Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX
Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still
image
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder.
(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 and select PAGE2.
(3)Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the
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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 PAGE2.
Notes
•You cannot use 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 PAGE2.
Image size of...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can record moving pictures with sound on a “Memory Stick.”
You can record picture and sound continuously up to the capacity of a “Memory
Stick”(MPEG MOVIE EX).
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(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 START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording
lamp located on the front of your...

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Note
Sound is recorded in monaural.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
The following functions do not work:
–Digital zoom
–Wide mode
–Fader
–Picture effect
–Digital effect
–Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)
–Title
When using an external flash (optional)
Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on a “Memory
Stick.” Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded.
Recording date/time
The date/time are not...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Self-timer MPEG movie 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 START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last...

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Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a
moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture
data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture 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. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
And press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
(3)Press...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Notes
•Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording images from
a tape to a “Memory Stick.”
•Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory
Stick.” Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
Titles already recorded on cassettes
You cannot record titles on a “Memory Stick.” Titles do not appear...

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Recording a moving picture 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 other equipment is displayed on the screen.
(3)Follow the procedure on page 156 from the step 3 onwards at the point where
you want to start recording from.
Using the A/V connecting cable
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Pictures...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using the i.LINK cable
Note
In the following instances, “ REC ERROR” is displayed and you cannot record
pictures.
–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.
– When the input signal is cut off.
DV OUTDV
DV
: Signal flow
i.LINK cable (optional)
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving...

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You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a “Memory Stick.”
Making the program
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” and a recorded tape into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in 
to MEMORY, then press the dial (p.217).
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE and select the desired
image size, then press the dial.
(4)Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the...