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... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and ...device may cause undesired operation. DCR-TRV950 only IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. 3 For customers in order to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the...
... that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Increase the separation between the equipment and ...device may cause undesired operation. DCR-TRV950 only IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. 3 For customers in order to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the...
Operating Instructions
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... cable - For Macintosh users 201 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer using the USB cable - Signal convert function 204 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950 only) Accessing the network 205 For the details, refer to a tape 171 Enlarging still images recorded on your camcorder. Table of trouble and how to your computer...
... cable - For Macintosh users 201 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer using the USB cable - Signal convert function 204 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950 only) Accessing the network 205 For the details, refer to a tape 171 Enlarging still images recorded on your camcorder. Table of trouble and how to your computer...
Operating Instructions
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... off. The picture appears on the "Memory Stick." The image while pressing the button deeply is displayed. Monitoring the playback still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 135) 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the... LCD panel or the battery pack. 2 Press PLAY or PB. Recording a still image on the LCD screen (p. 165) 1 Set the POWER switch to POWER MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950...
... off. The picture appears on the "Memory Stick." The image while pressing the button deeply is displayed. Monitoring the playback still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 135) 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the... LCD panel or the battery pack. 2 Press PLAY or PB. Recording a still image on the LCD screen (p. 165) 1 Set the POWER switch to POWER MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950...
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... (2) (p. 251) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26) 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 126) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 183) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p. 188) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 237) qs Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV950 only) (p. 206) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 14 Checking supplied...
... (2) (p. 251) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26) 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 126) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 183) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p. 188) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 237) qs Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV950 only) (p. 206) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 14 Checking supplied...
Operating Instructions
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... self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from 10 with a beep. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with the self-timer (p. 143). 36 To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. When the POWER switch is in 10 seconds automatically...beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. START/STOP 1 FN START/STOP To stop the count down from the screen while your camcorder is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) ...
... self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from 10 with a beep. The (self-timer) indicator appears on a "Memory Stick" with the self-timer (p. 143). 36 To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. When the POWER switch is in 10 seconds automatically...beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. START/STOP 1 FN START/STOP To stop the count down from the screen while your camcorder is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) ...
Operating Instructions
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L. L. If you set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (p210) (2) Press MENU to ON in the menu setting while the POWER switch is displayed on a horizontal line using the guide frame. L. The guide frame is not recorded in the tape or the "Memory Stick." (1) Set GUIDE FRAME in the menu setting or simply press... The other indicators are also displayed on the screen. 64 The size and position of the guide frame do not affect the setting of the camcorder. Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on the screen. 2 MENU 1 LCD / VF SET LCD B. L.
L. L. If you set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (p210) (2) Press MENU to ON in the menu setting while the POWER switch is displayed on a horizontal line using the guide frame. L. The guide frame is not recorded in the tape or the "Memory Stick." (1) Set GUIDE FRAME in the menu setting or simply press... The other indicators are also displayed on the screen. 64 The size and position of the guide frame do not affect the setting of the camcorder. Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on the screen. 2 MENU 1 LCD / VF SET LCD B. L.
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...of the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The zebra pattern does not appear on the screen. Set the ZEBRA selector to... portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is not recorded in the tape or the "Memory Stick." The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen with a subject ... the ZEBRA selector to OFF. Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the screen with...
...of the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The zebra pattern does not appear on the screen. Set the ZEBRA selector to... portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is not recorded in the tape or the "Memory Stick." The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen with a subject ... the ZEBRA selector to OFF. Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the screen with...
Operating Instructions
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Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to automatic adjustment The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected. Sports lesson - Shutter speed adjustment - Spot focus •When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only), Sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes... take close-ups in the middle to far distance, you are recording images on a "Memory Stick" using the PROGRAM AE - Spot light - You can adjust the following functions while using the MEMORY MIX. (The indicator flashes.) While WHT BAL is set to focus only on subjects in...
Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to automatic adjustment The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected. Sports lesson - Shutter speed adjustment - Spot focus •When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only), Sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes... take close-ups in the middle to far distance, you are recording images on a "Memory Stick" using the PROGRAM AE - Spot light - You can adjust the following functions while using the MEMORY MIX. (The indicator flashes.) While WHT BAL is set to focus only on subjects in...
Operating Instructions
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... 9PIC SHOW PRINT 2 In the memory camera In the memory playback (still image) PLAY INDEX FN - + CAM INDEX FN 129 Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only) to relevant pages for use of a "Memory Stick" are displayed on the LCD screen.... (4) Press PAGE2 to go to open the LCD panel. Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Using a touch panel Most operation buttons for each ...
... 9PIC SHOW PRINT 2 In the memory camera In the memory playback (still image) PLAY INDEX FN - + CAM INDEX FN 129 Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only) to relevant pages for use of a "Memory Stick" are displayed on the LCD screen.... (4) Press PAGE2 to go to open the LCD panel. Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Using a touch panel Most operation buttons for each ...
Operating Instructions
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... objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV950 only) •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with the supplied cleaning cloth. Using a "Memory Stick" - Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not ... it with wet hands. •If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to display the following buttons: In the memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SELFTIMER, SPOT FOCUS, PLAY, INDEX, SPOT METER LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX, MEM MIX SLIDE SHOW, PLAY, INDEX, 9PIC ...
... objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV950 only) •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with the supplied cleaning cloth. Using a "Memory Stick" - Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not ... it with wet hands. •If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to display the following buttons: In the memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SELFTIMER, SPOT FOCUS, PLAY, INDEX, SPOT METER LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX, MEM MIX SLIDE SHOW, PLAY, INDEX, 9PIC ...
Operating Instructions
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...(p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality , ...then press the dial. 1 LOCK POWER MEMORY/ NETWORK MENU 3 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END 4 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN STANDARD REMAIN 36 [MENU] : END "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA 131 The default ...
...(p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality , ...then press the dial. 1 LOCK POWER MEMORY/ NETWORK MENU 3 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END 4 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN STANDARD REMAIN 36 [MENU] : END "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA 131 The default ...
Operating Instructions
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... to select the desired image size, then press the dial. The indicator changes as follows: Still images: 1152 640 Moving pictures: 320 160 1 LOCK POWER MEMORY/ NETWORK MENU 3 STILL SET MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN 1152 1152 × 864 640 × 480 REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END 4 STILL SET... or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to 640 × 480.) The default setting is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is 1152 × 864. "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Using...
... to select the desired image size, then press the dial. The indicator changes as follows: Still images: 1152 640 Moving pictures: 320 160 1 LOCK POWER MEMORY/ NETWORK MENU 3 STILL SET MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN 1152 1152 × 864 640 × 480 REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END 4 STILL SET... or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to 640 × 480.) The default setting is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is 1152 × 864. "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Using...
Operating Instructions
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...PLAY INDEX FN [a]: Number of recorded images [b]: Approximate number of the image and are fixed. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press PHOTO lightly. Make sure that the LOCK...indicator disappears. "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Recording still images on a "Memory Stick." The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of images can record still images on a "Memory Stick"- Recording is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Recording...
...PLAY INDEX FN [a]: Number of recorded images [b]: Approximate number of the image and are fixed. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press PHOTO lightly. Make sure that the LOCK...indicator disappears. "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Recording still images on a "Memory Stick." The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of images can record still images on a "Memory Stick"- Recording is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Recording...
Operating Instructions
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... the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. 136 Digital zoom - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the "Memory Stick." When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) The following functions do not work: -... When you are recording a still image You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41). Recording still images on the Remote Commander Your camcorder ...
... the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. 136 Digital zoom - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the "Memory Stick." When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) The following functions do not work: -... When you are recording a still image You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41). Recording still images on the Remote Commander Your camcorder ...
Operating Instructions
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... MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The effect of exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG) The effect may not appear clearly on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is selected in continuous shooting The number of still images you cannot record a still image on this "Memory Stick."...FULL" appears on the screen, and you can shoot continuously varies depending on a "Memory Stick" - Checking images on the LCD screen. When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press MENU, then ...
... MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The effect of exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG) The effect may not appear clearly on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is selected in continuous shooting The number of still images you cannot record a still image on this "Memory Stick."...FULL" appears on the screen, and you can shoot continuously varies depending on a "Memory Stick" - Checking images on the LCD screen. When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press MENU, then ...
Operating Instructions
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... the screen. Self-timer recording is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press FN to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). "Memory Stick" Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" with a beep. The POWER switch is finished. - Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch...
... the screen. Self-timer recording is set to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press FN to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). "Memory Stick" Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" with a beep. The POWER switch is finished. - Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch...
Operating Instructions
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...return to FN. (8) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording. MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a "Memory Stick" as a thumbnail image. (4) Press -/+ on the lower part of the screen to adjust the effect, then press OK to return to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The still image is complete when the bar scroll ... a still image The fewer bars there are on the left lower corner of the screen as a still image Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to PAGE2. CHROM: M. Superimposing a still image in the...
...return to FN. (8) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording. MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a "Memory Stick" as a thumbnail image. (4) Press -/+ on the lower part of the screen to adjust the effect, then press OK to return to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The still image is complete when the bar scroll ... a still image The fewer bars there are on the left lower corner of the screen as a still image Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to PAGE2. CHROM: M. Superimposing a still image in the...
Operating Instructions
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... the POWER switch to the remaining capacity of a "Memory Stick"(MPEG MOVIE EX). Recording moving pictures with sound on a"Memory Stick" - To stop recording Press START/STOP. MPEG movie recording You can record picture and sound continuously up to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Your camcorder starts recording. The picture and sound are recorded up to the further...
... the POWER switch to the remaining capacity of a "Memory Stick"(MPEG MOVIE EX). Recording moving pictures with sound on a"Memory Stick" - To stop recording Press START/STOP. MPEG movie recording You can record picture and sound continuously up to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Your camcorder starts recording. The picture and sound are recorded up to the further...
Operating Instructions
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...the external flash off when recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. Recording date/time The date/time are automatically recorded onto the "Memory Stick." However, they are not displayed while recording. You ...is recorded on a "Memory Stick." Recording moving pictures on the "Memory Stick." Digital effect - Various settings cannot be recorded. When the POWER switch is recorded in monaural. Picture effect - Fader - MPEG movie recording Note Sound is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) The following functions...
...the external flash off when recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. Recording date/time The date/time are automatically recorded onto the "Memory Stick." However, they are not displayed while recording. You ...is recorded on a "Memory Stick." Recording moving pictures on the "Memory Stick." Digital effect - Various settings cannot be recorded. When the POWER switch is recorded in monaural. Picture effect - Fader - MPEG movie recording Note Sound is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) The following functions...
Operating Instructions
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... to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press FN to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make sure that the (self-timer) indicator disappears on the screen. (4) Press START/STOP. To restart the self-timer, press START/STOP again. Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Recording moving pictures on...
... to the further side (unlock position). (2) Press FN to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make sure that the (self-timer) indicator disappears on the screen. (4) Press START/STOP. To restart the self-timer, press START/STOP again. Self-timer recording is automatically canceled when: - "Memory Stick" Operations VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Recording moving pictures on...