Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Selecting the still image quality
You can select the image quality in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER
FINE.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR.
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press MENU, then select STILL SET in 
 with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
(p. 211).
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY , then press the dial.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality , then press
the dial.
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MENU
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    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
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STANDARD
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MEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
       RETURNSTANDARD
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LOCK
POWER
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Image quality settings
Setting Meaning
SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.
The number of still images you can record is less than
in FINE mode. Super fine images are 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 in your camcorder.
Standard images are compressed to about 1/10.
Note
In some cases, changing the image quality may not affect the image quality, depending
on the type of images you are shooting.
Differences in image quality
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality
and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1152 × 864 or 640 ×
480 image size in the menu settings.)
1152 × 864 image size
Image quality Memory capacity
SUPER FINE About 600 KB
FINE About 300 KB
STANDARD About 200 KB
640 × 480 image size
Image quality Memory capacity
SUPER FINE About 190 KB
FINE About 100 KB
STANDARD About   60 KB
Image quality indicator
The image quality 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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Selecting the image size
You can select either of two image sizes
Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 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/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make
sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still
image) or MOVIE SET (moving picture) in 
, then press the dial (p. 211).
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the
dial.
The indicator changes as follows:
Still images:
Moving pictures:
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3201152MEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
       RETURN1152 × 864
  640 × 480
[
MENU]
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  MOVIE  SET
    IMAGESIZE
         REMAIN
       RETURN320 × 240
160 × 112
[
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MEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
       RETURN640 × 480
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REMAIN
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MEMORY  SET
  MOVIE  SET
    IMAGESIZE
         REMAIN
       RETURN160 × 112
[
MENU]
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 ENDREMAIN
            5min
LOCK
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
MENU
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Image size settings
Setting Meaning Indicator
1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images.1152
640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images.640
320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.320
160 × 112 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.160
Approximate number of still images you can record on a
“Memory Stick”
The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and
image size you select and the complexity of the subject.
Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a
“Memory Stick”
The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you
select and the complexity of the subject.
The table above shows approximate number and times of still images and moving
pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted by your camcorder.
Note
When still images recorded on your camcorder in 1152 × 864 size are played back on
other equipment that does not support 1152 × 864 size, the full image may not appear,
or images in the reduced size may appear in the center of the screen.
 Type of the “Memory Stick”
Image size
8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB
(supplied) (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional)
320 × 2401 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. 21 min.
20 sec. 40 sec. 20 sec. 40 sec. 20 sec.
160 × 1125 min. 10 min. 21 min. 42 min. 85 min.
20 sec. 40 sec. 20 sec. 40 sec. 20 sec.
Type of the “Memory Stick”
Image quality Image size
8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB
(supplied) (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional)
SUPER FINE1152 × 864 12 images 25 images 51 images 100 images 205 images640 × 480 40 images 80 images 160 images 325 images 650 images
FINE1152 × 864 25 images 50 images 100 images 205 images 415 images640 × 480 80 images 160 images 325 images 650 images 1310 images
STANDARD1152 × 864 37 images 74 images 150 images 300 images 600 images640 × 480 120 images 240 images 485 images 980 images 1970 images 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make
sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press PHOTO lightly. 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.
The still image will be displayed after the shutter sounds.
Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”
You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape
recording or recording standby
For the details, see p. 46.
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INDEX PLAY
PHOTO
PHOTO1
LOCK
POWER
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CAMERA
MEMORY/
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VCR
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[a]:Number of recorded images[b]:Approximate number of images can be
recorded on the “Memory Stick”
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Recording still images on a“Memory Stick”
– Memory Photo recording
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
The following functions do not work:
–Digital zoom
–Wide mode
–Fader
–Picture effect
–Digital effect
–Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)
–Title
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.
When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2
The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
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 the DATA CODE button during playback. You can
also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41).
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER
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Recording images continuously
You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the four modes
described below in the menu settings.
NORMAL [a]
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 (Exposure Bracketing)
Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different
exposures. ( 
 )
MULTI SCRN (Multi Screen) [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. Still images are recorded in 640 × 480
size. ( 
 )
[a] [b]
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(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make
sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press MENU, then select BURST while STILL SET is selected in 
, then press
the dial (p. 211).
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the
dial.
(4)Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear.
(5)Press PHOTO deeper.
If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full” FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record a still image on this “Memory
Stick.”
The number of still images in continuous shooting
The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image
size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”
During recording still images continuously
The flash does not work.
The effect of exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG)
The effect may not appear clearly on the LCD screen.
Checking images on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is
recommended.
When selecting NORMAL
Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing
PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.
When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander
Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still
images.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory Photo recording
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  STILL  SET
    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
       RETURNOFF
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    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
       RETURNOFF
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EXP  BRKTG
MULTI  SCRN
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  STILL  SET
    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
       RETURNNORMAL
[
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  STILL  SET
    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
       RETURNOFF
NORMAL
EXP  BRKTG
MULTI  SCRN
[
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 END
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If there is space remaining on the “Memory Stick” for less than three photos
You cannot carry out the exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG). “
 FULL” is displayed
when you press PHOTO.
Recording images with the flash
The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To
change the flash mode, press  (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator
appears on the screen.
Each press of 
 (flash) changes the indicator as follows:
 t  t  t (no indicator) Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.
 Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness. No flash: The flash does not fire.
The flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can also change
FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 208). Try recording
various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.
 (flash)
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory Photo recording
Notes
•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.8 m to 2.5 m (2 3/5
feet to 8 1/3 feet).
•Attaching the lens hood or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the
flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
•You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time.
•
 (auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on
individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-
recording flash or other conditions.
•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright
location.
•If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the
dark, use HOLOGRAM AF (p. 141) or the focal distance information (p. 77) for
focusing manually.
When the flashlight does not reach to the subjects
The color of the image may change.
If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after removing the power
supply
Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
The flash does not fire even if you select auto and 
 (auto red-eye reduction)
during the following operations:
–Spot light
–Shutter speed adjustment
–Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
–Landscape of PROGRAM AE
–Exposure
–Flexible Spot meter
When you use an external flash (optional) which does not have the auto red-eye
reduction
You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.
During recording images continuously
The flash does not work.