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1 DCR-TRV7402 WelcomeTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For customers in the U.S.A and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT RECYCLING LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES Lithium-Ionbatteries are recyclable Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ionbatteries “Memory Stick” THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003 3 For the customers in the U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity Note: 4 Recording moving or still images, and playing them backCapturing images on your computer Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode Functions for giving images more impact OFF D ZOOM Functions for use on recorded tapes 5 1Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 207)3NP-FM30battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) DCR-TRV240/TRV340 NP-FM50battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) DCR-TRV740/TRV840 4Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 207) 5A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38) 6Shoulder strap (1) (p. 201) Lens cap USB cable 9“Memory Stick” (1) 0CD-ROM (SPVD-008USB Driver) (1) (p. 96, 156) 6 Quick Start GuideGetting Started Recording – Basics Playback – Basics Advanced Recording Operations Advanced Playback Operations Editing Customizing Your Camcorder 7 Table of contents“Memory Stick” operations (except DCR-TRV240) Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference 8 Guide Start Quick9 REW10 — Getting Started —Differences by camcorder model Before using your camcorder Note on TV color systems Copyright precautions 11 Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely [a] [c] [d] 12 Installing the battery pack(1) (2) To remove the battery pack If you install the large-capacitybattery pack 13 Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery pack (3) (4) normal charge (full charge) After charging the battery pack 14 When the battery pack is charged fullyRemaining battery time indicator Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time While charging the battery pack When you use the AC power adaptor Recommended charging temperature What is ”InfoLITHIUM” 15 Charging timeApproximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) 1)Supplied with DCR-TRV240/TRV340 2)Supplied with DCR-TRV740/TRV840 Recording time DCR-TRV240/TRV340 DCR-TRV840 16 Playing time17 Connecting to a wall outletPRECAUTION Notes Using a car battery 18 (5)(6) 19 Step 2 Setting the date and timeThe year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time Note on the time indicator 20 To eject a cassetteTo prevent accidental erasure 21 — Recording – Basics —Microphone 22 Recording a pictureNote on recording mode Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV240) To enable smooth transition Recording data After recording 23 Adjusting the LCD screenWhen you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight When you adjust angles of the LCD panel When recording with the LCD panel opened Brightness of the LCD screen 24 Using the zoom featureNotes on digital zoom When you shoot close to a subject When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) 25 Adjusting the viewfinderViewfinder backlight 26 Shooting with the Mirror ModeRotate the LCD screen 180 degrees Pictures in the mirror mode During recording in the mirror mode 27 Indicators displayed in the recording modeRemaining battery time Format Recording mode STBY/REC Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape Time Date Remaining battery time indicator during recording Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) 28 Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHTBACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects 29 Shooting in the dark–NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter Infrared rays emitter Using Super NightShot Using the NightShot Light Using Color Slow Shutter 30 While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:While using the Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter function NightShot Light 31 Self-timerrecording–Except DCR-TRV240 5 START/STOP START/STOP To stop the countdown To cancel self-timerrecording 32 –END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec ReviewEND SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec Review 33 Checking recordings – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec ReviewIf a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions 34 VOLUME35 Playing back a tapeTo display the screen indicators – Display function DATA CODE About date/time and various settings (Data code) 1Set the POWER switch to VCR, then playback a tape 2 Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander Date/time [c] [d] [e] [f] [g] Various settings [f] [g] 36 To not display various settingsNotes on the data code function Data code Remaining battery time indicator during playback Various playback modes To playback pause (view a still image) To advance the tape To rewind the tape To change the playback direction To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) 37 To monitor high-speedpictures while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)To view pictures at slow speed (slow playback) To view pictures at double speed To view pictures frame-by-frame To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) In the various playback modes Notes on the playback pause mode Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a tape in reverse 38 If your TV is already connected to a VCRIf your TV or VCR is a monaural type If your TV has an S video jack To display the screen indicators on TV 39 — Advanced Recording Operations —Before operation If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander 40 Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recordingTo use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording To record clear and less fluctuated still images 42 To cancel the wide modeIn the wide mode During recording Connection for a TV 43 Using the wide modeID-1system ID-2system If 16:9WIDE is set to ON (DCR-TRV240/TRV340only) 45 Using the fader function(1) When fading in [a] When fading out [b] To cancel the fader function When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT 46 While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:Note on the bounce function 47 NEG. ART [a]SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [b] SLIM [c] STRETCH [d] PASTEL [e] MOSAIC [f] To cancel the picture effect While using the picture effect function When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) 48 STILLFLASH (FLASH MOTION) LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) TRAIL SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) OLD MOVIE LUMI 49 Using special effects – Digital effectItems to be adjusted To cancel the digital effect 50 When recording in the slow shutter modeShutter speed 51 SpotlightSoft portrait Sports lesson Beach & ski Sunset & moon Landscape 52 Using the PROGRAM AE functionTo cancel the PROGRAM AE function 53 To return to the automatic exposure modeYour camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: 54 FOCUSTo return to the autofocus mode To focus precisely When you shoot close to the subject 9changes to the following indicators: 55 Example(7) 56 Interval recordingTo 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 normal recording only once during INTERVAL On recording time 57 To cancel the frame recordingWhen using the frame recording function 58 VACATION59 Superimposing a titleTo superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of a preset title If you display the menu while superimposing a title To use a custom title Title setting 1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y When you are selecting and setting the title When you superimpose a title while you are recording While you are playing back 60 (1) In the standby or VCR mode, press TITLE(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear TITLE2 61 Making your own titlesTo change a title you have stored If you select [] To erase a character To enter a space 62 ZERO SETEDITSEARCH 63 — Advanced Playback Operations —Pictures processed by picture effect functions When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back 64 Pictures processed by digital effect functions65 R rTo cancel the PB ZOOM function 66 Enlarging recorded images – Tape PB ZOOMImages in the PB ZOOM function PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when: 68 JUL 4 2002JUL 5 2002DEC 3169 (photo search)(photo scan) Searching for a photo 70 Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCANScanning photo To stop scanning 71 — Editing —Using the A/V connecting cable When you have finished dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 72 Dubbing a tapeIf your VCR is a monaural type If your VCR has an S video jack Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) 73 Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 systemPictures processed by picture effects, digital effects or the PB ZOOM function If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack 74 StepUsing the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded other equipment Operation 75 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)Step 1: Connecting the VCR If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable (1) Set the IR SETUP code 76 5 For DCR-TRV240:For DCR-TRV340/TRV740/TRV840: 77 About IR SETUP codesBrand IR SETUP code * TV/VCR component Note on IR SETUP codes 78 (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCRButtons to cancel recording pause on the VCR (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other 79 (4) Confirming VCR operationWhen the VCR does not operate correctly 80 Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable(DV connecting cable) 81 When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)You cannot dub the titles and display indicators 82 Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR(9) (10) (11) 84 Operation 1: Making a program85 4For DCR-TRV240:86 Erasing the program you have setTo cancel erasing Erasing all programs To cancel erasing all programs To cancel a program you have set You cannot set IN or OUT to the following portions of the tape: The total time code may not be displayed correctly in the following cases: 87 Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape)To stop dubbing during editing To end the Digital program editing function You cannot record on the VCR when: NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: 88 After capturing images and soundIf your computer has a USB jack 90 Recording video or TV programsIf your TV or VCR has an S video jack 91 You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)During digital editing Before recording 92 [A][b][c] [B] [C] 93 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert EditingTo change the insert end point When the inserted picture is played back To insert a scene without setting the insert end point 94 Connecting with USB cable and viewing images on your computerRecommended computer environment OS: CPU: Application: DirectX 8.0a or later Sound system: Memory: Hard disk: Display: Others: You cannot use this function in the Macintosh environment 95 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer (Windows users only)96 Installing the USB driverConnect the USB cable in step (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load (4) Follow the on-screenmessages to install the USB driver (5) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet (6) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (7) Select USB STREAM to ON in in the menu settings (p. 105) 97 If you cannot install the USB driverStep 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 98 Windows 98SE99 Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows XP Step 2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM 100 Installing “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”101 Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”Viewing images Viewing images recorded on a tape 103 Viewing images live from your camcorderCapturing images Capturing still images Capturing moving pictures 104 If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connectionIf any trouble occurs Carry out the following operations after quitting the application: Seeing the on-linehelp (operating instructions) of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” To close on-linehelp If you have any questions about “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” Notes on using your computer Communications with your computer 105 — Customizing Your Camcorder —106 Changing the menu settingsTo make the menu display disappear Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV240) PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV240) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item zis the default setting is the default setting Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL N.S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR Notes on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL 107 SELFTIMER(DCR-TRV240 TRV340) (DCR-TRV740 TRV840) PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC *Except DCR-TRV240 **DCR-TRV340only Notes on the SteadyShot function •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake If you cancel the SteadyShot function (continued on the following page) 108 HiFi SOUNDTBC DNR AUDIO MIX ST1 ST2 A/V t DV OUT zOFF PB MODE * When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only Notes on AUDIO MIX Note on PB MODE The mode will return to the default setting when: –you remove the battery pack or power source –you turn the POWER switch 109 LCD BRIGHTLCD B. L LCD COLOR VF B.L Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L The recorded picture will not be affected 110 STILL SETBURST (DCR TRV740 TRV840 only) PIC MODE (DCR-TRV340 only) QUALITY FLD/FRAME (DCR-TRV740 /TRV840 only) MOVIE SET REMAIN PRINT MARK 1)Except DCR-TRV240 2)For DCR-TRV740/TRV840,the default setting is SUPER FINE 111 * PROTECTSLIDE SHOW PHOTO SAVE FILE NO DELETE ALL FORMAT Notes on formatting •Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed: –Switch the POWER switch –Operate buttons –Remove the “Memory Stick” •Format the “Memory Stick” when “FORMAT ERROR” is displayed Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting •Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.” •Formatting erases protected image data on the “Memory Stick.” * Except DCR-TRV240 112 9PIC PRINTDATE/TIME REC MODE AUDIO MODE VCR q REMAIN Note on PRINT SET Notes on the LP mode Note on AUDIO MODE AUDIO MIX **To dub a tape to another VCR You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK cable 113 CLOCK SETUSB STREAM USBCONNECT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE * DCR-TRV740/TRV840only Notes on DEMO MODE 114 DATA CODEWORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER zON DISPLAY In more than five minutes after removing the power source Other menu settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed 115 REC LAMPVIDEO EDIT INDICATOR When recording a close subject Notes on INDICATOR selected 116 — “Memory Stick” operations —On file format Still image (JPEG) Moving picture (MPEG) Typical image data file name Using a “Memory Stick” 117 Using “Memory Stick”– Introduction“Memory Stick”s formatted on computer Notes on image data compatibility 118 Inserting “Memory Stick”Access lamp b mark Ejecting the “Memory Stick” When the access lamp is lit or flashing If “MEMORY STICK ERROR” is displayed 119 Selecting the still image quality mode120 Image quality settingsSetting Differences in image quality mode 1152 ⋅ 864 image size (DCR-TRV740/TRV840only) Image quality mode Memory capacity 640 ⋅ 480 image size Image quality mode indicator When you select image quality 121 Selecting the image size122 Image size settingsIndicator Recording Playback SFN Maximum recording time of moving pictures (DCR-TRV340only) Image size Maximum recording time 123 Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick”Type of “Memory Stick”s Image quality Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” 124 For DCR-TRV340only125 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s–Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY When you press PHOTO lightly in step While you are recording a still image When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander While recording still images on “Memory Stick”s in CAMERA mode 126 Recording images continuouslyNORMAL [a] (DCR-TRV740/TRV840only) EXP BRKTG (Recording image size is 640 ⋅ 480) (DCR-TRV740/TRV840only) MULTI SCRN (Recording image size is 640 ⋅ 480) [b] 127 If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes fullWhen recording in the multi screen mode The number of images in continuous shooting When shooting with the self-timerfunction or the Remote Commander When selecting NORMAL (DCR-TRV740/TRV840only) When recording images continuously You cannot zoom images 128 Self-timermemory photo recordingTo record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self- timer To check the image to be recorded 129 C. CHROMM. OVERLAP Blue M.OVERLAP 130 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image–MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape 131 To change the still image to superimposeDo either of the following: –Press MEMORY+/– before step –Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step To change the mode setting To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX When you select M. OVERLAP You cannot change the still image or the mode setting You cannot change the mode setting To record the superimposed image as a still image Press PHOTO deeper in step Images processed by MEMORY MIX You cannot record the images on “Memory Stick”s in CAMERA mode Record them in MEMORY mode. (p. 132) 132 Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a stillimage 134 The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)–For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 –For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020 Sample images While using the MEMORY MIX function 135 If appears on the screenIf you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode Sound recorded on a tape 136 Recording images from a tape as still imagesTitles superimposed on tapes Recording date/time While recording still images from a tape as still images Recording a still image from external equipment 139 Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVETo stop copying When the “Memory Stick” becomes full If the write-protecttab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK When you change the “Memory Stick” during copying While copying still images from a tape 140 To stop recording141 Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s–MPEG movie recording When using an external flash (optional) During recording on “Memory Stick” 142 PLAYPAUSE 143 Recording pictures from a tape as moving picturesIf “AUDIO ERROR” is displayed The picture may be recorded on the “Memory Stick” incorrectly if: Moving pictures processed by PB ZOOM 144 Recording a moving picture from external equipment145 When “REC ERROR” is displayed146 Making the program147 Recording edited pictures as a moving picture–Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select UNDO, then press the dial (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select EXECUTE, then press the dial 148 During making a programIf you set over the maximum recording time (DCR-TRV340only) 149 Performing the program (Dubbing a “Memory Stick”)When “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record If you set over the maximum recording time 150 To stop memory photo playbackNotes on the file name 151 Viewing still images – Memory Photo playbackTo play back recorded images on a TV screen When no still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” Screen indicators during still image playback 152 Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen)To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment 153 To stop MPEG movie playbackWhen no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” 154 Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playbackScreen indicators during moving picture playback 155 Viewing images using computer156 Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick”s on your computerFor Windows users Recommended Windows environment For Windows XP users For Windows 98/98SE/Me, Windows 2000 Professional users 158 Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driverStep2: Install the USB driver on the CD-ROM 159 Viewing images on WindowsDesired file type Double-clickin this order Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick” –For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows XP users 160 For Macintosh usersRecommended Macintosh environment For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users 162 Viewing images on MacintoshFor Mac OS X (v10.0) users 163 SoftwareImage file storage destinations and image files ssss For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing your camcorder is [E:].) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder File 165 Copying images recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tapeDuring copying Note on the index screen If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode 166 T t167 Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s–Memory PB ZOOM To cancel memory PB ZOOM mode The PB ZOOM mode is canceled when the following buttons are pressed: Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”s To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on tape 168 To stop the slide showTo pause during a slide show To start the slide show from a particular image 169 Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOWTo view recorded images on TV If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation 170 To cancel image protection171 Deleting selected imagesTo cancel deleting an image To delete an image displayed on the index screen 172 Deleting images – DELETEDeleting all images You can delete all unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.” (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL in , then press the dial 173 To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”While DELETING appears 174 To cancel writing of print marks175 Writing a print mark – PRINT MARKMoving pictures While the file name is flashing 176 9PIC PRINTDATE/TIME SAME PICS DATE 177 Using the optional printerImages recorded in the multi screen mode Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick” When “Memory Stick” has no files When there are no files with a PRINT MARK 178 — Troubleshooting —In the recording mode Symptom 179 Types of trouble and how to correct troubleSymptomCause and/or Corrective Actions In the playback mode 180 In the recording and playback modes181 When operating using the “Memory Stick”– Except DCR-TRV240 • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY c Set it to MEMORY (p. 124) • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 118) • The “Memory Stick” is full c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 171) • The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted c Format the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder or use another “Memory Stick” (p. 111, 118) • The write-protecttab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK c Release the lock (p. 116) • The image is protected c Cancel image protection (p. 170) • The image to protect is not played back c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 150) • The image to write a print mark to is not played back • You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture c Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture cRelease the lock (p. 116) Set it to MEMORY (p. 105) 182 OthersCause and/or Corrective Actions •The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly cCheck the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again (p. 75) cSet it to IR (p. 75) •You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion of the tape cSet the program again on a recorded portion (p. 84) •Your camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized cAdjust the synchronization (p. 82) •The IR SETUP code is incorrect cSet the correct code (p. 77) •PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings cSet it to AUTO. (p. 105) • Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 146) • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings • Something is blocking the infrared rays c Remove the obstacle • The batteries are inserted with + and – incorrectly matching + and – inside the battery compartment c Insert the batteries correctly (p. 207) • The batteries are dead c Insert new ones (p. 207) •DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCDin the menu settings. c Set it to LCD (p. 105) •Some trouble have occurred in your camcorder cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder You cannot charge the battery pack. • The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG) cSet it to OFF (CHG) •Charging is completed •The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly (p. 13) •Something is wrong with the battery pack cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 184 LCD screen, viewfinder or display windowFive-digitdisplay 185 Warning indicators100-0001 Warning indicator as to file (except DCR-TRV240) C:21:00 Self-diagnosisdisplay (p. 184) EWarning indicator as to battery %Moisture condensation has occurred Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick” formatting (except DCR-TRV240) QWarning indicator as to tape ZYou need to eject the cassette Warning indicator as to the flash (optional) 186 Warning indicators and messagesWarning messages 187 — Additional Information —What is the “Digital8 system” Usable cassette tapes Playback system Display during automatic detection of system Copyright signal When you play back When you record 188 Digital8 system, recording and playbackWhen you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back a dual a stereo tape sound track tape When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system 189 What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery time indicator 190 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packHow to store the battery pack Battery life 191 What is “i.LINK”About the name “i.LINK” i.LINK baud rate 192 About i.LINKi.LINK functions on this unit Required i.LINK cable 193 Using your camcorder abroadAC-L10A/L10B/L10C NTSC system PAL system PAL-Msystem PAL-Nsystem SECAM system Simple setting of clock by time difference 194 Moisture condensationIf moisture condensation has occurred Note on moisture condensation How to prevent moisture condensation 195 Maintenance information and precautionsMaintenance information Cleaning the video heads When you playback/record in the Digital8 system When you play back in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system Cleaning the LCD screen 196 Charging the built-inrechargeable batteryCharging the built-inrechargeable battery: Precautions Camcorder operation On handling tapes 197 Camcorder careConnection to your computer When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO AC power adaptor 198 About care and storage of the lensNotes on dry batteries If batteries are leaking 199 Video camerarecorder 200 Specifications(except DCR-TRV240) 201 — Quick Reference —Camcorder 1 Lens cap (p. 21) 6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 12) 2 LCD screen (p. 21) 7 POWER switch (p. 21) 3 OPEN button (p. 21) 8 START/STOP button (p. 21) 4 VOLUME –/+button (p. 34) 9 Hooks for shoulder strap 5 Battery pack (p. 12) 0 DC IN jack (p. 13) Attaching the shoulder strap 202 Identifying parts and controlsqa SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button qf Microphone qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 29) ql Display window (p. 208) 203 wf RESET button (p. 183)wg EDITSEARCH button (p. 32) wj DISPLAY button (p. 35) wk MENU button (p. 105) Attaching the lens cap 204 ea Power zoom lever (p. 24)eh PHOTO button (p. 39, 124) es Intelligent accessory shoe ej “Memory Stick” slot* (p. 118) ed Speaker ek Access lamp* (p. 118) ef PB ZOOM button (p. 65, 166) el END SEARCH button (p. 32, 37) eg TITLE button (p. 58) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe 205 rf i (headphones) jackrg LANCjack rh Eyecup rj Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 25) rk OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 20) rl Tripod receptacle (base) t; Cassette compartment (p. 20) 206 S VIDEO jackts AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 38, 71, 136) td DV IN/OUT jack (p. 72, 137) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible tf (USB) jack (p. 97, 157) Fastening the grip strap 207 Remote Commander1 PHOTO button (p. 39, 124) 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 67) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 35) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 68, 69) 9 DATA CODE button (p. 35) buttons 0 Power zoom button (p. 24) 5 Tape transport buttons (p. 36) 6Transmitter To prepare the Remote Commander Notes on the Remote Commander 208 450min SPREC 0:00:00TW209 A, BA/V connecting cable C, D Charging built-inrechargeable 48 Digital program editing 74 Dual sound track tape 72 32 F, G, H I, J, K, L “InfoLITHIUM” battery Intellingent accessory shoe M, N Memory photo recording Moisture condensation O, P, Q Remaining battery time 27 Remaining tape indicator Self-timerrecording T, U W, X, Y, Z
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