Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV900 Operating Instructions

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Basic operations
Using the EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded
picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(1)While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA.
(2)Press the Ð Î side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the
recorded portion plays back (Rec Review). Hold down the Ð side of EDITSEARCH
until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is
played back. To go forward, hold down the...

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Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(1)Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.
(2)While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(3)While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.
(4)Press 0 to rewind the tape.
(5)Press á to start playback.
Adjust the volume using VOLUME +/Ð and the brightness of the LCD screen using
LCD BRIGHT +/Ð.
You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the...

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Basic operations
Playing back a tape
To view the playback picture in the viewfinder
Close the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns on automatically.
When using the viewfinder, you can monitor the sound only by using headphones.
To view on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off
automatically.
When you cannot see the LCD screen clearly
Pull out the stand at the bottom to adjust the angle.
Various playback modes
To view a still picture (playback pause)Press P during playback. To...

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Searching for the end of the picture
You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape. The
tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last about 5 seconds of the recorded portion
plays back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture (End Search).
Open the LCD panel and press END SEARCH during recording standby.
This function works when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VTR.
Notes on End Search
¥ When you use a tape without cassette memory, the...

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Advanced operations
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources
You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house
current, and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where
you want to use your camcorder.
Place Power source Accessory to be used
Indoors House current Supplied AC power adaptor
Outdoors Battery pack Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-
F730, NP-F730H*, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950
In the car 12 V...

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Using a car battery
Use a DC adaptor/charger such as Sony DC-V700 (not supplied). Connect the car battery
cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC adaptor/charger
and the camcorder using the DK-415 (supplied with DC-V700) connecting cord.
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video
product.
When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase
accessories with this ÒGENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIESÓ mark.
Using alternative...

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Advanced operations
You can change some of the mode settings programed at the factory to further enjoy the
features and functions of the camcorder. Just turn the control dial to select the menu items
displayed on the LCD screen. You can make selections in the following order: the menu
display n icons n items n mode settings.
(1)Press MENU to display the menu.
(2)Turn the control dial to select the desired icon on the left side of the menu, then
press the dial.
(3)Turn the control dial to select the...

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Changing the mode settings
Selecting the mode setting of each item
Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch. The
LCD screen shows only the items that you can operate at the moment. The menu items are
categorized into nine groups signified by the nine icons described below.
Items for the MANUAL SET menu
AUTO SHTR 
¥ Select ON and the electronic shutter functions automatically when shooting in bright
conditions.
¥Select OFF and the electronic shutter does not...

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Advanced operations
Changing the mode settings
AUDIO MIX*
Select this item to adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control
dial.
Items for the  LCD/VF SET menu
LCD B.L. 
¥ Normally select BRT NORMAL.
¥ Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark. The battery consumption increases by 10 to
20%.
Even if you adjust the LCD B.L., the recorded picture is not affected.
LCD COLOR
Select this item and change the level of the indicator by turning the control dial up (+) or
down (Ð)...

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Changing the mode settings
PHOTO SAVE
Select this item to duplicate still pictures. See page 100 for details.
Items for the  CM SET menu
CM SEARCH 
¥ Select ON to search using cassette memory.
¥ Select OFF to search without using cassette memory.
TITLEERASE
Erase the title you have superimposed.
TITLE DSPL 
¥ Select ON to display the title you have superimposed.
¥ Select OFF not to display the title.
TAPE TITLE
Select this item to label the cassette tape.
ERASE ALL
Select this item to erase all the...