Sony TRV840 User Manual

3-072-650-12 (1)

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Vid e o Ca m e ra

Re co rd e r

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-TRV

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

SERIES

DCR-TRV740

DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/

TRV840

Note:

Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

If you have any questions about this product,

you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-

SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

Regulatory Information

De cla ra t io n o f Co n fo rm it y

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DCR-TRV240, DCR-

TRV340

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.

201-930-6972

Telephone No.:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

—

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

—

Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/ TV technician for help.

De cla ra t io n o f Co n fo rm it y

The supplied interface cable must be used with

the equipment in order to comply with the

limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart

B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

DCR-TRV740, DCR-

TRV840

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.

201-930-6972

Telephone No.:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

Ma in fe a t u re s

Re co rd in g m o vin g o r st ill im a g e s, a n d p la yin g t h e m b a ck

• Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 21)

• Recording still images on a tape (p. 39)

• Playing back a tape (p. 34)

• Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124)

• Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 140)

• Viewing still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 150)

• Viewing moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 153)

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s o n yo u r co m p u t e r

• 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 video unit on your computer (p. 88)

Ot h e r u se s

Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode

• BACKLIGHT (p. 28)

• NightShot/ Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter (p. 29)

• 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 menu settings.)

• Fader (p. 44)

• Picture effects (p. 47)

• Digital effects (p. 48)

• Titles (p. 58, 60)

• MEMORY MIX (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 129)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

• Sports lesson (p. 51)

• Landscape (p. 51)

• Manual focus (p. 54)

Functions for use on recorded tapes

• END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/ Rec Review (p. 32)

• DATA CODE (p. 35)

• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 65)

• ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 67)

• Digital program editing (on tapes) (p. 74)/ (on “Memory Stick”s) (except DCR-

TRV240) (p. 146)

Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38)

6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 201)

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21)

(p. 207)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC pow er

adaptor (1), Pow er cord (1) (p. 13)

8 USB cable (1) (p. 96, 156)

3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)

DCR-TRV240/ TRV340

9 “Memory Stick” (1)

(except DCR-TRV240) (p. 116)

NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)

DCR-TRV740/ TRV840

0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 96, 156)

4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 207)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

Main features ........................................... 4

Checking supplied accessories .............. 5

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53

Focusing manually ................................ 54

Interval recording ................................. 55

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e ............................. 8

Frame by frame recording

– Frame recording .......................... 57

Ge t t in g St a rt e d

Superimposing a title ........................... 58

Making your own titles ........................ 60

Inserting a scene .................................... 62

Using this manual ................................. 10

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 12

Installing the battery pack ............ 12

Charging the battery pack ............. 13

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 17

Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 18

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 20

Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck Op e ra t io n s

Playing back tapes with picture

effects ............................................... 63

Playing back tapes with digital

effects ............................................... 64

Enlarging recorded images

Re co rd in g – Ba sics

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 65

Recording a picture ............................... 21

Quickly locating a scene

Shooting backlit subjects

– ZERO SET MEMORY ................. 67

– BACK LIGHT ........................ 28

Searching a recording by date

Shooting in the dark

– DATE SEARCH ........................... 68

– NightShot/ Super NightShot/

Color Slow Shutter .................. 29

Searching for a photo – PHOTO

SEARCH/ PHOTO SCAN ............. 69

Self-timer recording

(except DCR-TRV240) ............. 31

Ed it in g

Checking recordings – END SEARCH/

EDITSEARCH/ Rec Review .......... 32

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 71

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

Pla yb a ck – Ba sics

(on tapes) ......................................... 74

Playing back a tape ............................... 34

Capturing images from an analog

video unit on your computer

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 35

– Signal convert function ............... 88

Viewing recordings on TV................... 38

Recording video or TV programs ....... 89

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert Editing ............................... 92

Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s

Viewing images recorded on a tape

on your computer

Recording still images on a tape

– Tape Photo recording ................. 39

(Windows users only) .................... 94

Using the wide mode ........................... 42

Using the fader function ...................... 44

Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r

Using special effects

– Picture effect ................................. 47

Changing the menu settings .............. 105

Using special effects

– Digital effect ................................. 48

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

“ Me m o ry St ick” o p e ra t io n s

(e xce p t DCR-TRV240)

Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 178

Using “Memory Stick”

– Introduction ............................... 116

Self-diagnosis display ......................... 184

Warning indicators and messages .... 185

Recording still images on

“Memory Stick”s

– Memory Photo recording ......... 124

Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n

Superimposing a still image in the

“Memory Stick” on an image

Digital8 system, recording and

playback ......................................... 187

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 129

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 189

Recording images from a tape as still

images ............................................ 135

About i.LINK ....................................... 191

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 193

Copying still images from a tape

– PHOTO SAVE ............................ 138

Recording moving pictures on

“Memory Stick”s

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 194

– MPEG movie recording ............ 140

Specifications ....................................... 199

Recording pictures from a tape as

moving pictures ............................ 142

Qu ick Re fe re n ce

Recording edited pictures as a

moving picture

Identifying parts and controls ........... 201

Index ..................................................... 209

– Digital program editing

(on “Memory Stick”s) .................. 146

Viewing still images

– Memory Photo playback .......... 150

Viewing moving pictures

– MPEG movie playback ............. 153

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s on your

computer ........................................ 155

Copying images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s to tape ............. 164

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 166

Playing back images in a continuous

loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 168

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection ........................ 170

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 171

Writing a print mark

– PRINT MARK ............................ 174

Using the optional printer ................. 176

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your

camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more

information.

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 17)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

Connect the plug with

its v mark facing up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 20)

1Slide OPEN/ EJECT

2Insert the cassette in

straight as far as

possible into the

cassette

3Close the cassette

in the direction of the

arrow and open the

lid.

compartment by

pressing

on the

cassette

compartment with

the window facing

up.

Push the center of

the cassette back to

insert the cassette.

compartment.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 21)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA

while pressing the

small green button.

4Press START/ STOP.

Your camcorder

starts recording. To

stop recording, press

START/ STOP button

again.

3Open the LCD panel

while pressing OPEN.

The picture appears

on the LCD screen.

View finder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye

against the eyecup.

The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date

and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 18).

Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re o n t h e LCD

scre e n (p . 34)

2Press m to rewind the tape.

REW

3Press N to start playback.

PLAY

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR while

pressing the small

green button.

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

holding the viewfinder, the LCD

panel, or the battery pack.

— Ge t t in g St a rt e d —

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before

you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number

by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV740 is the model used for

illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any

differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “except DCR-

TRV240.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is

being carried out.

Differences by camcorder model

DCR-

TRV240

TRV340

TRV740

TRV840

MEMORY mark*

(on the POWER switch)

—

Self-timer

—

Digital zoom

700×

420×

6.2 cm

(2.5 type)

6.2 cm

(2.5 type)

6.2 cm

(2.5 type)

8.8 cm

(3.5 type)

LCD Screen

Provided

—

Not provided

* The models with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory

functions. See page 116 for details.

Be fo re u sin g yo u r ca m co rd e r

With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8

camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your

camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 (analog) system.

You, however, cannot use the functions in “Advanced Playback Operations” on page

63 to 70 for playback in the Hi8 / standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition,

/ Digital8 video cassettes. Your

we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8

with the Digital8 system on a tape.

/ standard 8

No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Co p yrig h t p re ca u t io n s

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re

Le n s a n d LCD scre e n /fin d e r

• The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision

technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.

How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (w hite, red,

blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.

These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the

recording in any w ay.

• Do not let your camcorder become wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea

water. Letting your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Sometimes 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 the sun or under direct sunlight [b ].

• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD

screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions [c].

• Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d ].

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly

In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.

(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT

(battery) release lever down.

BATT (battery)

release lever

If you install the large-capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/ QM71/ FM90/ QM91/ FM91 battery pack on your

camcorder, extend its viewfinder.

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Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).

See page 189 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery

time is indicated in minutes on the display window.

When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. To

fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after normal

charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Fully charging the

battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

POWER

The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your

camcorder.

Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

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Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts on the DC plug

of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power

adaptor.

When the battery pack is charged fully

The LCD backlight of the display window is turned off.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the

recording time when recording using the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“– – – – min” appears in the display window.

While charging the battery pack

No indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following

cases:

– The battery pack is not installed correctly.

– Something is wrong with the battery pack.

If the pow er may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates

that the battery pack has enough pow er to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time

indicator is correct.

When you use the AC pow er adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,

disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C

to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as

battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible

with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with

the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

mark.

SERIES

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Ch a rg in g t im e

Battery pack

NP-FM30 ¹⁾

NP-FM50 ²⁾

NP-FM70

Full charge (Normal charge)

145 (85)

150 (90)

240 (180)

260 (200)

330 (270)

360 (300)

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-QM91/ FM91

The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low

because of the ambient temperature.

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F)

¹⁾Supplied with DCR-TRV240/ TRV340

²⁾Supplied with DCR-TRV740/ TRV840

Re co rd in g t im e

DCR-TRV240/TRV340

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous*

Typical**

Continuous*

Typical**

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

100

165

345

400

520

605

130

270

315

410

475

NP-FM70

200

155

NP-QM71

230

180

NP-FM90

300

235

NP-QM91/ FM91

350

275

DCR-TRV740

Battery pack

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Continuous*

Typical**

Continuous*

Typical**

NP-FM30

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

140

295

340

450

520

110

240

275

360

420

170

135

NP-QM71

195

155

NP-FM90

260

205

NP-QM91/ FM91

300

240

DCR-TRV840

Battery pack

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Continuous*

Typical**

Continuous*

Typical**

NP-FM30

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

140

295

340

450

520

105

225

265

345

400

170

130

NP-QM71

195

150

NP-FM90

260

200

NP-QM91/ FM91

300

230

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Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

stop, zooming and turning the power on/ off. The actual battery life may be shorter

Pla yin g t im e

DCR-TRV240/TRV340

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

110

180

370

430

560

645

130

270

315

410

475

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-QM91/ FM91

DCR-TRV740

Battery pack

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

NP-FM30

105

170

355

415

540

625

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

135

275

325

425

490

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-QM91/ FM91

DCR-TRV840

Battery pack

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

NP-FM30

105

170

355

415

540

625

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

125

265

305

400

465

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-QM91/ FM91

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Approximate continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if

you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

Note

The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The

playing time of tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system is reduced by about 20%..

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Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a

wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor 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.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2, 3

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your

camcorder.

• The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply

any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power

cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Using a car battery

Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional).

St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time.

“CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA/ MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you set the date and time settings.

If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may

be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery

installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 196).

Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240), and

then press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET in

, then press the

dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.

(4) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(5) Set the minute by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

1,6

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

USBCONNECT

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

– – – – – –

USB STREAM

USBCONNECT 2002 JAN

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

12 00 AM

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

2002 JAN

12 00 AM

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET JUL

USB STREAM

USBCONNECT

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

2002

5 30 00 PM

USB STREAM

USBCONNECT 2002 JUL

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

30 PM

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

The year changes as follow s:

1995 T · · · · t 2002 T · · · · t 2079

If you do not set the date and time

“--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick”.

(except DCR-TRV240)

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon.

St e p 3 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

We recommend using Hi8

/ Digital8 video cassettes.

(1) Prepare the power source (p. 12).

(2) Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with

the window facing up.

Push the center of the cassette back to insert.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing

on the cassette compartment.

The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it

clicks.

4,5

To e je ct a ca sse t t e

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

Notes

• Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system.

• The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8

tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, 3/ 4 of indicated time on Hi8

tape.

• If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on your camcorder. Mosaic

pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders

(including other DCR-TRV240/ TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840).

• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other

than the

mark.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

— Re co rd in g – Ba sics —

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens

cap to the grip strap.

(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more

information (p. 12 to 20).

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

This sets your camcorder to the standby mode.

(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

(5) Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears on the screen. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your

camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.

The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the

viewfinder.

REC 0:00:01

50min

Camera

recording lamp

Microphone

Notes

• Fasten the grip strap firmly.

• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

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Note on recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 105). In the LP mode, you can

record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on

your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on your camcorder.

Note on the LOCK sw itch (except DCR-TRV240)

When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set

to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is released as the default setting.

To enable smooth transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as

you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.

However, check the following:

– Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape.

– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for three minutes w hile the

cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent

battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. However, your camcorder does not turn

off automatically while the cassette is not inserted.

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes

in the LP mode

• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.

• The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly

between scenes.

Recording data

The recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display

the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

Aft e r re co rd in g

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

(2) Close the LCD panel.

(3) Eject the cassette.

(4) Remove the battery pack.

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Ad ju st in g t h e LCD scre e n

The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees

to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.

180°

90°

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the

camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically

turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the

viewfinder.

When you adjust angles of the LCD panel

Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

When recording w ith the LCD panel opened

Recording time becomes shorter a little compared with when recording with the LCD

panel closed.

Brightness of the LCD screen

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in the

menu settings (p. 105). Even if you adjust the LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded

picture will not be affected.

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Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

To use zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/TRV340)/15× (DCR-TRV740/TRV840)

Zoom greater than 25× (DCR-TRV240/ TRV340)/ 15× (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840) is

performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM

in the menu settings. (p. 105)

The digital zoom function is set to OFF as the default setting.

The right side of the bar shows the digital

zooming zone.

The digital zooming zone appears when you

select the digital zoom power in the menu

settings.

Notes on digital zoom

• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25× (DCR-TRV240/ TRV340)/ 15×

(DCR-TRV740/ TRV840).

• The picture quality deteriorates as you go towards the “T” side.

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the

focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/ 8 inch)

away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/ 2 inch)

away in the wide-angle position.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240)

You cannot use the digital zoom.

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Ad ju st in g t h e vie w fin d e r

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder

come into sharp focus.

Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

View finder backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings

(p. 105). Even if you adjust the VF B.L., the recorded picture will not be affected.

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Sh o o t in g w it h t h e Mirro r Mo d e

This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen.

The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while

you look at the subject in the viewfinder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240).

Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.

The

indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.

Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. Some of other

indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

Pictures in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when

recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

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In d ica t o rs d isp la ye d in t h e re co rd in g m o d e

Indicators are not recorded on tapes.

Remaining battery time

Format

Recording mode

STBY/REC

REC 0:00:01

50min

Time code/Tape counter

Remaining tape

This appears after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

for a while.

JUL

2002

12:05:56 PM

Time

This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is

set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240).

Date

This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is

set to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240).

Remaining battery time indicator during recording

The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time.

The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are

recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute

for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only)

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours:minutes:

seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VCR

mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.

When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system, the tape counter

appears on the screen.

You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter.

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Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s – BACK LIGHT

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a

light background, use the backlight function.

In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press BACK LIGHT.

The . indicator appears on the screen.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE w hen shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

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Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk

– Nig h t Sh o t /Su p e r Nig h t Sh o t /Co lo r Slo w Sh u t t e r

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you

can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when

you use this function.

In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

The

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.

To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

NIGHTSHOT

OFF

SUPER NS

COLOR SLOW S

Infrared rays

emitter

Usin g Su p e r Nig h t Sh o t

The Super NightShot function makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those

recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) In CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The

and “NIGHTSHOT”

indicators flash on the screen.

(2) Press SUPER NS. The

and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the

screen.

To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NS again.

Usin g t h e Nig h t Sh o t Lig h t

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set

N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (The default setting is ON.) (p. 105).

Usin g Co lo r Slo w Sh u t t e r

The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record color images in a dark place.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF in CAMERA mode.

(2) Press COLOR SLOW S.

The

and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the screen.

To cancel the Color Slow Shutter function, press COLOR SLOW S again.

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Notes

• Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places (e.g. outdoors in the daytime). This

may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be

recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,

focus manually.

• You cannot use the Color Slow Shutter function in dark places where the illumination

is 0 lux.

While using the NightShot function, you can not use the follow ing functions:

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function, you cannot use

the follow ing functions:

– Fader

– Digital effects

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

– Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240)

While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At this

time, moving pictures may slow down.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240)

You cannot use the following functions:

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance

using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically.

You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in

dial.

, then press the

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

(5) Press START/ STOP.

The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two

seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.

START/STOP

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

OFF

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 : 9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

1,4

[

] :

MENU END

To st o p t h e co u n t d o w n

Press START/ STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/ STOP again.

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240)

You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. 128).

Ch e ckin g re co rd in g s

– END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Re c Re vie w

You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition

between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.

END SEARCH

EDITSEARCH

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

In the standby mode, press END SEARCH.

The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder

returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or

headphones.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

In the standby mode, hold down the +/ – 7 side of EDITSEARCH. The recorded

portion is played back.

+ :

to go forward

– 7 : to go backward

Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/ STOP, re-recording begins

from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

Re c Re vie w

You can check the last recorded section.

In the standby mode, press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily.

The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and

then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from

the speaker or headphones.

Ch e ckin g re co rd in g s – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Re c Re vie w

Notes

• END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the

Digital8 system.

• If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition

between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.

• Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search

function does not work.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The end search function may not work correctly.

— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,

you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.

You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your

camcorder.

(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape.

(5) Press N to start playback.

(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. When you

close the LCD panel, sound is muted.

PLAY

REW

VOLUME

To st o p p la yb a ck

Press x.

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD

screen facing out.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

To d isp la y t h e scre e n in d ica t o rs – Disp la y fu n ct io n

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your

camcorder. The indicators appear on the screen.

To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

Ab o u t d a t e /t im e a n d va rio u s se t t in g s

Your camcorder automatically records not only pictures on the tape but also the

recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

1 Set the POWER sw itch to VCR, then playback a tape.

2 Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

The display changes as follows:

date/ time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter

speed, aperture value) t no indicator

Date/time

Various settings

0:00:23:01

50min

0:00:23:01

[a ]

50min

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

AUTO

60 AWB

JUL

12:05:56 PM

2002

F1.6

9dB

[g ]

[a ] Time code/ Tape counter

[b ] SteadyShot off

[c] Exposure mode

[d ] White balance

[e ] Gain

[f] Shutter speed

[g ] Aperture value

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

To not display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 105).

The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote

Commander:

date/ time y no indicator

Notes on the data code function

• The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on

“Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240).

Recording data

Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the

recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:

– A blank portion of the tape is being played back.

– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

– The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code

When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.

Remaining battery time indicator during playback

The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may

not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you

close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct

remaining battery time to be displayed.

Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.

To p la yb a ck p a u se (vie w a st ill im a g e )

Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press X or N.

To a d va n ce t h e t a p e

Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To re w in d t h e t a p e

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To ch a n g e t h e p la yb a ck d ire ct io n

Press

on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.

To resume normal playback, press N.

To lo ca t e a sce n e m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )

Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

To m o n it o r h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re s w h ile a d va n cin g o r re w in d in g

t h e t a p e (skip sca n )

Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To vie w p ict u re s a t slo w sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse

direction, press

, then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal

playback, press N.

To vie w p ict u re s a t d o u b le sp e e d

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the

reverse direction, press

normal playback, press N.

, then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume

To vie w p ict u re s fra m e -b y-fra m e

Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame

playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.

To se a rch t h e la st sce n e re co rd e d (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section

plays back and stops.

In the various playback modes

• Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/

standard 8 system.

• Sound is muted.

• The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the

Digital8 system.

Notes on the playback pause mode

• When the playback pause mode lasts for three minutes, your camcorder automatically

enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.

• The previous recording may appear.

Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system

Slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this function

does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a

malfunction.

Vie w in g re co rd in g s o n TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video

control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD

screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you

power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 17). Refer to

the operating instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/ V connecting

cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If yo u r TV o r VCR is a m o n a u ra l t yp e

Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video input jack and the

white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the

white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R

(right) signal.

If your TV has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With

this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V

connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your

camcorder and the TV.

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings (p. 105).

Then, press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn the screen indicators off, press

DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

— Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s —

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a t a p e

– Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record still images such as photographs.

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode

on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on

“Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124).

Before operation

Set PHOTO REC to TAPE in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.)

(except DCR-TRV240) (p. 105)

(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.

The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.

To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound

during those seven seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

CAPTURE

•••••••

Notes

• During Tape Photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

• You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations:

– Fader

– Digital effects

• When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.

If you record a moving subject w ith tape photo recording function

The image may fluctuate when you play back the still image on other equipment.

This is not a malfunction.

To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the

screen immediately.

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To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO

deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder

returns to the standby mode.

To record clear and less fluctuated still images

We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s.

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s even in CAMERA mode. (P.124)

(except DCR-TRV240)

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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer.

You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Set PHOTO REC to TAPE in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.)

(p. 105)

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in

, then press the

dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

(5) Press PHOTO deeper.

The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two

seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

PHOTO

CAMERA SET

OFF

SELFTIMER

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 : 9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

1,4

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

In the standby mode, set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings.

You cannot cancel self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).

Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a ]. The picture

during playing back on a normal TV [b ] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the

widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,

you can watch pictures of normal images [d ].

[b ]

[a ]

16:9WIDE

[d ]

[c]

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC to select 16:9WIDE in

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC to select ON, then press the dial.

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16:9WIDE

OFF

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the w ide mode

You cannot operate the following functions:

– OLD MOVIE

– BOUNCE

– Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240)

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode.

When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set

16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full

size when:

– You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ ID-2)

system.

– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/ vertical ratio) information (16:9,

4:3, or letter box) with video signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1

system, the screen size is automatically selected.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between

video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/ V

connecting cable.

If 16:9WIDE is set to ON (DCR-TRV240/TRV340 only)

The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings

when the SteadyShot function is working,

not function.

flashes and the SteadyShot function does

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance.

[a ]

STBY

REC

FADER

M.FADER

(mosaic)

BOUNCE ^{1) 2)}

OVERLAP ²⁾

WIPE ²⁾

DOT ²⁾

[b ]

STBY

REC

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

¹⁾You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

²⁾Fade in only

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

(1) When fading in [a ]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b ]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE

no indicator T

DOT

WIPE

OVERLAP

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/ STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

After fade in/ out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal

mode.

FADER

To ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER repeatedly until the indicator disappears.

Notes

• The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8

system.

• You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you

cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:

– Digital effects

– Color Slow Shutter

– Super NightShot

– Photo recording

– Interval recording

– Frame recording

When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT

Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on tape. While the picture is

being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the picture from the tape appears on the

screen. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape

condition.

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the follow ing functions:

– Focus

– Zoom

– Picture effects

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:

– When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings

– Wide mode

– Picture effects

– PROGRAM AE

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct

You can digitally process pictures to obtain special effects like those in films or on the

TV.

NEG. ART [a ] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed.

SEPIA :

The picture appears in sepia.

B&W :

The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [b ] : The light intensity becomes clearer to make the picture look more like

an illustration.

SLIM [c] :

STRETCH [d ] : The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e ] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized to make the picture look more

like an animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture appears mosaic-patterned.

The picture expands vertically.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

(1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then

press the dial.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE OFF

EFFECT

NEG. ART

SEPIA

FLASH MODE B&W

FLASH LVL

N. S. LIGHT

AUTO SHTR STRETCH

RETURN

SOLARIZE

SLIM

PASTEL

MOSAIC

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function

You cannot operate the following functions:

– OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function.

– Memory Photo recording (except DCR-TRV240)

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG)

Picture effects are automatically canceled.

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

You can add special effects to recorded picture using the various digital functions.

Sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.

TRAIL

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording

dark picture more brightly.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically

sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter

speed.

Still image

Moving picture

STILL

LUMI.

Still image

Moving picture

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

(1) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

(4) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The bars appear on the screen. In the STILL

and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows:

Items to be adjusted

STILL

The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving

picture

FLASH

LUMI.

The interval of flash motion

The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

TRAIL

The vanishing time of the incidental picture

SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

shutter speed becomes.

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars

appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

STILL

FLASH

•

LUMI.

I I I I I I I I ^•

TRAIL

SLOW SHTR

OLD MOVIE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effects:

– Fader

– Photo recording

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

• The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.

• The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:

– Wide mode

– Picture effects

– PROGRAM AE

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG)

Digital effects are automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number

SLOW SHTR 1

SLOW SHTR 2

SLOW SHTR 3

SLOW SHTR 4

Shutter speed

1/ 30

1/ 15

1/ 8

1/ 4

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting

requirements.

Spotlight

This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

Soft portrait

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as

people or flowers.

Sports lesson

This mode minimizes camera shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

Beach & ski

This mode prevents peoples’ faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,

such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Sunset & moon

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and

prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows’ when you

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

(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

dial.

, then press the

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE AUTO

EFFECT

SPOTLIGHT

PORTRAIT

FLASH MODE SPORTS

FLASH LVL

N. S LIGHT

AUTO SHTR LANDSCAPE

RETURN

BEACH&SKI

SUNSETMOON

[

]

MENU : END

To ca n ce l t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

• Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,

you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:

– Spotlight

– Sports lesson

– Beach & ski

• Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:

– Sunset & moon

– Landscape

• The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:

– Color Slow Shutter

– Slow shutter

– OLD MOVIE

– BOUNCE

• While setting NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The

indicator flashes.)

• The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the Color Slow Shutter mode.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn

the PROGRAM AE function off.

– Soft portrait

– Sports lesson

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally, exposure is automatically

adjusted.

Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

– When the subject is backlit

– When shooting bright subjects and dark backgrounds

– When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press EXPOSURE. The

exposure indicator appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e

Press EXPOSURE to turn off the indicator.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:

– BACKLIGHT

– Color Slow Shutter

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode:

– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode

– If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases.

Normally, focus is automatically adjusted:

• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:

– Subjects through glass coated with water droplets.

– Horizontal stripes.

– Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky.

• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in

the background.

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.

(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press FOCUS. The 9

indicator appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e

Press FOCUS to turn off the indicator.

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle)

after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

9 changes to the follow ing indicators:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

In t e rva l re co rd in g

You can make a time-lapse recording by

setting your camcorder to automatically

record and standby sequentially. You can

achieve an excellent recording for flowering,

gradual appearances, etc., with this function.

Example

1 s

9 min 59 s

[a ]

[b ]

10 min

[a ]REC TIME

[b ]INTERVAL

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC in , then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.

(4) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then

press the dial.

The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN

3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.

4 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then

press the dial.

The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC

5 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The INTERVAL indicator

flashes.

(7) Press START/ STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator lights

up.

In t e rva l re co rd in g

2,3

CAMERA SET

SELFT I MER

ZOOM

CAMERA SET

SELFT I MER

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

PHOTO REC

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

OFF

SET

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

CAMERA SET

SELFT I MER

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL 30SEC

REC TIME

RETURN

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL 30SEC

REC TIME

RETURN

1MIN

5MIN

10MIN

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL

REC TIME 0. 5SEC

RETURN

REC TIME 0. 5SEC

RETURN

STBY

I NTERVAL

1SEC

1. 5SEC

2SEC

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l in t e rva l re co rd in g

Perform either of the following:

– Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.

To p e rfo rm n o rm a l re co rd in g d u rin g in t e rva l re co rd in g

You can perform normal recording only once during INTERVAL.

Press START/ STOP. The INTERVAL indicator flashes, and normal recording starts. To

stop normal recording, press START/ STOP again.

On recording time

There may be a discrepancy in the recording time of up to +/ – six frames from the

selected time.

Fra m e b y fra m e re co rd in g

– Fra m e re co rd in g

You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording.

To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording.

We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote

Commander after step 5.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC in

, then press the

dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The FRAME REC indicator appears.

(5) Press START/ STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes a

recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

(6) Move the subject, and repeat step 5.

CAMERA SET

SELFT I MER

CAMERA SET

SELFT I MER

STBY

FRAME REC

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC OFF

I NT. REC

RETURN

PHOTO REC

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC ON

I NT. REC

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e fra m e re co rd in g

Perform either of the following:

– Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.

Note

The remaining tape time is not indicated correctly if you use this function continuously.

When using the frame recording function

The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 60). You can also select

the language, color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

(1) In the standby mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. The title menu

display appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.

The titles are displayed in the language you selected.

(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOR, SIZE, or POSITION, then

press the dial. The selected item appears on the screen.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

(6) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

[

]

[

]

TITLE : END

VACATION

THE END

[

]

TITLE : END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

TITLE

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

[

]

[

]

TITLE : END

SIZE

SMALL

TITLE

SIZE

LARGE

VACATION

[

]

TITLE : END

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re re co rd in g

Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the

SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded.

To se le ct t h e la n g u a g e o f a p re se t t it le

If you want to change the language, select

language and return to step 2.

before step 2. Then select the desired

If you display the menu w hile superimposing a title

The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.

To use a custom title

If you want to use a custom title, select

in step 2.

Title setting

• The title color changes as follows:

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

• The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12

characters, the title size returns to SMALL even you select LARGE.

• The title position changes as follows:

1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9

The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.

When you select the title size LARGE, you cannot choose position 9.

When you are selecting and setting the title

You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.

When you superimpose a title w hile you are recording

The beep does not sound.

While you are playing back

You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape.

You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with

the A/ V connecting cable. If you use the i.LINK cable instead of the A/ V connecting

cable, you cannot record the title.

Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up

to 20 characters.

(1) In the standby or VCR mode, press TITLE.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,

then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the

title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

[

] :

TITLE END

[

] :

TITLE END

VACATION

THE END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

[

] :

TITLE END

ABCDE 12345 $F¥

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

PQRST ÁÉÍÓÚ [ cP2 ]

UVWXY ÂÊÔÆŒ [ SET ]

Z& ?! ÃÕÑ

’ . , / – ÄÏÖÜÅ

[

]

[

] :

TITLE END

TITLE : END

TITLE SET

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ABCDE 12345 $F¥

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

PQRST ÁÉÍÓÚ [ cP2 ]

UVWXY ÂÊÔÆŒ [ SET ]

Z& ? ! ÃÕÑ

’

–

ÄÏÖÜÅ

’

–

ÄÏÖÜÅ

[

]

[

]

TITLE : END

TITLE SET

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

S_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ABCDE 12345 $F¥

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

FGHIJ 67890

i ø ” :

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

KLMNO ÀÈÌÒÙ

[

]

PQRST ÁÉÍÓÚ [ cP2 ]

UVWXY ÂÊÔÆŒ [ SET ]

Z& ? ! ÃÕÑ

’

–

ÄÏÖÜÅ

’

–

ÄÏÖÜÅ

[

]

[

]

TITLE : END

Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s

To ch a n g e a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want

to change, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The

last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired.

If you take three minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode w hile

a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in

memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, and turn it to CAMERA again,

then proceed from step 1.

We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that

your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

If you select [

]

The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [

to the previous screen.

] to return

To erase a character

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

In se rt in g a sce n e

You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end

points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be

erased.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

[a ]

[b ]

(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at

the insert end point [b ].

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.

The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero.

(3) Keep pressing the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the

insert start point [a ].

(4) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

The scene is inserted. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero

point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

ZERO SET

MEMORY

EDITSEARCH

Notes

• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it

is played back.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

— Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck Op e ra t io n s —

Pla yin g b a ck t a p e s w it h p ict u re e ffe ct s

During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect functions:

NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU to display the menu

settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then

press the dial.

For details of each picture effect function, see page 47.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

• Picture effect functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect functions.

• You cannot record pictures on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed

the picture using the picture effect function. However, you can record pictures on a

“Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your

camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by picture effect functions

Pictures processed by picture effect functions are not output through the DV IN/ OUT

jack.

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

Pla yin g b a ck t a p e s w it h d ig it a l e ffe ct s

During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect functions:

STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) In the playback mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode, then press

the dial.

The bars appear on the screen.

In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory

as a still image at the time you press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

For details of each digital effect function, see page 48.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

ST ILL

FLASH

LUMI.

TRAIL

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

•

LUMI.

I I I I I I I I ^•

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

• Digital effect functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions.

• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the

image using digital effect functions. However, you can record images on a “Memory

Stick” (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135, 142), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a

player.

Pictures processed by digital effect functions

Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output through the DV IN/ OUT

jack.

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

En la rg in g re co rd e d im a g e s

– Ta p e PB ZOOM

You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded

on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 166).

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM. The image is

enlarged, and R r indicators which showing the direction to move the image

appear on the screen.

(2) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

: The image moves downwards.

: The image moves upwards.

(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.)

t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.)

(4) Except DCR-TRV240:

Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.

You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size.

W : Decreases the zoom ratio.

: Increase the zoom ratio.

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

[

]

EXEC : T t

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

[

]

EXEC : r R

PB ZOOM

To ca n ce l t h e PB ZOOM fu n ct io n

Press PB ZOOM to turn off the indicator.

En la rg in g re co rd e d im a g e s – Ta p e PB ZOOM

Notes

• The PB ZOOM function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function.

• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the

image using the PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a “Memory

Stick” (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 135), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Images in the PB ZOOM function

Images in the PB ZOOM function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled w hen:

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG)

– You stop playing back

– You press MENU

– You press TITLE

– You insert a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV240)

To record an image processed by Tape PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”s

(except DCR-TRV240)

Press PHOTO to record the image processed by Tape PB ZOOM.

Qu ickly lo ca t in g a sce n e

– ZERO SET MEMORY

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene

having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape

counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes on the

screen.

(3) Press x when you want to stop playback.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape to the counter’s zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator disappears, and the time code appears.

(5) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.

DISPLAY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

Notes

• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory

function is canceled.

• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

Se a rch in g a re co rd in g b y d a t e

– DATE SEARCH

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start

playback from that point (date search).

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each

recording date.

JUL 4 2002

JUL 5 2002

DEC 31 2002

[a ]

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

[b ]

[c]

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(3) When the current position is [b ], press . to search towards [a ] or press >

to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the

point where the date changes.

Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or

next date.

MODE

DATE

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

Notes

• The date search function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately

find the point where the recording date changes.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o

– PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN

You can search for the recorded still image recorded on tape (photo search).

You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five

seconds automatically (photo scan).

Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo

search indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(3) Press . or > to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or

> your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback from the photo.

PHOTO

MODE

PHOTO

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN

Sca n n in g p h o t o

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo

scan indicator appears on the screen.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(3) Press . or >.

Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.

PHOTO

SCAN

MODE

To st o p sca n n in g

Press x.

Note

The photo search and photo scan functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8

system.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The photo search/ photo scan function may not work correctly.

— Ed it in g —

Du b b in g a t a p e

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as

a player.

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/ V connecting cable supplied with

your camcorder.

Before operation

• Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

• Press the following buttons to make the indicators disappear so that they will not be

superimposed on the edited tape:

– DISPLAY

– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.

Connect the A/ V connecting cable to the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:

8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC,

ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8

S-VHSC, Betamax,

Du b b in g a t a p e

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video input jack and the

white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white

plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,

the right channel audio is output.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

VCR.

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/ OUT on

your camcorder and to DV IN/ OUT on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital

connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality

editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

DV IN/OUT

(optional)

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Du b b in g a t a p e

Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system

The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction.

During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system

Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/ OUT jack.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

See page 191 for more information about i.LINK.

Pictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function

Pictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function are not

output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

If you record playback pause picture w ith the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using other

video equipment, the picture may jitter.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s

– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating

the VCR.

Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.

Your camcorder can dub on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240). See page 146 for

more information.

Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Be fo re o p e ra t in g t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n o n

t a p e s re co rd e d o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 75).

Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 75, 80).

Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 82).

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Usin g t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n o n t a p e s re co rd e d

o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

Operation 1 Making a program (p. 84).

Operation 2 Performing the program (dubbing a tape) (p. 87).

Notes

• The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to

operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR

in the menu settings of your camcorder.

• When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC

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St e p 1: Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR

You can connect both an A/ V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting

cable).

When you use the A/ V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 71.

When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated

on page 72.

If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital

format for high-quality editing.

St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on

the VCR.

When you connect using an A/ V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps

(1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Se t t h e IR SETUP co d e

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR.

3 Press MENU to display the menu settings.

4 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

5 For DCR-TRV240:

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

For DCR-TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840:

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

6 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

7 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

8 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.

9 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP.

0 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP code number of your VCR,

then press the dial.

Check the code in “About IR SETUP codes.” (p. 77)

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

For DCR-TRV240:

OTHERS

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT READY

INDICATOR

RETURN

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

For DCR-TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840:

OTHERS

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

0 08 55 06

MARK

UNDO

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

i. LINK

ERASE ALL

START

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EDIT SET

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

INDICATOR

RETURN

TAPE

MEMORY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

About IR SETUP codes

The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the

correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3.

Brand

IR SETUP code

Brand

IR SETUP code

22, 23, 24, 28, 29

23, 32, 80

21, 33, 35

77, 78

Sony

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Mitsubishi/ MGA

Multitech

NEC

Admiral (M. Wards) 89

Aiwa

47, 54, 80

Akai

49, 51

21, 35

Olympic

Optimus

Orion

Audio Dynamic

Bell&Howell

(M. Wards)

Panasonic

Pentax

16, 17, 77, 78

8, 42

Broksonic

Canon

21, 70, 82

77, 78

Philco

26, 70, 77, 78

47, 77, 78, 83

Citizen

Philips

Craig

47, 73

Pioneer

Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

DBX

8, 77, 80

Quasar

6, 16, 17, 77, 78

26, 40, 77

RCA/ PROSCAN

7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*, 83,

101

21, 33, 35

Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

Realistic

Sansui

22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88

26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82

36, 37, 44, 45

Singer

Funai

Samsung

Sanyo

24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94, 94*

General Electric

Goldstar/ LG

GO VIDEO

Hitachi

8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101

26, 36, 37, 47

Scott

22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41

Sharp

88, 89

8, 42, 78

Shintom

Signature 2000

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

80, 89

Instant Replay

JC Penny

JVC

77, 78

77, 78, 80, 83

8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77

12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35

21, 33, 35, 47

36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 80

17, 77, 78, 83

21, 33, 35

Kenwood

LXI (Sears)

Magnavox

Marantz

Marta

21, 33, 35

21, 33, 35, 80

77, 78

Technics

Toshiba

Wards

7, 40, 49

37, 47, 88, 89, 95

21, 33, 35, 36

Memorex

Minolta

37, 77

Yamaha

Zenith

8, 42

* TV/ VCR component

Note on IR SETUP codes

Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

(2) Se t t in g t h e m o d e s t o ca n ce l t h e re co rd in g p a u se o n t h e VCR

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause

on the VCR, then press the dial.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE PAUSE

IR TEST

RETURN

REC

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

– Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.

– Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.

– Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.

(3) Se t t in g yo u r ca m co rd e r a n d t h e VCR t o fa ce e a ch o t h e r

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

Infrared rays emitter

VCR

Remote sensor

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

(4) Co n firm in g VCR o p e ra t io n

1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

ENGAGE

REC PAUSE

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

EXECUTE

COMPLETE

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

When the VCR does not operate correctly

• After checking the code in “About IR SETUP codes”, set the IR SETUP or the

PAUSEMODE again.

• Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

• Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h t h e i.LINK ca b le

(DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the

procedure below.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV

input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch

to VCR/ VTR.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(5) For DCR-TRV240:

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

For DCR-TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840:

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

(8) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

For DCR-TRV240:

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT READY

INDICATOR

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

For DCR-TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840:

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

i. LINK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

EDIT SET

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

INDICATOR

RETURN

TAPE

MEMORY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

i. LINK

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

You cannot dub the titles and display indicators.

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St e p 3: Ad ju st in g t h e syn ch ro n iza t io n o f t h e VCR

You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and

paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder if

inserted.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set

to recording pause.

When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording

pause.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the

number values for adjusting the synchronization.

The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.

When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

(5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.

Take a note of the first number value of each IN and the last number value of

each OUT.

(6) Calculate the average of all the first number values of each IN, and the

average of all the last number values of each OUT.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.

(8) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of IN, then

press the dial.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(9) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.

(10)Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of OUT,

then press the dial.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(11)Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

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VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

[ ] :

MENU END

0 08 55 06

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

RETURN

EXECUTING

COMPLETE

EXECUTE

ENGAGE

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE –60

IR TEST

No. 5

PAUSEMODE REC PAUSE

IR TEST

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

Notes

• When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust synchronization is recorded for

about 50 seconds.

• If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the

tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting

recording.

• When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) you may not be able to

operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.

Keep the i.LINK connection, and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings.

Video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format.

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Op e ra t io n 1: Ma kin g a p ro g ra m

(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for

recording into the VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(4) For DCR-TRV240:

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

For DCR-TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840:

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the

dial.

(5) Search for the beginning 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 EDITSEARCH.

(6) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark

changes to light blue.

(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(8) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(9) Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set the program.

When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set up to 20 programs.

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For DCR-TRV240:

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

UNDO

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT

INDICATOR

RETURN

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

READY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

For DCR-TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840:

OTHERS

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

OUT

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

EDIT SET

INDICATOR

RETURN

TAPE

MEMORY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 09 07 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 10 01 23

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TOTAL 0 00 12 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 47 12

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t

Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2.

Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s

(1) For DCR-TRV240:

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

For DCR-TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840:

Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select TAPE, then press the dial.

(2) Select ERASE ALL in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step 2.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

Notes

• Digital program editing does not work when PB MODE is set to

settings.

in the menu

• You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.

You cannot set IN or OUT to the follow ing portions of the tape:

– A blank portion of the tape

– A portion recorded in a system other than Digital8

The total time code may not be displayed correctly in the follow ing cases:

– The tape is not recorded in the Digital8 system.

– There is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape.

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Op e ra t io n 2: Pe rfo rm in g t h e p ro g ra m (Du b b in g a t a p e )

Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to

recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), the following

procedure is not necessary.

When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR.

(1) For DCR-TRV240:

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

For DCR-TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840:

Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select TAPE, then press the dial.

(2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

EXECUTE, then press the dial.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicator

appears during edit on the screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing ends.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g

Press x on your camcorder.

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Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO

EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function.

You cannot record on the VCR w hen:

– The cassette has run out of tape.

– The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.

– The IR SETUP code is not correct (when IR is selected).

– The button to cancel recording pause is not correct (when IR is selected).

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen w hen:

– The program to operate Digital program editing has not been made.

– i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.

– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on (when you set i.LINK).

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s fro m a n a n a lo g vid e o u n it

o n yo u r co m p u t e r – Sig n a l co n ve rt fu n ct io n

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your

computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set A/ V t DV OUT in

to ON. (p. 105)

(4) Start playback on the analog video unit.

(5) Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer.

The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are

using.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the operating instructions of

your computer and the software you are using.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

VCR

i.LINK

OUT

DV IN/OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(optional)

: Signal flow

Aft e r ca p t u rin g im a g e s a n d so u n d

Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on the analog

video unit.

Notes

• You need to install software that supports the exchange video signals.

• Depending on the state of the analog video signals, your computer may not be able to

output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video

signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may

contain noise or incorrect colors.

• You cannot record or capture video output via your camcorder when the video tapes

include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system.

• You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of the

A/ V connecting cable (supplied).

If your computer has a USB jack

You can connect your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable supplied with

your camcorder. Note, however, that the image may flicker.

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/

audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.

Select a TV program if you are recording from TV.

The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

PAUSE

REC

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO/

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

Notes

• To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in

the Hi8/ standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape.

• If you fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, the image being

recorded may fluctuate. When recording from other equipment, be sure to play back

the original tape at normal speed.

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video output jack and the

white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white

plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,

the right channel audio is output.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/ OUT of

your camcorder and to DV OUT of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital

connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality

editing.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,

and insert the recorded tape into the VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback.

The picture to be recorded appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

DV IN/OUT

DV OUT

(optional)

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

During digital editing

The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed

picture.

If you record playback pause picture w ith the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back the picture using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen of your camcorder by

pressing DISPLAY. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

In se rt in g a sce n e fro m a VCR

– In se rt Ed it in g

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by

specifying the insert start and end points.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Connections are the same as on page 89, 91. Insert a cassette containing the desired

scene to insert into the VCR.

[a ]

[A]

[b ]

[c]

[B]

[C]

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed

[B]: A tape before editing

[C]: A tape after editing

In se rt in g a sce n e fro m a VCR – In se rt Ed it in g

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a ], then press X

to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.

(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.

Then press X to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in

memory. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b ] by pressing m, then press

z REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set your camcorder to the

recording pause mode.

(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder

to start inserting the new scene.

Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the counter. Your

camcorder automatically stops. The end point [c] of the insert stored in

memory is canceled.

REC

0:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

To ch a n g e t h e in se rt e n d p o in t

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to make the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator disappear and begin from step 3.

Notes

• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• Pictures and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points

will be erased when you insert the new scene.

When the inserted picture is played back

Pictures may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a malfunction.

To insert a scene w ithout setting the insert end point

Skip step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.

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If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view

pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer

(USB Streaming function).

Furthermore, if you capture images recorded on a tape from your camcorder to your

computer, you can process or edit them in image processing software and append them

to e-mail.

Co n n e ct in g w it h USB ca b le a n d vie w in g im a g e s o n yo u r

co m p u t e r

• Installing the USB driver (p. 96)

• Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” (p. 100)

• Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” (p. 101)

Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r e n viro n m e n t

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP

Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (standard installation)

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

If you are using Windows 98, you cannot capture sounds.

CPU:

Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended)

Application:

DirectX 8.0a or later

Sound system:

16 bit stereo sound card and speakers

Memory:

64 MB or more

Hard disk:

Minimum 200 MB available hard disk space for installation

1 GB hard disk space or more recommended for working area (depending on the file

size of editing images)

Display:

4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot Hi color (16 bit color, 65,000 colors),

Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colors and less, this

product will not operate correctly.)

Others:

This product is compatible with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX.

The USB connector is provided as standard.

You cannot use this function in the Macintosh environment.

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Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if

you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or

when using a hub.

• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is

used simultaneously.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

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In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on the

computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing

images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

Start the follow ing operation w ithout connecting the USB cable to your

computer.

Connect the USB cable in step 8.

If the USB driver has been registered incorrectly because your computer w as

connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver w as complete,

reinstall the USB driver follow ing the procedure on page 97.

For Window s 98SE, Window s Me, Window s 2000 Professional, Window s XP users

If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP, log in with permission of

administrator.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software screen appears.

(3) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(5) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(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 your computer using the supplied USB cable.

Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware

Wizard starts.

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(USB) jack

USB connector

USB cable (supplied)

(9) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes

that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts

three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow

the installation to complete without interrupting it.

If the “Files Needed” screen appears (For Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows XP

users)

(10)Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, then

select “Browse…” t “My Computer” t “ImageMixer” t “sonyhcb.sys”,

and click the “OK” button.

When the installation is complete, go to "Installing 'PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for

Sony'" on page 100.

If yo u ca n n o t in st a ll t h e USB d rive r

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following

procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

2 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your

camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or

VCR.

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4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager”.

For Windows XP:

Select “Start” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab, and click

the “Device Manager” button.

If there is no “System” inside “Pick a Category” after clicking “Control Panel”,

click “Switch to Classic View” instead.

For Windows 2000 Professional:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab,

and click the “Device Manager” button.

For Windows 98SE/ Windows Me:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System”, and click the “Device

Manager” button.

5 Select and delete the underlined devices below.

Window s 98SE

Window s Me

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6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect

the USB cable.

7 Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 96.

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In st a llin g “ PIXELA Im a g e Mixe r Ve r.1.0 fo r So n y”

Install “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on your computer. “PIXELA

ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is packaged on the CD-ROM supplied with your

camcorder. “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” allows you to easily view images on

your camcorder on your computer for your enjoyment.

To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized

as a Power User or Administrator. For Windows XP, you must be authorized as an

Administrator.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

If you are using your computer, close all running applications.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The application software screen appears. If the application software screen

does not appear, double-click “My Computer” and then “ImageMixer” (CD-

ROM Drive). The application software screen appears after a while.

(3) Move the cursor to “PIXELA ImageMixer” and click.

The language selection dialog box appears.

(4) Select the language for installation.

(5) Follow the on-screen messages.

Follow the directions on the screen to install DirectX. DirectX 8.0 will be installed.

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To use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as a Power

User or Administrator. For Windows XP, you must be authorized as an Administrator.

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(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on your camcorder and

the other end to the USB connector on your computer.

(USB) jack

USB connector

USB cable

(3) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet,

and insert a cassette into your camcorder.

(4) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

Select USB STREAM to ON in

in the menu settings (p. 105).

(5) Select “Start” t “Program” t “PIXELA” t “ImageMixer” t “ImageMixer

Ver.1.0 for Sony” on Windows.

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(6) Click

on the screen.

The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your

computer.

(7) Click

Preview window

(8) Start playback on your camcorder.

The image from the tape appears in the preview window.

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Vie w in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n a t a p e o n yo u r co m p u t e r

(Win d o w s u se rs o n ly)

View ing images live from your camcorder

(1) Follow the steps (1), (2) on page 101, then connect the AC power adaptor to

your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Select USB STREAM to ON in

in the menu settings (p. 105).

(3) Follow the steps (5) to (7) on page 101, 102.

The image from your camcorder appears live in the preview window.

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s

Preview window

Capturing still images

(1) Click

(2) Click

at the point to capture using the preview window. The captured

image appears on the thumbnail list window.

Capturing moving pictures

(1) Click

(2) Click

The

at the start point to capture using the preview window.

changes to

. Then click

at the stop point to capture. The

captured image appears on the thumbnail list window.

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Vie w in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n a t a p e o n yo u r co m p u t e r

(Win d o w s u se rs o n ly)

Notes

• When you view images on your computer with the USB connection, the following

may occur. This is not a malfunction:

– The image may fluctuate

– The image may contain noise, etc.

– The image does not appear properly if the TV color system used for the image signal

differs to the system used on your camcorder.

• When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off

automatically after three minutes.

• We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your

camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted.

• Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured

into your computer.

If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Reinstall the USB driver

following the procedure on page 97.

If any trouble occurs

Close all running applications, then restart it.

Carry out the follow ing operations after quitting the application:

– Disconnect the USB cable

– Change the POWER switch setting or set it to OFF (CHG)

Se e in g t h e o n -lin e h e lp (o p e ra t in g in st ru ct io n s) o f “ PIXELA

Im a g e Mixe r Ve r.1.0 fo r So n y”

“PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is provided with on-line help (operating

instructions).

(1) Click

button located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The “ImageMixer’s Manual” screen appears.

(2) You can access the desired topics from the contents.

To close on-line help

Click

located in the upper-right corner of the “ImageMixer’s Manual” screen.

If you have any questions about “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

“ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. Refer to the

information web site at: “http:/ / www.imagemixer.com”.

No t e s o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

Co m m u n ica t io n s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

104

— Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r —

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,

then the menu item and then the mode.

(1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) mode, press MENU to

display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to

set.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select

RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 106).

CAMERA

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

N. S LIGHT

AUTO SHTR

[

]

MENU : END

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

TAPE SET

REC MODE SP

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

VCR

RETURN

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

[

]

MENU : END

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

RETURN

MEMORY

AUTO

RETURN

(except DCR-TRV240)

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

N. S LIGHT

AUTO SHTR

[

]

MENU : END

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

TAPE SET

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

REMAIN

AUTO

RETURN

105

Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

To m a ke t h e m e n u d isp la y d isa p p e a r

Press MENU.

Menu items are displayed as the follow ing 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

Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m

z is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.

The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.

POWER

sw itch

Mode

Meaning

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

—

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 51)

CAMERA

MEMORY

—

To add special effects like those in films or on

the TV to images (p. 47, 63)

CAMERA

VCR

P EFFECT

To add special effects using the various digital

functions (p. 48, 64)

CAMERA

VCR

D EFFECT

z ON

To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the

brightness of the surroundings

CAMERA

MEMORY

FLASH MODE

AUTO

The flash fires automatically.

AUTO

To fire the flash before recording to reduce the

red-eye

HIGH

z NORMAL

LOW

Makes the flash level higher than normal.

Normal setting

CAMERA

MEMORY

FLASH LVL

Makes the flash level lower than normal.

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 29)

To cancel the NightShot Light function

z ON

CAMERA

MEMORY

N.S. LIGHT

OFF

z ON

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions

CAMERA

MEMORY

AUTO SHTR

OFF

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions

Notes on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL

• You cannot adjust FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL if the flash (optional) is not

compatible with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL.

• FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed only when an external flash (optional)

is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

SELFTIMER*

Mode

z OFF

Meaning

To not use the self-timer function

To use the self-timer function

CAMERA

MEMORY

D ZOOM

(DCR-TRV240/

TRV340)

z OFF

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 25× zoom

CAMERA

MEMORY

is performed.

50×

700×

To activate the digital zoom. More than 25× to

50× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24).

To activate the digital zoom. More than 25× to

700× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24).

D ZOOM

(DCR-TRV740/

TRV840)

z OFF

30×

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 15× zoom

CAMERA

is performed.

To activate the digital zoom. More than 15× to

30× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24).

420×

To activate the digital zoom. More than 15× to

420× zoom is performed digitally (p. 24).

PHOTO REC*

z MEMORY

To record still images on "Memory Stick"s in

CAMERA mode while you are in the standby

mode or recording moving pictures to tape by

pressing PHOTO (p. 124)

TAPE

To record still images on tape in CAMERA

mode while you are in the standby mode or

recording moving pictures to tape by pressing

PHOTO (p. 39)

16:9WIDE

z OFF

—

CAMERA

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 42)

To compensate for camera-shake

STEADYSHOT z ON

CAMERA

MEMORY**

OFF

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary object with a tripod.

FRAME REC

INT. REC

z OFF

To deactivate the frame recording

CAMERA

To activate the frame recording (p. 57)

To activate the interval recording function

(p. 55)

z OFF

To deactivate the interval recording function

SET

To set INTERVAL and REC TIME for interval

recording

Except DCR-TRV240

** DCR-TRV340 only

Notes on the SteadyShot function

• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

• Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator

appears on the screen. Your camcorder prevents

excessive compensation for camera-shake.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

HiFi SOUND

Mode

Meaning

z STEREO

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound (p. 188)

VCR

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or

a dual sound track tape with main sound

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound

TBC*

z ON

To correct jitter

VCR

OFF

To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when

playing back a tape on which you have dubbed

over and recorded the signal of a TV game or

similar machine.

TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.

DNR*

z ON

To reduce picture noise

VCR

OFF

To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement

DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.

AUDIO MIX

—

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and

stereo 2

ST1

ST2

A/V t DV OUT z OFF

To output digital images and sound in analog

format using your camcorder

VCR

To output analog images and sound in digital

format using your camcorder (p. 88)

PB MODE

z AUTO

To automatically select the system (Hi8/

standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to

record on the tape, and play back the tape

To play back a tape that was recorded in the

Hi8/ standard 8 system when your camcorder

does not automatically distinguish the recording

system

* When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system only

Notes on AUDIO MIX

• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance.

• You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

Note on PB MODE

The mode will return to the default setting when:

– you remove the battery pack or power source.

– you turn the POWER switch.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

LCD BRIGHT

Mode

Meaning

—

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with CAMERA

the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

VCR

MEMORY

To darken

To lighten

LCD B. L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to

CAMERA

VCR

normal

MEMORY

BRIGHT

—

To brighten the LCD screen

LCD COLOR

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning

the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the

following bar

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

To get low-

intensity

To get high-

intensity

VF B.L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to CAMERA

normal

VCR

MEMORY

BRIGHT

To brighten the viewfinder screen

Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.

• When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically

selected.

Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L.

The recorded picture will not be affected.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

Mode

Meaning

STILL SET

BURST

(DCR-

TRV740/

TRV840 only)

z OFF

To not record continuously

To record continuously

MEMORY

NORMAL

EXP BRKTG

To record three images consecutively with

different exposures

MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously, display the

images on a single page divided into nine boxes.

PIC MODE

(DCR-TRV340

only)

z SINGLE

To not record continuously

MEMORY

MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously, display the

images on a single page divided into nine boxes.

QUALITY

z²⁾SUPER FINE To record still images in the finest image quality VCR

(DCR-TRV740/ mode (p. 119)

TRV840 only)

MEMORY

z²⁾FINE

To record still images in the fine image quality

mode (p. 119)

STANDARD

To record still images in the standard image

quality mode

FLD/FRAME z FIELD

(DCR-TRV340

To record moving subjects correcting jitter

(p. 124)

MEMORY

only)

FRAME

To record stopping subjects in high quality

To record still images in 1152 × 864 size (p. 121)

To record still images in 640 × 480 size

IMAGESIZE

(DCR-TRV740

/TRV840 only)

z 1152 × 864

640 × 480

VCR

MEMORY

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE

z 320 × 240

To record moving pictures at 320 × 240 size

(p. 121)

VCR

MEMORY

160 × 112

To record moving pictures at 160 × 112 size

REMAIN

z AUTO

To display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick” in the following cases:

• For five seconds after inserting a “Memory

Stick” into your camcorder

VCR

MEMORY

• When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

less than one minute in MEMORY mode

• For five seconds after completing a moving

picture recording

To always display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick”

PRINT MARK

To write a print mark on recorded still images

you want to print out later (p. 174)

VCR

MEMORY

z OFF

To cancel print marks on still images

¹⁾Except DCR-TRV240

²⁾For DCR-TRV740/ TRV840, the default setting is SUPER FINE.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

PROTECT

Mode

Meaning

To protect selected images against accidental

erasure (p. 170)

VCR

MEMORY

z OFF

To not protect images

——

To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 168)

MEMORY

VCR

SLIDE SHOW

PHOTO SAVE

FILE NO.

——

To copy still images on tape onto “Memory

Stick” (p. 138)

z SERIES

RESET

To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the VCR

“Memory Stick” is changed

MEMORY

To reset the file numbering each time the

“Memory Stick” is changed

z RETURN

To cancel deleting all images

To delete all unprotected images

To cancel formatting

MEMORY

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

z RETURN

To format an inserted “Memory Stick”

1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

2. Select OK with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial,

then press the dial.

3. After EXECUTE appears, press the

SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. FORMATTING

flashes during formatting. COMPLETE

appears when formatting is finished.

Notes on formatting *

• Supplied “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting “Memory

Stick”s on your camcorder is not required.

• Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed:

– Switch the POWER switch

– Operate buttons

– Remove the “Memory Stick”

• You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

• Format the “Memory Stick” when “

FORMAT ERROR” is displayed.

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” *

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”

• Formatting erases protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

* Except DCR-TRV240

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

9PIC PRINT

Mode

Meaning

z RETURN

SAME

To cancel prints of split screens

To make prints of the same split screen (p. 176)

To make prints of different split screens

MEMORY

MULTI

MARKED

To make prints of images with print marks in

recording order

DATE/TIME

REC MODE

z OFF

To make prints without the recording date and

time

MEMORY

DATE

To make prints with the recording date

DAY&TIME

To make prints with the recording date and time

(p. 176)

z SP

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

CAMERA

VCR

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode

AUDIO MODE z 12BIT

To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) CAMERA

VCR**

16BIT

To record in the 16-bit mode (one stereo sound

with high quality)

q REMAIN

z AUTO

To display the remaining tape bar:

• For about eight seconds after your camcorder

is turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape

CAMERA

VCR

• For about eight seconds after a cassette is

inserted and your camcorder calculates the

remaining amount of tape

• For about eight seconds after N is pressed in

VCR mode

• For about eight seconds after DISPLAY is

pressed to display the screen indicators

• For the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in VCR mode

To always display the remaining tape bar

Note on PRINT SET *

9PIC PRINT and DATE/ TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is

connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

Notes on the LP mode

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

back the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders

or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.

• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony cassette so that you

can get the most out of your camcorder.

• When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in

the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be

written properly between scenes.

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

** To dub a tape to another VCR

You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You,

however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard

8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK cable.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

CLOCK SET

Mode

Meaning

—

To set the date or time (p. 18)

CAMERA

MEMORY

USB STREAM

z OFF

To deactivate the USB Streaming function

To activate the USB Streaming function

To select normal USB connection

CAMERA

VCR

USBCONNECT* z NORMAL

MEMORY

PTP

To select USB connection supporting Picture

Transfer Protocol (compatible with

Windows XP)

LTR SIZE

z NORMAL

To display selected menu items in normal size

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

2×

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size

LANGUAGE

z ENGLISH

To display the following information indicators

in English: REC, STBY, min, CAPTURE, END

SEARCH and VOL, etc.

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

To display the information indicators in French

To display the information indicators in Spanish

PORTUGUÊS To display the information indicators in

Portuguese

To display the information indicators in Chinese

To display the information indicators in Korean

z ON

OFF

DEMO MODE

To make the demonstration appear

To cancel the demonstration mode

CAMERA

* DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only

Notes on DEMO MODE

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

• The DEMO MODE default setting is STBY (Standby), and the demonstration starts

about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a

cassette inserted.

To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than

CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave the

DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG),

and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen

and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

DATA CODE

Mode

Meaning

z DATE/ CAM

To display date, time and recording data during VCR

playback

MEMORY

DATE

—

To display date and time during playback

WORLD TIME

To set the clock to the local time

CAMERA

MEMORY

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time

difference. The clock changes by the time

difference you set here. If you set the time

difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally

set time.

BEEP

z MELODY

To output the melody when you start/ stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

NORMAL

OFF

To output the beep instead of the melody

To cancel all sound including shutter sound

COMMANDER z ON

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

erroneous remote control operation caused by

other VCR’s remote control

DISPLAY

z LCD

V-OUT/ LCD

To show the display on the LCD screen and in

the viewfinder

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and in the viewfinder

Note

If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings, the

picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is

connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected

with the i.LINK cable)

In more than five minutes after removing the pow er source

The AUDIO MIX, FLASH LVL, COMMANDER and HiFi SOUND settings are returned

to their default settings.

Other menu settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

REC LAMP

Mode

Meaning

z ON

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the person is not aware of the recording

VIDEO EDIT

INDICATOR

z RETURN*

To cancel video editing

VCR

TAPE*

To make a program and perform video editing

(p. 74)

MEMORY*

To make a program and perform MPEG editing

(p. 146)

z BL OFF

To turn off the backlight on display window

To turn on the backlight on display window

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

BL ON

* Except DCR-TRV240

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the

camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend that you

set REC LAMP to OFF.

Notes on INDICATOR

• When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.

• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically

selected.

115

— “ Me m o ry St ick” o p e ra t io n s —

Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your

camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image

data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for

“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

On file fo rm a t

Still image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001:

This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001:

This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

• You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

• The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the

model.

• We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.

• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

– If you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off during reading or writing.

– If you use “Memory Stick”s near static electricity or magnetic fields.

• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts

of the terminal.

• Stick the label at the labeling position.

• Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.

• Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

• Do not let “Memory Stick”s become wet.

• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:

– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun

– Under direct sunlight

– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases

• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

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Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n

“ Me m o ry St ick” s fo rm a t t e d o n co m p u t e r

“Memory Stick”s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not

guaranteed compatible with your camcorder.

No t e s o n im a g e d a t a co m p a t ib ilit y

• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the

Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot

play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-

TRV890E/ TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform with this

universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

• If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it

with this camcorder (p. 111). However, formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick.”

• “Memory Stick” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• RealPlayer is either a registered trademark or trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the

United States and/ or other countries.

• Pentium is either registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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In se rt in g “ Me m o ry St ick”

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark

facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated.

Access lamp

b mark

Eje ct in g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data

from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick”. Do not turn the

power off , eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data

may become damaged.

If “

MEMORY STICK ERROR” is displayed

Reinsert “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the

indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

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Se le ct in g t h e st ill im a g e q u a lit y m o d e

You can select the image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is

SUPER FINE (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840), or FINE (DCR-TRV340).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

OFF

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

QUALITY

SUPER FINE

IMAGESIZE FINE

RETURN

STANDARD

REMAIN

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE

RETURN

STANDARD

REMAIN

[

] :

MENU END

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,

depending on the type of images you are shooting.

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Im a g e q u a lit y se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

SUPER FINE (SFN)

(DCR-TRV740/

TRV840 only)

This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.

The number of still images you can record is less than

in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/ 3.

FINE (FINE)

Use this mode when you want to record high quality

images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/ 6.

STANDARD (STD)

This is the standard image quality. Standard images

are compressed to about 1/ 10.

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The

memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality

mode and image size. Details are shown in the tables below. (You can select 1152 × 864

or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only))

1152 × 864 image size (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only)

Image quality mode

SUPER FINE

FINE

Memory capacity

About 600 KB

About 300 KB

About 200 KB

STANDARD

640 × 480 image size

Image quality mode

Memory capacity

SUPER FINE (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only) About 190 KB

FINE

About 100 KB

About 60 KB

STANDARD

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

When you select image quality

The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on

the screen.

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Se le ct in g t h e im a g e size

You can select either of two image sizes

Still images (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only): 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480.

The default setting is 1152 × 864.

Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112

The default setting is 320 × 240.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still image) (DCR-

TRV740/ TRV840 only) or MOVIE SET (moving picture) in

dial.

, then press the

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the

dial.

The indicator changes as follows:

Still images (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only):

1152

320

640

160

Moving pictures:

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

(DCR-TRV740/

TRV840 only)

MEMORY S E T

1152

MEMORY S E T

320

S T

BURS T

QUA L

I MAGE S

RE T URN

L L S E T

MOV

S E T

I MAGE S

REMA

RE T URN

Z E 320 240

T Y

160 112

Z E 1152 864

640 480

REMA

40sec

1 2

[

]

[

]

END

STILL SET

(DCR-TRV740/

TRV840 only)

MEMORY S E T

MOVIE SET

MEMORY S E T

MOV S E T

S T

BURS T

QUA L

I MAGE S

RE T URN

L L S E T

I MAGE S

REMA

Z E 160 112

T Y

Z E 640 480

RE T URN

REMA

6 0

min

[

]

[

]

END

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Im a g e size se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

Indicator

Recording

Playback

1152 × 864* Records 1152 × 864 still images.

SFN

1152

640

320

1152

640 × 480*

320 × 240

160 × 112

Records 640 × 480 still images.

SFN

640

Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.

Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.

320

160

* DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only

Ma xim u m re co rd in g t im e o f m o vin g p ict u re s

(DCR-TRV340 o n ly)

Image size

320 × 240

160 × 112

Maximum recording time

15 seconds

60 seconds

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Ap p ro xim a t e n u m b e r o f st ill im a g e s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality you

select and the complexity of the subject.

Type of “Memory Stick”s

Image quality Image size

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

(supplied)

(optional)

1152 × 864

SUPER FINE*

12 images

40 images

25 images

51 images 100 images 205 images

640 × 480

80 images 160 images 325 images 650 images

1152 × 864* 25 images

640 × 480

1152 × 864* 37 images

640 × 480 120 images 240 images 485 images 980 images 1970 images

50 images 100 images 205 images 415 images

80 images 160 images 325 images 650 images 1310 images

74 images 150 images 300 images 600 images

FINE

STANDARD

*DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only

Ap p ro xim a t e t im e o f m o vin g p ict u re s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you

select and the complexity of the subject.

Type of “Memory Stick”s

Image size

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

(supplied)

(optional)

5 min.

20 sec.

10 min.

40 sec.

21min.

20 sec.

42min.

40 sec.

85min.

20 sec.

160 × 112

1 min.

20 sec.

2 min.

40 sec.

5 min.

20 sec.

10min.

40 sec.

21min.

20 sec.

320 × 240

The table above shows approximate number of still images and times of moving

pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.

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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry

St ick” s – Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still image appears. The green

z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus

are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed.

Recording does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the

“Memory Stick.”

[a ][b ]

₁₁₅₂STD

1 / 12

₁₁₅₂STD

[a ]: Number of recorded images

[b ]: Approximate number of images that can

be recorded on the “Memory Stick”.

Fo r DCR-TRV340 o n ly

You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder

compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode.

Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the

FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 105).

Notes

• When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry.

(DCR-TRV340 only)

• When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake.

We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod. (DCR-TRV340 only)

• When recording still images at step 2 with PHOTO pressed lightly, the image

momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– SUPER NIGHTSHOT

– Color Slow Shutter

– Fader

– Picture effects

– Digital effects

– Titles

– Digital zoom (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

– SteadyShot (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

– Sports lesson (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

Recording data

The recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during

playback.

Yo u ca n re co rd st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s in CAMERA

m o d e , e ve n w h ile yo u a re in t h e st a n d b y m o d e o r re co rd in g

m o vin g p ict u re s t o t a p e

Set PHOTO REC to MEMORY in the menu settings before operation. (The default

setting is MEMORY.)

Press PHOTO to record still images on “Memory Stick”s in CAMERA mode, while you

are standing by for recording or recording moving pictures to tape.

You cannot record still images on “Memory Stick”s in CAMERA mode in the

follow ing functions:

– Fader

– Wide mode

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Picture effects

– Digital effects

– MEMORY MIX

While recording still images on “Memory Stick”s in CAMERA mode

• While the title is displayed, images can be recorded but titles cannot.

• The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select FRAME in

the menu settings. (DCR-TRV340 only)

• The image size is automatically set to 640 × 480, even if you set IMAGESIZE to 1152 ×

864 in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Re co rd in g im a g e s co n t in u o u sly

You can record still images continuously. Select one of the three modes described below

before recording.

NORMAL [a ] (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only)

Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640

× 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. (

)

EXP BRKTG (Recording image size is 640 × 480) (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only)

Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different

exposure. (

)

MULTI SCRN (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [b ]

Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.4 sec intervals and displays the

images on a single page divided into nine boxes. (

)

[a]

[b]

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select BURST (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

/ PIC MODE (DCR-TRV340 only), then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the

dial.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

(7) Press PHOTO deeper.

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

PHOTO

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

2,6

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

OFF

QUALITY

NORMAL

IMAGESIZE

RETURN

IMAGESIZE EXP BRKTG

RETURN

MULTI SCRN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

OFF

NORMAL

MULTI SCRN

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE EXP BRKTG

IMAGESIZE

RETURN

MULTI SCRN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

If t h e ca p a cit y o f t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” b e co m e s fu ll

“

FULL” appears on the screen and you cannot record still images on the “Memory

Stick”.

When recording in the multi screen mode

The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select FRAME in the

menu settings. (DCR-TRV340 only)

The number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size

and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

When shooting w ith the self-timer function or the Remote Commander

Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still

images. (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

When selecting NORMAL (DCR-TRV740/TRV840 only)

Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing

PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.

When recording images continuously

You cannot zoom images.

When selecting MULTI SCRN, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480, even if

you set IMAGESIZE to 1152 × 864 in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Se lf-t im e r m e m o ry p h o t o re co rd in g

You can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer.

You can use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

(6) Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

PHOTO

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

OFF

ZOOM

STEADYSHOT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To re co rd m o vin g p ict u re s o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s w it h t h e se lf-

t im e r

Press START/ STOP in step 6. To cancel recording, press START/ STOP again.

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby

mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

To check the image to be recorded

You can check the image by lightly pressing PHOTO, then press it deeper to start self-

timer recording.

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“ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e

– MEMORY MIX

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on the

moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape

or a “Memory Stick”. (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the

“Memory Stick”.)

M. CHROM (memory chroma key)

You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a

moving picture.

M. LUMI (memory luminance key)

You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title

with a moving picture. Record a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for

convenience.

C. CHROM (camera chroma key)

You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image such as an image can be used as

background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving

image will be swapped with a still image.

M. OVERLAP* (memory overlap)

You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “Memory

Stick” as the overlap function.

Still image

Moving picture

M. CHROM

Blue

Still image

Moving picture

M. LUMI

Still image

Moving picture

C. CHROM

Blue

Moving picture

M. OVERLAP*

* The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes

only.

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– MEMORY MIX

Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a t a p e

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) In the standby mode, press MEMORY MIX.

The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the

screen as a thumbnail image.

(3) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the still image you want to superimpose.

To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press

MEMORY+.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is

to be swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI

– The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which

is to be swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture

which is to be swapped with a still image

M. OVERLAP – No adjustment necessary

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect becomes.

(7) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

MEMORY

MIX

M. LUMI

M. CHROM

100–0021

M. LUMI III••••

100–0021

Still image

100–0021

M. LUMI I••••••

100–0021

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– MEMORY MIX

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se

Do either of the following:

– Press MEMORY+/ – before step 7.

– Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g

Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes

• You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on

“Memory Stick”s.

• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of

the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to play modified images back with your camcorder.

When you select M. OVERLAP

You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

To record the superimposed image as a still image

Press PHOTO deeper in step 7.

Images processed by MEMORY MIX

You cannot record the images on “Memory Stick”s in CAMERA mode.

Record them in MEMORY mode. (p. 132)

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– MEMORY MIX

Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” a s a st ill

im a g e

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY MIX.

The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the

screen as a thumbnail image.

(3) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the still image you want to superimpose.

To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press

MEMORY+.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is

to be swapped with a moving picture

M. LUMI

– The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which

is to be swapped with a moving picture

C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture

which is to be swapped with a still image

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect becomes.

(7) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording.

The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

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– MEMORY MIX

MEMORY

MIX

M. LUMI

M. CHROM

100–0021

M. LUMI III••••

Still image

100–0021

M. LUMI I••••••

100–0021

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se

Do either of the following:

– Press MEMORY+/ – before step 7.

– Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g

Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

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– MEMORY MIX

Notes

• You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on

“Memory Stick”s.

• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of

the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to play modified images back with your camcorder.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

When recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX function

The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)

The “Memory Stick” supplied w ith your camcorder is already stored w ith 20

images

– For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018

– For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are

protected (p. 170).

While using the MEMORY MIX function

• The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select FRAME in

the menu settings. (DCR-TRV340 only)

• The image size is automatically set to 640 × 480, even if you set IMAGESIZE to 1152 ×

864 in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

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Re co rd in g im a g e s fro m a t a p e a s st ill

im a g e s

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape recorded in the

Digital8 system, and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

Your camcorder can also capture moving image data through the input connector and

record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

• Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press N. Moving pictures recorded on the tape are played back.

(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.

“CAPTURE” appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on

the “Memory Stick”. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

CAPTURE

REW

PLAY

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock the unit. Also do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory

Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.

appears on the screen

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format

does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record audio from a tape.

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When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

Titles superimposed on tapes

You cannot record titles on the “Memory Stick.” However, you can record titles which

have already been recorded on tapes.

Recording date/time

The recording data (date/ time) when it is recorded on “Memory Stick” is recorded.

Various settings are not recorded.

While recording still images from a tape as still images

• The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select FRAME in

the menu settings. (DCR-TRV340 only)

• The image size is automatically set to 640 × 480, even if you set IMAGESIZE to 1152 ×

864 in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e fro m e xt e rn a l e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The picture from TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 135.

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

VCR

AUDIO/

VIDEO

: Signal flow

Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or

the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

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Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

DV OUT

DV IN/OUT

(optional)

: Signal flow

Note

In the following instances, “

REC ERROR” is displayed and recording is not possible.

Record undistorted images.

– When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing

– Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the tape recorded in Hi8/

standard 8 system

– When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception

when a TV tuner unit is in use

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– PHOTO SAVE

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes

recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

• Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind the tape.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE in

, then press the

dial.

PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the tape is recorded on the

“Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. END is

displayed when copying ends.

PHOTO SAVE

0 00 00 00

PHOTO SAVE

0 30 00 00

21/40

FINE

25/40

FINE

SAVING

END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PHOTO SAVE

FILE NO.

RETURN

PHOTO SAVE

0 00 00 00

21/40

FINE

READY

PHOTO BUTTON

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

] :

PHOTO START MENU END

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To st o p co p yin g

Press MENU.

Wh e n t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” b e co m e s fu ll

“MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen, and copying stops. Insert another “Memory

Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the

“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become

damaged.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

“NOT READY” appears on the screen when you select PHOTO SAVE in the menu

settings.

When you change the “Memory Stick” during copying

Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous

“Memory Stick”.

While copying still images from a tape

• The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select FRAME in

the menu settings. (DCR-TRV340 only)

• The image size is automatically set to 640 × 480, even if you set IMAGESIZE to 1152 ×

864 in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

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St ick” s – MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording

lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.

For DCR-TRV340 only:

When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 × 240, the maximum

recording time is 15 seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu

settings is set to 160 × 112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds.

50min

₃₂₀REC 0:03

[

]

15sec

[a ]

BBB

[b ]

[a ]: The recording time can be recorded on the

“Memory Stick”

[b ]: This indicator is displayed for five seconds

after pressing START/ STOP. This indicator

is not recorded.

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP.

Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– SUPER NIGHTSHOT

– Color Slow Shutter

– Fader

– Picture effects

– Digital effects

– Titles

– Digital zoom (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

– SteadyShot (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

– Sports lesson (The indicator flashes) (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

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– MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view in CAMERA

mode.

When using an external flash (optional)

Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s.

Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded.

Recording date/time

The date/ time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically

recorded onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the recording date/ time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded.

During recording on “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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p ict u re s

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on tapes and record it as a

moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture

data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory

Stick.”

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.

And press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

(3) Press START/ STOP on your camcorder.

For DCR-TRV340 only:

When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 × 240, the maximum

recording time is 15 seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu

settings is set to 160 × 112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds.

PLAY

PAUSE

50min

0:15:42:43

₃₂₀REC0:03

[

]

15sec

[a ]

BBB

[b ]

[a ]: The recording time can be recorded on the

“Memory Stick.”

[b ]: This indicator is displayed for five seconds

after pressing START/ STOP. This indicator

is not recorded.

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP or x.

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Notes

• Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording pictures from

a tape to “Memory Stick”s.

• Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tape.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick”

or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become damage.

If “

AUDIO ERROR” is displayed

Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/ V

connecting cable to input images from external equipment used to play back the image

(p. 144).

Recording date/time

The recording data (date/ time) when it is recorded on “Memory Stick” is recorded.

Various settings are not recorded.

The picture may be recorded on the “Memory Stick” incorrectly if:

– You turn the POWER switch during recording

– You press any video control buttons during recording

– Between the scenes recorded in the Digital8 system and in the Hi8/ standard 8

system.

Moving pictures processed by PB ZOOM

You cannot record them on “Memory Stick”s.

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Re co rd in g a m o vin g p ict u re fro m e xt e rn a l e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The picture of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or

viewfinder.

(3) Follow the procedure on page 142 from step 3 onwards at the point where you

want to start recording from.

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO/

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

: Signal flow

Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or

the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

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Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

DV OUT

(optional)

DV IN/OUT

: Signal flow

Note

In the following instances, recording is discontinued.

– When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing

– Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the tape recorded in Hi8/

standard 8 system

– When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception

when a TV tuner unit is in use

– The recording stops automatically if the picture is disrupted.

– When the input signal is cut off

When “ REC ERROR” is displayed

Recording is discontinued, and image data is not saved.

During recording on “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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p ict u re – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n

“ Me m o ry St ick” s)

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto “Memory Stick”s.

Ma kin g t h e p ro g ra m

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your

camcorder.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in

, then press the

dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.

(7) Search for the beginning 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 EDITSEARCH.

(8) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark

changes to light blue.

(9) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(10) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(11) Repeat steps 7 to 10, then set the program.

When one program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set 20 programs in maximum.

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s)

7,9

REW

PLAY

REC

STOP

PAUSE

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0:08:55:06

OUT

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

[

]

TOTAL

0 SEC ₃₂₀15SEC

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0:08:55:06

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

[

]

TOTAL

3 SEC ₃₂₀15SEC

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

0:10:01:23

[

]

TOTAL

13 SEC ₃₂₀15SEC

[

] :

MENU END

Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t

Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2.

Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(2) Select ERASE ALL in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step 2.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s)

Notes

• Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

• You cannot dub the titles or display indicators.

• You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing on “Memory Stick”s.

• You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.

• If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape, the total time code may

not be displayed correctly.

During making a program

If you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the screen. The program will be

erased.

If you set over the maximum recording time (DCR-TRV340 only)

The program mark changes to yellow, and OVER 15 SEC LIMIT appears when

IMAGESIZE is set to 320 × 240, or OVER 60 SEC LIMIT appears when IMAGESIZE is

set to 160 × 112. However, you can record up to the maximum recording time.

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s)

Pe rfo rm in g t h e p ro g ra m (Du b b in g a “ Me m o ry St ick” )

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

EXECUTE, then press the dial.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, the EDITING indicator appears

during writing of data on your camcorder, and REC appears during dubbing

on the screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.

When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops.

To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g

Press x using the video operation buttons.

The program you made is recorded on a “Memory Stick” up to the place where you

pressed x.

To e n d t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO

EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function.

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen w hen:

– The program to operate Digital program editing has not been made.

– The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

– The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

– “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record.

When “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record

LOW MEMORY appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures up to the

time indicated.

If you set over the maximum recording time

OVER MEMORY LIMIT appears on the screen. However, you can record moving

pictures up to the maximum recording time.

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o p la yb a ck

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back

six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired still image. To see the previous

image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.

PLAY

To st o p m e m o ry p h o t o p la yb a ck

Press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

– When playing back image data modified on your computer.

– When playing back image data shot with other equipment.

Notes on the file name

• The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed

if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.

• “

- DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of the

directory does not conform to the DCF standard. While this message appears, you can

play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick.”

• The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.

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To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Before operation connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder.

• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, image quality

may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good

as ever.

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

When no still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “

NO FILE” appears.

Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g st ill im a g e p la yb a ck

Image size (DCR-TRV740/ TRV840 only)

Image number/ Total number of recorded images

Print mark

21 / 40

MEMORY PLAY

640

100-0021

Protect

JUL 4 2002

12:05:56 PM

Recording data

Data file name

Recording data

You can view recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) by pressing

DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

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Pla yin g b a ck six re co rd e d im a g e s a t a t im e (in d e x scre e n )

You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.

INDEX

A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index

screen mode.

B mark

100-0006

6 / 40

• To see the next six images, keep pressing MEMORY +.

• To see the previous six images, keep pressing MEMORY –.

To re t u rn t o t h e n o rm a l p la yb a ck scre e n (sin g le scre e n )

Press MEMORY +/ – to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full

screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This

indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. These

numbers are different from the data file names (p. 116).

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

These files are sometimes not displayed on the index screen.

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– MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play

back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired moving pictures. To see the previous

picture, press MEMORY –. To see the next picture, press MEMORY +.

(4) Press MPEG N X to start playback.

PLAY

MPEG

To st o p MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

Press MPEG N X .

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

– When playing back image data modified on your computer.

– When playing back image data shot with other equipment.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder.

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “

NO FILE” appears.

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Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g m o vin g p ict u re p la yb a ck

Image size

Picture number/ Total number of recorded

pictures

2 / 20

MEMORY PLAY

0:12

320

MOV00001

Memory playback

Protect

–––

JUL 4 2002

12:05:56 PM

Recording date/ time.

(Various settings are displayed as “– – –”.)

Data directory number/ File number

Recording date/time

You can view recording date/ time by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote

Commander during playback.

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St ick” s o n yo u r co m p u t e r

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” on your computer.

Note

Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that

applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.

– Still images:

JPEG format

– Moving pictures/ audio: MPEG format

Vie w in g im a g e s u sin g co m p u t e r

For Windows users (p. 156)

For Macintosh users (p. 160)

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if

you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or

when using a hub.

• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is

used simultaneously.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Fo r Win d o w s u se rs

Recommended Window s environment

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000

Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an

upgraded OS.

CPU:

MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Windows Media Player must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on the

computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing

images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

If you installed the USB driver in “Viewing images recorded on tape on your computer”

(p. 96), start from step 5.

For Window s XP users

The USB driver needs not be installed. Your computer is automatically recognized as a

driver just by connecting your computer using the USB cable.

For Window s 98/98SE/Me, Window s 2000 Professional users

If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, log in with permission of administrator.

Start the follow ing operation w ithout connecting the USB cable to your

computer.

Connect the USB cable in step 6.

If the USB driver has been registered incorrectly because your computer w as

connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver w as completed.

Reinstall the USB driver follow ing 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 your computer. The

application software screen appears.

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(3) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(5) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(6) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer

recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(7) Follow the on-screen messages to make the Add Hardware Wizard recognize

the hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two

different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow each installation to

complete without interrupting them.

(USB) jack

USB connector

USB cable

Note

You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB

driver.

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If yo u ca n n o t in st a ll t h e USB d rive r

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following

procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

4 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your

camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

5 Open your computer’s “Device Manager”.

Windows 2000 Professional:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “Hardware” tab, and click the

“Device Manager” button.

Other OS:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System”, and click “Device

Manager”.

6 Select “Other devices”.

Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.

Ex: (?)Sony Camcorder

7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and then disconnect the USB cable.

8 Restart your computer.

Step2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 156.

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An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving

pictures in Windows environment.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and the

other end to the USB connector on your computer.

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:)”).

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and

image files” (p. 163).

(USB) jack

USB connector

USB cable

Desired file type

Still image

Double-click in this order

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder

“Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*

Image file

Moving picture*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may

break off.

Un p lu g t h e USB ca b le o r e je ct t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

– For Window s 2000 Professional/Me, Window s XP users

To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick,” follow the procedure below.

(1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2) A message to remove the device 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).

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Fo r Ma cin t o sh u se rs

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

required.

However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/ 9.1 should be used for the following

models.

• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive

• iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on the

computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing

images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. Do not connect the USB cable to

your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed.

For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

The USB driver need not be installed. Your Mac is automatically recognized as a driver

just by connecting your Mac using the USB cable.

For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users

(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The application software screen appears.

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(3) Click “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to

“Driver”.

(4) Select all six files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder.

(5) When the message appears, click “OK.”

(6) Restart your computer.

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QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures in Macintosh

environment.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and the

other end to the USB connector on your computer.

USB MODE appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

Desired file type

Still image

Double-click in this order

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder

“Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*

Image file

Moving picture*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may

break off.

Un p lu g t h e USB ca b le o r e je ct t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.

(1) Close all running applications.

Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit.

(2) Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the

Special menu.

(3) Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.” Set the POWER switch of

your camcorder to OFF(CHG).

For Mac OS X (v10.0) users

Shutting down your computer, then unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.

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No t e s o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

“ Me m o ry St ick”

• “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick”

formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in

your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was

connected.

• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played

back on your camcorder.

So ft w a re

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a

still image file.

• When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to

your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder, the image

format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open

the file.

Co m m u n ica t io n s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Im a g e file st o ra g e d e st in a t io n s a n d im a g e file s

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

Fo r Win d o w s Me u se rs

(Th e d rive re co g n izin g yo u r ca m co rd e r is [E:].)

Folder containing still image data

Folder containing moving picture data

Folder

File

Meaning

100MSDCF

MOML0001

DSC0ssss.JPG

MOV0ssss.MPG

Still image file

Moving picture file

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St ick” s t o t a p e

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can copy still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to tapes.

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the

desired still image. Set the tape to playback pause mode.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.

The tape is set to the recording pause mode.

(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(5) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the desired image.

To see the previous image, press MEMORY–. To see the next image, press

MEMORY+.

(6) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.

z appears on the screen during recording.

(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 to 6.

REC

PLAY

PAUSE

To st o p co p yin g

Press x.

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During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY DELETE

– MEMORY MIX

– MEMORY +/ –

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode

Memory playback stops.

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.

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 tapes, such as the time code indicator.

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“ Me m o ry St ick” s – Me m o ry PB ZOOM

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a

desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the

enlarged still image to tapes or “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images

recorded on “Memory Stick.” The still image is enlarged, and R r indicators

showing the direction to move the image appear on the screen.

(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

: The image moves downward.

: The image moves upward.

T t becomes available.

(4) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downward.)

t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upward.)

(5) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.

You can enlarge the image from 1.1 times up to five times its size.

W : Decreases the zoom ratio.

T : Increase the zoom ratio.

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

[

]

EXEC : T t

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

[

]

EXEC : r R

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– Me m o ry PB ZOOM

To ca n ce l m e m o ry PB ZOOM m o d e

Press PB ZOOM.

The PB ZOOM mode is canceled w hen the follow ing buttons are pressed:

– MENU

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY +/ –

Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s

The PB ZOOM mode does not work.

To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”s

Press PHOTO to record the image processed by PB ZOOM.

To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on tape

Press REC to record the image processed by Memory PB ZOOM.

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– SLIDE SHOW

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially

when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the

“Memory Stick” in sequence.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

100 – 0021

21/40

640

SLIDE SHOW READY

FILE NO.

PLAY

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

PLAY START MENU END

To st o p t h e slid e sh o w

Press MENU.

To p a u se d u rin g a slid e sh o w

Press MEMORY PLAY.

To st a rt t h e slid e sh o w fro m a p a rt icu la r im a g e

Select the desired image using MEMORY +/ – buttons before step 2.

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To view recorded images on TV

Before operation, connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder.

If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation

The slide show function does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick”, be sure to

follow the steps again from the beginning.

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– Im a g e p ro t e ct io n

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can protect selected images, to prevent accidental erasure of important images.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to protect.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT in

, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The - mark is displayed

beside the data file name of the protected image.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

21/40

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW OFF

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

21/40

OFF

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

3,6

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW OFF

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

21/40

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

21/40

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

To ca n ce l im a g e p ro t e ct io n

Select OFF in step 5, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”, including the protected

image data. Before formatting a “Memory Stick”, check its contents.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot protect images.

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– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or only

selected images.

De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to delete.

(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen.

(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

DELETE

100–0021

21/40

640

DELETE

DELETE?

[

] :

DELETE DEL

[

] :

– CANCEL

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a n im a g e

Press MEMORY – in step 4.

To d e le t e a n im a g e d isp la ye d o n t h e in d e x scre e n

Press MEMORY +/ – to move the B indicator to the image and follow steps 3 and 4.

Notes

• You cannot delete a protected image. To delete a protected image, first cancel image

protection.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Before deleting an image, carefully

check the image.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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De le t in g a ll im a g e s

You can delete all unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL in

, then press the

dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes

to EXECUTE.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

DELETING appears on the screen. When all unprotected images are deleted,

COMPLETE is displayed.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL READY

FORMAT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT

RETURN

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

EXECUTE

[

] :

[

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL DELETING

FORMAT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL COMPLETE

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

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To ca n ce l d e le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

Select RETURN in step 4, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC.

While DELETING appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This

function is useful for printing out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for

specifying still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the still image you want to write a print mark on.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu settings.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK in

, then press the

dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The

mark is displayed

beside the data file name of the image with a print mark.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK OFF

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK ON

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

OFF

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

3,6

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK ON

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

OFF

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

To ca n ce l w rit in g o f p rin t m a rks

Select OFF in step 5, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

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If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot write print marks on still images.

Moving pictures

You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.

While the file name is flashing

You cannot write the print mark on the still image.

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– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

You can use the printer (optional) on your camcorder to print images on print paper.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.

There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how

to print by selecting

in the menu settings on your camcorder. (p. 105)

Before operation

• Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

• Attach the optional printer to your camcorder.

Printer

9PIC PRINT

DATE/TIME

PRINT SET

DATE

9PIC PRINT RETURN

9PIC PRINT

DATE/TIME

RETURN

DATE/TIME

RETURN

SAME

OFF

DATE

DAY&TIME

MULTI

MARKED

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

You can print nine still images on the 9-split print paper. Select the desired mode in the

menu settings.

SAME PICS

MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS*

* Nine still images with print marks are printed together.

You can make prints with the recording date and/ or recording time. Select the desired

mode in the menu settings.

DATE

DAY & TIME

JUL

2002

12:00 PM

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Images recorded in the multi screen mode

You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.

Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”

You cannot print moving pictures.

When “Memory Stick” has no files

“

NO STILL IMAGE FILE” appears on the screen.

When there are no files w ith a PRINT MARK

NO PRINT MARK” appears on the screen.

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d h o w t o co rre ct

t ro u b le

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”

appears on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has

worked. See page 184.

In t h e re co rd in g m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/ STOP does not operate.

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

c Set it to CAMERA (p. 21).

• The tape has run out.

c Rewind the cassette or insert a new one (p. 20, 34).

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab (p. 20).

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 194).

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than three

minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA again (p. 21).

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13).

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens (p. 25).

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 105).

• 16:9WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings.

c Set it to OFF (p. 105) (DCR-TRV240/ TRV340 only).

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• The setting is the manual focus mode.

c Set FOCUS to the autofocus mode (p. 54).

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust for manual focusing (p. 54).

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel (p. 23).

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a subject such as lights or a

candle flame against a dark

background.

• The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. This is not a malfunction.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

• This is not a malfunction.

Some tiny white spots appear on the

screen.

• Slow shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter

mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot record still images on

tapes

• PHOTO REC is set to MEMORY in the menu settings.

c Set it to TAPE (p. 105) (except DCR-TRV240)

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

An unknown picture is displayed on

the screen.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration.

c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 105).

The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

unnatural colors.

c Set it to OFF (p. 29).

Picture appears too bright, and the

subject does not appear on the

screen.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

c Set it to OFF (p. 29).

• The backlight function is active.

c Set it off (p. 28).

The shutter does not sound.

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 105).

A horizontal black band appears

when shooting a TV screen or a

computer screen.

• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu setting (p. 105).

An external flash (optional) does not

work.

• The power of the external flash is off or the power source

does not installed.

c Turn on the external flash or install the power source.

• Two or more external flashes are attached.

c Only one external flash can be attached.

• AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings

while recording in a bright place.

c Set it to ON (p. 105).

In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

• The POWER switch is not set to VCR.

c Set it to VCR (p. 34).

The playback button does not work.

• The cassette has run out of tape.

c Rewind the tape (p. 34).

There are horizontal lines on the

picture, or the playback picture is not

clear or does not appear.

• The video heads may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional) (p. 195).

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2

in the menu settings.

c Set it to STEREO (p. 105).

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Press VOLUME + (p. 34).

• AUDIO MIX is set to the ST2 side in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 105).

The date search does not work

correctly.

• The tape has a blank portion between recorded portion

(p. 68).

The picture which is recorded in the

Digital8 system is not played back.

• PB MODE is set to

c Set it to AUTO (p. 105).

• Set PB MODE to

in the menu settings.

The tape which is recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 system is not played

back correctly.

in the menu settings (p. 105).

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d h o w t o co rre ct t ro u b le

In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power does not turn on.

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13).

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 17).

The end search function does not

work.

• The tape was ejected after recording.

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

The end search function does not

work correctly.

• The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway.

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not charged enough.

c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 13).

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 12).

The remaining battery time indicator • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

does not indicate the correct time.

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack (p. 12).

• The battery is dead.

c Use a fully charged battery pack (p. 12, 13).

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully so that the remaining

battery time indicator indicates correct time (p. 13).

The power goes off although the

remaining battery time indicator

indicates that the battery pack has

enough power to operate.

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully so that the remaining

battery time indicator indicates correct time (p. 13).

The cassette cannot be removed from • The power source is disconnected.

the holder.

c Connect it firmly (p. 12, 17).

• The battery is dead.

c Use a charged battery pack (p. 12, 13).

The % and Z indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 194).

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d h o w t o co rre ct t ro u b le

Wh e n o p e ra t in g u sin g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

– Exce p t DCR-TRV240

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

c Set it to MEMORY (p. 124).

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 118).

Recording does not function.

• The “Memory Stick” is full.

c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 171).

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

c Format the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder or use

another “Memory Stick” (p. 111, 118).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 116).

The image cannot be deleted.

• The image is protected.

c Cancel image protection (p. 170).

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 116).

You cannot format the “Memory

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

Stick”.

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 116).

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 116).

You cannot protect the image.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 116).

• The image to protect is not played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 150).

You cannot write a print mark on

the still image.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 116).

• The image to write a print mark to is not played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 150).

• You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.

c Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture.

The photo save function does not

work.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock (p. 116).

You cannot record still images on

“Memory Stick”s while in the

standby mode or while moving

pictures are being recorded to tape

• PHOTO REC is set to TAPE in the menu settings.

c Set it to MEMORY (p. 105)

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d h o w t o co rre ct t ro u b le

Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Digital program editing to a tape

does not function.

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

c Check the connection and set the input selector on the

VCR again (p. 75)

• Your camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

c Set it to IR (p. 75).

• You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion of

the tape.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 84).

• Your camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.

c Adjust the synchronization (p. 82).

• The IR SETUP code is incorrect.

c Set the correct code (p. 77).

• PB MODE is set to

in the menu settings.

c Set it to AUTO. (p. 105)

Digital program editing to a

“Memory Stick” does not function.

(except DCR-TRV240)

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 146).

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not work.

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON (p. 105).

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

c Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted with + and – incorrectly

matching + and – inside the battery compartment.

c Insert the batteries correctly (p. 207).

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones (p. 207).

The picture from a TV or VCR does

not appear on the screen even when

your camcorder is connected to

outputs on the TV or VCR.

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings.

c Set it to LCD (p. 105).

The melody or beep sounds for five

seconds.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 194).

• Some trouble have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

You cannot charge the battery pack.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

While charging the battery pack, the

backlight of the display window

does not light.

• Charging is completed.

• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly (p. 13).

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d h o w t o co rre ct t ro u b le

Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

While charging the battery pack, the

remaining battery time indicator

flashes.

• Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.

Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open

the LCD panel and press the RESET button under TITLE

button using a sharp-pointed object (If you press the

RESET button, all the settings including the date and time

return to their defaults.) (p. 203).

No function works though the power

is on.

• The USB cable was connected before installation of the

USB driver was completed.

Image data cannot be transferred by

the USB connection.

c Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USB

driver (p. 97, 158).

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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

This function displays the current state of your

camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a

letter and figures) on the screen or in the display

window.

LCD scre e n , vie w fin d e r o r

d isp la y w in d o w

C:21:00

If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following

list of codes. The last two digits (indicated by ss)

differ depending on the state of your camcorder.

Self-diagnosis display

• C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

• E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

C:04:ss

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 14, 189).

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize (p. 194).

C:22:ss

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional) (p. 195).

C:31:ss

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

C:32:ss

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power

source, operate your camcorder.

E:20:ss

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.

(example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the

following.

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

100–0001

C:21:00

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file

(except DCR-TRV240)

Q Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

• The tape is near the end.

• No tape is inserted.*

Slow flashing:

• The file is corrupted.

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is

exposed (red) (p. 20).*

• The file is unreadable.

• You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX

function on a moving picture (p. 131).

Fast flashing:

• The cassette has run out of tape.*

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 184).

Z You need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is

exposed (red) (p. 20).

E Warning indicator as to battery

Slow flashing:

• The battery is nearly dead.

The E indicator sometimes flashes even if

the remaining battery time is about five to

10 minutes depending on the operating

conditions, environment and battery

condition.

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has occurred

(p. 194).

• The cassette has run out of tape.

• The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 184).

Fast flashing:

• The battery is dead.

% Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about one hour with the

cassette compartment open (p. 194).

- The image is protected*

(except DCR-TRV240)

Slow flashing:

• The image is protected (p. 170).

Warning indicator as to the flash

(optional)

Fast flashing:

• There is something wrong with the external

flash (optional).

Warning indicator as to “Memory

Stick”* (except DCR-TRV240)

Slow flashing:

• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

formatting (except DCR-TRV240)

Fast flashing:

* You hear the melody or beep.

• “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 116).*

• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly

(p. 111).

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s

• CLOCK SET

Set the date and time (p. 18).

• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 189).

BATTERY ONLY

• Q Z TAPE END

The cassette has run out of tape.*

Insert a cassette tape.*

• Q NO TAPE

•

CLEANING CASSETTE

The video heads are dirty. (The x indicator and “

CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after

another on the screen.) (p. 195)

• COPY INHIBIT

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright

control signal* (p. 187).

•

FULL**

The “Memory Stick” is full* (p. 127).

-**

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK* (p. 116).

•

NO FILE**

No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”*

(p. 151).

•

NO MEMORY STICK**

AUDIO ERROR**

No “Memory Stick” is inserted.*

You are trying to record an image with sound that

cannot be recorded by your camcorder on “Memory

Stick”* (p. 143).

•

MEMORY STICK ERROR** The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted* (p. 118).

FORMAT ERROR** Check the type of formatting* (p. 111).

- DIRECTORY ERROR** The “Memory Stick” has more than one directory

such as 100msdcf* (p. 150).

•

PLAY ERROR**

The image cannot be played back.

Reinsert the “Memory Stick”, then playback the

image again.

•

REC ERROR**

Check the input signal before retrying recording*

(p. 137, 145).

NO PRINT MARK**

You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menu

settings using an “Memory Stick” contains no image

with a print mark* (p. 177).

•

NO STILL IMAGE FILE**

You selected MULTI in 9PIC PRINT in the menu

settings using a “Memory Stick” contains no still

image* (p. 177).

• DELETING**

You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images

on “Memory Stick.”*

• FORMATTING**

You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a

“Memory Stick.”*

•

NOW CHARGING

Charging an external flash (optional) does not work

correctly.*

* You hear the melody or beep.

** Except DCR-TRV240

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— Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n —

Dig it a l8

p la yb a ck

syst e m , re co rd in g a n d

Wh a t is t h e “ Dig it a l8

This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8

video cassette.

syst e m ” ?

/ Digital8

Usa b le ca sse t t e t a p e s

We recommend using Hi8

/ Digital8 video cassette.*

The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8

standard 8 tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8

standard 8 system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in

the SP mode.)

* If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic

pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs

(including other DCR-TRV240/ TRV340/ TRV740/ TRV840).

Note

Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system cannot be played back on Hi8

(analog) system machine.

/ standard 8

is a trademark.

Pla yb a ck syst e m

The Digital8 system or Hi8

/ standard 8 system is automatically detected

before the tape is played back.

During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8

/ standard 8 system, digital signals

are output as the image signals from the DV IN/ OUT jack.

Display during automatic detection of system

The Digital8 system or Hi8

/ standard 8 system is automatically detected, and

the playback system is automatically switched to. During switching of systems, the

screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on the screen. A hissing noise also

sometimes can be heard.

: During switching from Digital8 to Hi8

/ standard 8

: During switching from Hi8 / standard 8 to Digital8

Co p yrig h t sig n a l

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded

your camcorder.

Wh e n yo u re co rd

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals

for copyright protection of software.

COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you

try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals

on the tape when it records.

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Dig it a l8

syst e m , re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck

Wh e n yo u p la yb a ck a d u a l so u n d t ra ck t a p e

Wh e n yo u u se t a p e s re co rd e d in t h e Dig it a l8

syst e m

When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track

tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu

settings (p. 105).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound

Mode

Playing back

a stereo tape

Playing back a dual

sound track tape

STEREO

Stereo

Lch

Main sound and sub sound

Main sound

Rch

Sub sound

Wh e n yo u u se a t a p e re co rd e d in t h e Hi8/st a n d a rd 8 syst e m

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,

set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 105).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound

Mode

Playing back

a stereo tape

Playing back a dual

sound track tape

STEREO

Stereo

Main sound and sub sound

Main sound

Monaural

Unnatural Sound

Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

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Ab o u t t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Wh a t is t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for

communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder

and an AC adaptor/ charger (optional).

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in

minutes.

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between

10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the backlight of the display window goes out,

indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of

this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

• After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effe ct ive u se o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time

that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the

following to ensure longer battery pack use:

– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder

immediately before you start taking shots.

– Use the large-capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/ QM71/ FM90/ FM91/ QM91,

optional).

• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast-forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large-capacity

battery pack (NP-FM70/ QM71/ FM90/ FM91/ QM91, optional).

• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing

back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is

in the standby mode or playback is paused.

• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make a trial recordings before taking the actual recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

Re m a in in g b a t t e ry t im e in d ica t o r

• If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so

that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however,

that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high

temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is

frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate

shooting time.

• The E mark indicating that there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even

if the remaining battery time is about five to 10 minutes.

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Ab o u t t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Ho w t o st o re t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per

year to maintain proper function.

1. Fully charge the battery.

2. Discharge on your electronic equipment.

3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place.

• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the standby

mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Ba t t e ry life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a

probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new

battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/ output jack. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

Wh a t is “ i.LINK” ?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other

data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling

other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy

chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that

this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected

equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the

characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations

and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK

cable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having

two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the operating instructions of the

equipment to be connected.

Ab o u t t h e n a m e “ i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,

and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers.

i.LINK b a u d ra t e

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each

equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is

“S100”.

When units are unit is connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate,

the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

* What is “Mbps”?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received

in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data

can be sent in one second.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

i.LINK fu n ct io n s o n t h is u n it

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

DV jacks, see page 72, 137.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by

SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.

Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the operating

instructions of the equipment to be connected.

Re q u ire d i.LINK ca b le

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor

supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a ], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b ].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

[a ]

[b ]

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/ AUDIO input jack.

The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great

Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 105 for more information.

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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d

p re ca u t io n s

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state,

the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not

operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the %

indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted

in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not appear.

If m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n h a s o ccu rre d

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open. Your

camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

• You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

• You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).

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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n

Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d s

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

When you playback/record in the Digital8

system

The video head may be dirty when:

• Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

• Playback pictures do not move.

• Playback pictures are hardly visible.

• Playback pictures do not appear.

• The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another.

When you play back in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system

The video head may be dirty when:

• Playback pictures contain noise.

• Playback pictures are hardly visible.

• Playback pictures do not appear.

If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.

Cle a n in g t h e LCD scre e n

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using the LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

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Ch a rg in g t h e b u ilt -in re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry

Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed to retain the

date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in

rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The

battery, however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.

It will be completely discharged in about half a year if you do not use your camcorder

at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect

camcorder operation. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge the battery

if the battery is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

• Connect your camcorder to wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for

more than 24 hours.

• Or, install a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder

with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Pre ca u t io n s

Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating

instructions.

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

Noise may appear on the image.

• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen.

This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

On h a n d lin g t a p e s

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are

used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.

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Ca m co rd e r ca re

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR

sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to

be used for a long time.

• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy

beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause

your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

Co n n e ct io n t o yo u r co m p u t e r

When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO

The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesn’t work. To use this function,

dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time. To

disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause fire or electric shock.

• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the

connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and

video operation.

• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

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Ab o u t ca re a n d st o ra g e o f t h e le n s

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:

– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

– In hot or humid locations

– When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside

• Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating your camcorder about once per month to

keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Ba t t e ry p a ck

• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into

contact with the battery terminals.

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

No t e s o n d ry b a t t e rie s

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

– Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and – correctly matching the + and – inside

the battery compartment.

– Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

– Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

– Do not use different types of batteries.

– Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

– Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

• If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Sp e cifica t io n s

Memory mode:

40 - 600 mm (1 5/ 8 - 23 5/ 8 in.)

Color temperature

Ge n e ra l

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

Pow er requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average pow er consumption

(w hen using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

DCR-TRV240/ TRV340:

3.8 W

DCR-TRV740:

4.3 W

DCR-TRV840:

4.5 W

Viewfinder

DCR-TRV240/ TRV340:

3.0 W

DCR-TRV740/ TRV840:

3.5 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Recommended charging

temperature

10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

DCR-TRV240/ TRV340:

206 × 101 × 85 mm

(8 1/ 8 × 4 × 3 3/ 8 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

DCR-TRV740/ TRV840:

207 × 101 × 85 mm

(8 1/ 4 × 4 × 3 3/ 8 in.)

Mass (approx.)

DCR-TRV240:

890 g (1 lb 15 oz)

Auto

Minimum illumination

DCR-TRV240/ TRV340:

4 lx (lux) (F 1.6)

DCR-TRV740/ TRV840:

7 lx (lux) (F1.6)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with

infrared lighting.

Syst e m

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,

stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

In p u t /o u t p u t

co n n e ct o rs

NTSC color, EIA standards

Recommended cassette

Hi8/ Digital8 video cassette

Recording/playback time (using

120 min. Hi8 video cassette)

SP mode: 1 hour

LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Fast-forw ard/rew ind time (using

120 min. Hi8 video cassette)

Approx. 5 min.

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative

327 mV, (at output impedance

more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/ Stereo minijack

(ø 3.5 mm)

Input impedance more than 47 kΩ

(kilohms)

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

View finder

Electric Viewfinder, Monochrome

Image device

DCR-TRV240/ TRV340:

3 mm (1/ 6 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels

Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels

DCR-TRV740/ TRV840:

4.5 mm (1/ 4 type) CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels

Effective: Approx. 690 000 pixels

(Camera mode)

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

DV input/output

DCR-TRV340/ TRV740:

900 g (1 lb 15 oz)

DCR-TRV840:

Approx. 1 000 000 pixels

(Memory mode)

Lens

930 g (2 lb)

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/ 2 in.)

DCR-TRV240/ TRV340:

25× (Optical), 700×(Digital)

DCR-TRV740/ TRV840:

15× (Optical), 420×(Digital)

Focal length

DCR-TRV240/ TRV340:

2.4 – 60 mm (1/ 8 – 2 3/ 8 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

42 – 1 050 mm (1 11/ 16 – 41 3/ 8

in.)

DCR-TRV740/ TV840:

3.6 - 54 mm (5/ 32 - 2 1/ 4 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

excluding the battery pack,

cassette, lens cap and shoulder

strap

4-pin connector

LCD scre e n

DCR-TRV240:

Picture

1 030 g (2 lb 4 oz)

DCR-TRV340/ TRV740:

1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz)

DCR-TRV840:

1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz)

including the battery pack

(NP-FM30 or NP-FM50), 120min.

Hi8 cassette, lens cap and shoulder

strap

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:

Supplied accessories

See page 5.

123 200 (560 × 220)

Camera mode:

48 - 720 mm (1 15/ 16 - 28 3/ 8 in.)

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AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

“ Me m o ry St ick”

Pow er requirements

100 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

Pow er consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm

(5 × 1 9/ 16 × 2 1/ 2 in. ) (w/ h/ d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

(e xce p t DCR-TRV240)

Memory

Flash memory

8MB: MSA-8A

Operating voltage

2.7 – 3.6 V

Pow er consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130 µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm

(2 × 1/ 8 × 7/ 8 in.) (w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding power cord

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

Ba t t e ry p a ck

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Mean output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

NP-FM30:

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

NP-FM50:

8.5 wh (1 180 mAh)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/ 16 × 13/ 16 × 2 1/ 4 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

NP-FM30:

65 g (2.3 oz)

NP-FM50:

76 g (2.7 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

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Ca m co rd e r

1 Lens cap (p. 21)

6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 12)

2 LCD screen (p. 21)

7 POWER sw itch (p. 21)

8 START/STOP button (p. 21)

9 Hooks for shoulder strap

0 DC IN jack (p. 13)

3 OPEN button (p. 21)

4 VOLUME –/+ button (p. 34)

5 Battery pack (p. 12)

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder

strap.

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REW

PLAY

REC

STOP

PAUSE

qa SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button

qk NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 29)

ql Display w indow (p. 208)

w; FOCUS button (p. 54)

wa FADER button (p. 45)

ws BACK LIGHT button (p. 28)

wd Remote sensor

(p. 29)

qs Focus ring (p. 54)

qd Lens

qf Microphone

qg Camera recording lamp (p. 21)

qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 29)

qj Video control buttons (p. 34, 36)

x STOP (stop)

m REW (rewind)

N PLAY (playback)

M FF (fast-forward)

X PAUSE (pause)

z REC (recording)

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MEMORY

MIX

PLAY

DELETE MPEG

INDEX

wf RESET button (p. 183)

wj DISPLAY button (p. 35)

wg EDITSEARCH button (p. 32)

wk MENU button (p. 105)

wh MEMORY operation buttons*

MEMORY PLAY button (p. 150)

MEMORY – button (p. 150)

wl SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 105)

e; EXPOSURE button (p. 53)

MEMORY + button (p. 150)

MEMORY MIX button (p. 130)

MEMORY DELETE button (p. 171)

MPEG u button (p. 153)

MEMORY INDEX button (p. 152)

* Except DCR-TRV240

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

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ea Pow er zoom lever (p. 24)

es Intelligent accessory shoe

ed Speaker

eh PHOTO button (p. 39, 124)

ej “Memory Stick” slot* (p. 118)

ek Access lamp* (p. 118)

ef PB ZOOM button (p. 65, 166)

eg TITLE button (p. 58)

el END SEARCH button (p. 32, 37)

* Except DCR-TRV240

Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe

• The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video

light or microphone or printer (except DCR-TRV240).

• The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the

power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the

accessory for further information.

• The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory

securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten

the screw.

• To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the

accessory.

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r; View finder (p. 25)

ra LOCK sw itch* (p. 21)

rs Grip strap

rh Eyecup

rj View finder lens adjustment lever

(p. 25)

rk OPEN/EJECT sw itch (p. 20)

rd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

Connect an external microphone

(optional). This jack also accepts

a “plug-in-power” microphone.

rl Tripod receptacle (base)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/ 32 inch).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

rf i (headphones) jack

rg LANC jack

LANC stands for Local Application

Control Bus System. The LANC control

jack is used for controlling the tape

transport of video equipment and other

peripherals connected to the video

equipment. This jack has the same

function as the jack indicated as

CONTROL L or REMOTE.

t; Cassette compartment (p. 20)

* Except DCR-TRV240

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ta S VIDEO jack (p. 38, 71, 136)

td DV IN/OUT jack (p. 72, 137)

The DV IN/ OUT jack is i.LINK

compatible.

ts AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 38, 71, 136)

tf (USB) jack (p. 97, 157)

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

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Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

1 PHOTO button (p. 39, 124)

2 DISPLAY button (p. 35)

7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 67)

8 START/STOP button (p. 21)

9 DATA CODE button (p. 35)

0 Pow er zoom button (p. 24)

3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 68, 69)

4 ./> buttons (p. 68, 69)

5 Tape transport buttons (p. 36)

6 Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning on

the camcorder.

To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to

the + and – in the battery compartment.

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or

overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

• Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3

are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous

remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode

VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the

VCR with black paper.

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Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs

LCD scre e n a n d Vie w fin d e r

Disp la y w in d o w

0:00:00

REC

50min

M.FADER

16:9WIDE

SEPIA

ZERO SET

MEMORY

DATE 01

A/V DV

16B I T

1 Recording mode (p. 21)

qh Remaining tape (p. 27)

qj ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 67)

qk Search mode (p. 32, 68, 69)

/Mirror mode (p. 26)

2 Format (p. 187)

or indicator appears.

ql NIGHTSHOT (p. 29)/SUPER NIGHTSHOT

3 Remaining battery time

(p. 29)/COLOR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 29)

(p. 27, 35)

w; A/V t DV (p. 88)/DV IN (p. 91)

wa Audio mode (p. 112)

ws Warning (p. 185)

4 Zoom (p. 24)/Exposure (p. 53)

5 Fader (p. 45)/Digital effect (p. 49, 64)

6 Wide mode (p. 42)/FRAME indicator

wd Recording lamp (p. 21)

(except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124)

This indicator appears in the viewfinder.

7 Picture effect (p. 47, 63)

8 Volume (p. 34)/Data code (p. 35)

9 PROGRAM AE (p. 52)

0 Backlight (p. 28)

wf Video flash ready (p. 106)

This indicator appears when you use the

video flash light (optional).

wg Video flash mode (p. 106)

This indicator appears when you use the

video flash light (optional).

qa SteadyShot off (p. 107)

qs Manual focusing (p. 54)

wh Tape counter (p. 27)/Time code

(p. 27)/Self-diagnosis display (p. 184)/

Remaining battery time (p. 14)

qd Self-timer (except DCR-TRV240)

(p. 31, 41, 128)

qf STBY/REC (p. 21)/Video control mode

wj FULL charge (p. 14)

(p. 36)

qg Tape counter (p. 27)/Time code

(p. 27)/Self-diagnosis display (p. 184)/

Tape Photo recording (p. 39)

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In d e x

A, B

I, J, K, L

AC power adaptor .................. 13

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 25

AFM HiFi Sound ................... 188

AUDIO MIX .......................... 108

AUDIO MODE ...................... 112

A/ V connecting cable

.................................. 38, 71, 136

BACK LIGHT .......................... 28

Battery pack ............................. 13

BEEP ....................................... 114

BOUNCE .................................. 44

i.LINK ..................................... 191

Image protection ................... 170

Image quality mode ............. 119

Image size .............................. 121

Index screen ........................... 152

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 189

Infrared rays emitter .............. 29

Insert editing ........................... 92

Intellingent accessory shoe

.............................................. 204

Interval recording ................... 55

JPEG ........................................ 116

LANC jack ............................. 205

LUMINANCEKEY ................. 48

Recording time ........................ 15

Rec Review .............................. 32

Remaining battery time

indicator .......................... 27, 36

Remaining tape indicator ...... 27

Remote Commander ............ 207

Remote sensor ....................... 202

RESET ..................................... 183

Self-diagnosis display .......... 184

Self-timer recording

C, D

.................................. 31, 41, 128

Shoulder strap ....................... 201

Signal convert function .......... 88

Skip scan .................................. 37

Slide show .............................. 168

Slow playback ......................... 37

SLOW SHUTTER .................... 48

STEADYSHOT ...................... 107

Stereo tape ............................. 188

STILL ........................................ 48

Sub sound .............................. 188

SUPER NIGHTSHOT ............. 29

S VIDEO jack ........................... 38

Camera chromakey .............. 129

Charging battery ..................... 13

Charging built-in rechargeable

battery ................................. 196

Clock set ................................... 18

Color Slow Shutter ................. 29

Continuous ............................ 126

Data code ................................. 35

Date search .............................. 68

DEMO ..................................... 113

DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 48, 64

Digital8 system ..................... 187

Digital program editing

M, N

Main sound ............................ 188

Manual focus ........................... 54

Memory chromakey ............. 129

Memory luminancekey ........ 129

MEMORY MIX ...................... 129

Memory overlap ................... 129

Memory PB ZOOM .............. 166

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

........................................ 74, 146

DISPLAY .................................. 35

DOT .......................................... 44

Dual sound track tape .......... 188

DV connecting cable ....... 72, 137

T, U, V

Tape counter ............................ 27

Tape PB ZOOM ....................... 65

Tape photo recording ............. 39

Telephoto ................................. 24

Time code ................................. 27

Title ........................................... 58

TRAIL ....................................... 48

Transition ................................. 22

TV color systems ................... 193

(USB) ............................. 97, 157

EDITSEARCH ......................... 32

END SEARCH ................... 32, 37

EXP BRKTG ........................... 126

Exposure .................................. 53

O, P, Q

F, G, H

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

W, X, Y, Z

FADER ..................................... 44

Fade in/ out .............................. 44

FLASH MOTION .................... 48

FOCUS...................................... 54

Format .................................... 111

Frame recording ...................... 57

Full charge ............................... 13

Grip strap ............................... 205

i (Headphones jack) ............ 205

Heads ...................................... 195

HiFi SOUND ......................... 108

Warning indicators ............... 185

Wide-angle .............................. 24

Wide mode .............................. 42

WIPE ......................................... 44

WORLD TIME ....................... 114

Write-protect tab ..................... 20

Zero set memory .................... 67

Zoom ........................................ 24

209

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC

(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable

oil based ink.

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

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