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... 63 Playing back tapes with digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - Tape PB ZOOM 65 Quickly locating a scene - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .......... 32 Playback - Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from an analog video unit on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - BACK LIGHT 28 Shooting in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Basics Playing back a tape 34 To display the screen indicators - Digital...
... 63 Playing back tapes with digital effects 64 Enlarging recorded images - Tape PB ZOOM 65 Quickly locating a scene - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .......... 32 Playback - Signal convert function 88 Recording video or TV programs ....... 89 Inserting a scene from an analog video unit on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - BACK LIGHT 28 Shooting in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Basics Playing back a tape 34 To display the screen indicators - Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... the operation is indicated in "Advanced Playback Operations" on the POWER switch) - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder. Any differences in operation are for the four models listed in the text, for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. 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 - Getting Started - Otherwise, the model name...
... the operation is indicated in "Advanced Playback Operations" on the POWER switch) - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder. Any differences in operation are for the four models listed in the text, for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. 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 - Getting Started - Otherwise, the model name...
Operating Instructions
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... VCR. : Signal flow S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 17). If your TV has an S video jack Pictures can operate the video control buttons in the menu settings (p. 105). Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. To display the screen indicators on your camcorder. With this connection...
... VCR. : Signal flow S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 17). If your TV has an S video jack Pictures can operate the video control buttons in the menu settings (p. 105). Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. To display the screen indicators on your camcorder. With this connection...
Operating Instructions
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... mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is completed. 1 CAPTURE PHOTO 2 PHOTO Notes •During Tape Photo recording, you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function The image may fluctuate. Advanced Recording Operations - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To change the mode or setting. •You cannot use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). You can record still images on the Remote Commander. Tape Photo recording You can record...
... mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is completed. 1 CAPTURE PHOTO 2 PHOTO Notes •During Tape Photo recording, you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function The image may fluctuate. Advanced Recording Operations - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To change the mode or setting. •You cannot use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124). You can record still images on the Remote Commander. Tape Photo recording You can record...
Operating Instructions
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... S video jack on the TV screen at full size when: - Using the wide mode You can watch on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Black bands appear on the screen during playing back on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). The picture during recording in the menu settings. 2 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM PHOTO REC...
... S video jack on the TV screen at full size when: - Using the wide mode You can watch on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Black bands appear on the screen during playing back on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). The picture during recording in the menu settings. 2 CAMERA SET SELFTIMER D ZOOM PHOTO REC...
Operating Instructions
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.... 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 have processed the image using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. However, you set the POWER switch 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...
.... 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 have processed the image using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. However, you set the POWER switch 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...
Operating Instructions
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... insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Dubbing only desired scenes - You can set , and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for recording into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with...
... insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Dubbing only desired scenes - You can set , and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for recording into your camcorder, and insert a tape for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with...
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.... (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (7) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 105). (8) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on the computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on your computer using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, log in with permission of administrator. (1) Turn...
.... (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (7) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 105). (8) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on the computer. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on your computer using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, log in with permission of administrator. (1) Turn...
Operating Instructions
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... "OK" button. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. 97 When the installation is complete, go to correctly install the USB driver. Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow the installation to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your computer (Windows users only) (USB) jack USB connector USB cable (supplied) (9) Follow the on-screen messages so that...
... "OK" button. Editing Viewing images recorded on a tape on your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. 97 When the installation is complete, go to correctly install the USB driver. Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow the installation to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your computer (Windows users only) (USB) jack USB connector USB cable (supplied) (9) Follow the on-screen messages so that...
Operating Instructions
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... seconds after a cassette is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. Note on AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. * Except DCR-TRV240 112 ** To dub a tape to another VCR You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in VCR mode To always display the remaining tape bar POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR** CAMERA VCR Note on PRINT SET * 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional...
... seconds after a cassette is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. Note on AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. * Except DCR-TRV240 112 ** To dub a tape to another VCR You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in VCR mode To always display the remaining tape bar POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR** CAMERA VCR Note on PRINT SET * 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional...
Operating Instructions
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... recording moving pictures to tape Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) 125 Digital effects - "Memory Stick" operations Recording still images on the Remote Commander during playback. Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is not a malfunction. Wide mode - SUPER NIGHTSHOT - Picture effects - Digital effects - Titles - This is set IMAGESIZE to MEMORY The following functions: - While you are standing by for recording or recording moving pictures to record still images on "Memory Stick"s in the following functions do not work...
... recording moving pictures to tape Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only) 125 Digital effects - "Memory Stick" operations Recording still images on the Remote Commander during playback. Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is not a malfunction. Wide mode - SUPER NIGHTSHOT - Picture effects - Digital effects - Titles - This is set IMAGESIZE to MEMORY The following functions: - While you are standing by for recording or recording moving pictures to record still images on "Memory Stick"s in the following functions do not work...
Operating Instructions
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..., Windows 2000 Professional users If you installed the USB driver in "Viewing images recorded on tape on your camcorder. Connect the USB cable in with your computer" (p. 96), start from step 5. Start the following the procedure on page 158. (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the USB driver was connected to play back moving pictures). If the USB driver...
..., Windows 2000 Professional users If you installed the USB driver in "Viewing images recorded on tape on your camcorder. Connect the USB cable in with your computer" (p. 96), start from step 5. Start the following the procedure on page 158. (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the USB driver was connected to play back moving pictures). If the USB driver...
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"Memory Stick" operations Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on the LCD screen of your camcorder. USB MODE appears on your computer (3) Move the cursor to "USB Driver" and click. The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to insert a "Memory Stick" into your computer using the supplied USB cable. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow the on -screen messages to MEMORY. (6) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your camcorder, connect the AC...
"Memory Stick" operations Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on the LCD screen of your camcorder. USB MODE appears on your computer (3) Move the cursor to "USB Driver" and click. The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to insert a "Memory Stick" into your computer using the supplied USB cable. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow the on -screen messages to MEMORY. (6) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your camcorder, connect the AC...
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... delete. Ex: (?)Sony Camcorder 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was connected to your computer. Perform the following procedure to the (USB) jack on page 156. 158 Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Select the device prefixed with your camcorder. 5 Open your computer's "Device Manager". Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick...
... delete. Ex: (?)Sony Camcorder 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was connected to your computer. Perform the following procedure to the (USB) jack on page 156. 158 Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Select the device prefixed with your camcorder. 5 Open your computer's "Device Manager". Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick...
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... desired image file from the folder. Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your computer Viewing images on Windows An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back the file directly from the system appears, then unplug the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick." (3) Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to OFF(CHG). 159 USB MODE appears on the screen of your camcorder. (5) Open "My Computer" on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)").
... desired image file from the folder. Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s on your computer Viewing images on Windows An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back the file directly from the system appears, then unplug the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick." (3) Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to OFF(CHG). 159 USB MODE appears on the screen of your camcorder. (5) Open "My Computer" on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)").
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...-ROM drive •iBook or Power Mac G4 with application software for viewing images on the computer. Do not connect the USB cable to your Mac using the USB cable. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users (1) Turn on your computer For Macintosh users Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) standard installation is automatically recognized as standard. The application software screen appears. 160 However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be installed. Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick...
...-ROM drive •iBook or Power Mac G4 with application software for viewing images on the computer. Do not connect the USB cable to your Mac using the USB cable. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users (1) Turn on your computer For Macintosh users Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) standard installation is automatically recognized as standard. The application software screen appears. 160 However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be installed. Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick...
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... EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. MEMORY INDEX - MEMORY MIX - If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to copy modified images with other equipment You may not be able to tapes, such as the time code indicator. 165 MEMORY +/- MEMORY PLAY - Image data modified on your computer or shot with your camcorder. "Memory Stick" operations Copying images recorded on the...
... EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. MEMORY INDEX - MEMORY MIX - If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to copy modified images with other equipment You may not be able to tapes, such as the time code indicator. 165 MEMORY +/- MEMORY PLAY - Image data modified on your computer or shot with your camcorder. "Memory Stick" operations Copying images recorded on the...
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... tab is open. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13). The image on tapes • PHOTO REC is set to MEMORY in the viewfinder. • The LCD panel is set to the autofocus mode (p. 54). • Shooting conditions are not suitable for manual focusing (p. 54). c Set FOCUS to CAMERA. c Adjust for autofocus. c Close the LCD panel (p. 23). This is not adjusted. Some tiny white spots appear on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked.
... tab is open. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13). The image on tapes • PHOTO REC is set to MEMORY in the viewfinder. • The LCD panel is set to the autofocus mode (p. 54). • Shooting conditions are not suitable for manual focusing (p. 54). c Set FOCUS to CAMERA. c Adjust for autofocus. c Close the LCD panel (p. 23). This is not adjusted. Some tiny white spots appear on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked.
Operating Instructions
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...) USB jack mini-B LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) MIC jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) DV input/output 4-pin connector LCD screen Picture DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.) DCR-TRV840: 8.8 cm (3.5 type) 72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in.) Total dot number DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740: 61 600 (280 × 220) DCR-TRV840: 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack...
...) USB jack mini-B LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) MIC jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) DV input/output 4-pin connector LCD screen Picture DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.) DCR-TRV840: 8.8 cm (3.5 type) 72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in.) Total dot number DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740: 61 600 (280 × 220) DCR-TRV840: 123 200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack...
Operating Instructions
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... Memory photo recording .... 124 "Memory Stick 116 Menu settings 105 Mirror mode 26 Moisture condensation ........ 194 Monaural 38 MONOTONE 44 M.FADER 44 MPEG 116 MPEG movie recording ....... 140 MULTI SCRN 126 NIGHTSHOT 29 NTSC system 193 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 48 Operation indicators 208 OVERLAP 44 Photo scan 70 Photo search 69 PICTURE EFFECT 47, 63 Picture search 36 Playback pause 36 Playing time 16 Power zoom 24 Print mark 174 PROGRAM AE 51 R Recording time 15 Rec Review...
... Memory photo recording .... 124 "Memory Stick 116 Menu settings 105 Mirror mode 26 Moisture condensation ........ 194 Monaural 38 MONOTONE 44 M.FADER 44 MPEG 116 MPEG movie recording ....... 140 MULTI SCRN 126 NIGHTSHOT 29 NTSC system 193 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 48 Operation indicators 208 OVERLAP 44 Photo scan 70 Photo search 69 PICTURE EFFECT 47, 63 Picture search 36 Playback pause 36 Playing time 16 Power zoom 24 Print mark 174 PROGRAM AE 51 R Recording time 15 Rec Review...