Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV900 Operating Instructions

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Advanced operations
Changing the mode settings
TV INPUT 
Select 1, 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied)
is connected to when using the LASER LINK function.
LTR SIZE 
¥ Normally select NORMAL.
¥ Select 2X to display the selected menu item by twice size of the normal.
DEMO MODE 
¥ Select ON to glance over the function of camcorder.
¥ Select OFF not to display demonstration.
Notes on DEMO MODE
¥ DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory. The...

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Changing the mode settings
* These settings return to the default 5 minutes or more after the power source is
disconnected or battery is removed. As far as the other items without an asterisk are
concerned, their settings are retained even when the power source is disconnected or
battery is removed, as long as the vanadium-lithium battery is charged.
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...

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Advanced operations
You can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This photo
recording is useful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you
print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures on a
60-minute tape in SP mode.
Besides the operation described here, this camcorder can record a still picture on a PC card
(not supplied), using the memory card slot (see page 102).
You can also record still/moving pictures...

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LINE INVIDEO S VIDEO
Printing the still picture
You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video
printer using the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instruction
of the video printer as well.
If the video printer is not equipped with S VIDEO input
Use the supplied A/V connecting cable. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect
the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO input of the video printer.
Photo recording
AUDIO/VIDEOS...

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Advanced operations
Shooting with all the pixels Ð PROG. SCAN
When modifying the digital images on your personal computer, set PROG. SCAN to ON
before shooting. You can record the images on a mini DV tape frame by frame with higher
resolution.
Since the image taken in progressive mode does not go out of focus even in a pause, it is
especially useful when you analyze high-speed actions such as sport scenes.
(1)Press MENU to display the menu in Standby mode.
(2)Turn the control dial to select 
, then...

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You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
When fading in, the picture gradually fades in while the sound increases. When fading out,
the picture gradually fades out while the sound decreases.
FADER
OVERLAP (FADE IN only)
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.
When fading in [a]
(1)While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the...

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Advanced operations
To cancel the fader functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the fade indicator disappears.
You cannot use the fader function in the following situations
Ð The START/STOP MODE selector is set to
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING or 5SEC.
Ð The camcorder is in the photo recording.
Ð A title is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If the title is not necessary,
erase it before using the fader function.
Note
During fading, you cannot operate the DIGITAL EFFECT button.
The...

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When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light
background, use the BACK LIGHT function.
Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
[a]Subject is too dark because of backlight.
[b]Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.
After shootingBe sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The c
indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting...

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Advanced operations
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder [a] is normal. The picture on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed. You
can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [c].
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(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...

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Enjoying picture effect
Selecting picture effect
You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function.
NEG. ART [a]The color of the picture is reversed.
SEPIAThe picture is sepia.
B&WThe picture is monochrome (black and white).
SOLARIZE [b]The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
SLIM [c]The picture expands vertically.
STRETCH [d]The picture expands horizontally.
[a]
[b][d][c]