TRV240 When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set REC LAMP to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON...