Sony Group DCRTRV950 Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV950 User Manual manual2

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Shooting with the zebra pattern
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 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 or
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
Setting
70
100
OFF
Advanced Recording Operations
ZEBRA
OFF 70 100
Meaning
The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen with
a subject whose brightness is about 70 IRE.
The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen with
a subject whose brightness exceeds more than 100 IRE.
The zebra pattern does not appear on the screen.
To erase the zebra pattern
Set the ZEBRA selector to OFF.
When the ZEBRA selector is set to 100
The portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and
overexposure.
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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 color.
Press COLOR BAR while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
If you press COLOR BAR again the color bar disappears.
COLOR BAR
When you adjust color on the screen
Connect your camcorder to the TV (p. 45) and adjust image color on the TV screen.
While the color bar is displayed
The following functions do not work. However, the settings before the color bar is
displayed are retained.
– BACK LIGHT
– SPOT LIGHT
– Picture effect
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Shutter speed adjustment
– White balance adjustment
– Exposure
– MEMORY MIX
While the color bar is displayed during Picture effect, Digital effect or MEMORY
MIX
These effects cannot be added on the color bar.
While using the fader
The color bar cannot be displayed.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
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.
AUTO
LOCK
HOLD
Advanced Recording Operations
AUTO LOCK [a]
Select this position to lock the PROGRAM AE, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposure
and Flexible spot meter functions in order to make these function automatically
adjusted. We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK if you
use 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.
[b]
[a]
[c]
Using the PROGRAM AE
You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) to suit your specific shooting
requirements.
Soft portrait
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as
people or flowers.
Sports lesson
This mode minimizes camera-shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Beach & ski
This 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 & moon
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
Landscape
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains, and
prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you
are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
(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, then press the dial.
The indicator changes as follows:
y y
PROGRAM
AE
AUTO
LOCK
HOLD
To cancel the PROGRAM AE
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the AUTO LOCK or press PROGRAM AE.
The PROGRAM AE indicator disappears.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
The PROGRAM AE does not work
When you are recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX. (The
indicator flashes.)
While WHT BAL is set to automatic adjustment
The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected.
Advanced Recording Operations
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 & 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.)
You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE
– Backlight
– Spot light
– Exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter
When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp
or mercury lamp
Flickering phenomenon whilch lights up or dims the screen, or the color change may
occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE off.
– Soft portrait
– Sports lesson
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Shooting with manual adjustment
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 appears on the screen.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired speed. The available
shutter speed ranges from 1/4 to 1/10000. As you turn the dial, the shutter
speed changes as follows:
[CAMERA] 1/4 y 1/8 y 1/15 y 1/30 y ... y 1/4000 y 1/6000
y 1/10000
[MEMORY/NETWORK] 1/60 y 1/90 y 1/100 y 1/125 y 1/180
y 1/250 y 1/350 y 1/500
The shutter speed increases when a smaller number is selected. The size of the
picture displayed on the screen also increases. Conversely, the shutter speed is
slower when a larger number is selected. The picture displayed on the screen
will thus decrease in size.
SHUTTER
SPEED
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AUTO
LOCK
HOLD
To return to automatic shutter speed mode
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter
speed indicator disappears.
Notes
•If you set the shutter speed value to 1/30 or smaller, You cannot use the flash and the
digital effect.
•The Shutter speed cannot be adjusted while you are using the following functions.
– PROGRAM AE
– Exposure
– Flexible spot meter
If you press PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed adjusted manually returns to the automatic shutter speed.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
When shooting at slow shutter speed
At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Use a tripod and adjust the focus
manually.
When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp
or mercury lamp
Flickering phenomenon whilch lights up or dims the screen, or the color change may
occur depending on the shutter speed.
Advanced Recording Operations
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
Shutter speeds available in the MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only) mode are
different from those in the CAMERA mode.
Even if you set the shutter speed faster than 1/500 or slower than 1/60 while the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA, the shutter speed setting is automatically reset to
1/500 or 1/60 respectively if you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/
NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only).
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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) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while
the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV950 only). (p. 67)
(2) Press WHT BAL.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the appropriate white balance mode
under the following conditions. As you turn the dial, the display changes as
follows:
(One-push white balance) y
(Outdoor) y n (Indoor)
WHT BAL
AUTO
LOCK
Indicator
HOLD
Shooting conditions
(One-push
• Adjusting the white balance according to the light source. Follow the
white balance) procedure described on the next page to adjust the setting again.
(Outdoor)
n (Indoor)
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• Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon
signs, 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
Shooting with manual adjustment
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
recording standby.
(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
displayed on the screen in the
To return to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL. The white balance
indicator disappears.
If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting
We recommend that you record in the n (indoor) mode.
When you record under fluorescent lamp
(one-push white balance) mode.
Use the automatic white balance mode or the
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly if you use the n (indoor)
mode.
Advanced Recording Operations
The
indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored
in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. The setting will be maintained even after
removing the power supply.
Shooting when lighting conditions have changed
Readjust the white balance while the camcorder is in standby mode. White balance
cannot 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 dial
The white balance cannot be set. Use the automatic mode for recording.
In automatic white balance mode
Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch 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.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
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 (auto lock release) position while
the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950
only). (p. 67)
(2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
EXPOSURE
AUTO
LOCK
HOLD
To return to automatic exposure
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE. The exposure
indicator disappears.
When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:
– Backlight
– Spot light
– Shutter speed adjustment
If you press PROGRAM AE
Your camcorder also returns to automatic exposure.
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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 shoot the backlit subjects.
– When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a
subject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight.
3~5
FN
SPOT
METER
PAGE1 PAGE2
EXIT
Advanced Recording Operations
(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while
the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV950 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 the
point you selected is adjusted.
OK to return to PAGE1.
(5) Press
SPOT METER
END
SCH
SPOT
FOCUS
DIG
EFFT
MEM
MIX
SPOT
METER
AUTO
AUTO
LOCK
OK
HOLD
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To return to automatic exposure
Set 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 adjustment
If you press PROGRAM AE
Your camcorder also returns to automatic exposure.
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Focusing manually
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 change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in
the background.
•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
(1) Set FOCUS to MAN while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
The 9 indicator appears.
(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.
FOCUS
AUTO
MAN
INFINITY
Focus ring
PUSH AUTO
To return to the autofocus
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
To record distant subjects
When you set FOCUS to INFINITY, the focus changes to a setting appropriate for an
object in the far distance, and the
indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your
camcorder returns to the manual focus. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on
near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.
To shoot with auto focusing momentarily
Press 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.
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Focusing manually
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 the subject is too close to focus on
Focal 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 sharp
focus.
– You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens (optional)
to your camcorder.
Advanced Recording Operations
Focal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the screen in
the following cases:
– When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual
– When turning the focus ring
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Using the spot focus – Spot Focus
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 in the frame on the LCD screen.
The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The spot focus of the
point you selected is adjusted.
OK to return to PAGE1.
(5) Press
3~5
FN
SPOT
FOCUS
PAGE1 PAGE2
EXIT
END
SCH
SPOT
FOCUS
DIG
EFFT
MEM
MIX
SPOT
METER
FOCUS
AUTO
MAN
INFINITY
PUSH AUTO
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To return to the autofocus
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
When Using PROGRAM AE
Spot focus do not work.
Focal distance information
It is not displayed on the screen.
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SPOT FOCUS
OK
Adjusting recording level manually – Sound
recording level
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 display in
standby mode.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level.
TAPE SET
REC MODE
AUD I O MODE
REMA I N
M I C LEVEL
AUTO
RETURN
MANUAL
TAPE SET
REC MODE
AUD I O MODE
REMA I N
M I C LEVEL
MANUAL
RETURN
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
MENU
Advanced Recording Operations
AUDIO LEVEL
[a]
30 20 12
0 dB
[b][c]
[a] Recording level meter
[b] Decreases the recording level
[c] Increases the recording level
To clear the recording level adjustment display
Press AUDIO LEVEL.
To return to automatic recording sound level
Set MIC LEVEL to AUTO in the menu setting.
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Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level
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
You cannot adjust the recording level.
DV Interface
When MIC LEVEL is set to AUTO
You cannot adjust the recording level, however, the recording level adjustment display
is displayed.
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Interval recording
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.
Example
1s
1s
[a]
[b]
10 min
9 min 59 s
10 min
[a] REC TIME
[b]Waiting time
[c] INTERVAL
(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.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then
press the dial.
The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN
3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.
4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then
press the dial.
The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC
RETURN, then press the dial.
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
CAMERA SET
STBY
D ZOOM
PHOTO REC
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC
ON
INT. REC
OFF
RETURN
SET
[MENU] : END
CAMERA SET
INT. REC
INTERVAL
REC TIME
RETURN
[MENU] : END
STBY
CAMERA SET
INT. REC
INTERVAL
REC TIME
RETURN
[MENU] : END
STBY
30SEC
[MENU] : END
STBY
30SEC
[MENU] : END
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
PHOTO REC
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC
ON
INT. REC
RETURN
CAMERA SET
INT. REC
INTERVAL
REC TIME
RETURN
Advanced Recording Operations
[c]
9 min 59 s
CAMERA SET
INT. REC
INTERVAL
REC TIME
RETURN
STBY
30SEC
1MIN
5MIN
10MIN
[MENU] : END
STBY
0.5SEC
CAMERA SET
INT. REC
INTERVAL
REC TIME
RETURN
STBY
0.5SEC
1SEC
1.5SEC
2SEC
[MENU] : END
(continued on the following page)
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Interval recording
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG) CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
STBY
INTERVAL
MENU
(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 menu settings.
– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.
To perform normal recording during the interval recording
Press START/STOP.
The interval indicator flashes. During the waiting time you can perform normal
recording only once.
To stop normal recording, press START/STOP again. Step4 is displayed on the screen.
On recording time
There may be a discrepancy in the recording time of up to +/– six frames from the
selected time.
When pressing START/STOP during recording time
Interval recording stops. To restart it, press START/STOP again.
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Frame by frame recording
– Frame recording
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.
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG) CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
Advanced Recording Operations
(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 a
recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.
(4) Move the subject, and repeat step 3.
MENU
CAMERA SET
STBY
D ZOOM
PHOTO REC
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC OFF
ON
INT. REC
RETURN
[MENU] : END
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
PHOTO REC
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC ON
INT. REC
RETURN
STBY
MENU
[MENU] : END
To cancel the frame recording
Perform either of the following:
– Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.
– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.
Note
The remaining tape time is not indicated correctly if you use this function continuously.
When using the frame recording
The last recorded frame is longer than other frames.
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— Advanced Playback Operations —
Playing back tapes with picture effect
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 of each picture effect, see page 58.
MENU
MANUAL SET
P EFFECT
RETURN
OFF
NEG. ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
[MENU] : END
To cancel the picture effect
Set 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 the
image 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 effect
Pictures processed by picture effect are not output through the DV Interface.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
Picture effect is automatically canceled.
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Playing back tapes with digital effect
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) Press a desired mode. In the STILL or LUMI., the picture where you select the
mode is stored in memory as a still image.
(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Refer to page 60 for details.
OK to return to PAGE2.
(5) Press
2,3
FN
DIG
EFFT
DIG EFFT
OFF
STILL
OK
FLASH
LUMI.
TRAIL
Advanced Playback Operations
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel the digital effect
Press
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 the
image 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 effect
Pictures processed by digital effect are not output through the DV Interface.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
Digital effect is automatically canceled.
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Enlarging images recorded on tapes
– Tape PB ZOOM
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 the PB ZOOM screen.
The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playback
image is enlarged approximately at twice the size. If you press the other area
again, 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 its
size.
W: Decreases the zoom ratio.
T: Increases the zoom ratio.
END
FN
PB
ZOOM
PB ZOOM
END
To cancel the PB ZOOM
Press
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PB ZOOM
× 5.0
END.
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.
•You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” on your camcorder when
you have processed the picture using the tape PB ZOOM.
Pictures in the PB ZOOM
Pictures in the PB ZOOM are not output through the DV Interface and the
jack.
(USB)
In the PB ZOOM
If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen
disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen.
Edge of the enlarged image
The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.
Advanced Playback Operations
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”.
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Quickly locating a scene
– ZERO SET MEMORY
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 “0:00:00” and then starts counting. The ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator 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 stops
automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO
SET MEMORY indicator disappears, and the time code appears.
(5) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.
DISPLAY
ZERO SET MEMORY
Notes
• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory
will 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 portions
The zero set memory may not work correctly.
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Searching the boundaries of a recorded
tape by title – TITLE SEARCH
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 Commander repeatedly until the TITLE
SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH
(no indicator)
PHOTO SCAN
TITLE SEARCH
SEARCH
MODE
HELLO!
CONGRATULATIONS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PRESENT
GOOD MORNING
WEDDING
Advanced Playback Operations
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that
you selected.
TITLE SEARCH
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PRESENT
GOOD MORNING
WEDDING
NIGHT
BASEBALL
[b] [a]
[a] Actual point you are trying to search for
[b] Present point on the tape
To stop searching
Press x.
If you use a cassette without cassette memory
You cannot superimpose or search a title.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The title search may not work correctly.
To superimpose a title
See page 119.
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Searching a recording by date
– DATE SEARCH
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 by using cassette memory
Before 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 DATE
SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH
(no indicator)
PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected
date.
DATE SEARCH
SEARCH
MODE
SEP/ 5/02
SEP/ 6/02
DEC/24/02
JAN/ 1/03
FEB/ 11/03
APR/ 29/03
DATE SEARCH
SEP/ 5/02
SEP/ 6/02
DEC/24/02
JAN/ 1/03
FEB/ 11/03
APR/ 29/03
[b] [a]
[a] Actual point you are trying to search for
[b] Present point on the tape
To stop searching
Press x.
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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 memory can hold six recording dates. If you search among seven
or more dates, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below.
Searching for the date without using cassette memory
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 camcorder
automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time
you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.
Advanced Playback Operations
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press MENU, then select CM SEARCH in
to OFF with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial (p. 213).
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE
SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
To stop searching
Press x.
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Searching for a photo
– PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN
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 photo by using cassette memory
Before 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
PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH
(no indicator)
PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date
that you selected.
PHOTO SEARCH
SEARCH
MODE
SEP/ 5/02
SEP/ 6/02
DEC/24/02
JAN/ 1/03
FEB/ 11/03
APR/ 29/03
5:30PM
8:50AM
10:30AM
11:25PM
4:11PM
1:45PM
PHOTO SEARCH
SEP/ 5/02
SEP/ 6/02
DEC/24/02
JAN/ 1/03
FEB/ 11/03
APR/ 29/03
5:30PM
8:50AM
10:30AM
11:25PM
4:11PM
1:45PM
[b] [a]
[a] : Actual point you are trying to search for
[b] : Present point on the tape
To stop searching
Press x.
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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
PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)
To stop searching
Press x.
Advanced Playback Operations
(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.
Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or
next photo.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.
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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)
PHOTO 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.
SEARCH
MODE
PHOTO 00
SCAN
To stop scanning
Press x.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN may not work correctly.
The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory
The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more
using the PHOTO SCAN.
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— Editing —
Dubbing a tape
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 buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be
superimposed on the edited tape:
On your camcorder:
DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, DATA CODE
On the Remote Commander:
DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE
Editing
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the 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.
White
Yellow
IN
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
: Signal flow
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
VCR
Red
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
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Dubbing a tape
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
plug 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 jack
Pictures 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/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
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Dubbing a tape
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 or letters on the “Memory
Stick” index screen.
Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with
the input selector.
DV
Editing
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE. 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 the VCR.
DV
DV IN
: Signal flow
i. LINK cable (optional)
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable
See page 233 for more information about i.LINK.
Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM
These pictures are not output through the DV Interface.
If you record a playback pause picture with the DV Interface
The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using other
video equipment, the picture may jitter.
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– Digital program editing (on tapes)
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.
Unwanted scene
Unwanted scene
Switch the order
Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes
recorded on other equipment
Step 1 Connecting the VCR.
Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 99, 103).
Step 3 Adjusting 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 other
equipment
Operation 1 Making a program (p. 106).
Operation 2 Performing the program (dubbing a tape) (p. 108).
Note
When editing digital video on tapes, the operation signals cannot be sent with the
LANC.
Step 1: Connecting the VCR
You 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 cable
With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital
form for high-quality editing.
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Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable
To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on
the 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 code
Editing
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 LINE.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
3 Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in
to
TAPE, 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 IR, then press the dial.
7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP and turn the dial to select
IR SETUP code number of your VCR, then press the dial.
Check the code in “About IR SETUP codes.” (p. 100)
MENU
OTHERS
DATA CODE
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT READY
RETURN
OTHERS
DATA CODE
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT RETURN
RETURN
TAPE
MEMORY
[MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
EDIT SET
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IN
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
EDIT SET
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IR
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
[MENU] : END
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VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
IR
ADJ TEST
i. LINK
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
IR
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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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 is code number 3.
Brand
IR SETUP code
Brand
IR SETUP code
Sony
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Mitsubishi/MGA
22, 23, 24, 28, 29
Admiral (M. Wards) 89
Multitech
23, 32, 80
Aiwa
47, 54, 80
NEC
21, 33, 35
Akai
49, 51
Olympic
77, 78
Audio Dynamic
21, 35
Optimus
22
Bell&Howell
(M. Wards)
36
Orion
60
Broksonic
Panasonic
16, 17, 77, 78
21, 70, 82
Pentax
8, 42
Canon
77, 78
Philco
26, 70, 77, 78
Citizen
47
Philips
47, 77, 78, 83
Craig
47, 73
Pioneer
78
Curtis Mathis
8, 77, 80
Quasar
6, 16, 17, 77, 78
Daewoo
26, 40, 77
RCA/PROSCAN
7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*, 83,
101
22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88
DBX
21, 33, 35
Dimensia
Realistic
Emerson
26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82
Sansui
21
Fisher
36, 37, 44, 45
Singer
73
Funai
80
Samsung
24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94, 94*
General Electric
8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101
Sanyo
26, 36, 37, 47
Goldstar/LG
47
Scott
22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41
GO VIDEO
71
Sharp
88, 89
Hitachi
8, 42, 78
Shintom
73
HQ
40
Signature 2000
80, 89
Instant Replay
77, 78
Sylvania
77, 78, 80, 83
JC Penny
8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77
Symphonic
80
JVC
12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35
Tashiro
47
Kenwood
21, 33, 35, 47
Tatung
21, 33, 35
LXI (Sears)
36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 80
Teac
21, 33, 35, 80
Magnavox
17, 77, 78, 83
Technics
77, 78
Marantz
21, 33, 35
Toshiba
7, 40, 49
Marta
47
Wards
37, 47, 88, 89, 95
Memorex
37, 77
Yamaha
21, 33, 35, 36
Minolta
8, 42
Zenith
95
* TV/VCR component
Note on IR SETUP codes
Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
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(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.
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VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
Editing
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VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSE
IR TEST
REC
RETURN
PB
[MENU] : END
Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR
The 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 other
Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote
sensor of the VCR.
Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the
devices.
Infrared rays emitter
VCR
Remote sensor
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
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(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 COMPLETE.
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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ENGAGE
REC PAUSE
RETURN
EXECUTE
VIDEO EDIT
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EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
COMPLETE
RETURN
[MENU] : END
When the VCR does not operate correctly
•After checking the code in “About IR SETUP codes”, set the IR SETUP or the
PAUSEMODE again.
•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.
•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
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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 power switch
to VCR/VTR.
(3) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in
to
TAPE, 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.
Editing
MENU
OTHERS
DATA CODE
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT READY
RETURN
OTHERS
DATA CODE
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT RETURN
RETURN
TAPE
MEMORY
[MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
EDIT SET
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IN
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
EDIT SET
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IR
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
[MENU] : END
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VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
IR
ADJ TEST
i. LINK
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
IR
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
i. LINK
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
When you connect using an i.LINK cable
You cannot dub the titles, display indicators.
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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 VCR, then set
to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording
pause.
(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 the
number 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 value
of each OUT.
(5) Calculate the average of all the first number values of each IN, and the
average 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, then
press 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.
RETURN, then press the dial.
(10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
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2,3
[ME
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RETURN
EXECUTE
ENGAGE
REC PAUSE
VIDEO EDIT
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EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
EXECUTING
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT” No. 5
IR SETUP
IN
PAUSEMODE –60
IR TEST
[ME
VIDEO EDIT
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EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
COMPLETE
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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Editing
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT–IN”
”CUT–OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
[MENU] : END
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Notes
•When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the synchronization is recorded
for about 50 seconds.
•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the
tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting
recording.
•When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i.LINK cable, leave the
connection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cable settings (p. 99). Video and
audio are sent by digital signals.
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Operation 1: Making a program
(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for
recording into the VCR.
to
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in
TAPE, then press the dial (p. 217).
(3) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation 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 to
select MARK, then press the dial.
The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
(5) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a
time 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 program
mark 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.
MENU
OTHERS
DATA CODE
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT READY
RETURN
OTHERS
DATA CODE
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT RETURN
RETURN
TAPE
MEMORY
[MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
EDIT SET
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[MENU] : END
N X 0:08:55:06
1 OUT
VIDEO EDIT
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
EDIT SET
VIDEO EDIT
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
EDIT SET
0:08:55:06
1 IN
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
[MENU] : END
N X 0:09:07:06
2 IN
VIDEO EDIT
MARK
UNDO
ERASE ALL
START
EDIT SET
N X 0:10:01:23
4 IN
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE 0
TOTAL 0:00:12:00
SCENE 1
TOTAL 0:00:47:12
SCENE 3
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
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 the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing
Select 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.
Editing
To cancel erasing all programs
Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 2.
To cancel a program you have set
Press MENU.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
Note
You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.
If the tape has a blank portion
You cannot set IN and OUT on the portion.
If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape
The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)
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 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 indicator
appears 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 editing
Press x using the video operation buttons.
To end the Digital program editing
Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO
EDIT 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)
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Recording video or TV programs
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.)
REC
Editing
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If
you 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. Select
a TV program if you are recording from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR
appears on the screen.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
PAUSE
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
Yellow
White
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VCR
Red
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Using the Remote Commander
In 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.
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Recording video or TV programs
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 VCR has an S video jack
Pictures 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/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Note on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous
remote 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 with
black paper.
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Recording video or TV programs
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.
REC
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 on
the screen.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
PAUSE
DV
DV
DV OUT
: Signal flow
i.LINK cable (optional)
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Using the Remote Commander
In 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.
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Recording video or TV programs
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 recording
Make 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 Commander
Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous
remote 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 with
black paper.
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Inserting a scene from a VCR
– Insert 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]
[b]
[c]
[B]
Editing
[C]
[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 press
X to set the VCR to the playback pause.
(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c]. Then press X to set your
camcorder to the playback pause.
(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET
MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in
memory. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”
(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press
z REC and the button on its right simultaneously.
(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder
to start inserting the new scene.
Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your
camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause.
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Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing
5 REC
0:00:00
ZERO SET
MEMORY
ZERO SET
MEMORY
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 the portion between the insert start and end points will
be erased when you insert the new scene.
If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder (including another
DCR-TRV940/TRV950)
The pictures and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a
tape recorded on your camcorder.
When the inserted picture is played back
Pictures and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not a
malfunction.
Pictures and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP
mode.
To insert a scene without setting the insert end point
Skip steps 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.
If you press FN
The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator is not display.
Note on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous
remote 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 with
black paper.
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Audio dubbing
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.
Select one of the following connections to add audio.
Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack
Editing
MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
Microphone (optional)
: Signal flow
You can check recorded picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV with
the A/V connecting cable.
Recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using a TV or
headphones.
Connecting the microphone to the intelligent accessory shoe
Intelligent accessory shoe
Microphone (optional)
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Audio dubbing
Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
Audio equipment
LINE OUT
AUDIO R (Red)
AUDIO L
(White)
AUDIO/
VIDEO
Do not connect the
video (yellow) plug.
: Signal flow
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
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 sound by using headphones.
•You cannot add audio with the DV Interface.
If you make all the connections
The 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 microphone
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Audio dubbing
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.
Editing
(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 point
where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback
pause.
(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 is
being recorded, the red
appears on the screen.
(6) Press x at the point where you want to stop recording.
AUDIO DUB
AUDIO DUB
When you dub the recorded sound
You can adjust the recorded sound by using MIC LEVEL (p. 79). However, when the
camcorder is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack, sound cannot be adjusted.
To add audio more precisely
Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to
stop recording later in the playback.
Carry out from steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO
SET MEMORY was pressed.
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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
settings, then press the dial.
VCR SET
HiFi SOUND
AUDIO MIX
A/VcDV OUT ST1
RETURN
in the menu
ST2
[MENU] : END
(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 after you remove the power supply or the battery pack, the AUDIO MIX
setting 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 camcorder
You cannot add audio to a recorded tape.
We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded with your camcorder
If you add audio on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including another
DCR-TRV940/TRV950), the sound quality may become worse.
If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock
You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
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Superimposing a title
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.
VACATION
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
[MENU] : END
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
RETURN
[MENU] : END
MENU
SIZE
SMALL
SIZE
Editing
(1) In the recording , recording standby, playback or playback pause, press
MENU, then select TITLE in
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 213).
, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(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.
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOR, SIZE or POSITION, then
press the dial. The selected item appears.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the
dial.
3 Repeat 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 title
is set.
In the standby:
The TITLE indicator appears. When you press START/STOP to start
recording, TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds, and the title is
set.
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
RETURN
[MENU] : END
TITLE
VACATION
[EXEC] : SAVE [MENU] : END
TITLE
LARGE
VACATION
VACATION
[EXEC] : SAVE [MENU] : END
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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 has a blank portion between recorded portions
Titles 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 when
searching a recording with other video equipment.
If the tape has too many index signals
You may not be able to superimpose a title because memory becomes full. In this case,
delete data you do not need.
To not display titles
Set 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 LARGE
You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12
characters, 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 five
characters
However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one
cassette 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 label
If the “
FULL” mark appears
The cassette memory is full. Erase unwanted titles.
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Superimposing a title
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 want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC 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 COMPLETE
is displayed.
MENU
CM SET
TITLE
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
RETURN
TITLE ERASE
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
Editing
HELLO!
CONGRATULATIONS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PRESENT
GOOD MORNING
WEDDING
TITLE ERASE
TITLE ERASE
4 PRESENT
HELLO!
CONGRATULATIONS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PRESENT
GOOD MORNING
WEDDING
[MENU] : END
ERASE OK?
RETURN
EXECUTE
[MENU] : END
To cancel erasing a title
Select RETURN in step 4 or 5.
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Making your own titles
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.
, then
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in
press the dial (p. 213).
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(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 the
dial.
(7) Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have selected all characters and completed the
title.
(8) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
[SET], then press the dial.
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
RETURN
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
RETURN
TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
MENU
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
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TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
[MENU] : END
TITLE SET
––––––––––––––––––––
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
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TITLE SET
S–––––––––––––––––––
[MENU] : END
Making your own titles
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 longer to enter characters in the standby while a
cassette is set in your camcorder
The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then
proceed from step 1.
We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that
your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.
Editing
To delete the title
Select [C]. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.
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Labeling a cassette
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 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 the
dial.
(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.
MENU
CM SET
TITLE
READY
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
RETURN
CM SET
[MENU] :TITLE
END
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE – – – – – – – – – –
ERASE ALL
RETURN
TAPE TITLE
[MENU] :–END
–––––––––
[MENU] : END
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4~6
TAPE TITLE
TAPE TITLE
––––––––––
––––––––––
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
TAPE TITLE
––––––––––
TAPE TITLE
M– – – – – – – – –
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
Labeling a cassette
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 the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
If the tape has too many index signals
You may not be able to label a cassette because the cassette memory becomes full. In
this case, delete data you do not need.
Editing
If you have superimposed titles in the cassette
When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.
When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces
The cassette memory is full.
The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.
To delete the title
Select [P]. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.
Erasing all the data in cassette memory
You 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 changes
to EXECUTE.
CM SET
TITLE
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
RETURN
RETURN
OK
CM SET
TITLE
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
RETURN
RETURN
EXECUTE
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
(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 is
displayed.
To cancel deleting
Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 3 or 4.
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— “Memory Stick” Operations —
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction
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 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 name
Still image
100-0001:
This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.
Moving picture
MOV00001:
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”
Terminal
Write-protect switch
Labeling position
•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect switch on the “Memory
Stick” is set to LOCK.
•The position and shape of the write-protect switch may be different depending on the
model.
•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 parts
of 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.
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“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 conform with the
Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot
play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this
universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)
•If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it
with this camcorder (p. 212). However, formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick” Operations
•“Memory Stick” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
“TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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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.
Access lamp
MEMORY OPEN
“Memory Stick” slot
B mark
Ejecting a “Memory Stick”
Press MEMORY EJECT once lightly to eject it.
MEMORY EJECT
While the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data
from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the
power off, eject the “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
If “
MEMORYSTICK ERROR” is displayed
Reinsert the “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the
indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”
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