Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions
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3-075-494-12 (1) ©2002 Sony Corporation 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. DCR-TRV940/TRV950 Digital Video Camera Recorder Model No. DCR-TRVModel No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. SERIESTM DCR-TRV950
2 Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Handycam is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer to servicing to qualified personnel only. NOTICEIf static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA CAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. DCR-TRV950 onlyCountries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. For customers in the U.S.A. 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. Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 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.
3 “Memory Stick” 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. CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. DCR-TRV950 onlyIMPORTANT NOTE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: the antenna has been installed by the manufacturer and no changes can be made. Note: 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 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: —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. 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. For customers in CANADA “Memory Stick” This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. DCR-TRV950 onlyThe term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
4 Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back •Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 26) •Recording still images on a tape (p. 51) •Playing back a tape (p. 39) •Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 46, 135) •Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 153) •Viewing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 165) •Viewing moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 168) Capturing images on your computer •Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 199, 203) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 194) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 196) •Converting an analog signal to digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 204) 4 Main Features Main Features
Getting Started 5 Main Features Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR- TRV950 only) (p. 205) 5 Other uses Functions for adjusting the exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 34) •SPOT LIGHT (p. 35) •Recording images with the flash (p. 48, 139) •PROGRAM AE (p. 67) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 74) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 75) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 31) The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 12×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 55) •Picture effect (p. 58) •Digital effect (p. 59) •Titles (p. 119) •MEMORY MIX (p. 148) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 67) •Landscape (p. 67) •Manual focus (p. 76) •Spot Focus (p. 78) Functions for use with recorded tapes •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37) •DATA CODE (p. 41) •Tape PB ZOOM (p. 86) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 88) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) •Digital program editing (p. 98, 160) Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth compliant device (DCR-TRV950 only) Main Features
6 Table of contents Main Features....................................... 4 Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape ............................ 8 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ..... 10 Getting Started Using this manual ................................. 12 Checking supplied accessories ............ 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 15 Installing the battery pack ............. 15 Charging the battery pack ............. 16 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 19 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 20 Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 23 Step 4 Using the touch panel .............. 24 Recording – Basics Recording a picture ............................... 26 Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT ........................ 34 Shooting subjects lit by strong light – SPOT LIGHT ......................... 35 Self-timer recording ....................... 36 Checking recordings – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ........ 37 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape ............................... 39 To display the screen indicators – Display function ................... 41 Viewing the recording on TV .............. 45 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording ........ 46 Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording ................. 51 Using the wide mode ........................... 53 Using the fader ...................................... 55 Using special effects – Picture effect ................................. 58 Using special effects – Digital effect ................................. 59 Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset .............................. 62 Using the guide frame .......................... 64Shooting with the zebra pattern ......... 65 Using the color bar ................................ 66 Shooting with manual adjustment ..... 67 Using the PROGRAM AE ............. 67 Adjusting the shutter speed .......... 70 Adjusting the white balance ......... 72 Adjusting the exposure ................. 74 Using the spot light-metering – Flexible Spot Meter ............... 75 Focusing manually ................................ 76 Using the spot focus – Spot Focus ...... 78 Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level ................. 79 Interval recording ................................. 81 Frame by frame recording – Frame recording .......................... 83 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect ................................................. 84 Playing back tapes with digital effect ................................................. 85 Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 86 Quickly locating a scene – ZERO SET MEMORY ................. 88 Searching the boundaries of a recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH ..... 89 Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH ........................... 90 Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN ............. 92 Editing Dubbing a tape ...................................... 95 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) ......................................... 98 Recording video or TV programs ..... 109 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing ............................. 113 Audio dubbing .................................... 115 Superimposing a title ......................... 119 Making your own titles ...................... 122 Labeling a cassette .............................. 124
Getting Started 7 Table of contents “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction ............................... 126 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording ......... 135 Recording images from a tape as still images ............................................ 144 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX .......................... 148 Recording moving pictures on a“Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording ............ 153 Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture ............................. 156 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) ................. 160 Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE ............................ 163 Viewing still images – Memory photo playback .......... 165 Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback ............. 168 Copying images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape ............ 171 Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM ................... 173 Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 175 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection ........................ 176 Deleting images – DELETE ............... 177 Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK ............................ 180 Using the optional printer ................. 181 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer – Introduction ............................... 183 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users ................... 186 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users ................... 194Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users ................... 199 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users .................. 201 Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Macintosh users .................. 203 Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer – Signal convert function ............. 204 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950 only) Accessing the network ....................... 205For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu ............................................... 207 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble ............................................ 218 Self-diagnosis display ......................... 225 Warning indicators and messages .... 226 Additional Information Usable cassettes ................................... 228 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................................ 231 About i.LINK ....................................... 233 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 235 Maintenance information and precautions .................................... 236 Specifications ....................................... 242 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ........... 244 Index ..................................................... 254
Quick Start Guide 8 Inserting a cassette (p. 23) Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). 1Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.2Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.3Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Open the DC IN jack cover. Write-protect tab Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape
Quick Start Guide 9 REW PLAY POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR Recording a picture (p. 26) 1Remove the lens cap. 3Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. 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 again. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 39) NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 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. 20). ViewfinderWhen the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 30). 1Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.2Press m to rewind the tape. 3Press N to start playback.
Quick Start Guide 10 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Press the MEMORY EJECT once lightly to eject it. Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) 1Slide MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow to open the “Memory Stick” slot.2Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated. “Memory Stick” slot MEMORY EJECT Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 128) Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”