Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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Editing
Erasing a title
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE in
, then press the dial (p. 213).
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press
the dial. ERASE OK ? indicator appears.
(4)Make sure that the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the...

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You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each
title can have up to 20 characters.
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in 
, then
press the dial (p. 213).
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
 , then press the dial.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,
then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press...

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Editing
To change a title you have storedIn step 4, 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 five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby while a
cassette is set in your camcorder
The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored...

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If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can
consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert
the labeled cassette and when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the
label is displayed for about five seconds.
(1)Insert the cassette you want to label.
(2)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(3)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE TITLE in 
,
then press the dial (p. 213). Tape title display appears.
(4)Turn...

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Editing
To erase the label you have madeIn step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last
character is erased.
To change the label you have madeInsert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.
If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock
You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.
If the tape has too many index signals
You may not be able to label a cassette because the...

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You can record and play back images on the “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 for the
“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.
On file format
Still image (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Moving picture (MPEG)
Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).
Typical image data...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction
“Memory Stick” formatted on computerThe “Memory Stick” formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers is not
guaranteed compatible with your camcorder.
Notes on image data compatibility•Image data files recorded on the “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform with the
Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot
play back...

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Inserting a “Memory Stick”
(1)Slide the MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow to open the “Memory
Stick” slot.
(2)Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the
B mark facing up as illustrated. Close the “Memory Stick” slot.
Ejecting a “Memory Stick”
Press MEMORY EJECT once lightly to eject it.
While the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data
from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction
Using a touch panel
Most operation buttons for use of a “Memory Stick” are displayed on the LCD screen.
Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV950
only) to operate each function.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make
sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD
screen. You...

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Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction
To return to FNPress EXIT.
To execute settingsPress  OK.
To cancel settingsPress  OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.
Notes
•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the
LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index
finger.
•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects other than the supplied
stylus. (DCR-TRV950 only)
•Do not press the LCD screen too hard.
•Do not touch the LCD...