Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV900 Operating Instructions

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Memory card slot operations
Memory card slot operations
Using the memory card slot Ð introduction
Image
Record the still image on floppy disk
with the floppy disk adapter. Play
back the picture with your PC.This camcorder is equipped with a memory card slot that conforms to ATA specification of
PC Card standard.
You can record still images to floppy disks using the supplied floppy disk adapter, Memory
Sticks (not supplied) or PC cards (not supplied). You can exchange image data with other
equipment...

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Floppy disks you can use with this unit
¥ Size : 3.5 inch
¥ Type : 2HD
¥ Capacity : 1.44 MB
¥ Format : MS-DOS format (512 bytes x 18 sector)
When using a 3.5 inch, 2HD floppy disk other than that described above, format it using the
camcorder.
On file format (JPEG)
This unit compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg) and simultaneously records
thumbnail data (extension .411) for the index screen. The index screen data is varies only on
this unit.
Data file names of image
MVC00001.jpg: if...

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Memory card slot operations
Using the memory card slot Ð introduction
About the remaining battery indicator
This camcorder displays remaining recording/playback time on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder. This function may not work properly in certain operating conditions. Especially
when using the memory card slot, the correct remaining time may not be indicated due to
increased power consumption. This is not a malfunction.
Power supply
When using a video light (not supplied) or similar equipment...

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Using the memory card slot Ð introduction
Inserting a floppy disk
Insert a floppy disk until it clicks.
Before inserting, check that the write protect tab is set to the recordable position for
recording a still picture.
To eject the floppy diskPress the floppy disk eject button.
About the PC card and memory slot connector of the floppy disk adapter
To protect the recorded data, follow the instructions below.
¥ Do not repair, make alterations, or dismantle them.
¥ Avoid using them in direct sunlight,...

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Memory card slot operations
Selecting the image quality mode
You can select one of three image quality modes in still picture recording. If you do not
make any selection, the unit automatically records in SUPER FINE mode.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right
(unlock) position.
(2)Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the control...

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Using the memory card slot Ð introduction
The difference in image quality mode
A recorded image is compressed in JPEG format before stored into memory. The memory
capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected quality mode. Details are
shown in the table below. (The number of pixel is 640 x 480, regardless of image quality
mode. Data volume before compression is about 600 KB.)
Image quality mode Memory capacity
SUPER FINE About 150 KB
FINE About 100 KB
STANDARD About 60 KB...

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Memory card slot operations
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POWER
OFFCAMERA
MEMORY
VTR
MENU
2
1
4
5
7 6
MEMOR Y S E T
CON T I NUOU S
QU A L I T Y
PROT ECT
SL I DE SHOW
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T
[MENU ] : END
MEMOR Y S E T
CON T I NUOUS O F F
QU A L I T Y
PROT ECT
SL I DE SHOW
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T
RE T URN
[MENU ] : END
MEMOR Y S E T
CON T I NUOU S
QU A L I T Y
PROT ECT
SL I DE SHOW
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T READY
RE T URN
[MENU ] : END
MEMOR Y S E T
CON T I NUOU S
QU A L I T Y
PROT ECT
SL I DE SHOW
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T RE...

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Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a
still image
This camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a
still image on a floppy disk or a PC card. The unit can also take in moving picture data
through the input connector and record it as a still image on a floppy disk or a PC card.
Before operation
¥ Insert a recorded mini DV tape.
¥ Connect the floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or a PC card into the unit.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2)Press á. The...

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Memory card slot operations
Recording a still image from a mini DV tape right after turning on the power
Saving the data may take a little more time than usual. This is not a malfunction.
Sound recorded on a mini DV tape
You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape.
About titles recorded on the mini DV tape
You cannot record titles. The title is not displayed during recording.
Recording a still image from other equipment
When recording the image through the  DV IN/OUT jack
When recording the image...

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Copying still images from a mini DV tape
 Ð photo save
Using the search function, you can automatically take in only the still images from mini DV
tapes and record them on a floppy disk or a PC card in sequence.
Before operation
¥ Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape.
¥ Connect the floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card to the unit.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2)Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(4)Turn...