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... the USB cable (p. 199, 203) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 194) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 196) •Converting an analog signal to digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 204) Capturing images on your computer 4
... the USB cable (p. 199, 203) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 194) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 196) •Converting an analog signal to digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 204) Capturing images on your computer 4
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... to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCRTRV950 only) (p. 205) Main Features Other ...natural appearance to your e-mail. Main Features Getting Started Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth compliant device (DCR-TRV950 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 67) •Landscape (p. 67... Focus (p. 78) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 31) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 12×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •...
... to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCRTRV950 only) (p. 205) Main Features Other ...natural appearance to your e-mail. Main Features Getting Started Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth compliant device (DCR-TRV950 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 67) •Landscape (p. 67... Focus (p. 78) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 31) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 12×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •...
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...- Memory Photo recording ......... 135 Recording images from a tape as still images 144 Superimposing a still image in a continuous loop - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick 160 Copying still images from an analog video unit on your computer - MPEG movie playback 168...Image protection 176 Deleting images - Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with your computer - For Windows users 199 Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Signal convert function 204 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950 only) Accessing the network 205 For the ...
...- Memory Photo recording ......... 135 Recording images from a tape as still images 144 Superimposing a still image in a continuous loop - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick 160 Copying still images from an analog video unit on your computer - MPEG movie playback 168...Image protection 176 Deleting images - Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with your computer - For Windows users 199 Connecting your camcorder to your computer - Signal convert function 204 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950 only) Accessing the network 205 For the ...
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...After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Quick Start Guide 8 See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the DC IN jack cover. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to open the ... as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up. Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. Quick Start Guide - Inserting ...
...After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Quick Start Guide 8 See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the DC IN jack cover. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to open the ... as possible into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up. Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. Quick Start Guide - Inserting ...
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...PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 30). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Recording a picture (p. 26) 1 Remove the lens cap.... Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 4 Press START/STOP. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Your camcorder starts recording. MEMORY/ NETWORK 3 Press OPEN to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 9 REW 3 Press N to rewind the...
...PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 30). To stop recording, press START/STOP again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Recording a picture (p. 26) 1 Remove the lens cap.... Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 4 Press START/STOP. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA Your camcorder starts recording. MEMORY/ NETWORK 3 Press OPEN to your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 9 REW 3 Press N to rewind the...
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... adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide - Open the DC IN jack cover. See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated. "Memory Stick" slot 10... lightly to eject it can go with its v mark facing up as it . Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 128) 1 Slide MEMORY OPEN in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
... adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide - Open the DC IN jack cover. See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated. "Memory Stick" slot 10... lightly to eject it can go with its v mark facing up as it . Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 128) 1 Slide MEMORY OPEN in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
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...button on the screen stops flashing, and lights up your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 2 Press PLAY or PB. ...The picture appears on the screen. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to POWER MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR while pressing the...
...button on the screen stops flashing, and lights up your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 2 Press PLAY or PB. ...The picture appears on the screen. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to POWER MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR while pressing the...
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... settings on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are : - Cassettes with the cassette memory are : - The DCR-TRV950 is based on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV950 only". DATE SEARCH (p. 90) - Getting Started - TRV950 MEMORY/NETWORK z z Provided - We recommend that require different operations depending on your...
... settings on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are : - Cassettes with the cassette memory are : - The DCR-TRV950 is based on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV950 only". DATE SEARCH (p. 90) - Getting Started - TRV950 MEMORY/NETWORK z z Provided - We recommend that require different operations depending on your...
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... or outdoors. Keep your recordings on the country or region. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] ...[b] [c] [d] 13 Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Letting your camcorder get wet may be contrary to malfunction. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some ...
... or outdoors. Keep your recordings on the country or region. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] ...[b] [c] [d] 13 Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Letting your camcorder get wet may be contrary to malfunction. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some ...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45) 4 Wireless ... 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...
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45) 4 Wireless ... 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...
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 15
Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 15
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... pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to OFF (CHG). See page 231 for about one hour after charging it for your camcorder. 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal ...charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord ...
... pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to OFF (CHG). See page 231 for about one hour after charging it for your camcorder. 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal ...charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord ...
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.... When you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off the power. The actual battery life may be shorter. 17 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "---- Recording time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the...
.... When you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off the power. The actual battery life may be shorter. 17 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "---- Recording time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the...
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... time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 18 The "InfoLITHIUM" is correct. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in a cold environment...to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. If the power goes off although remaining...
... time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. 18 The "InfoLITHIUM" is correct. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in a cold environment...to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. If the power goes off although remaining...
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This means that you use your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Refer to the operating instructions...AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ...turned off. Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder for further information. 19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power...
This means that you use your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Refer to the operating instructions...AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ...turned off. Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder for further information. 19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power...
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... ON if it is not daylight saving time. Set the area, the daylight saving time, year, month, day, hour and then the minute, in your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or... MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) unless you set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
... ON if it is not daylight saving time. Set the area, the daylight saving time, year, month, day, hour and then the minute, in your camcorder will be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or... MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) unless you set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
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... you do not set the date and time "--:--:--" and are recorded on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick." When using your camcorder operates on the screen for noon. 21 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of DST, SUMMERTIME is used Set DST SET to the... LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY JUL 4 2002 5:30:00 PM [MENU] : END Note Instead of your camcorder abroad Set the clock to ON in the menu setting. If you use the camcorder in a region where daylight saving time is displayed on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for...
... you do not set the date and time "--:--:--" and are recorded on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick." When using your camcorder operates on the screen for noon. 21 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of DST, SUMMERTIME is used Set DST SET to the... LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN STBY JUL 4 2002 5:30:00 PM [MENU] : END Note Instead of your camcorder abroad Set the clock to ON in the menu setting. If you use the camcorder in a region where daylight saving time is displayed on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for...
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Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2. 24 ... on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to FN Press EXIT. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only) to operate each function. 5,6 When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT SPOT DIG FOCUS EFFT END SCH MEM SPOT M I X METER...
Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2. 24 ... on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to FN Press EXIT. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only) to operate each function. 5,6 When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 EXIT SPOT DIG FOCUS EFFT END SCH MEM SPOT M I X METER...
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...panel, press operation buttons with your index finger. •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed 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. You can control... the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 238). •When the LCD screen gets ...
...panel, press operation buttons with your index finger. •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed 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. You can control... the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 238). •When the LCD screen gets ...
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...REC indicator appears. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the front of your camcorder to the standby. (4) Press OPEN to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. To stop... recording, press START/STOP again. Your camcorder starts recording. - Recording - This sets your camcorder lights up. The camera recording lamp located on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) ...
...REC indicator appears. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the front of your camcorder to the standby. (4) Press OPEN to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. To stop... recording, press START/STOP again. Your camcorder starts recording. - Recording - This sets your camcorder lights up. The camera recording lamp located on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) ...