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Question posted by allysoncartermoody on January 22nd, 2012

Macbook Pro Manual For Sony Dcrtrv900 Camcorder

I need to change to golf mode for my video and can not figure it out. Additionally all manual's I find online are window format and I have a MacBook Pro. Can you help? Thanks Allyson

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on February 4th, 2012 9:11 PM

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This is the only user manual available for that model:

http://www.psy.utexas.edu/psy/pcf/manuals/DCR_TRV900.pdf

In the manual, Sony recommends that you use a computer with Windows installed on it. However, there are some tips for Mac users, just not very many.

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Operating Instructions - Page 1

... you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV900 Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L10A Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-864-632-14 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before...

Operating Instructions - Page 2

...the U.S.A. • MS-DOS and Windows are cautioned that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). 2 Caution: Do ...that may be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to ... with superior picture and sound quality. If this Sony Handycam VisionΤΜ camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your unwanted lithium ion...

Operating Instructions - Page 3

...Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 6 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack ....... 7 Inserting a cassette 11 Basic operations Camera recording 12 Attaching the lens... a car battery 26 Changing the mode settings 27 -for using the battery pack 120 Maintenance information and precautions 123 Using your camcorder abroad 126 Trouble check ...

Operating Instructions - Page 4

...format. We recommend you to country. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Note on Cassette Memory This camcorder is based on a TV, you need...cassette (p. 68). Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this camcorder. The functions which depend on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. e.g.,...

Operating Instructions - Page 5

... in a car parked in the viewfinder. These points are operational for effective use. • Do not let the camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. • Never leave the camcorder exposed to malfunction, and sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and/or in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. [a] [b] 5 Before you begin...

Operating Instructions - Page 7

.... (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 7 Attach the battery ...pack. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Getting started Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to the camcorder securely. 1...

Operating Instructions - Page 12

... recording [b] Set the POWER switch to Standby mode. (3) Press START/STOP. You can also select Recording mode, SP (standard play) mode or LP (long play) mode. Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the camcorder is set to . The camcorder is working correctly. Then, eject the...

Operating Instructions - Page 13

.... SCAN to CAMERA. Note on one tape or you record some scenes in LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may improve in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Notes on LP mode • We recommend to use a Sony Excellence/Master...

Operating Instructions - Page 20

... and the screw may be damaged. The inside of suitable height. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you have a tripod for better shooting Place the camcorder on the viewfinder •Do not pick up the camcorder by a window. [e] [d] [e] 20

Operating Instructions - Page 25

...*, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 12 V or 24 V car battery Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 * NP-F730H is disturbed. 25 Note on the camcorder. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to be changed only at a qualified service shop. Using the house current To use...

Operating Instructions - Page 27

If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. Advanced operations Changing the mode settings You can make selections in mirror mode, you cannot operate the menu system. 27 Just turn the control dial to VTR, CAMERA or MEMORY. •While recording in the following order: the menu display n icons n items n mode settings. (1) Press MENU to...

Operating Instructions - Page 28

...camcorder goes back to 12x optical zoom. •Select ON to activate digital zooming. 16:9WIDE Select this item to use the digital zoom. GAIN SHIFT •Set the gain value to 0dB. •Set the gain value to set or change the waiting time for the CAMERA...or main sound (for the MANUAL SET menu AUTO SHTR •...the pixels. Changing the mode settings Selecting the mode setting of each ...

Operating Instructions - Page 30

... · or DISPLAY button is pressed. - Items for the TAPE SET menu REC MODE •Select SP when recording in SP (standard play ) mode. DATA CODE •Select DATE/CAM to display date and recording data during playback. Changing the mode settings PHOTO SAVE Select this feature only with high quality. TITLEERASE Erase the...

Operating Instructions - Page 31

... Normally select LCD. • Select V-OUT/LCD to a position other than CAMERA, or select OFF in the camcorder. • If you set the clock by twice size of the normal. See...8226; Select OFF when you do not want to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. Changing the mode settings Advanced operations TV INPUT Select 1, 2 or 3 of the video input on the LCD screen and TV screen. See...

Operating Instructions - Page 32

... B.L., the battery life while recording decreases 10 to 20%. When you select BRIGHT in AUDIO MODE, you cannot add an audio sound. •If you use a power source other items ...ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the screen. 32 When recording a close . As far as the vanadium-lithium battery is removed. Changing the mode settings * These ...

Operating Instructions - Page 84

... playback pause mode. (10) Press the control dial or MARK on a mini DV tape - POWER VTR 7,9 REW PLAY FF 12 STOP PAUSE REC MEMORY OFF CAMERA 7,9 4 MENU 5,6 8,10 ...camcorder and the DV product automatically set to pause mode. Since the camcorder exchanges digital...camcorder to VTR. (3) Set the input selector to DV input on a tape, using other equipment connected with little audio and video...

Operating Instructions - Page 90

... accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in ...camcorder (including DCR- Audio dubbing To play back the new recorded sound Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by selecting AUDIO MIX in the LP mode... sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the menu system. TRV900), the sound quality may stop recording. VTR SET H i F i SOUND...

Operating Instructions - Page 91

...camcorder is designed for the instruction are that conform to ATA specification of PC Card standard. CAUTION! Image Record the still image on the supplied floppy disk adapter The floppy disk adapter is equipped with the floppy disk adapter. Sony recommends Memory Sticks Sony recommends using floppy disks, Memory Sticks or PC cards. Format... equipment such as digital data and operates...

Operating Instructions - Page 116

... on the TV screen if you try to record such software. The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. you cannot record software that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of mini DV cassette. Sony recommends that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of the tape concerning above...

Operating Instructions - Page 133

... g) Power requirements Supplied from the camcorder. Specifications Additional information Video camera recorder System Video recording system Two rotary heads, Helical...mode: 1 hour (DVM60) LP mode: 1.5 hours (DVM60) Fast forward/rewind time Approx. 2 min. 30 s (DVM60) Image device 3CCD (Charge Coupled Device 1/4") Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Lens Combined power zoom lens, 48x (Digital...