Sony Group DCRTRV950 Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV950 User Manual manual2

Sony Corporation Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV950 manual2

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65Advanced Recording OperationsYou can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion ofthe picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. Youcan check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebrapattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure so that you can get the desired picture.The zebra pattern is not recorded in the tape or the “Memory Stick.”Set the ZEBRA selector to 70 or 100 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA orMEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).Setting70100OFFTo erase the zebra patternSet the ZEBRA selector to OFF.When the ZEBRA selector is set to 100The portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness andoverexposure.Shooting with the zebra patternMeaningThe zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen witha subject whose brightness is about 70 IRE.The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen witha subject whose brightness exceeds more than 100 IRE.The zebra pattern does not appear on the screen.ZEBRAOFF 70 100
66Using the color barIf 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 avoidthis, record the color bar first and start recording the desired images when thecaptured images become clear.–To adjust screen color.Press COLOR BAR while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.If you press COLOR BAR again the color bar disappears.When you adjust color on the screenConnect your camcorder to the TV (p. 45) and adjust image color on the TV screen.While the color bar is displayedThe following functions do not work. However, the settings before the color bar isdisplayed are retained.–BACK LIGHT–SPOT LIGHT–Picture effect–Digital effect–PROGRAM AE–Shutter speed adjustment–White balance adjustment–Exposure–MEMORY MIXWhile the color bar is displayed during Picture effect, Digital effect or MEMORYMIXThese effects cannot be added on the color bar.While using the faderThe color bar cannot be displayed.COLOR BAR
67Advanced Recording OperationsAUTO LOCK selectorSet 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 toAUTO LOCK. However, all functions will automatically return to the default settingsfive minutes after removing the power supply.AUTO LOCK [a]Select this position to lock the PROGRAM AE, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposureand Flexible spot meter functions in order to make these function automaticallyadjusted. We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK if youuse the video flash light (optional).AUTO LOCK release [b]Select this position for setting the functions manually.HOLD [c]Select AUTO LOCK release [b], and set the functions manually. Select this position [c]to maintain the settings.Using the PROGRAM AEYou can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) to suit your specific shootingrequirements.Soft portraitThis mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such aspeople or flowers.Sports lessonThis mode minimizes camera-shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.Beach & skiThis mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.Sunset & moonThis mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, generalnight views, fireworks displays and neon signs.LandscapeThis mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains, andprevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when youare recording a subject behind glass or a screen.AUTOLOCK HOLD[a] [c][b]Shooting with manual adjustment
68(1)Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position whilethe POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950only). (p. 67)(2)Press PROGRAM AE.(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.The indicator changes as follows: y y y y To cancel the PROGRAM AESet the AUTO LOCK selector to the AUTO LOCK or press PROGRAM AE.The PROGRAM AE indicator disappears.Shooting with manual adjustment32PROGRAMAE1AUTOLOCK HOLD
69Advanced Recording OperationsShooting with manual adjustmentNotes•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 & moon–Landscape•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE:–BOUNCE–OLD MOVIE–Shutter speed adjustment–Spot focus•When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only),Sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes.)The PROGRAM AE does not workWhen you are recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX. (Theindicator flashes.)While WHT BAL is set to automatic adjustmentThe white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected.You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE–Backlight–Spot light–Exposure–Flexible Spot MeterWhen recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lampor mercury lampFlickering phenomenon whilch lights up or dims the screen, or the color change mayoccur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE off.–Soft portrait–Sports lesson
70Adjusting the shutter speedYou can adjust the shutter speed manually to suit your preference and with its shutterspeed fixed.(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while thePOWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950only). (p. 67)(2)Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the screen.(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired speed. The availableshutter speed ranges from 1/4 to 1/10000. As you turn the dial, the shutterspeed changes as follows:[CAMERA] 1/4 y 1/8 y 1/15 y 1/30 y ... y 1/4000 y 1/6000y 1/10000[MEMORY/NETWORK] 1/60 y 1/90 y 1/100 y 1/125 y 1/180y 1/250 y 1/350 y 1/500The shutter speed increases when a smaller number is selected. The size of thepicture displayed on the screen also increases. Conversely, the shutter speed isslower when a larger number is selected. The picture displayed on the screenwill thus decrease in size.To return to automatic shutter speed modeSet the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutterspeed indicator disappears.Notes•If you set the shutter speed value to 1/30 or smaller, You cannot use the flash and thedigital effect.•The Shutter speed cannot be adjusted while you are using the following functions.– PROGRAM AE– Exposure–Flexible spot meterIf you press PROGRAM AEShutter speed adjusted manually returns to the automatic shutter speed.Shooting with manual adjustment2603SHUTTERSPEED1AUTOLOCK HOLD
71Advanced Recording OperationsShooting with manual adjustmentWhen shooting at slow shutter speedAt slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Use a tripod and adjust the focusmanually.When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lampor mercury lampFlickering phenomenon whilch lights up or dims the screen, or the color change mayoccur depending on the shutter speed.When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)Shutter speeds available in the MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only) mode aredifferent from those in the CAMERA mode.Even if you set the shutter speed faster than 1/500 or slower than 1/60 while thePOWER switch is set to CAMERA, the shutter speed setting is automatically reset to1/500 or 1/60 respectively if you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only).
72Shooting with manual adjustmentAdjusting the white balanceWhite balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more naturalcolor balance for camera recording. You can obtain better results by adjusting the whitebalance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recordingoutdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks.(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position whilethe POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (p. 67)(2)Press WHT BAL.(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the appropriate white balance modeunder the following conditions. As you turn the dial, the display changes asfollows: (One-push white balance) y (Outdoor) y n (Indoor)Indicator (One-pushwhite balance) (Outdoor)n (Indoor)WHT BAL31AUTOLOCK HOLD2Shooting conditions•Adjusting the white balance according to the light source. Follow theprocedure described on the next page to adjust the setting again.•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neonsigns, or fireworks•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp•Lighting condition changes quickly•Too bright a place such as a photography studio•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
73Advanced Recording OperationsIf you have selected in step 3When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is lockedand maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording withnatural colors without the image being affected by ambient light.(1)Shoot a white object such as paper fully with displayed on the screen in therecording standby.(2)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and storedin the memory, the indicator stops flashing. The setting will be maintained even afterremoving the power supply.To return to automatic adjustmentSet the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL. The white balanceindicator disappears.If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lightingWe recommend that you record in the n (indoor) mode.When you record under fluorescent lampUse the automatic white balance mode or the (one-push white balance) mode.Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly if you use the n (indoor)mode.Shooting when lighting conditions have changedReadjust the white balance while the camcorder is in standby mode. White balancecannot be adjusted in the (One-push white balance) mode during recording.If the indicator does not stop flashing after you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialThe white balance cannot be set. Use the automatic mode for recording.In automatic white balance modePoint your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWERswitch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:–You detach the battery for replacement.–You bring your camcorder outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.Shooting with manual adjustment
74Adjusting the exposureYou can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in thefollowing 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 (auto lock release) position whilethe POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950only). (p. 67)(2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears.(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.To return to automatic exposureSet the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE. The exposureindicator disappears.When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:– Backlight– Spot light–Shutter speed adjustmentIf you press PROGRAM AEYour camcorder also returns to automatic exposure.Shooting with manual adjustment31AUTOLOCK HOLD2EXPOSURE
75Advanced Recording OperationsShooting with manual adjustmentUsing the spot light-metering – Flexible Spot MeterYou can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the pointyou want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter in thefollowing cases:–When adjusting the exposure manually to shoot the backlit subjects.–When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with asubject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight.(1)Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position whilethe POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (p. 67)(2)Press FN to display PAGE1.(3)Press SPOT METER. The SPOT METER screen appears.(4)Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen.The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The exposure of thepoint you selected is adjusted.(5)Press OK to return to PAGE1.To return to FNPress EXIT.To return to automatic exposureSet the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press AUTO to return to PAGE1.The following functions do not work during Flexible Spot Meter– Backlight–Spot light–Shutter speed adjustmentIf you press PROGRAM AEYour camcorder also returns to automatic exposure.OKAUTOSPOT METER23~5FNSPOTMETERSPOTFOCUS DIGEFFT MEMM I X SPOTMETERENDSCHPAGE1 PAGE2EXIT1AUTOLOCK HOLD
76You 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 change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject inthe background.•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.(1)Set FOCUS to MAN while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA orMEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).The 9 indicator appears.(2)Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.To return to the autofocusSet FOCUS to AUTO.To record distant subjectsWhen you set FOCUS to INFINITY, the focus changes to a setting appropriate for anobject in the far distance, and the indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, yourcamcorder returns to the manual focus. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses onnear objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.To shoot with auto focusing momentarilyPress PUSH AUTO.The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO.Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth focusing.When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing resumes.Focusing manually2PUSH AUTOFOCUSAUTOMANINFINITY1Focus ring
77Advanced Recording OperationsTo focus preciselyIt 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 subjectFocus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.9 changes as follows:when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus onFocal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the screen inthe following cases:–When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual–When turning the focus ringFocal distance information–This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharpfocus.–You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens (optional)to your camcorder.Focusing manually
78You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point youwant to focus on and with its focus fixed.(1)Set FOCUS to MAN while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA orMEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).(2)Press FN to display PAGE1.(3)Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears.(4)Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen.The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The spot focus of thepoint you selected is adjusted.(5)Press OK to return to PAGE1.To return to FNPress EXIT.To return to the autofocusSet FOCUS to AUTO.When Using PROGRAM AESpot focus do not work.Focal distance informationIt is not displayed on the screen.Using the spot focus – Spot Focus23~5FNSPOTFOCUSOKSPOTFOCUS DIGEFFT MEMM I X SPOTMETERENDSCHPAGE1 PAGE2EXITSPOT FOCUS1PUSH AUTOFOCUSAUTOMANINFINITY
79Advanced Recording OperationsYou can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound whenyou adjust it.(1)Set MIC LEVEL in to MANUAL in the menu setting while the POWERswitch 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 display instandby mode.(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level.[a] Recording level meter[b]Decreases the recording level[c] Increases the recording levelTo clear the recording level adjustment displayPress AUDIO LEVEL.To return to automatic recording sound levelSet MIC LEVEL to AUTO in the menu setting. [MENU] : ENDTAPE SETREC MODEAUD I O MODE REMA I NM I C LEVEL RETURN MANUAL [MENU] : END2330 20 12 0 dB [MENU] : END [MENU] : ENDTAPE SETREC MODEAUD I O MODE REMA I NM I C LEVEL RETURN AUTOMANUAL [a][b][c]MENUAUDIO LEVEL1Adjusting recording level manually – Soundrecording level
80Notes on the manual adjustment•The recording level setting is retained for about five minutes even after removing thepower supply.•The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the screen.The sound input through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the DV InterfaceYou cannot adjust the recording level.When MIC LEVEL is set to AUTOYou cannot adjust the recording level, however, the recording level adjustment displayis displayed.Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level
81Advanced Recording OperationsExample[a]REC TIME[b]Waiting time[c]INTERVALYou can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically recordand standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradualappearances, etc., with this function.(1)In the standby, set INT. REC in to SET in the menu setting. (p. 209)(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set INTERVAL and REC TIME.1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, thenpress the dial.The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.4Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, thenpress the dial.The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC5Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial.(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.10 min10 min1 s 1 s9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s[a][b][c]3CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN ON[MENU] : END[MENU] : END [MENU] : END[MENU] : END [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN 30SECCAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN 30SEC 1MIN 5MIN10MINCAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN 0.5SECCAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN 0.5SEC 1SEC1.5SEC 2SEC12[MENU] : ENDCAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN ONOFFSETSTBYSTBYSTBYSTBY[MENU] : ENDCAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN 30SECSTBYSTBYSTBY(continued on the following page)Interval recording
82Interval recording54MENUPOWEROFF(CHG)CAMERAMEMORY/NETWORKVCR INTERVALSTBY(4)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes.(5)Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicatorlights up.To cancel the interval recordingPerform either of the following:–Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.–Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.To perform normal recording during the interval recordingPress START/STOP.The interval indicator flashes. During the waiting time you can perform normalrecording only once.To stop normal recording, press START/STOP again. Step4 is displayed on the screen.On recording timeThere may be a discrepancy in the recording time of up to +/– six frames from theselected time.When pressing START/STOP during recording timeInterval recording stops. To restart it, press START/STOP again.
83Advanced Recording OperationsYou 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 RemoteCommander after step 3.(1) In the standby, set FRAME REC in to ON in the menu setting. (p.209)(2)Press MENU to erase the menu display.The FRAME REC indicator lights up.(3)Press START/STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes arecording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.(4)Move the subject, and repeat step 3.To cancel the frame recordingPerform either of the following:–Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.–Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.NoteThe remaining tape time is not indicated correctly if you use this function continuously.When using the frame recordingThe last recorded frame is longer than other frames.Frame by frame recording– Frame recordingMENU13CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURNON [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURNOFFON [MENU] : ENDSTBY STBYPOWEROFF(CHG)CAMERAMEMORY/NETWORKVCRMENU
84During 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 of each picture effect, see page 58.To cancel the picture effectSet P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.Notes•You cannot process externally input scenes using picture effect.•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed theimage using the picture effect. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick”(p. 144, 156), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.Pictures processed by picture effectPictures processed by picture effect are not output through the DV Interface.When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing backPicture effect is automatically canceled.— Advanced Playback Operations —Playing back tapes with picture effectMENU1MANUAL SET P EFFECT RETURN OFFNEG. ARTSEPIAB&WSOLARIZE[MENU] : END
85Advanced Playback Operations12,3FNDIGEFFTOKOFFSTILL FLASH LUMI. TRAILDIG EFFTDuring 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)Press a desired mode. In the STILL or LUMI., the picture where you select themode is stored in memory as a still image.(4)Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Refer to page 60 for details.(5)Press OK to return to PAGE2.To return to FNPress EXIT.To cancel the digital effectPress OFF to return to PAGE2.Notes•You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect.•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed theimage using digital effect. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick”(p. 144, 156), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.Pictures processed by digital effectPictures processed by digital effect are not output through the DV Interface.When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing backDigital effect is automatically canceled.Playing back tapes with digital effect
86You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation describedhere, 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 the PB ZOOM screen.The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playbackimage is enlarged approximately at twice the size. If you press the other areaagain, the area moves to the center of the screen.(4)Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.You can enlarge the image from approximately 1.1 times up to five times itssize.W: Decreases the zoom ratio.T: Increases the zoom ratio.To cancel the PB ZOOMPress END.Enlarging images recorded on tapes– Tape PB ZOOM1FN2PBZOOMENDEND4 × 5.0PB ZOOMPB ZOOM
87Advanced Playback OperationsEnlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOMNotes•You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM.•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed theimage using the tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a VCR usingyour camcorder as a player.•You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” on your camcorder whenyou have processed the picture using the tape PB ZOOM.The PB ZOOM is automatically canceled when you activate the following:–Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).–Stop playback.–Press MENU.– Insert a “Memory Stick”.Pictures in the PB ZOOMPictures in the PB ZOOM are not output through the DV Interface and the (USB)jack.In the PB ZOOMIf you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screendisappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen.Edge of the enlarged imageThe edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.
88Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scenehaving a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for thisoperation.(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 tapecounter shows “0:00:00” and then starts counting. The ZERO SET MEMORYindicator flashes.(3)Press x when you want to stop playback.(4)Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stopsautomatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZEROSET MEMORY indicator disappears, and the time code appears.(5)Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.Notes•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memorywill be canceled.•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.•The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears when you press FN.If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsThe zero set memory may not work correctly.Quickly locating a scene– ZERO SET MEMORYZERO SET MEMORYDISPLAYmxN
89Advanced Playback OperationsIf you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of arecorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Before operationSet 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 Commander repeatedly until the TITLESEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH(no indicator) TPHOTO SCAN(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title thatyou selected.[a]Actual point you are trying to search for[b]Present point on the tapeTo stop searchingPress x.If you use a cassette without cassette memoryYou cannot superimpose or search a title.If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsThe title search may not work correctly.To superimpose a titleSee page 119.3.>2SEARCHMODETITLE SEARCH 1 HELLO!2 CONGRATULATIONS!3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!4 PRESENT5 GOOD MORNING6 WEDDINGTITLE SEARCH 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!4 PRESENT5 GOOD MORNING6 WEDDING7 NIGHT8 BASEBALL[b][a]Searching the boundaries of a recordedtape by title – TITLE SEARCH
90You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and startplayback from that point (date search). Use a cassette with cassette memory forconvenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at eachrecording date.Searching for the date by using cassette memoryBefore operation•You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory.•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 Commander repeatedly until the DATESEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH(no indicator) TPHOTO SCAN(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selecteddate.[a]Actual point you are trying to search for[b]Present point on the tapeTo stop searchingPress x.Searching a recording by date– DATE SEARCH3.>2SEARCHMODEDATE SEARCH1 SEP/ 5/022 SEP/ 6/023 DEC/24/024 JAN/ 1/035 FEB/ 11/036 APR/ 29/03DATE SEARCH1 SEP/ 5/022 SEP/ 6/023 DEC/24/024 JAN/ 1/035 FEB/ 11/036 APR/ 29/03[b][a]
91Advanced Playback OperationsSearching a recording by date – DATE SEARCHNoteIf one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately findthe point where the recording date changes.If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsDATE SEARCH may not work correctly.Cassette memoryThe tape with cassette memory can hold six recording dates. If you search among sevenor more dates, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below.Searching for the date without using cassette memory(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press MENU, then select CM SEARCH in to OFF with the SEL/PUSHEXEC dial (p. 213).(3)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATESEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)(4)Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorderautomatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each timeyou press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.To stop searchingPress x.
92You 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 forfive seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use theRemote Commander for these operations.Use this function to check or edit still images.Searching for a photo by using cassette memoryBefore operation•You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory.•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 Commander repeatedly until thePHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH(no indicator) TPHOTO SCAN(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the datethat you selected.[a]: Actual point you are trying to search for[b]: Present point on the tapeTo stop searchingPress x.Searching for a photo– PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN3.>2SEARCHMODEPHOTO SEARCH1 SEP/ 5/02 5:30PM2 SEP/ 6/02 8:50AM3 DEC/24/02 10:30AM4 JAN/ 1/03 11:25PM5 FEB/ 11/03 4:11PM6 APR/ 29/03 1:45PMPHOTO SEARCH1 SEP/ 5/02 5:30PM2 SEP/ 6/02 8:50AM3 DEC/24/02 10:30AM4 JAN/ 1/03 11:25PM5 FEB/ 11/03 4:11PM6 APR/ 29/03 1:45PM[b][a]
93Advanced Playback OperationsSearching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCANSearching 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 thePHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)(4)Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous ornext photo.Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.To stop searchingPress x.
94Scanning photos(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until thePHOTO SCAN indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:TITLE SEARCH* t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH(no indicator) TPHOTO SCAN* Displayed only when CM SEARCH is set to ON in the menu settings.(3)Press . or > on the Remote Commander.Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.To stop scanningPress x.If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsPHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN may not work correctly.The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memoryThe available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or moreusing the PHOTO SCAN.Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCANSEARCHMODE32PHOTO 00SCAN
95EditingUsing the A/V connecting cableYou can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder asa player.Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder.Before operation•Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not besuperimposed on the edited tape:On your camcorder:DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, DATA CODEOn the Remote Commander:DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insertthe recorded tape into your camcorder.(2)Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack.Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.(5)Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.: Signal flowVCRYellowWhiteRedA/V connectingcable (supplied)S VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINAUDIO/VIDEOS VIDEO— Editing —Dubbing a tape
96You 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 MVIf your VCR is a monaural typeConnect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and thewhite or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the whiteplug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,the right channel audio is output.If your VCR has an S video jackPictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/Vconnecting cable.Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and theVCR.This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.Dubbing a tape
97EditingUsing the i.LINK cableSimply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder andto DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audiosignals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub thetitles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “MemoryStick” index screen.Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped withthe input selector.(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insertthe recorded tape into your camcorder.(2)Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE. Refer to theoperating instructions of the VCR.(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.(5)Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cableSee page 233 for more information about i.LINK.Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOMThese pictures are not output through the DV Interface.If you record a playback pause picture with the DV InterfaceThe recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using othervideo equipment, the picture may jitter.Dubbing a tapei. LINK cable (optional): Signal flowDVDVDV IN
98You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operatingthe 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 tapesrecorded on other equipmentStep 1Connecting the VCR.Step 2Setting the VCR for operation (p. 99, 103).Step 3Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 104).When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.Using the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on otherequipmentOperation 1Making a program (p. 106).Operation 2Performing the program (dubbing a tape) (p. 108).NoteWhen editing digital video on tapes, the operation signals cannot be sent with the LANC.Step 1: Connecting the VCRYou can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable.When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 95.When you use the i.LINK cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 97.If you connect using the i.LINK cableWith a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digitalform for high-quality editing.Dubbing only desired scenes– Digital program editing (on tapes)Unwanted scene Unwanted sceneSwitch the order
99EditingDubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)MENU3475OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURNTAPEMEMORYVIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET IR0:08:55:06TOTAL 0:00:00:00SCENE 0[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNIR0:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET1 IN0:08:55:06TOTAL 0:00:00:00SCENE 0[MENU] : END[MENU] : ENDOTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN READY[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN 30:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNIRi. LINK0:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDStep 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cableTo edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor onthe VCR.When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps(1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.(1) Set the IR SETUP code1Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.2Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.3Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in toTAPE, then press the dial (p. 217).4Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.5Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.6Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.7Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP and turn the dial to selectIR SETUP code number of your VCR, then press the dial.Check the code in “About IR SETUP codes.” (p. 100)
100Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)*TV/VCR componentNote on IR SETUP codesDigital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.About IR SETUP codesThe IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set thecorrect code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3.Brand IR SETUP codeSony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Admiral (M. Wards) 89Aiwa 47, 54, 80Akai 49, 51Audio Dynamic 21, 35Bell&Howell 36(M. Wards)Broksonic 21, 70, 82Canon 77, 78Citizen 47Craig 47, 73Curtis Mathis 8, 77, 80Daewoo 26, 40, 77DBX 21, 33, 35Dimensia 8Emerson 26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82Fisher 36, 37, 44, 45Funai 80General Electric 8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101Goldstar/LG 47GO VIDEO 71Hitachi 8, 42, 78HQ 40Instant Replay 77, 78JC Penny 8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77JVC 12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35Kenwood 21, 33, 35, 47LXI (Sears) 36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 80Magnavox 17, 77, 78, 83Marantz 21, 33, 35Marta 47Memorex 37, 77Minolta 8, 42Brand IR SETUP codeMitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29Multitech 23, 32, 80NEC 21, 33, 35Olympic 77, 78Optimus 22Orion 60Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78Pentax 8, 42Philco 26, 70, 77, 78Philips 47, 77, 78, 83Pioneer 78Quasar 6, 16, 17, 77, 78RCA/PROSCAN 7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*, 83,101Realistic 22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88Sansui 21Singer 73Samsung 24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94, 94*Sanyo 26, 36, 37, 47Scott 22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41Sharp 88, 89Shintom 73Signature 2000 80, 89Sylvania 77, 78, 80, 83Symphonic 80Tashiro 47Tatung 21, 33, 35Teac 21, 33, 35, 80Technics 77, 78Toshiba 7, 40, 49Wards 37, 47, 88, 89, 95Yamaha 21, 33, 35, 36Zenith 95
101Editing(2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pauseon the VCR, then press the dial.Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCRThe buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:–Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.–Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.–Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each otherLocate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remotesensor of the VCR.Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between thedevices.Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNPAUSERECPB0:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNPAUSE0:08:55:06[MENU] : END21VCRRemote sensorA/V connecting cable (supplied)Infrared rays emitter
102(4) Confirming VCR operation1Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.3Turn 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 COMPLETE.When the VCR does not operate correctly•After checking the code in “About IR SETUP codes”, set the IR SETUP or thePAUSEMODE again.•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)23VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNENGAGEREC PAUSERETURNEXECUTE0:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN COMPLETE0:08:55:06[MENU] : END
103EditingStep 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cableWhen 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 DVinput. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switchto VCR/VTR.(3)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in toTAPE, then press the dial (p. 217).(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.When you connect using an i.LINK cableYou cannot dub the titles, display indicators.Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)3546OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURNTAPEMEMORYVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNIRi. LINK0:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET1 IN0:08:55:06TOTAL 0:00:00:00SCENE 0[MENU] : END[MENU] : ENDOTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN READY[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET IR0:08:55:06TOTAL 0:00:00:00SCENE 0[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNIR0:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNi. LINK0:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDMENU
104Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCRYou can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen andpaper 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 VCR, then setto recording pause.When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recordingpause.(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate thenumber values for adjusting the synchronization.The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.(4)Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.Take a note of the first number value of each IN and the closing number valueof each OUT.(5)Calculate the average of all the first number values of each IN, and theaverage of all the last number values of each OUT.(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.(7)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of IN, thenpress the dial.The calculated start position for recording is set.(8)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.(9)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of OUT,then press the dial.The calculated stop position for recording is set.(10)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial.
105EditingDubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)2,3 68VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNEXECUTEENGAGEREC PAUSE0:08:55:06[ME VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST EXECUTINGNo. 5 IN –600:08:55:06[ME VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURNCOMPLETE0:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN 00:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN 00:08:55:06[MENU] : ENDNotes•When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the synchronization is recordedfor about 50 seconds.•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of thetape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before startingrecording.•When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i.LINK cable, leave theconnection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cable settings (p. 99). Video andaudio are sent by digital signals.
106Dubbing 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 forrecording into the VCR.(2)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in toTAPE, then press the dial (p. 217).(3)Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the videooperation buttons, then pause playback.You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.(4)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial toselect MARK, then press the dial.The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program markchanges to light blue.(5)Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the videooperation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at atime with EDITSEARCH.(6)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the programmark changes to light blue.(7)Repeat steps 3 to 6, then set the program.When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.You can set up to 20 programs in maximum.MENU4276OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN READY[MENU] : ENDOTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURNTAPEMEMORY[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET1 IN 0:08:55:06TOTAL 0:00:00:00SCENE 0[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET4 IN 0:10:01:23TOTAL 0:00:47:12SCENE 3[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET2 IN 0:09:07:06TOTAL 0:00:12:00SCENE 1[MENU] : ENDVIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET1 OUT0:08:55:06TOTAL 0:00:00:00SCENE 0[MENU] : ENDN X N X N X
107EditingDubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)Erasing the program you have setErase 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 the setting is canceled.To cancel erasingSelect RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 2.Erasing all programs(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL.(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.To cancel erasing all programsSelect RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 2.To cancel a program you have setPress MENU.The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.NoteYou cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.If the tape has a blank portionYou cannot set IN and OUT on the portion.If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tapeThe total time code may not be displayed correctly.
108Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape)Make sure that your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set torecording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable, the following procedure is notnecessary.When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START.(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.The program mark flashes.The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicatorappears during edit on the screen.The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing ends.When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.To stop dubbing during editingPress x using the video operation buttons.To end the Digital program editingYour camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEOEDIT in the menu settings.Press MENU to erase the menu display.You cannot record on the VCR when:–The tape has run out.–The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.–The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected)–The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected)NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:–The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.–i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable is not connected.–The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK)Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)
109EditingUsing the A/V connecting cableYou 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 operationSet 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. Ifyou are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,then immediately press X on your camcorder.(4)Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Selecta TV program if you are recording from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCRappears on the screen.(5)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recordingfrom.When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.Using the Remote CommanderIn step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. In step 5,press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.VCR3S VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOOUTAUDIO/VIDEOS VIDEOREC PAUSE: Signal flowWhiteYellowRed A/V connecting cable (supplied)Recording video or TV programs
110If your TV or VCR is a monaural typeConnect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and thewhite or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the whiteplug 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 VCR has an S video jackPictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/Vconnecting cable.Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and theTV or VCR.This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.Note on the Remote CommanderYour camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneousremote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2,we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR withblack paper.Recording video or TV programs
111EditingUsing the i.LINK cableSimply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder andto DV OUT on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audiosignals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,then immediately press X on your camcorder.(4)Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears onthe screen.(5)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recordingfrom.When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.Using the Remote CommanderIn step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. In step 5,press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.Recording video or TV programsi.LINK cable (optional): Signal flowDV3DV OUTDVREC PAUSE
112You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cableDuring digital editingThe color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbedpicture.If you record playback pause picture with the DV InterfaceThe recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back the picture using yourcamcorder, the picture may jitter.Before recordingMake sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.Note on the Remote CommanderYour camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneousremote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2,we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR withblack paper.Recording video or TV programs
113EditingYou can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape byspecifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for thisoperation. 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 superimposed[B]:A tape before editing[C]:A tape after editing(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.(2)On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then pressX to set the VCR to the playback pause.(3)On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c]. Then press X to set yourcamcorder to the playback pause.(4)Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SETMEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored inmemory. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”(5)On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then pressz REC and the button on its right simultaneously.(6)First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorderto start inserting the new scene.Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Yourcamcorder automatically returns to the recording pause.Inserting a scene from a VCR– Insert Editing[A][B][C][a][b][c]
114To change the insert end pointPress ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORYindicator and begin from step 3.Using the Remote CommanderIn 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.NotePictures and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points willbe erased when you insert the new scene.If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder (including anotherDCR-TRV940/TRV950)The pictures and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on atape recorded on your camcorder.When the inserted picture is played backPictures and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not amalfunction.Pictures and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LPmode.To insert a scene without setting the insert end pointSkip steps 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.If you press FNThe ZERO SET MEMORY indicator is not display.Note on the Remote CommanderYour camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneousremote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2,we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR withblack paper.Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing40:00:00ZERO SETMEMORYZERO SETMEMORY5REC
115EditingYou can record audio to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audioequipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound toyour recorded tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying the start and endpoints. The original sound will not be erased.Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Select one of the following connections to add audio.Connecting the microphone with the MIC jackYou can check recorded picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV withthe A/V connecting cable.Recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using a TV orheadphones.Connecting the microphone to the intelligent accessory shoeMicrophone (optional)Intelligent accessory shoeMicrophone (optional): Signal flowMIC(PLUG IN POWER)Audio dubbing
116Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jackDubbing with the built-in microphoneNo connection is necessary.Notes•When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures arenot output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recordedpicture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.•You cannot add audio with the DV Interface.If you make all the connectionsThe audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order:•MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack•Intelligent accessory shoe•AUDIO/VIDEO jack•Built-in microphoneAudio dubbingLINE OUTLRAUDIO/VIDEOAudio equipmentDo not connect thevideo (yellow) plug.: Signal flowAUDIO L(White)AUDIO R (Red)A/V connecting cable (supplied)
117EditingAdding audio on a recorded tapeChoose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment ormicrophone 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. Then press X at the pointwhere you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playbackpause.(4)Press AUDIO DUB . The green X indicator appears on the screen.(5)Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time.The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. While audio isbeing recorded, the red appears on the screen.(6)Press x at the point where you want to stop recording.When you dub the recorded soundYou can adjust the recorded sound by using MIC LEVEL (p. 79). However, when thecamcorder is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack, sound cannot be adjusted.To add audio more preciselyPress ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want tostop recording later in the playback.Carry out from steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZEROSET MEMORY was pressed.Audio dubbingAUDIO DUBAUDIO DUB
118Audio dubbingMonitoring 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 menusettings, then press the dial.(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the balance between the originalsound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press the dial.Five minutes after you remove the power supply or the battery pack, the AUDIO MIXsetting returns to original sound (ST1) only. The default setting is original sound only.Notes•New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).•New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.•You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape.If an i.LINK cable (optional) is connected to your camcorderYou cannot add audio to a recorded tape.We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded with your camcorderIf you add audio on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including anotherDCR-TRV940/TRV950), the sound quality may become worse.If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lockYou cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.ST1 ST2VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/VcDV OUT RETURN[MENU] : END
119EditingIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. Whenyou play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the pointwhere you superimposed it.(1)In the recording , recording standby, playback or playback pause, pressMENU, then select TITLE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 213).(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.The title flashes.(4)Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOR, SIZE or POSITION, thenpress the dial. The selected item appears.2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press thedial.3Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.(5)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.In the recording, playback or playback pause:The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the titleis set.In the standby:The TITLE indicator appears. When you press START/STOP to startrecording, TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds, and the title isset.VACATION234VACATIONVACATIONVACATIONPRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END[MENU] : ENDPRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN[MENU] : ENDPRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN[MENU] : ENDTITLE[EXEC] : SAVE [MENU] : ENDTITLE[EXEC] : SAVE [MENU] : ENDSIZE SMALLSIZE LARGEMENUSuperimposing a title
120Superimposing a titleIf you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lockYou cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the writeprotection.To use a custom titleIf you want to use a custom title, select in step 2.If the tape has a blank portionYou cannot superimpose a title on the portion.If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portionsTitles may not be displayed correctly.Titles superimposed with your camcorder•Titles are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with an index titler.•The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal whensearching a recording with other video equipment.If the tape has too many index signalsYou may not be able to superimpose a title because memory becomes full. In this case,delete data you do not need.To not display titlesSet TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 213).Title setting•The title color changes as follows:WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE•The title size changes as follows:SMALL y LARGEYou cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE.•If you select SMALL, you have nine choices for the title position.If you select LARGE, you have eight choices for the title position.One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, with each title comprising fivecharactersHowever, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, onecassette can have only up to about 11 titles each comprising five characters.Cassette memory capacity is as follows:–six date data–12 photo data–one cassette labelIf the “ FULL” mark appearsThe cassette memory is full. Erase unwanted titles.
121EditingErasing 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 pressthe dial. ERASE OK ? indicator appears.(4)Make sure that the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSHEXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.The ERASING flashes on the screen. When the title is erased, the COMPLETEis displayed.To cancel erasing a titleSelect RETURN in step 4 or 5.Superimposing a titleMENU234CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN[MENU] : ENDTITLE ERASE1 HELLO!2 CONGRATULATIONS!3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!4 PRESENT5 GOOD MORNING6 WEDDING[MENU] : ENDTITLE ERASE1 HELLO!2 CONGRATULATIONS!3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!4 PRESENT5 GOOD MORNING6 WEDDING[MENU] : ENDTITLE ERASE4 PRESENT ERASE OK? RETURNEXECUTE[MENU] : END
122You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Eachtitle 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 , thenpress the dial (p. 213).(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,then press the dial.(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,then press the dial.(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press thedial.(7)Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have selected all characters and completed thetitle.(8)To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select[SET], then press the dial.Making your own titles34571234TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET[MENU] : ENDTITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET RETURN[MENU] : ENDTITLE SET––––––––––––––––––––[MENU] : ENDTITLE SET––––––––––––––––––––[MENU] : END[MENU] : ENDTITLE SETS–––––––––––––––––––[MENU] : ENDTITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET RETURN[MENU] : END[MENU] : ENDTITLE SET––––––––––––––––––––TITLE SET––––––––––––––––––––MENU
123EditingTo change a title you have storedIn step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you wantto change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial toselect [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter thenew title as desired.If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby while acassette is set in your camcorderThe power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored inmemory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, thenproceed from step 1.We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so thatyour camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.To delete the titleSelect [C]. The last character is erased.To enter a spaceSelect [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.Making your own titles
124If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels canconsist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insertthe labeled cassette and when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, thelabel is displayed for about five seconds.(1)Insert the cassette you want to label.(2)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.(3)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE TITLE in ,then press the dial (p. 213). Tape title display appears.(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,then press the dial.(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press thedial.(6)Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you finish the label.(7)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial.The label is stored in the memory.Labeling a cassette3 4~6[MENU] : ENDTAPE TITLE––––––––––[MENU] : ENDTAPE TITLE––––––––––[MENU] : ENDTAPE TITLE––––––––––[MENU] : ENDTAPE TITLEM–––––––––[MENU] : ENDCM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURNREADY––––––––––[MENU] : ENDCM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN[MENU] : ENDTAPE TITLE––––––––––MENU
125EditingTo erase the label you have madeIn step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The lastcharacter is erased.To change the label you have madeInsert 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 lockYou cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.If the tape has too many index signalsYou may not be able to label a cassette because the cassette memory becomes full. Inthis case, delete data you do not need.If you have superimposed titles in the cassetteWhen the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spacesThe cassette memory is full.The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.To delete the titleSelect [P]. The last character is erased.To enter a spaceSelect [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.Erasing all the data in cassette memoryYou can erase all the data in cassette memory at once.(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.(2)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL in ,then press the dial (p. 213).(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changesto EXECUTE.(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.ERASING flashes on the screen. When all the data is erased, COMPLETE isdisplayed.To cancel deletingSelect RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 3 or 4.Labeling a cassette[MENU] : ENDCM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN RETURNOK[MENU] : ENDCM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN RETURNEXECUTE
126You can record and play back images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with yourcamcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange imagedata with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for the“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.On file formatStill image (JPEG)Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).Moving picture (MPEG)Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).Typical image data file nameStill image100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.Moving pictureMOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.Using a “Memory Stick”•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect switch on the “MemoryStick” is set to LOCK.•The position and shape of the write-protect switch may be different depending on themodel.•We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:–If you eject the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off during reading or writing.–If you use a “Memory Stick” near static electricity or magnetic fields.•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal partsof the terminal.•Stick the label at the labeling position.•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to a “Memory Stick.”•Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.”•Do not let a “Memory Stick” get wet.•Do not use or keep a “Memory Stick” in locations that are:–Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.–Under direct sunlight–Very humid or subject to corrosive gases•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.— “Memory Stick” Operations —Using a “Memory Stick” – IntroductionWrite-protect switch Labeling positionTerminal
127“Memory Stick” OperationsUsing a “Memory Stick” – Introduction“Memory Stick” formatted on computerThe “Memory Stick” formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers is notguaranteed compatible with your camcorder.Notes on image data compatibility•Image data files recorded on the “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform with theDesign Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannotplay back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with thisuniversal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)•If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format itwith this camcorder (p. 212). However, formatting erases all information on the“Memory Stick.”•“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.•All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective companies.“TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
128Inserting a “Memory Stick”(1)Slide the MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow to open the “MemoryStick” slot.(2)Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with theB mark facing up as illustrated. Close the “Memory Stick” slot.Ejecting a “Memory Stick”Press MEMORY EJECT once lightly to eject it.While the access lamp is lit or flashingDo not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the datafrom the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn thepower off, eject the “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, image data may become damaged.If “ MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayedReinsert the “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if theindicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction1 2“Memory Stick” slot B markAccess lampMEMORY OPENMEMORY EJECT

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