Sony DCR-TRV950 manual

3-075-494- 13 (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 dea[...]

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. W ARNING To[...]

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. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modific[...]

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 recorde[...]

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[...]

6 T able 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 ..[...]

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 [...]

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). 1 Slide OPEN/ Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow to open the lid. 2 Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab [...]

Quick Start Guide 9 REW PLAY POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR OFF ( CHG ) POWER OFF ( CHG ) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR OFF ( CHG ) Recording a picture (p. 26) 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green [...]

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 jac[...]

Quick Start Guide 11 PLAY PB POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR OFF ( CHG ) POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR OFF ( CHG ) Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 135) 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). NOTE[...]

12 — Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV950 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is [...]

Getting Started 13 Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary t[...]

14 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 250) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 251) 6 Sho[...]

15 Getting Started Step 1 Pr eparing the power supply Installing the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. If you use the large capacity battery pac[...]

16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) . See page 231 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your ca[...]

17 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate [...]

18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack Playing time Playing time with LCD closed on LCD screen NP-FM50 (supplied) 180 115 NP-FM70 310 205 NP-QM71 350 235 NP-FM90 550 365 NP-FM91/ QM91 635 425 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The batter[...]

19 Getting Started Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. ( 2 ) Connect the[...]

20 Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months , the date and time may be cleared from memory (bars may a[...]

21 Getting Started Note Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models. If you do not set the date and time “--:--:--” and “--- -- ----” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick.” When using your camcorder abroad Set the clock to the local time (p. 22). If you use the camcorder in a region w[...]

22 Step 2 Setting the date and time AREA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Time difference GMT +01:00 +02:00 +03:00 +03:30 +04:00 +04:30 +05:00 +05:30 +06:00 +06:30 +07:00 +08:00 +09:00 +09:30 +10:00 Area or country Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi [...]

23 Getting Started ( 1 ) Prepare the power supply. ( 2 ) Slide OPEN/ Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. ( 3 ) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. ( 4 ) Close th[...]

24 Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only) to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape. ( 1 ) Prepare the power supply (p. 15 to 19). ( 2 ) Press OPEN to open t[...]

25 Getting Started Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. • Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV950 only) • Do not[...]

26 5 2 4 40min REC 0:00:01 3 LOCK CAMERA VCR OFF ( CHG ) P O W E R M E M O R Y / N E T W O R K POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR OFF ( CHG ) 1 Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. ( 2 ) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette. See ?[...]

27 Recording – Basics Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. • The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press the DATA CODE button during playback you can also use the Remote Commander for this operati[...]

28 Recording a picture After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. ( 4 ) Remove the battery pack. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. When closing th[...]

29 Recording – Basics Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE2 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. ( 3 ) Adjust the brightne[...]

30 Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can change the[...]

31 Recording – Basics Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom sparingly results in better-looking recordings. W: Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T: Telephoto (subject appears closer) To use zoom greater than 12 × Zoom greater than 12 × is performed [...]

32 Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The in[...]

33 Recording – Basics Indicators displayed in the recording Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD p[...]

34 Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BAC[...]

35 Recording – Basics Recording a picture Shooting subjects lit by strong light – SPOT LIGHT This function prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light, such as in the theater. Press SPOT LIGHT while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). [...]

36 Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. ( 3 ) Press START/STOP. The self-timer starts counting down [...]

37 Recording – Basics You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. ( 1 ) In the standby, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press END SCH. The last five second[...]

38 Checking recordings – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review Rec Review You can check the last recorded section. Press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the sp[...]

39 Playback – Basics You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing[...]

40 When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically. Playing back a tape[...]

41 Playback – Basics To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear on the screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again. About date/time and various settings Your camcord[...]

42 Playing back a tape To not display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 216). The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE : date/time y no indicator Various settings Various settings are your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the recording, the various settings will not be displayed. When[...]

43 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To play back pause (viewing a still picture) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X . To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N . To rewind the tape Press m[...]

44 In the various playback modes • Sound is muted. • The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback. When the playback pause lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N . Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this functio[...]

45 Playback – Basics Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you power[...]

46 You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or tape recording standby. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 51). Before operation • Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings (The default setting is MEMORY). ( 1 ) In the standby, keep pressing PHO[...]

47 Advanced Recording Operations Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When you want to record still images in different size, use the Memory Photo recording (p. 135). When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image quality. The image quality when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR- TR[...]

48 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. 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 (n[...]

49 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations: – Tape Recording – Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment The flash does not fire even if you select auto (no indicator) and (auto red-eye reduction) during the followi[...]

50 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation • Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. • Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings.(The[...]

51 Advanced Recording Operations You can record still images such as photographs on tapes. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. ( 1 ) In the standby, set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings. ( 2 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator a[...]

52 Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording Notes • During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. • When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. If you do so, the image may flutter. • You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations: ( The indicator flashes on the screen.) – Fader –[...]

53 Advanced Recording Operations You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, the screen size is automatically selected. Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [ a ] . The picture during playback on a normal TV [ b ] or on a wid[...]

54 In the wide mode You cannot select the following functions: – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording standby – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu se[...]

55 Advanced Recording Operations You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. 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. 1) You can use the bounce when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings. 2[...]

56 ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In the standby, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [ b ] In the recording, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE (no indicator) T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP The last selected fader is indicated first of[...]

57 Advanced Recording Operations When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) You cannot use the fader. While using BOUNCE, you cannot use the following functions: – Zoom – Picture effect – Shutter speed adjustment – Exposure – Flexible Spot meter – Focus manually – Spot Focus Note on BOUNCE The BOUNCE indicator d[...]

58 You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The light intensity becomes clearer, to make the picture look more li[...]

59 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital ef fect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant inte[...]

60 Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. ( 3 ) Press a desired mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. ( 4 ) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. –: To reduce the ef[...]

61 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording standby – Tape photo recording – Fader – Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment • The following functions do [...]

62 Pr esetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom pr eset You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality. When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture displayed on a TV (p. 45). ( 1 ) Press CUSTOM PRESET to display the CUSTOM PRESET menu while the POWER switch is [...]

63 Advanced Recording Operations Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset Items to be adjusted Item COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SHIFT AE SHIFT AGC LIMIT RESET To cancel using the custom preset Select OFF in step 4. The setting is still maintained at this moment. To return to the standard setting, select RESET in step 6. To check t[...]

64 Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded in the tape or the “Memory Stick.” ( 1 ) Set GUIDE FRAME in to ON in the menu setting while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (p210) ( 2 ) Press MENU to erase the menu displ[...]

65 Advanced Recording Operations You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure so tha[...]

66 Using the color bar If you press COLOR BAR, the color bar is displayed on the screen. Use the color bar in the following cases: – At the beginning of the recording, the recorded images may be unstable. To avoid this, record the color bar first and start recording the desired images when the captured images become clear. – To adjust screen co[...]

67 Advanced Recording Operations AUTO LOCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions. Manually adjusted functions are retained even if you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK. However, all functions will automatically return to the default settings five minutes after removing the power supply.[...]

68 ( 1 ) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only). (p. 67) ( 2 ) Press PROGRAM AE. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The indicator changes as follows: y y y y To cancel the PROGRAM AE Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the [...]

69 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with manual adjustment Notes • Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: – Sports lesson – Beach & ski • Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: – Sunset &[...]

70 Adjusting the shutter speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to suit your preference and with its shutter speed fixed. ( 1 ) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only). (p. 67) ( 2 ) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appe[...]

71 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with manual adjustment When the shutter speed is fast When shooting a bright subject, vertical lines may appear on the image, but this is not a malfunction. In such cases, set the shutter speed a little slower. When shooting at slow shutter speed At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Use a tri[...]

72 Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks. ( 1[...]

73 Advanced Recording Operations If you have selected in step 3 When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light. ( 1 ) Shoot a white object such as paper fully with d[...]

74 Adjusting the exposure You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When you need a fine adjustment for the backlit subjects. – When shooting subjects and dark backgrounds. – When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully. ( 1 ) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (a[...]

75 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with manual adjustment Using the spot light-metering – Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: – When adjusting the exposure manually to[...]

76 You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. • The autofocus is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets – Horizontal stripes – Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky • When you want to[...]

77 Advanced Recording Operations To focus precisely It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when t[...]

78 You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. ( 1 ) Set FOCUS to MAN while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. ( 4 ) Press the desired area [...]

79 Advanced Recording Operations You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust it. ( 1 ) Set MIC LEVEL in to MANUAL in the menu setting while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR. (p. 214) ( 2 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display. ( 3 ) Press AUDIO LEVEL to display the recording level adjustment[...]

80 Notes on the manual adjustment • The recording level setting is retained for about five minutes even after removing the power supply. • The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the screen. The sound input through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the DV Interface You cannot adjust the recording level. When MIC LEVEL is set to AUTO Y[...]

81 Advanced Recording Operations Example [ a ] REC TIME [ b ] Waiting time [ c ] INTERVAL You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function. ( 1 ) In the standby, set INT. REC in to SET in [...]

82 Interval recording 5 4 MENU POWER CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK VCR INTERVAL STBY OFF ( CHG ) ( 4 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes. ( 5 ) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator lights up. To cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following: – Set INT. REC to OFF in the m[...]

83 Advanced Recording Operations You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 3. ( 1 ) In the standby, set FRAME REC in to[...]

84 During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select P EFFECT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial (p. 208). ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial. For details [...]

85 Advanced Playback Operations 1 2,3 FN DIG EFFT OK OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL DIG EFFT During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. ( 3 ) P[...]

86 You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 173). ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. ( 3 ) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on[...]

87 Advanced Playback Operations Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM Notes • You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM. • You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. • Y[...]

88 Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the playback, press DISPLAY when the tape counter does not appear. ( 2 ) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:0[...]

89 Advanced Playback Operations If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Co[...]

90 You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (date search) . Use a cassette with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. Searching for the date[...]

91 Advanced Playback Operations Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions DATE SEARCH may not work correctly. Cassette memory The tape with cassette me[...]

92 You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images. Searching for a pho[...]

93 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Searching for a photo without using cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CM SEARCH in to OFF, then press the dial (p. 213). ( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the [...]

94 Scanning photos ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH* t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN * Displayed only when CM SEARCH is set to ON in the menu settings. ( 3 ) Press . or > on [...]

95 Editing Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before operation • Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) • Press the following b[...]

96 You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8, MICRO MV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white pl[...]

97 Editing Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory o[...]

98 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on a “Memory Stick.” See p. 160 for more information. Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment Step 1 Connecting the VC[...]

99 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) MENU 3 4 7 5 OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET IR 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 00 : 00 SCENE 0 [ MENU ] : END VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR[...]

100 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) * TV/VCR component Note on IR SETUP codes Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. About IR SETUP codes The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting [...]

101 Editing ( 2 ) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR[...]

102 ( 4 ) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When recording is finished, the indicator changes to[...]

103 Editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable When you connect using the i.LINK cable (optional), follow the procedure below. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 2 ) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its pow[...]

104 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the[...]

105 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 2,3 6 8 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN EXECUTE ENGAGE REC PAUSE 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 [ ME VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST EXECUTING No. 5 IN [...]

106 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in to TAPE, then press the dial (p. 217). ( 3 ) Search for the beginning of th[...]

107 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program. ( 1 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then[...]

108 Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable, the following procedure is not necessary. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. ( 1 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sele[...]

109 Editing Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If [...]

110 If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. If your TV or VC[...]

111 Editing Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorde[...]

112 You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable During digital editing The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record playback pause picture with the DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before re[...]

113 Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 109 or 111. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [ A ] :A tape that contains the scene to be superimpos[...]

114 To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X . In step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. Note Pictures and sound recorded on th[...]

115 Editing You can record audio to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying the start and end points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.[...]

116 Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Notes • When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded s[...]

117 Editing Adding audio on a recorded tape Choose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. ( 1 ) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 3 ) Locate the recording start point by pressing N .[...]

118 Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound ( 1 ) Play back the tape on which you added audio. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select AUDIO MIX in in the menu settings, then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press the dial. Five minutes[...]

119 Editing If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. ( 1 ) In the recording , recording standby, playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select TITLE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 213). ( 2 ) Turn th[...]

120 Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select in step 2. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the portion. If the tape h[...]

121 Editing Erasing a title ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE in , then press the dial (p. 213). ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. ERASE OK ? indicator appears. ( 4 ) Make sure that the title is the one you [...]

122 You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in , then press the dial (p. 213). ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn th[...]

123 Editing To change a title you have stored In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take five minutes or lo[...]

124 If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette you want to label. ( 2 ) Set the POWER [...]

125 Editing To erase the label you have made In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot label t[...]

126 You can record and play back images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder [...]

127 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction “Memory Stick” formatted on computer The “Memory Stick” formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers is not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on the “Memory Stick” by your camcorder con[...]

128 Inserting a “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Slide the MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow to open the “Memory Stick” slot. ( 2 ) Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated. Close the “Memory Stick” slot. Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Press MEMORY EJECT once ligh[...]

129 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Using a touch panel Most operation buttons for use of a “Memory Stick” are displayed on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950 only) to operate each function. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-[...]

130 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press OK. To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes • When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger.[...]

131 “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 [...]

132 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 [...]

133 “Memory Stick” Operations 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 × 2[...]

134 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction 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 [...]

135 “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 flashi[...]

136 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[...]

137 “Memory Stick” Operations 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 [...]

138 ( 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 [...]

139 “Memory Stick” Operations 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 t[...]

140 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[...]

141 “Memory Stick” Operations Shooting with an auxiliary light – HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places. Set HOLOGRAM F in to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.) When appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the auxiliary light will au[...]

142 Recording still images on a“Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Notes • Attaching the lens hood or a conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make focusing difficult. We recommend removing the lens hood or a conversion lens while shooting with the HOLOGRAM AF. • If enough light does not reach the subject ev[...]

143 “Memory Stick” Operations Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 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 FN t[...]

144 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 1[...]

145 “Memory Stick” Operations Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If “ FORMAT ERROR” appears on the screen The inserted “Me[...]

146 Recording images from a tape as still images Recording a still image from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the external equipment is display[...]

147 “Memory Stick” Operations Using the i.LINK cable Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or “ REC ERROR” is displayed, and recording is not possible. Reinsert the “Memory Stick” to record distortion-free images. – When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly [...]

148 You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”) M. CHROM (memory chroma key) You can swap a blue area of a still imag[...]

149 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press [...]

150 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF to return to PAGE1. Notes • You cannot use the MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” • When the overlappi[...]

151 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make sure th[...]

152 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF to return to PAGE2. Notes • You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” • When the overlapping s[...]

153 “Memory Stick” Operations You can record moving pictures with sound on a “Memory Stick.” You can record picture and sound continuously up to the capacity of a “Memory Stick”(MPEG MOVIE EX). Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make sure that[...]

154 Note Sound is recorded in monaural. 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 When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the [...]

155 “Memory Stick” Operations Self-timer MPEG movie recording You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 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 FN to [...]

156 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorde[...]

157 “Memory Stick” Operations Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording images from a tape to a “Memory Stick.” • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do not turn the power off, [...]

158 Recording a moving picture from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen. ( 3 ) Follow the procedure [...]

159 “Memory Stick” Operations Using the i.LINK cable Note In the following instances, “ REC ERROR” is displayed and you cannot record pictures. – When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing. – When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wav[...]

160 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a “Memory Stick.” Making the program Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” and a recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in to MEMORY, then press the dial (p.217). ( 3 ) Turn[...]

161 “Memory Stick” Operations Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN of the last program. ( 1 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled. To cancel erasing Select[...]

162 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) Performing the program (Dubbing on a “Memory Stick”) ( 1 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the[...]

163 “Memory Stick” Operations Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. • Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 [...]

164 Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If the write-protect switch on the “M[...]

165 “Memory Stick” Operations You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POW[...]

166 You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: – when playing back image data modified on your computer. – when playing back image data shot with other equipment. Notes on the file name • The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to th[...]

167 “Memory Stick” Operations Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR[...]

168 You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is [...]

169 “Memory Stick” Operations Playing back a moving picture from the desired part The moving picture recorded on a “Memory Stick” is divided into 23 parts. You can select every each one point and play back pictures. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 onl[...]

170 Screen indicators during moving picture playback Recording date/time To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (p. 41) To make screen indicator disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL. Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback FN MPEG N X INDEX CAM + – 320 1/20 0 : 01 : 00[...]

171 “Memory Stick” Operations You can copy images recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” and a tape for recording into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images. Set the tap[...]

172 Copying images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape During copying You cannot operate the following functions: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY +/– Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause Memory playback stops. Image data modified on your computers or[...]

173 “Memory Stick” Operations You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER[...]

174 Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM is canceled when executing the following operations: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY* – MEMORY INDEX* – MEMORY +/–* * When these functions are selected by the Remote Commander. Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” The PB ZOOM does not work. To reco[...]

175 “Memory Stick” Operations You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. 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 th[...]

176 You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 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 INDEX on your camcorder to display th[...]

177 “Memory Stick” Operations You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or only selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the furt[...]

178 Deleting selected images on the index screen 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 INDEX to display the index screen. ( 3 ) Press DEL. Then press the images you want[...]

179 “Memory Stick” Operations Deleting all images You can delete all unprotected images in the “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 MENU, then t[...]

180 You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch[...]

181 “Memory Stick” Operations DATE DAY & TIME JUL 4 2002 4 12 : 00 AM Using the optional printer You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following describes the setup for printing w[...]

182 Selecting 9PIC PRINT You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded on a “Memory Stick” in 9PIC PRINT. ( 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 FN and select PAGE3. ( 3 ) Press 9PIC PRINT. ( 4 ) Press the[...]

183 Viewing Images Using your Computer There are the following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on the “Memory Stick” or recorded on the tape on your computer. To view images on a computer which has a “Memory Stick” slot, first remove the “Memory Stick” from the camcorder and then insert it in[...]

184 When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK (DV interface) Your computer must have a DV connector and editing software installed that can read video signals. Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” When connecting to a computer using the USB jack There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is NORMAL. [...]

185 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from [...]

186 Connecting your camcor der to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must in[...]

187 Viewing Images Using your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing “Memory Stick” images on the computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition [...]

188 Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize the camcorder.” If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional, log in with permission of Administrators. ( 1 ) Turn on your compute[...]

189 Viewing Images Using your Computer Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 190 for details on viewing “Memory Stick” images on your computer. You need to install “PIXELA ImageMixer ” to view images recorded on a tape on your computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camco[...]

190 ( 11 ) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Prof[...]

191 Viewing Images Using your Computer Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to corre[...]

192 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Windows 98SE Windows Me 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below.[...]

193 Viewing Images Using your Computer 6 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 188. Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” Step1:[...]

194 Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and “PIXELA ImageMixer” to view taped images on your computer (p. 188). To install and use the software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you must be[...]

195 Viewing Images Using your Computer ( 6 ) Select . ( 7 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. ( 8 ) Press N to start playback. The picture from the tape appears on your computer. Preview window USB connector (USB) jack USB cable (supplied) Push into the end Viewing images re[...]

196 Viewing pictures live from your camcorder ( 1 ) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 194. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 215). ( 3 ) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on page 194, 195. The picture from your camcorder appears on the preview window on your computer. Capturing still images ( 1 ) Select . ([...]

197 Viewing Images Using your Computer Capturing moving pictures ( 1 ) Select . ( 2 ) Look at the preview window and click on at the first scene of the movie you want to capture. changes to . ( 3 ) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to capture. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window. Notes • The fo[...]

198 If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 191. If any trouble occurs Close all running applications, then restart your compu[...]

199 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images on your computer (p. 188). An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. •Set USBCONNECT in to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default[...]

200 Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (When your camcorder is recognized as the drive [E:]) Folder File Meaning 100MSDCF D[...]

201 Viewing Images Using your Computer Connecting your camcor der to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users When connecting to a computer using the USB jack Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on the computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing images on[...]

202 Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software screen appears. ( 3 ) Click the “[...]

203 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images on your computer (p. 202). QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and[...]

204 You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU, then select A/V t DV OUT in to ON with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial[...]

205 Using the Network function – DCR-TRV950 only You can access the Internet via a Bluetooth compliant device from your camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section described only how to open the Network Menu. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK. Make sure that the LOCK switch i[...]

206 How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode Hold your camcorder with your hand through the grip belt to keep from dropping it. The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the supplied stylus. After using the stylus Put it back in the holder. Hold the stylus correctly as show[...]

207 Customizing Your Camcorder — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the default settings with the menu To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to[...]

208 Icon/item MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL AUTO SHTR To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the pos[...]

209 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC HOLOGRAM F Mode z OFF 24 × 150 × z MEMORY TAPE z OFF ON z ON OFF z OFF ON ON z OFF SET z AUTO OFF Meaning To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 12 × zoom is performed. To activate the digital zoo[...]

210 Mode z STEREO 1 2 —— z OFF ON z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT —— z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT z OFF ON Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. • When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. Even if you adjust LCD B.L., LCD COLOR an[...]

211 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN Mode z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG MULTI SCRN z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD z 1152 × 864 640 × 480 z 320 × 240 160 × 112 z AUTO ON Meaning To not record continuously To record from four to 13 images [...]

212 Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item MEMORY SET PHOTO SAVE FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT Mode —— z SERIES RESET —— z RETURN OK POWER switch VCR VCR MEMORY/ NETWORK MEMORY/ NETWORK MEMORY/ NETWORK Meaning To copy still images on the tape onto the “Memory Stick” (p. 163) To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the [...]

213 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item PRINT SET DATE/TIME CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL Mode z OFF DATE DAY&TIME —— —— z ON OFF z ON OFF —— —— Meaning To make prints without the recording date and time To make prints with the recording date (p. 18[...]

214 Icon/item TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN MIC LEVEL Meaning To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) To record in the 16-bit mode (one stereo sound with high quality) To display the remaining tape bar: • For about eight seconds after[...]

215 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM USBCONNECT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Mode —— z OFF ON z NORMAL PTP z NORMAL 2 × z ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS z ON OFF Meaning To set the date or time (p. 20). To deactivate the USB streaming To activate the USB stre[...]

216 Icon/item OTHERS DATA CODE AREA SET DST SET* BEEP COMMANDER Meaning To display date, time and various settings during playback when pressing the DATA CODE button (p. 41) To display date and time during playback when pressing the DATA CODE button Temporarily change the area where you are using your camcorder Not during daylight saving time Durin[...]

217 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item OTHERS DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT Meaning To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera rec[...]

218 ST ART/ST OP does not operate. The power goes off. Y ou cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the recor ding or r ecor ding standby . Y ou cannot record still images on a tape. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear . The SteadyShot does not work. The autofocusing does not work. If you run into any problem using your ca[...]

219 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The LCD panel is open. c Close the LCD panel (p. 28). • The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction. • This is not a malfunction. • The shutter speed is reduced. This is not a malfunction. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER[...]

220 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to VCR. c Set it to VCR (p. 39). • The cassette has run out of the tape. c Rewind the tape (p. 39). • The video heads may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 237). • The ste[...]

221 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16). • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall out[...]

222 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). c Set it to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) (p. 129). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 128). • The ?[...]

223 Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The cassette has no cassette memory. c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 119). • The cassette memory is full. c Erase unwanted titles (p. 121). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 23)[...]

224 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder (p. 236). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 236). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate [...]

225 Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 18, 231). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatiz[...]

226 If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators C:21:00 100–0001 100-0001 Warning indicator pertaining to files Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to use the MEMORY[...]

227 Troubleshooting Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 20). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 18). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. 237). • FULL The cassette memory is full.* • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 214).* You cannot dub new audio. • REC M[...]

228 — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use mini DV cassettes only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DV or MICRO MV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Cassettes with cassette [...]

229 Additional Information Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright[...]

230 Usable cassettes Do not affix a label along this border. [a] [b] Notes on the cassette When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only at the locations illustrated below [ a ] to prevent malfunction of your camcorder. After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it uprigh[...]

231 Additional Information About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and an optional AC adaptor/charger. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery p[...]

232 How to store the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery. 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment. 3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place. • To use the battery pack up on your camcor[...]

233 Additional Information The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other[...]

234 About i.LINK i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV Interface, see page 97 and 111. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting th[...]

235 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR-TRV950 only) You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 H[...]

236 Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the bee[...]

237 Additional Information Maintenance information Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video heads may be dirty when: • Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. • Playback pictures do not move. • Playback pictures do not appear. • The x indicator and “ CLEANING CA[...]

238 Maintenance information and precautions Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). ( 2 ) Eject the cassette from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder. ( 3 ) Set the POWER sw[...]

239 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery so that the date, time and other settings are retained even when the POWER switch is turned off. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder.[...]

240 Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care • Remove the cassette, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. • Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, re[...]

241 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Battery pack • Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. • To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Never expose the bat[...]

242 Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 m[...]

243 Additional Information Specifications General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 6.3 W Viewfinder 4.9 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F) Dimens[...]

244 1 Flash (p. 48, 139) 2 Focus ring (p. 76 ) 3 Lens 4 Lens hood 5 HOLOGRAM AF emitter (p. 14 1 ) 6 MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. 7 MIC jack cover 8 Camera recording lamp (p. 26 ) 9 Display window (p. 16 ) 0 (flash) button (p. 48, 139) qa FOCUS swi[...]

245 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls qj Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 115, 181) qk LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 24, 129) ql OPEN button w; Speaker wa Video control buttons * ws DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 41 ) wd Viewfinder (p. 30 ) wf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 30 ) wg VOLUME buttons ** (p. 39 ) wh Hooks for shoulder stra[...]

246 Identifying parts and controls ea Access lamp es MEMORY OPEN button (p. 128) ed LOCK switch (p. 26) ef POWER switch eg START/STOP button (p. 26) eh DC IN jack (p. 19) ej DC IN jack cover ek MEMORY EJECT button (p. 128) el “Memory Stick” slot (p. 128) r; AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (yellow) (p. 45, 95, 146, 158, 204) ra i (headphones) jack (green)[...]

247 Quick Reference Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. rj Power zoom lever (p. 31, 86, 173) rk PHOTO button (p. 46, 51, 135) rl OPEN/ Z EJECT lever (p. 23) t; Grip strap ta Holder (DCR-TRV950 only) ts Stylus (p. 206) (DCR-TRV950 only) Identifying parts and controls td NETWORK button (p. 205) (DCR-TRV950 only) tf (Bluetooth) lamp[...]

248 Identifying parts and controls th tj tk tl y; yk yj yh yg yf yd ys ya th AUDIO DUB button (p. 117) tj BACK LIGHT button (p. 34) tk SPOT LIGHT button * (p. 35) tl EDITSEARCH button * (p. 37) y; DATA CODE button (p. 41) ya COLOR BAR button (p. 66) ys CUSTOM PRESET button (p. 62) yd PROGRAM AE button (p. 68) yf SHUTTER SPEED button * (p. 70) yg WH[...]

249 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls yl Battery Pack (p. 15) u; Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. ua Lens cap (p. 26) yl u; ua[...]

250 Identifying parts and controls 1 PHOTO button (p. 46, 51, 135) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 41) 3 Memory control buttons 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 89, 90, 92) 5 Video control buttons (p. 43) 6 REC button 7 MARK button (p. 106, 160) 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder. 9 ZERO SET MEMORY b[...]

251 Quick Reference To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the + and – in the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not f[...]

252 Identifying parts and controls LCD screen and Viewfinder AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9db 0 : 12 : 34 12min ZERO SET MEMORY END SEARCH DV IN 16BIT 100–0001 120min STBY STILL 16 : 9WIDE NEG. ART – + 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 qa qs qd wa w; ql qk qh qj qg qf wd wf ws wh wg wj 8 9 7 1 Cassette memory (p. 12, 228) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 33) 3 Zoom (p. 31) / Expo[...]

253 Quick Reference Display window e; wk wl wk Remaining battery time indicator (p. 1 6) / Tape counter (p. 3 3) / Time code indicator (p. 33 ) / Image number (p. 16 6) / Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 2 25 ) wl Remaining battery time (p. 16) e; FULL charge indicator (p. 16) Identifying parts and controls[...]

254 Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 16 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 30 Audio dubbing ...................... 115 AUDIO LEVEL ....................... 79 AUDIO MIX .......................... 210 Audio mode ........................... 214 AUTO LOCK selector ............ 67 Auto red-eye reduction ....................................[...]

[...]

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 307549413 Printed on recycled paper. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.[...]