Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV900 Operating Instructions

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Memory card slot operations
To cancel deleting all the images on the diskSelect  RETURN in step 4, then press the control dial.
While ÒDELETINGÓ appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
Deleting images 

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Copying the image recorded with the
memory card slot to mini DV tapes
You can copy still images or titles recorded with the memory card slot and record them to a
mini DV tape.
Before operation
¥ Insert a mini DV tape for recording.
¥ Connect the floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into the unit.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2)Using the tape transport buttons, search a point where you want to record the
desired still image. Set the mini DV tape to playback pause mode....

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Memory card slot operations
Note on the index screen
You cannot record the index screen.
If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons during pause mode
Memory playback stops.
If you press the DISPLAY button in Standby or Recording mode
You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators
pertinent to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to make copies of those data.
Copying...

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Playing back images in a continuous loop
 Ð SLIDE SHOW
You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when
checking the recorded images or during a presentation.
Before operation
Connect the floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into the unit.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right
(unlock) position.
(2)Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select 
, then press the dial....

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Memory card slot operations
Note on the slide show
You cannot make copy of the slide show on a mini DV tape.
If you change the floppy disk during operation
The slide show does not operate. If you change the disk, be sure to follow the steps again
from the beginning.
Playing back images in a continuous loop Ð SLIDE SHOW 

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Additional information
Usable cassettes and playback modes
Selecting cassette types
You can use the  mini DV cassette only. You cannot use any other DV, h 8 mm, H
Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, ð VHSC, K S-VHSC, l Betamax or  ED Betamax
cassette.
We recommend mini DV cassette with cassette memory.
There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette
memory. We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is
mounted on this type of mini DV cassette. This...

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Additional information
Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the
camcorder
Your camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the
date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-lithium
battery is always charged as long as you are using the camcorder. The battery, however, will
get discharged gradually if you do not use the camcorder. It will be completely discharged
in about a year if you do not use the camcorder at all. Even if...

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Resetting the date and time
The date and time are set at the factory. Set the time according to the local time in your
country. If you do not use the camcorder for about a year, the date and time settings may be
released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in the camcorder
will have been discharged. In this case, first charge the vanadium-lithium battery, then reset
the date and time.
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2)Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the...

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Additional information
To correct the date and time setting
Repeat steps 2 to 5.
If you do not set the date and time
Ò--.--.--Ó is recorded on the tape and Ò80.1.1Ó on the PC card or floppy disk.
The year indicator changes as follows:
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
¥ 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
¥ 12:00 PM stands for noon.
Simple setting of clock by time difference
You can easily set the clock for a local time by a time difference in the...

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Tips for using the battery pack
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.
Preparing the battery pack
Always carry additional batteriesHave sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have
planned.
Battery life is shorter in a cold environmentBattery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are
recording in a cold environment.
To save battery powerDo not leave the camcorder in Standby mode when not...