Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Shooting with an auxiliary light – HOLOGRAM AF
The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark
places.
Set HOLOGRAM F in 
 to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.)
When  appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the
auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused.
About HOLOGRAM AF“HOLOGRAM AF (Auto-Focus),” an application of laser holograms, is a new AF
optical system that...

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Recording still images on a“Memory Stick”
– Memory Photo recording
Notes
•Attaching the lens hood or a conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the
HOLOGRAM AF light and make focusing difficult. We recommend removing the lens
hood or a conversion lens while shooting with the HOLOGRAM AF.
•If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is
emitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5 m (8 1/3 feet)), the subject will not be
focused.
•Focusing may be hampered if the light...

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Self-timer memory photo recording
You can record images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the
Remote Commander for this operation.
(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 FN to display PAGE1.
(3)Press SELFTIMER.
The 
 (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.
(4)Press PHOTO deeper.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the...

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Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still
image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data
through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2)Press N. Moving pictures recorded on the tape are played back.
(3)Press PHOTO lightly until the picture you want to capture from the tape...

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Image size of still images
Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory
Stick.” Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
If “
 FORMAT ERROR” appears on the screen
The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format
does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”
If you press PHOTO lightly...

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Recording images from a tape as still images
Recording a still image from external equipment
Before operation
Set DISPLAY in  to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2)Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
The image of the external equipment is displayed on the screen.
(3)Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 144.
Using the A/V connecting cable
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the...

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Using the i.LINK cable
Note
In the following instances, recording is interrupted or “ REC ERROR” is displayed,
and recording is not possible. Reinsert the “Memory Stick” to record distortion-free
images.
–When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has
been repeatedly used for dubbing.
–When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception
when a TV tuner unit is in use.
Recording images from a tape as still...

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You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on the
moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape
or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the
“Memory Stick.”)
M. CHROM (memory chroma key)
You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a
moving picture.
M. LUMI (memory luminance key)
You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration...

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Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX
Recording superimposed images on a tape
Before operation
•Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2)Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3)Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the
lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
(4)Press –/+ on the right lower corner of...

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Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX
To change the still image to be superimposedPress –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6.
To cancel MEMORY MIXPress  OFF to return to PAGE1.
Notes
•You cannot use the MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a “Memory
Stick.”
•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of
the picture may not be clear.
•You cannot change the mode setting. Press 
 OFF to return to PAGE1.
Image data...