Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV900 Operating Instructions

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Advanced operations
Using picture effect function
(1)While in Standby mode, press PICTURE EFFECT.
(2)Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode.
To return to normal modePress PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.
Notes on the picture effect
¥ When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.
¥ You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH when you set PROG. SCAN to ON.
¥ While using the picture effect function, you cannot select the old movie...

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Recording with various effects Ð digital effect
With the following functions of Digital Effect, you can add various visual effects to the
picture. The sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still picture to be superimposed on a moving picture.
FLASH
You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.
LUMI.
You can replace a brighter portion of a still picture with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record the picture which leaves an incidental image, such as a trail.
OLD MOVIE...

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Advanced operations
To cancel digital effectsPress DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.
Notes on digital effect
¥ You cannot use the following functions while using the digital effect.
Ð Functions using the FADER button
Ð Functions using the PHOTO button
¥ When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the digital effect will be canceled automatically.
Notes on the OLD MOVIE mode
You cannot use the following functions in the OLD MOVIE mode.
Ð Functions using the PROGRAM AE button
Ð 16:9WIDE mode
Ð...

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Shooting with manual adjustment
Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots.
However, you can adjust manually the following functions to your preference.
Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock
release) position
Brightness (exposure), shutter speed, white balance, and program AE
Functions you can adjust by setting MENU
Zebra pattern, recording level, deactivating the Steady Shot, gain shift, and AE shift
Functions...

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Advanced operations
Shooting with manual adjustment
To return to automatic exposure modeSet AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE to turn off the exposure
indicator.
Notes
¥ The control dial does not have a stop position.
¥ If you press PROGRAM AE, the exposure comes back to automatic adjustment again.
¥ When you adjust the exposure manually, you cannot use the BACK LIGHT function.
Adjusting the shutter speed
(1)Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the...

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Shooting with manual adjustment
Adjusting the white balance
White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color
balance for camera recording. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. You can
obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions
change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks.
(1)Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the
camcorder is in Standby mode....

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Advanced operations
If you have selected · in step 3When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and
maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural
colors without being affected by ambient light.
 (With the · indicator on the screen)
(1)Shoot a white object such as paper fully on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2)Press the control dial.
The · indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and...

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Shooting with manual adjustment
Adjusting recording level
You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you
adjust.
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2)Press MENU to display the menu.
(3)Turn the control dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(4)Turn the control dial to select MIC LEVEL, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the control dial to select MANUAL, then press the dial.
(6)Turn the control dial to select LEVEL SET, then press the dial.
(7)Turn the control dial...

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Advanced operations
Shooting with manual adjustment
Using the ND filter
Using the ND filter (corresponds to 16% of the quantity of light), you can record a picture
clearly, preventing the picture from going out of focus under bright conditions.
When ND ON flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinderThe ND filter is necessary. Press ND FILTER so that the ND ON indicator appears.
The ND filter is now activated.
When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinderThe ND filter is not necessary....

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Shooting with the zebra pattern
You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the
picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a
certain level. The portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high
brightness and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the
zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure and shutter speed
so that you can...