Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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Additional Information
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack
and an optional AC adaptor/charger.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
With an AC adaptor/charger...

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How to store the battery pack•If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per
year to maintain proper function.
1. Fully charge the battery.
2. Discharge on your electronic equipment.
3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place.
•To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording
standby until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.
Battery life•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity...

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Additional Information
The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output Interface. This
section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.
What is i.LINK?i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other
data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling
other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data transactions with...

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About i.LINK
i.LINK functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having
DV Interface, see page 97 and 111.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible equipment
made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.
Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software
supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
For details on...

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Using your camcorder abroad
Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted.  For details,
refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR-TRV950 only)
You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if
necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].
Your...

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Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state,
the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not
operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep and the %
indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted
in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens,...

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Maintenance information
Cleaning the video headsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video heads
may be dirty when:
•Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
•Playback pictures do not move.
•Playback pictures do not appear.
•The x indicator and “
 CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another,
or the x indicator flashes on the screen during recording.
If the above problem [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for...

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Maintenance information and precautions
Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below.
(1)Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2)Eject the cassette from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable
from your camcorder.
(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on
your camcorder, then keep pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL for about five
seconds.
(4)Follow the procedure below using an...

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Maintenance information and precautions
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery so that the date, time and other
settings are retained even when the POWER switch is turned off. The built-in
rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The
battery, however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
It will be completely discharged in about four months if you do not...

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Maintenance information and precautions
Camcorder care•Remove the cassette, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and
VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is
not to be used for a long time.
•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of...