Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

3-075-494-12 (1)
©2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
DCR-TRV940/TRV950
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-TRVModel No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
SERIESTM
DCR-TRV950 

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Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can
capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is
loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be
producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the...

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“Memory Stick”
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
DCR-TRV950 onlyIMPORTANT NOTE
To comply with FCC RF exposure...

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Recording moving pictures
or still images, and playing
them back
•Recording moving pictures on a
tape (p. 26)
•Recording still images on a tape
(p. 51)
•Playing back a tape (p. 39)
•Recording still images on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 46, 135)
•Recording moving pictures on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 153)
•Viewing still images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 165)
•Viewing moving pictures on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 168)
Capturing images on your
computer
•Viewing images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” using the USB cable...

Getting Started
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Main Features
Accessing the Internet, sending/
receiving your e-mail. For details,
refer to the Network  Function
Operating Instructions supplied
with your camcorder. (DCR-
TRV950 only) (p. 205)
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Other uses
Functions for adjusting the exposure in the recording mode
•BACK LIGHT (p. 34)
•SPOT LIGHT (p. 35)
•Recording images with the flash (p. 48, 139)
•PROGRAM AE (p. 67)
•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 74)
•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 75)
Functions for giving images more impact
•Digital...

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Table of contents
Main Features....................................... 4
Quick Start Guide
 – Recording on a tape ............................ 8
 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ..... 10
Getting Started
Using this manual ................................. 12
Checking supplied accessories ............ 14
Step 1  Preparing the power supply ... 15
Installing the battery pack ............. 15
Charging the battery pack ............. 16
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 19
Step 2  Setting the date and...

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Table of contents
“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick”
– Introduction ............................... 126
Recording still images on a “Memory
Stick”
– Memory Photo recording ......... 135
Recording images from a tape as still
images ............................................ 144
Superimposing a still image in the
“Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX .......................... 148
Recording moving pictures on
a“Memory Stick”
– MPEG movie recording ............ 153...

Quick Start Guide
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Inserting a cassette (p. 23)
Connecting the power cord (p. 19)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
1Slide OPEN/Z
EJECT in the
direction of the
arrow to open the
lid.2Insert the cassette
straight as far as
possible into the
cassette compartment
with the window
facing out and the
write-protect tab
facing upward.3Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing 
 on the
cassette compartment.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until...

Quick Start Guide
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REW
PLAY
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
Recording a picture (p. 26)
1Remove the lens cap.
3Press OPEN to open
the LCD panel.
The picture appears
on the screen.
2Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA
while pressing the
small green button.
4Press START/STOP.
Your camcorder
starts recording. To
stop recording, press
START/STOP again.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen 
(p. 39)
NOTE
Do...

Quick Start Guide
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This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a
“Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses
“( )” for more information.
Press the MEMORY
EJECT once lightly to
eject it.
Connecting the power cord (p. 19)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Connect the plug with its v
mark facing up.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
1Slide MEMORY
OPEN in the
direction of the arrow
to open the “Memory
Stick”...