Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

Quick Start Guide
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PLAYPB
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 135)
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record
the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 20).
NOTE
Do not pick up your
camcorder by holding the
viewfinder, the flash, the LCD
panel or the battery pack.
Monitoring the playback still images on the LCD
screen 
(p. 165)...

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— Getting Started —
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV950 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV950
only”.
As you read through this manual,...

Getting Started
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Using this manual
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using...

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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16)
2NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16)
3A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45)
4Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 250)
5Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 251)
6Shoulder strap (1)
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
7Lens...

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Getting Started
Step 1  Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
(1)Lift up the viewfinder.
(2)Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
(1)Lift up the viewfinder.
(2)Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
down.
If you use the large capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder,
extend its viewfinder.
BATT  release
button
2
1
1
2 2 

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Step 1  Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 231 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(1)Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2)Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3)Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
(4)Set the...

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Getting Started
Step 1  Preparing the power supply
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“---- min” appears in the display window.
When you use...

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Step 1  Preparing the power supply
Playing time
Battery packPlaying time Playing timewith LCD closed on LCD screen
NP-FM50 (supplied) 180 115
NP-FM70 310 205
NP-QM71 350 235
NP-FM90 550 365
NP-FM91/QM91635 425
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Note
Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
If the power goes off although remaining battery time indicator indicates that the
battery...

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Getting Started
Connecting to a wall outlet
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1)Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark
facing up.
(2)Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3)Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power supply (house current) as...

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Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET”
will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/
NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) unless you set the date and time settings.
If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be
cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery
installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 239).
Set the area, the daylight saving time, year,...