Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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(2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR
1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.
2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause
on the VCR, then press the dial.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR
The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:
–Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.
–Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.
–Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.
(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each otherLocate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote
sensor of the VCR.
Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the
devices.
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VIDEO  EDIT
  EDIT  SET
    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
    IR  SETUP
    PAUSEMODE
    IR  TEST
      RETURNPAUSE
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Remote sensor
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
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(4) Confirming VCR operation
1Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.
3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
When the VCR does not operate correctly
•After checking the code in “About IR SETUP codes”, set the IR SETUP or the
PAUSEMODE again.
•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.
•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
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3VIDEO  EDIT
  EDIT  SET
    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
    IR  SETUP
    PAUSEMODE
    IR  TEST
      RETURNENGAGE
REC  PAUSE
RETURN
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  EDIT  SET
    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
    IR  SETUP
    PAUSEMODE
    IR  TEST
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Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable
When you connect using the i.LINK cable (optional), follow the procedure below.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(2)Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV
input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch
to VCR/VTR.
(3)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in 
 to
TAPE, then press the dial (p. 217).
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
When you connect using an i.LINK cable
You cannot dub the titles, display indicators.
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  DATA  CODE
  BEEP
  COMMANDER
  DISPLAY
  VIDEO  EDIT
    RETURNRETURN
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MEMORY
VIDEO  EDIT
  EDIT  SET
    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
    IR  SETUP
    PAUSEMODE
    IR  TEST
      RETURNIR
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  MARK
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  ERASE  ALL
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  DATA  CODE
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    RETURNREADY
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VIDEO  EDIT
  MARK
  UNDO
  ERASE  ALL
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  EDIT  SET
    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
    IR  SETUP
    PAUSEMODE
    IR  TEST
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    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
    IR  SETUP
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Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and
paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder.
(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set
to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording
pause.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the
number values for adjusting the synchronization.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(4)Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the first number value of each IN and the closing number value
of each OUT.
(5)Calculate the average of all the first number values of each IN, and the
average of all the last number values of each OUT.
(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.
(7)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of IN, then
press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(8)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.
(9)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(10)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
 RETURN, then press the dial. 
						

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8VIDEO  EDIT
  EDIT  SET
    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
    IR  SETUP
    PAUSEMODE
    IR  TEST
      RETURN
EXECUTE
ENGAGE
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    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
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    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
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    IR  TEST
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  EDIT  SET
    CONTROL
    ADJ  TEST
    ”CUT–IN”
    ”CUT–OUT”
    IR  SETUP
    PAUSEMODE
    IR  TEST
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Notes
•When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the synchronization is recorded
for about 50 seconds.
•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the
tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting
recording.
•When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i.LINK cable, leave the
connection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cable settings (p. 99). Video and
audio are sent by digital signals. 
						

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Operation 1: Making a program
(1)Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for
recording into the VCR.
(2)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in 
 to
TAPE, then press the dial (p. 217).
(3)Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.
(4)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to
select MARK, then press the dial.
The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
(5)Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a
time with EDITSEARCH.
(6)Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program
mark changes to light blue.
(7)Repeat steps 3 to 6, then set the program.
When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set up to 20 programs in maximum.
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  DATA  CODE
  BEEP
  COMMANDER
  DISPLAY
  VIDEO  EDIT
    RETURNREADY
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  DATA  CODE
  BEEP
  COMMANDER
  DISPLAY
  VIDEO  EDIT
    RETURNRETURN
TAPE
MEMORY
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 ENDVIDEO  EDIT
  MARK
  UNDO
  ERASE  ALL
  START
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Erasing the program you have setErase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.
(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 2.
Erasing all programs
(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.
To cancel erasing all programs
Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 2.
To cancel a program you have set
Press MENU.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
Note
You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.
If the tape has a blank portion
You cannot set IN and OUT on the portion.
If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape
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Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape)
Make sure that your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to
recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable, the following procedure is not
necessary.
When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicator
appears during edit on the screen.
The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing ends.
When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To stop dubbing during editingPress x using the video operation buttons.
To end the Digital program editingYour camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO
EDIT in the menu settings.
Press MENU to erase the menu display.
You cannot record on the VCR when:
–The tape has run out.
–The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.
–The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected)
–The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected)
NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:
–The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.
–i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable is not connected.
–The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK)
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Using the A/V connecting cableYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY in 
 to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If
you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.
(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(4)Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select
a TV program if you are recording from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR
appears on the screen.
(5)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Using the Remote CommanderIn step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. In step 5,
press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
VCR
3
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
S VIDEO
RECPAUSE
: Signal flow
White
Yellow
RedA/V connecting cable (supplied)
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If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,
the right channel audio is output.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Note on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous
remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2,
we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with
black paper.
Recording video or TV programs