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 enables still image shooting in dark places. Having gentler radiation
than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, the system satisfies Laser Class 1 (*)
specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes.
No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter
at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience
such effects like several minutes of image residual and dazzling, that you encounter
after looking into a flashlight.
*HOLOGRAM AF satisfies Class 1(time base 30 000 seconds), specified in all of JIS
(Japan), IEC(EU), and FDA(US) industry standards.
Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe, under a
condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens
for 30 000 seconds.
HOLOGRAM AF emitter
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory Photo recording 
						

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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 emitted from the HOLOGRAM AF is blocked
by an obstruction.
•Focus is achieved as long as HOLOGRAM AF light reaches to the subject even if its
light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject.
•If HOLOGRAM AF light is dim, it sometimes becomes difficult to focus.  If this
happens, wipe the HOLOGRAM AF emitter with a soft, dry cloth.
The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when:
–Flash is set to 
 No flash
–Focus manually
–Spot Focus
–Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE
–Landscape of PROGRAM AE
–Continuous photo recording
When you use the external flash (optional) as well
HOLOGRAM AF emits. 
						

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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 last two seconds of
the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
To cancel the self-timerPress SELFTIMER so that the  (self-timer) indicator disappears on the screen. You
cannot stop the countdown.
Note
The self-timer is automatically canceled when:
–Self-timer recording is finished.
–The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory Photo recording
4
PHOTO
2
FN
PHOTO 
						

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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
freezes and CAPTURE appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.
To change from the selected image to another image, release PHOTO once and
press it lightly again.
(4)Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
[a] : Number of the recorded images[b] : Approximate number of the images that can be recorded on the “Memory Stick”
Recording images from a tape as still
images
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CAPTURE
FN
INDEX PBFN
INDEX PB
1 / 12SFN640SFN640
2
PHOTOPHOTO
REW FFPLAY
[a] [b] 
						

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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 in the playback
Your camcorder stops momentarily.
Sound recorded on a tape
You cannot record audio from a tape.
Titles already recorded on cassettes
You cannot record titles on a “Memory Stick.” Titles do not appear while you are
recording a still image with PHOTO.
Recording date/time
The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on a “Memory Stick” is recorded.
Various settings are not recorded.
Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick.”
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
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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 VCR or
the TV.
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.
AUDIO/
VIDEO
S VIDEOS VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
: Signal flow
VCR
Yellow
A/V connecting cable (supplied) 
						

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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 images
DV
DV OUT
DV
: Signal flowi.LINK cable (optional) 
						

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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 or title
with a moving picture. Record a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for
convenience.
C. CHROM (camera chroma key)
You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image such as an image can be used as
background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving
picture will be swapped with a still image.
M. OVERLAP* (memory overlap)
You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “Memory
Stick.”
*The superimposed image using Memory overlap can be recorded on tapes only.
Superimposing a still image in the
“Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX
M  C A M
C H R O M
M  C A M
 L U M I
C A M    M
C H R O M
O V  E R  –
 L A P
M. CHROMStill image Moving picture
M. OVERLAP*Still imageMoving picture
C. CHROM
Blue
M. LUMIStill image Moving picture
Blue
Still image Moving picture 
						

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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 the screen to select the still image which
you want to superimpose.
–:To see the previous image
+:To see the next image
(5)Press a desired mode. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.
(6)Press –/+ on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press
 OK to return to PAGE1.
M. CHROM: Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a
still image and superimpose it on a moving image
M. LUMI: Brightness level used when extracting a still image and
superimposing it on a moving image
C. CHROM: Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a
moving picture and superimpose it on a still image
M. OVERLAP: No adjustment necessary
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
(7)Press EXIT to return to FN.
(8)Press START/STOP to start recording. 
						

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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 modified on your computer or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder.
When you record the still image without superimposing
Select M. LUMI. mode. Press  until all bars are displayed. Only the still
image will be displayed on the screen.
When you select M. OVERLAP
You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.
To record the superimposed image as a still image
Press PHOTO deeper in step 8 (You should set PHOTO REC in 
 to TAPE in the
menu settings beforehand).
MEM
M I X
4
5
6
FN
+ –
+ –
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POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
100–0001+–
MEM  MIXMCCAM
LUMIOVER-
LAPOFF OK
MCCAM
CHROM CAMCM
CHROM
M. LUMI100–0001+ –
MEM  MIXOFF OK
+ –
M. LUMI100–0001+ –
MEM  MIXOFF OK
+ –
Still image