Sony DCR-TRV241E manual

SERIES TM ©2002 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Инструкция по эксплуатации Перед эксплуатацией аппарата внимательно прочтите, пожалуйста, данное руково[...]

2 NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with t[...]

3 N50 For the customers in Germany Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.) Memory Stick[...]

4 Recording moving or still images, and playing them back • Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 29) • Recording still images on a tape (p. 52) • Playing back a tape (p. 44) • Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only) (p. 169) • Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E[...]

5 Русский Основные функции Съемка движущихся или неподвижных изображений и их воспроизведение • Запись движущихся изображений на ленту (стр. 29) • Запись неподвижных изображений на ленту (ст?[...]

6 English T able of contents Main features ............................................... 4 Quick Start Guide .............................. 10 Getting Started Using this manual ..................................... 14 Checking supplied accessories ................ 17 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 18 Installing the battery pack ......[...]

7 Table of contents “Memory Stick” operations (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only) Using “Memory Stick”– Introduction .. 159 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording ............. 169 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX .............................. 177 Recording [...]

8 Русский Ог лавление Основные функции ............................... 5 Руководство по быстрому запуску ................................................... 12 Подготовка к эксплуатации Использование данного руководства ................[...]

9 Оглавление Вставка эпизода с КВМ – Монтаж вставки ....................... 121 Просмотр изображений, записанных на ленту, на Вашем компьютере (только пользователи Windows) ...................................................... 124 Вы[...]

10 Quick Start Guide English Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Inserting a cassette (p. 27) Connecting the mains lead (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arr[...]

11 Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 29) 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 1 Remove the lens cap. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 25). Monitoring the playback picture on t[...]

12 Руководство по быстрому запуску В данной главе приведены основные функции Вашей видеокамеры. Подробные сведения приведены на странице в круглых скобках “( )”. Установка кассеты (стр. 27) Под[...]

13 REW PLAY C A M E R A M E M O R Y V C R O F F ( C H G ) P O W E R C A M E R A M E M O R Y V C R O F F ( C H G ) POWER Руководство по быстрому запуску Запись изображения (стр. 29) 2 Установите переключатель POWER в положение CAMERA, нажав маленькую зе?[...]

14 — Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the five models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR- TRV740E is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name [...]

15 Getting Started Подготовка к эксплуатации Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. You, h[...]

16 Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high- precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in colour) that const[...]

17 Getting Started Подготовка к эксплуатации Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. * Differs from area to area. This is supplied with European models only. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 280) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 19[...]

18 Step 1 Pr eparing the power supply Installing the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down. If you install the large-capacity[...]

19 Getting Started Подготовка к эксплуатации Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 257 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power[...]

20 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts on the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the d[...]

21 Getting Started Подготовка к эксплуатации Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). What is ”InfoLITHIUM”? The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such[...]

22 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery 1) Supplied with DCR-TRV240E/TRV340E/ TRV341E 2) Supplied with DCR-TRV241E/TRV740E 3) Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 4) Approximate number [...]

23 Getting Started Подготовка к эксплуатации Playing time/ Время воспроизведения DCR-TRV240E/TRV241E/TRV340E/TRV341E Playing time Playing time Battery pack/ on LCD screen/ with LCD closed/ Батарейный блок Время воспроизведения Время воспроизведения пр[...]

24 Connecting to a wall socket When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. ( 2 ) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. ( 3 [...]

25 Getting Started Подготовка к эксплуатации Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/ MEMORY (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only) unless you set the date and time settings. [...]

26 Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time “-- -- ----” “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick”. (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/ TRV740E only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle. 1,6 MENU 2 3 5 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET[...]

27 Getting Started Подготовка к эксплуатации We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. ( 1 ) Prepare the power source (p. 18). ( 2 ) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. ( 3 ) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the[...]

28 Step 3 Inserting a cassette Notes • Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use your camcorder is 2/3 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, the recording time is indicated ti[...]

29 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. ( 2 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 18 to 28).[...]

30 Recording a picture Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. • Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 137). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in th[...]

31 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode • The transition between scenes may not be smooth. • The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Recording data The record[...]

32 Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. When you adjust angles of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.[...]

33 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения To use zoom greater than 25 × (DCR-TRV240E/ TRV241E/TRV340E/TRV341E)/15 × (DCR- TRV740E) Zoom greater than 25 × (DCR-TRV240E/ TRV241E/TRV340E/TRV341E)/15 × (DCR- TRV740E) is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the m[...]

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

35 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or M[...]

36 Indicators displayed in the recording mode Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it[...]

37 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code. [...]

38 Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/ Colour Slow Shutter The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV340E/ TRV341E/TRV740E only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to[...]

39 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Recording a picture Using Colour Slow Shutter The Colour Slow Shutter function enables you to record colour images in a dark place. ( 1 ) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF in CAMERA mode. ( 2 ) Press COLOUR SLOW S. The and “COLOUR SLOW SHUTTER” indicators flash on the screen. To [...]

40 When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only) You cannot use the following functions: – Super NightShot – Colour Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). Self-timer recording – DCR-TRV340E/[...]

41 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: – Self-timer record[...]

42 You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. In the standby mode, press END SEARCH. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your c[...]

43 Recording – Basics Запись – Основные положения Checking recordings – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review Rec Review You can check the last recorded section. In the standby mode, press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your[...]

44 You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green[...]

45 Playback – Basics Воспроизведение – Основные положения When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied [...]

46 About date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only pictures on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code) . Use the Remote Commander for this operation. 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR, then playback a tape. 2 Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander. The display ch[...]

47 Playback – Basics Воспроизведение – Основные положения Playing back a tape Notes on the data code function • The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV340E/TRV34[...]

48 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To playback pause (view a still image) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press X or N . To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N . To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To resu[...]

49 Playback – Basics Воспроизведение – Основные положения Playing back a tape To view pictures at double speed Press × 2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press × 2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N . To view pictu[...]

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

51 Playback – Basics Воспроизведение – Основные положения If your TV or 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. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you[...]

52 You can record still images such as photographs. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only) (p. 169). Before opera[...]

53 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Notes • During Tape Photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. • You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations: – Fader – Digital effects • When recording a st[...]

54 Self-timer recording – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can record still images on tapes with the self- timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set PHOTO REC to TAPE in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.) (p. 137) ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ([...]

55 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки To cancel self-timer recording In the standby mode, set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings. You cannot cancel self-timer recording using the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: – Self-timer rec[...]

56 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [ a ] . The picture during playing back on a normal TV [ b ] or a wide-screen TV [ c ] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, yo[...]

57 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки In the wide mode You cannot operate the following functions: – OLD MOVIE – BOUNCE – Memory Photo recording (DCR-TRV340E/ TRV341E/TRV740E only) During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your[...]

58 You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from colour to black-and-white. 1) You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings. 2) Fade in only Using the [...]

59 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [ b ] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.F[...]

60 Using the fader function When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on tape. While the picture is being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the picture from tape appears on the screen. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition. While using the bo[...]

61 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки You can digitally process pictures to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The colour and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome [...]

62 ( 1 ) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then press the dial. To cancel the picture effect Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings. While using the picture effect funct[...]

63 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Using special ef fects – Digital ef fect You can add special effects to recorded picture using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FL[...]

64 Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) In CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. ( 4 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The bars appear on the screen. In the STILL and LUM[...]

65 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Using special effects – Digital effect To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings. Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effects: – Fader – Photo recording – Super NightShot – Colour Slow [...]

66 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theatre. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft [...]

67 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки ( 1 ) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV340E/ TRV341E/TRV740E only) mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mo[...]

68 Using the PROGRAM AE function If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in colour may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. – Soft portrait – Sports lesson Использование функции PROGRAM AE Если В[...]

69 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally, exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When the subject is backlit – When shooting bright subjects and dark backgrounds – When recordi[...]

70 You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted: • The autofocus mode 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[...]

71 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки 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?[...]

72 You can make a time-lapse recording by setting your camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC in , then pre[...]

73 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Interval recording To cancel 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 interval recording You can perform norm[...]

74 Frame by frame r ecording – Frame r ecording 5 4 STBY FRAME REC MENU 3 CAMERA SET SELFT I MER D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC RETURN ON [ MENU ] : END CAMERA SET SELFT I MER D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC RETURN OFF ON [ MENU ] : END You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated[...]

75 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Frame by frame recording – Frame recording 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 [...]

76 You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 79). You can also select the language, colour, size and position of titles. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. The title menu display appears on the screen. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH [...]

77 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change[...]

78 Superimposing a title Title setting • The title colour 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 you select LARGE. • The title posi[...]

79 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) In the standby or VCR mode, press TITLE. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) [...]

80 To change a title you have stored In step 3, 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 three minutes or longer to [...]

81 Advanced Recording Operations Усовершенствованные операции съемки You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, k[...]

82 Inserting a scene Notes • The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it is played back. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The zero set memory function may not work correctly. Вставка эпи[...]

83 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/[...]

84 Notes • Picture effect functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect functions. • You cannot record pictures on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using the picture effect function. However, you can record pictures on a “Memor[...]

85 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) In the playback mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 2 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EF[...]

86 Playing back tapes with digital effects Notes • Digital effect functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions. • You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using digital effect functions. However, you can [...]

87 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/ TRV740E only) (p. 221). ( 1 ) In the pla[...]

88 Enlarging recorded images – Tape PB ZOOM To cancel the PB ZOOM function Press PB ZOOM to turn off the indicator. Notes • The PB ZOOM function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function. • You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have p[...]

89 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения 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. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene lat[...]

90 3 2 SEARCH MODE DATE 00 SEARCH DATE 01 SEARCH You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (date search) . 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. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to[...]

91 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH To stop searching Press x . Notes • The date search function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorde[...]

92 You can search for the recorded still image recorded on tape (photo search) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Com[...]

93 Advanced Playback Operations Усовершенствованные операции воспроизведения Scanning photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH (no ind[...]

94 — 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 to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) • P[...]

95 Editing Монтаж When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the wh[...]

96 Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT on your camcorder and to DV IN/OUT 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 screen indicators. ( 1 ) Inser[...]

97 Editing Монтаж Dubbing a tape Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV conne[...]

98 You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programmes. Your camcorder can dub on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only). See page 196 for more information. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital pr ogram editing (on tapes[...]

99 Editing Монтаж Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Before operating the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded other equipment Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 99). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 100, 106). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 108). When you dub using the sam[...]

100 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 an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps ( 1 ) to ( 4 ) , to send the control signal correctly. ( 1 ) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER swi[...]

101 Editing Монтаж Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 5 7 6 10 OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT INDICATOR RETURN READY [ MENU ] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET IR 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 00 : 00 SCENE 0 [ MENU ] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 1 [...]

102 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Note on IR SETUP codes Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. About IR SETUP codes The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3. *[...]

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

104 ( 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. Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Infrared rays emitter/ Из?[...]

105 Editing Монтаж ( 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[...]

106 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting 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, the[...]

107 Editing Монтаж Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) You cannot dub the titles and display indicators. 5 7 6 8 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET IR 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 00 : 00 SCENE 0 [ MENU ] : END VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL[...]

108 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder if inserted. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 2[...]

109 Editing Монтаж Notes • When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust 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 you connect w[...]

110 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a programme ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) For DCR-TRV240E/TRV241E: [...]

111 Editing Монтаж Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 5 6 89 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 1 IN 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 00 : 00 SCENE 0 [ MENU ] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 1 OUT 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 TOTAL 0 : 00 : 00 : 00 SCENE 0 [ MENU ] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO E[...]

112 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last programme. ( 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 programme mark flashes, then t[...]

113 Editing Монтаж Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) You cannot set IN or OUT to the following portions of the tape: –A blank portion of the tape –A portion recorded in a system other than Digital8 The total time code may not be displayed correctly in the following cases: – The tape is not recorded in th[...]

114 To stop dubbing during editing Press x on your camcorder. To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function. You cannot record on the VCR when: – The cassette has run out of tape. – The wr[...]

115 Editing Монтаж Capturing images fr om an analog video unit on your computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( [...]

116 Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer – Signal convert function Notes • You need to install software that supports the exchange video signals. • Depending on the state of the analog video signals, your computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video sig[...]

117 Editing Монтаж Recor ding video or TV pr ogrammes Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you[...]

118 Recording video or TV programmes Notes • To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape. • If you fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, the image being recorded may fluctuate. When recording from other equipment, be sure to play back th[...]

119 Editing Монтаж Recording video or TV programmes Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT of your camcorder and to DV OUT of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editin[...]

120 You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The colour of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back the picture using your camcorder, the pict[...]

121 Editing Монтаж 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 117, 119. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [ A ] :A tape that contains the scene to be[...]

122 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert 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 mode. ( 3 ) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [ c ] by pressing m or M . Then press X to set your camcor[...]

123 Editing Монтаж Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to make the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappear and begin from step 3. Notes • The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • Pictures and sound recorded on the se[...]

124 If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer (USB Streaming function). Furthermore, if you capture images recorded on a tape from your camcorder to your computer, you can process or edit them in image processing software and a[...]

125 Editing Монтаж Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot Hi colour (16 bit colour, 65,000 colours), Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colours and less, this product will not operate correctly.) Others: This product is co[...]

126 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on the computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. Start the following operation wi[...]

127 Editing Монтаж ( 4 ) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. ( 5 ) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall socket. ( 6 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. ( 7 ) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p.137). ( 8 ) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jack on your camcorder to [...]

128 If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver. Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to loa[...]

129 Editing Монтаж 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Windows 98SE/Windows 98 Tweede editie Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Просмотр изображений, записанных на ленту, на Вашем компьютере ([...]

130 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 126. Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Просмотр изобр[...]

131 Editing Монтаж Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” Install “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on your computer. “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is packaged on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony[...]

132 Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” To use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as a Power User or Administrator. For Windows XP, you must be authorized as an Administrator. Viewing images Viewing images recorded on a tape ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. ( 2 ) Conne[...]

133 Editing Монтаж ( 6 ) Click on the screen. The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your computer. ( 7 ) Click . ( 8 ) Start playback on your camcorder. The image from the tape appears in the preview window. Viewing images live from your camcorder ( 1 ) Follow the steps (1), (2) on page 132, then connect the A[...]

134 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only) Capturing images Capturing still images ( 1 ) Click . ( 2 ) Click at the point to capture using the preview window. The captured image appears on the thumbnail list window. Capturing moving pictures ( 1 ) Click . ( 2 ) Click at the start point to capture using the preview w[...]

135 Editing Монтаж Notes • When you view images on your computer with the USB connection, the following may occur. This is not a malfunction: – The image may fluctuate – The image may contain noise, etc. – The image does not appear properly if the TV colour system used for the image signal differs to the system used on your camcorder.[...]

136 Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is provided with on-line help (operating instructions). ( 1 ) Click button located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The “ImageMixer’s Manual” screen appears. ( 2 ) You can access the desired topics [...]

137 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. [...]

138 1 2 3 4 VCR CAMERA MEMORY MENU MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [ MENU ] : END MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N. S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END TAPE SET REC MODE AU DIO MODE REMAIN TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN RETURN SP TAPE SET R[...]

139 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Changing the menu settings English Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can opera[...]

140 Changing the menu settings Icon/item SELFTIMER 1) D ZOOM (DCR-TRV240E/ TRV241E/ TRV340E/ TRV341E) D ZOOM (DCR-TRV740E) PHOTO REC 1) 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC 1) DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only 2) 800 × (DCR-TRV241E only) 3) DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E only Notes on the SteadyShot function • The SteadyShot function will not correct exce[...]

141 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND TBC* TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”. DNR* DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”. AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT NTSC PB PB MODE * When you play back tapes[...]

142 Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L. LCD COLOUR VF B.L. Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOUR and[...]

143 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Changing the menu settings 1) DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only 2) For DCR-TRV740E, the default setting is SUPER FINE. (continued on the following page) Icon/item 1) STILL SET BURST (DCR-TRV740E only) PIC MODE (D[...]

144 Changing the menu settings Notes on formatting* • Supplied “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting “Memory Stick”s on your camcorder is not required. • Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed: – Switch the POWER switch – Operate buttons – Remove the “Memory Stick” • You cannot form[...]

145 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Changing the menu settings Note on PRINT SET* 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. Notes on the LP mode • When you rec[...]

146 Icon/item CLOCK SET USB STREAM USBCONNECT 1) LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE 1) DCR-TRV740E only 2) European models only 3) The other country’s models only Notes on DEMO MODE • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. • The DEMO MODE default setting is STBY (Standby), and the demonstration starts about 10 min[...]

147 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Icon/item DATA CODE WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY Mode z DATE/CAM DATE — z MELODY NORMAL OFF z ON OFF z LCD V-OUT/LCD Meaning To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and ti[...]

148 Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT INDICATOR Mode z ON OFF z RETURN* TAPE* MEMORY* z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording To cancel video editing To make a programme and perform video [...]

149 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Русский Выбор установок режима по каждой опции z является установкой по умолчанию. Опции меню отличаются в зависим?[...]

150 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/ опция SELFTIMER 1) D ZOOM (модели DCR-TRV240E/ TRV241E/ TRV340E/ TRV341E) D ZOOM (модель DCR-TRV740E) PHOTO REC 1) 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC Переключа- тель POWER CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY 3) CAM[...]

151 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Пиктограмма/ опция HiFi SOUND TBC* TBC расшифровывается как “Time Base Corrector” - временной базовый корректор . DNR* DNR расшифровыва[...]

152 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/ опция LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L. LCD COLOUR VF B.L. Примечание по режимам LCD B.L. и VF B.L. • Если Вы выберете режим BRIGHT, срок службы заряда сокращается приблизительно на 10 процент[...]

153 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/ опция 1) STILL SET BURST (только модель DCR-TRV740E) PIC MODE (только модели DCR-TRV340E/ TRV341E QUALITY FLD/F[...]

154 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/ опция * PROTECT SLIDE SHOW PHOTO SAVE FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT Режим ON z OFF — — z SERIES RESET z RETURN OK z RETURN OK Предназначение Для защиты выбранных изображений от случайного стирания (с?[...]

155 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/ опция * 9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN Примечание о команде PRINT SET * Опции 9PIC PRINT и D[...]

156 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/ опция CLOCK SET USB STREAM USBCONNECT 1) LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE 1) Только модель DCR-TRV740E 2) Только европейские модели 3) Только модели для других стран Примечания о режиме DEMO MODE ?[...]

157 Customizing Your Camcorder Выполнение индивидуальных установок на Вашей видеокамере Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/ опция DATA CODE WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY Режим z DATE/CAM DATE — z MELODY NORMAL OFF z ON OFF z LCD V-OUT/LCD Пред?[...]

158 Изменение установок меню Пиктограмма/ опция REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT INDICATOR Режим z ON OFF z RETURN* TAPE* MEMORY* z BL OFF BL ON Предназначение Для высвечивания лампочки записи на передней панели Вашей видеокамеры Для выкл[...]

159 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can record and play back images on a “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 fo[...]

160 Using “Memory Stick” – Introduction • You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. • The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the model. • We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer. • Image data may be dama[...]

161 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using “Memory Stick” – Introduction Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Informati[...]

162 Inserting “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated. Ejecting the “Memory Stick” Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your[...]

163 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Selecting the still image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE (DCR-TRV740E), or FINE (DCR-TRV340E/ TRV341E). ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the lef[...]

164 Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image (DCR-TRV740E quality in your camcorder. only) The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/6.[...]

165 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using “Memory Stick” – Introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size. Details are[...]

166 ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still image) (DCR-TRV740E only) or MOVIE SET (moving picture) in , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGE[...]

167 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image size settings/Beeldformaat-instellingen Indicator/ Индикатор Setting/ Установка Meaning/ Значение Recording/ Playback/ Запись Воспроизведение 1152 × 864* Records 1152 × 864 still i[...]

168 Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. The table above shows approximate number of still images and times of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted on your ca[...]

169 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Keep pres[...]

170 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording For DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or[...]

171 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” You cannot record still images on “Memory Stick”s in CAMERA mode in the following functions: – Fader – Wide mode – Super NightShot – Colour Slow Shutter – Picture effects – Digital effects – MEMORY MIX While recording still images on “Memory Stick”s in CA[...]

172 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Select one of the three modes described below before recording. NORMAL [ a ] (DCR-TRV740E only) Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 × 480 size a[...]

173 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select[...]

174 If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full “ FULL” appears on the screen and you cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick”. When recording in the multi screen mode The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select FRAME in the menu settings. (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E only) The number of images in contin[...]

175 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) In the stan[...]

176 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording To record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer Press START/STOP in step 6. To cancel recording, press START/STOP again. To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot ca[...]

177 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMOR Y MIX – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images [...]

178 * The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes only. Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) In the standby mode, press M[...]

179 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The mode changes as follows: M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP ( 5 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture. ( 6 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effe[...]

180 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– before step 7. – Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To change the mode setting Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, an[...]

181 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMO[...]

182 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 2 4 5 6 M. CHROM M. LUMI M. LUMI M. LUMI III•••• I•••••• 100–0021 100–0021 3 100–0021 100–0021 MEMORY MIX Still image/ Неподвижное изображение To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: –[...]

183 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” When recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX function The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-00[...]

184 – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape recorded in the Digital8 system, and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation • Inse[...]

185 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Recording images from a tape as still images Note You cannot record the image played back using NTSC PB function. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit. Also do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Ot[...]

186 Recording a still image from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired programme. The picture from TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder. ( 3 ) Follow the steps 3[...]

187 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Note In the following instances, “ REC ERROR” is displayed and recording is not possible. Record undistorted images. – When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly used fo[...]

188 Copying still images fr om a tape – PHOTO SA VE – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind the tape. [...]

189 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” To stop copying Press MENU. When the “Memory Stick” becomes full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen, and copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder[...]

190 – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera re[...]

191 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording Note Sound is recorded in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Wide mode – SUPER NIGHTSHOT – Colour Slow Shutter – Fader – Picture effects –[...]

192 – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on tapes and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into [...]

193 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording pictures from a tape to “Memory Stick”s. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tape. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the u[...]

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

195 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Note In the following instances, recording is discontinued. – When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing – Between scenes or in the various playback modes[...]

196 Recor ding edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital pr ogram editing (on “Memory Stick”s) – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes) for editing onto “Memory Stick”s. Making the programme ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 2 ) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memo[...]

197 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” 7,9 8 10 11 REW REC FF PAUSE STOP PLAY 320 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE TOTAL [ MENU ] : END 0 SEC [ 15SEC ] 0:08:55:06 1 OUT 320 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE TOTAL [ MENU ] : END 3 SEC [ 15SEC ] 0:08:55:06 2 IN 320 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERAS[...]

198 To cancel erasing all programmes Select RETURN in step 2. To cancel a programme you have set Press MENU. The programme is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Notes • Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • You cannot dub the titles or display indicators. • You cannot operate recording during[...]

199 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Performing the programme (Dubbing a “Memory Stick”) ( 1 ) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.[...]

200 NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: – The programme to operate Digital program editing has not been made. – The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. – The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. When “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record LOW MEMORY appears on the screen. However, you can record p[...]

201 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.[...]

202 Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback Note You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: – When playing back image data modified on your computer. – When playing back image data shot with other equipment. Notes on the file name • The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed if t[...]

203 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Screen indicators during still image playback Recording data You can view recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander. Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images[...]

204 A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode. • To see the next six images, keep pressing MEMORY +. • To see the previous six images, keep pressing MEMORY –. To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on f[...]

205 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. DCR-TRV740E only The moving picture recorded on a “Memory Stick[...]

206 Note You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: – When playing back image data modified on your computer. – When playing back image data shot with other equipment. To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. ?[...]

207 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” V iewing images recor ded on “Memory Stick”s on your computer – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” on your computer. Note Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applica[...]

208 Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s on your computer For Windows users Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an up[...]

209 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s on your computer ( 1 ) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows to load. ( 2 ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive of your computer. The application software screen appears. ( 3 ) Move the cursor to “US[...]

210 Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s on your computer Note You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder. Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB driver. If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer[...]

211 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Viewing images on Windows An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. ( 2 ) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power a[...]

212 * Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may break off. Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick” – For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows XP users To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick,?[...]

213 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” For Macintosh users Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) standard installation is required. However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models. • iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard instal[...]

214 For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive of your computer. The application software screen appears. ( 3 ) Click “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to “Driver”. ( 4 ) Select all six files, and drag and dro[...]

215 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Viewing images on Macintosh QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures in Macintosh environment. ( 1 ) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your cam[...]

216 Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick” To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below. ( 1 ) Close all running applications. Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit. ( 2 ) Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the Special menu. ( 3 ) Unp[...]

217 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer w[...]

218 Folder containing moving picture data/ Папка, содержащая данные движущихся изображений Folder containing still image data/ Папка, содержащая данные неподвижных изображений Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder [...]

219 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Copying images r ecor ded on “Memory Stick”s to tape – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can copy still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to tapes. Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick?[...]

220 To stop copying Press x . During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY MIX – MEMORY +/– Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified on your computer or shot with othe[...]

221 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Enlarging still images r ecorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired p[...]

222 5 2 PB ZOOM 3 4 PB ZOOM × 5.0 [ EXEC ] : T t PB ZOOM × 5.0 [ EXEC ] : r R To cancel memory PB ZOOM mode Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM mode is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY +/– Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s The PB ZOOM mode does not work. To record an ima[...]

223 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick[...]

224 Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW To stop the slide show Press MENU. To pause during a slide show Press MEMORY PLAY. To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2. To view recorded images on TV Before operation, connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V [...]

225 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can protect selected images, to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the [...]

226 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To cancel image protection Select OFF in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Note Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”, including the protected image data. Before formatting a “Memory Stick”, check its contents. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick?[...]

227 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or only selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.[...]

228 Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all images You can delete all unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 3 ) Turn the[...]

229 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Deleting images – DELETE To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 4, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC. While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to[...]

230 W riting a print mark – PRINT MARK – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out. Before operation I[...]

231 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK To cancel writing of print marks Select OFF in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. Moving pictures You cannot write print [...]

232 – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only You can use the printer (optional) on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how to print by selecting in the menu settings on your camcorder. (p. 137) B[...]

233 “Memory Stick” operations Операции с “Memory Stick” Using the optional printer You can make prints with the recording date and/or recording time. Select the desired mode in the menu settings. Images recorded in the multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper. Moving pi[...]

234 If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the screen or the display window, the self- diagnosis display function has worked. See[...]

235 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the [...]

236 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to VCR. c Set it to VCR (p. 44). • The cassette has run out of tape. c Rewind the tape (p. 44). • The video heads may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 26[...]

237 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19). • The AC power adaptor is not co[...]

238 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 169). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 162). • The “Memory Stick?[...]

239 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. c Check the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again (p. 99) • Your camcorder is connected to DV equipm[...]

240 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly. • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minu[...]

241 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей English Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current state of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is dis[...]

242 If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the following. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators English Wa r ning indicators and messages C:21:00 100–0001 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only) Slow flashing: • The file is corrupt[...]

243 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 25). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 257). BATTERY ONLY • Q Z TAPE END The cassette has run out of tape.* • Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette t[...]

244 Если у Вас возникла какая-либо проблема при использовании видеокамеры, воспользуйтесь следующей таблицей для отыскания и устранения проблемы. Если проблема не устраняется, то следует отс?[...]

245 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения Возможная неисправность Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения • Если пройдет 10 минут по[...]

246 Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения В режиме воспроизведения Возможная неисправность Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения • Переключатель POWER не установлен в положе?[...]

247 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения В режимах записи и воспроизведения Возможная неисправность Вероятная причина и/или метод у[...]

248 Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения При эксплуатации с использованием “Memory Stick” – Только модели DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E Возможная неисправность Вероятная причина и/или метод уст[...]

249 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения Прочее Возможная неисправность Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения • Селектор входов[...]

250 Разновидности неисправностей и методы их устранения Прочее Возможная неисправность Вероятная причина и/или метод устранения • Батарейный блок установлен неправильно. c Установите его пр[...]

251 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Русский Индикация само диагностики В Вашей видеокамере имеется функция индикации самодиагностики. Эта функция отображает текущее состояние Ва?[...]

252 C:21:00 100–0001 Если на экране или в окошке дисплея появятся индикаторы и сообщения, проверьте следующее: См. страницу в круглых скобках “( )” для получения более подробной информации. Предупреж[...]

253 Troubleshooting Поиск и устранение неисправностей Предупреждающие индикаторы и сообщения Предупреждающие сообщения • CLOCK SET Установите дату и время (стр. 25). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Используйте батарейный [...]

254 — Additional Information — Digital8 system, recor ding and playback What is the “Digital8 system”? This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette . Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette.* The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi[...]

255 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Digital8 system, recording and playback Display during automatic detection of system The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected, and the playback system is automatically switched to. During switching of systems, the screen turns blue, and the f[...]

256 Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 137). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Pla[...]

257 Additional Information Дополнительная информация About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and an AC adaptor/c[...]

258 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack • Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time, and make a trial recordings before taking the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. Remaining battery time indicator • If the power may go off althoug[...]

259 Additional Information Дополнительная информация About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is “i.LINK”? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two direct[...]

260 About i.LINK i.LINK baud rate i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200 Mbps) S400 (approx. 400 Mbps) The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack[...]

261 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Using your camcor der abr oad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder. If you want to view the pl[...]

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

263 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Maintenance information Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When you playback/record in the Digital8 system The video head may be dirty when: • Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. • Playback p[...]

264 Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery installed to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, h[...]

265 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • If any solid object or l[...]

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

267 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall socket when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the mains lead itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged [...]

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

269 Additional Information Дополнительная информация English Specifications DCR-TRV740E: 3.6 – 54 mm (5/32 – 2 1/4 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera mode: 48 – 720 mm (1 15/16 – 28 3/8 in.) Memory mode: 40 – 600 mm (1 5/8 – 23 5/8 in.) Colour temperature Auto Minimum illumination DCR-TRV240E/TRV2[...]

270 Specifications AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. ) (w/[...]

271 Additional Information Дополнительная информация Русский Т е хничес кие характеристики При преобразовании в режим 35 mm (мм) фотокамеры 46 – 1 150 mm (мм) Модель DCR-TRV740E: 3,6 – 54 mm (мм) При преобразовании в режим[...]

272 Сетевой адаптер переменного тока Требования к питанию 100 – 240 V (В) переменного тока, 50/60 Hz (Гц) Потребляемая мощность 23 W (Вт) Выходное напряжение DC OUT: 8,4 V (В); 1,5 А в рабочем режиме Рабочая темпер[...]

273 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник — Quick Reference — Identifying parts and contr ols Camcorder 1 Lens cap (p. 29) 2 LCD screen (p. 29) 3 OPEN button (p. 29) 4 VOLUME –/+ button (p. 44) 5 Battery pack (p. 18) 6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 18) 7 POWER switch (p. 29) 8 START/STOP button (p. 29) 9 Hooks for sho[...]

274 Identifying parts and controls qa SUPER NS/COLOUR SLOW S button (p. 38) qs Focus ring (p. 70) qd Lens qf Microphone qg Camera recording lamp (p. 29) qh Infrared rays emitter (p. 38) qj Video control buttons (p. 44, 48) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fast-forward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 38[...]

275 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник Identifying parts and controls wf Speaker wg RESET button (p. 240) wh EDITSEARCH button (p. 42) wj MEMORY operation buttons* MEMORY PLAY button (p. 201) MEMORY – button (p. 201) MEMORY + button (p. 201) MEMORY MIX button (p. 178) MEMORY DELETE button (p. 227) MPEG u button (p. 205) M[...]

276 Identifying parts and controls es Power zoom lever (p. 32) ed Intelligent accessory shoe ef PB ZOOM button (p. 87, 221) eg TITLE button (p. 76) eh PHOTO button (p. 52, 169) ej “Memory Stick” slot* (p. 162) ek Access lamp* (p. 162) el END SEARCH button (p. 42, 49) * DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/TRV740E only Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •[...]

277 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник Identifying parts and controls rs ra r; rf rd rg r; Viewfinder (p. 34) ra LOCK switch* (p. 29) rs Grip strap rd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. rf i (headphones) jack rg LANC jack LANC stands f[...]

278 rj rl t; rk rh rh Eyecup rj Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 34) rk OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 27) rl Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. t; Cassette compartment (p. 27) Identifying parts a[...]

279 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник ta S VIDEO jack (p. 50, 94, 186) ts AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 50, 94, 186) td DV IN/OUT jack (p. 96, 187) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. tf (USB) jack (p. 126, 208) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. Identifying parts and controls ts ta tf td Обозначен[...]

280 Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 PHOTO button (p. 52, 169) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 45) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 90, 92) 4 . / > buttons (p. 90, 92) 5 Tape transport buttons (p. 48) 6 Transmitter Point toward the remote senso[...]

281 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the + and – in the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting.[...]

282 Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder/ Экран ЖКД и видоискатель 50 min REC 0:00:00 M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA 16B I T T W DATE 01 SEARCH ZERO SET MEMORY A/V DV SP 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs 3 1 qd qf qh ql wa w; ws wf wd wg qk qj qg wh 2w j 3 1 Recording mode (p. 29) / Mirror mode (p. 35) 2 Fo[...]

283 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник Identifying parts and controls qs Manual focusing (p. 70) qd Self-timer (DCR-TRV340E/TRV341E/ TRV740E only) (p. 40, 54, 175) qf STBY/REC (p. 29) /Video control mode (p. 48) qg Tape counter (p. 36) /Time code (p. 36) / Self-diagnosis display (p. 241) /Tape Photo recording (p. 52) qh Rem[...]

284 English Index A, B AC power adaptor ..................... 19 Adjusting viewfinder ................ 34 AFM HiFi Sound ..................... 256 AUDIO MIX ............................. 141 AUDIO MODE ......................... 145 A/V connecting cable ..................................... 50, 94, 186 BACK LIGHT ............................. 37 Bat[...]

285 Quick Reference Оперативный справочник Русский Алф авитный указатель А, Б, В, Г Батарейный блок .................. 18 Батарейный блок “InfoLITHIUM” .................... 257 Вариообъективы ................... 32 Введение/выведение ..[...]

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