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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 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. AC- Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. 3-072-650-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. AC- Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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...manual could void your authority to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony...of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is no guarantee that interference will not occur ...
...manual could void your authority to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV740, DCR- This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV240, DCR- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - TRV840 Responsible Party: Sony...of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the instructions, may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is no guarantee that interference will not occur ...
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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... •PROGRAM AE (p. 51) •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 ...
...;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... •PROGRAM AE (p. 51) •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 ...
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...69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title... 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Table of contents Main features 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Quick Start Guide 8 Getting Started Using this manual 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the...
...69 Editing Dubbing a tape 71 Dubbing only desired scenes - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 29 Self-timer recording (except DCR-TRV240 31 Checking recordings - Digital program editing (on tapes 74 Capturing images from a VCR - Frame recording 57 Superimposing a title... 58 Making your computer (Windows users only 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 105 6 Table of contents Main features 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Quick Start Guide 8 Getting Started Using this manual 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12 Installing the...
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... 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 - Also, your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to country. Using this manual The instructions in this...
... 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 - Also, your camcorder, check the model number by camcorder model DCR- Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to country. Using this manual The instructions in this...
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... Fader - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE... While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The shutter speed is about 3 m (10 feet). 30 PROGRAM AE - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the ...
... Fader - At this time, moving pictures may cause your camcorder to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) You cannot use the NightShot mode in the daytime). Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, focus manually. •You cannot use the following functions: - PROGRAM AE... While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function The shutter speed is about 3 m (10 feet). 30 PROGRAM AE - Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) While using the ...
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NEG. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized to make the picture look more like an illustration. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. LIGHT SLIM AUTO SHTR STRETCH RETURN PASTEL MOSAIC [MENU] : END To cancel the picture effect Set P ... [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in sepia. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. Picture effect You can digitally process pictures...
NEG. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized to make the picture look more like an illustration. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE OFF P EFFECT NEG. LIGHT SLIM AUTO SHTR STRETCH RETURN PASTEL MOSAIC [MENU] : END To cancel the picture effect Set P ... [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in sepia. Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240) When you set the POWER switch to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. Picture effect You can digitally process pictures...
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...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 the PROGRAM AE mode: - Sports lesson - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the...color may occur in the following functions do not work in the menu settings. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI N. Notes •Because your camcorder is set to AUTO in the Color Slow Shutter mode. Sunset & moon - Soft ...
...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 the PROGRAM AE mode: - Sports lesson - Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the...color may occur in the following functions do not work in the menu settings. MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS FLASH LVL BEACH&SKI N. Notes •Because your camcorder is set to AUTO in the Color Slow Shutter mode. Sunset & moon - Soft ...
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... following cases: - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to turn off the indicator. Normally, exposure is backlit - When recording dark pictures (e.g. BACKLIGHT - night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. If you change...
... following cases: - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Color Slow Shutter Your camcorder automatically returns to turn off the indicator. Normally, exposure is backlit - When recording dark pictures (e.g. BACKLIGHT - night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. If you change...
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... To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS to the following cases. Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press FOCUS. To focus precisely It is not effective when shooting...
... To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS to the following cases. Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press FOCUS. To focus precisely It is not effective when shooting...
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...canceled. 63 For details of each picture effect function, see page 47. Advanced Playback Operations 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END MENU ..., 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. Playing back...pictures on a tape on a VCR using your camcorder when you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. Notes •Picture effect functions...
...canceled. 63 For details of each picture effect function, see page 47. Advanced Playback Operations 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END MENU ..., 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. Playing back...pictures on a tape on a VCR using your camcorder when you can record pictures on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on your camcorder as a player. Notes •Picture effect functions...
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... 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 your camcorder as a still image at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC..., 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. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. Notes •Digital effect functions work...
... 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 your camcorder as a still image at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC..., 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. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. Notes •Digital effect functions work...
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... MODE REMAIN ON RETURN 105 For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 106). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. Customizing Your Camcorder - Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to...PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial to set. (5) If you want to 4. S LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. Customizing Your Camcorder -
... MODE REMAIN ON RETURN 105 For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 106). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. Customizing Your Camcorder - Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to...PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial to set. (5) If you want to 4. S LIGHT AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. Customizing Your Camcorder -
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... with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL. •FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. LIGHT AUTO SHTR HIGH...
... with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL. •FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. LIGHT AUTO SHTR HIGH...
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... that support these file formats are installed on your computer - Note Data recorded on your computer. Make sure that applications that is stored in this manual. Except DCR-TRV240 You can view data recorded on the "Memory Stick" on the "Memory Stick" is used simultaneously. •Operations are not mentioned in each...
... that support these file formats are installed on your computer - Note Data recorded on your computer. Make sure that applications that is stored in this manual. Except DCR-TRV240 You can view data recorded on the "Memory Stick" on the "Memory Stick" is used simultaneously. •Operations are not mentioned in each...
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... is not adjusted. This is not clear. - c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder, use the following table to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to expose the...is set to OFF (p. 105) (DCR-TRV240/TRV340 only). Troubleshooting - The power goes off. • While being operated in the viewfinder. • The LCD panel is the manual focus mode. is not a malfunction. ...not a malfunction. The picture does not appear in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some tiny white spots appear on the screen or the display...
... is not adjusted. This is not clear. - c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder, use the following table to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to expose the...is set to OFF (p. 105) (DCR-TRV240/TRV340 only). Troubleshooting - The power goes off. • While being operated in the viewfinder. • The LCD panel is the manual focus mode. is not a malfunction. ...not a malfunction. The picture does not appear in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Some tiny white spots appear on the screen or the display...
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... (p. 27)/Time code (p. 27)/Self-diagnosis display (p. 184)/ Remaining battery time (p. 14) wj FULL charge (p. 14) Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 qd 2 qf 2 wj 3 qg 4 50min SP REC 0:00:00 W T qh 3 5 M.FADER 16:9WIDE ZERO...(p. 47, 63) 8 Volume (p. 34)/Data code (p. 35) 9 PROGRAM AE (p. 52) 0 Backlight (p. 28) qa SteadyShot off (p. 107) qs Manual focusing (p. 54) qd Self-timer (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 31, 41, 128) qf STBY/REC (p. 21)/Video control mode (p. 36) qg Tape counter (p. 27)/Time code (p. 27)/Self-diagnosis...
... (p. 27)/Time code (p. 27)/Self-diagnosis display (p. 184)/ Remaining battery time (p. 14) wj FULL charge (p. 14) Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 qd 2 qf 2 wj 3 qg 4 50min SP REC 0:00:00 W T qh 3 5 M.FADER 16:9WIDE ZERO...(p. 47, 63) 8 Volume (p. 34)/Data code (p. 35) 9 PROGRAM AE (p. 52) 0 Backlight (p. 28) qa SteadyShot off (p. 107) qs Manual focusing (p. 54) qd Self-timer (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 31, 41, 128) qf STBY/REC (p. 21)/Video control mode (p. 36) qg Tape counter (p. 27)/Time code (p. 27)/Self-diagnosis...