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
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 PAGE2.
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
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
(7)Press EXIT to return to FN.
(8)Press PHOTO deeper to start recording.
The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
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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 still pictures
Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.
Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder.
When recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX
The PROGRAM AE does not work. (The indicator flashes.)
The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images
–For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018
–For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020
Sample images
Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are
protected (p. 176).
4
5
6
FN
+ –
28
+ –100–0001+–
MEM  MIXMCCAM
LUMIOFF OK
MCCAM
CHROM CAMCM
CHROM
M. LUMI100–0001+ –
MEM  MIXOFF OK
+ –
M. LUMI100–0001+ –
MEM  MIXOFF OK
+ –
PHOTO
Still image 
						

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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 camcorder lights up. The picture and sound
are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” For more
information about recording time, see page 134.
To stop recordingPress START/STOP.
2
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR32040min REC 0:00:
0315min
BBB
FN
INDEX PLAY
[a]
[b]
[a]:Recording time can be recorded on the
“Memory Stick”.
[b]:This indicator is displayed for five seconds
after pressing START/STOP. This indicator
is not recorded.
Recording moving pictures on a“Memory
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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 displayed while recording. However, they are automatically
recorded onto the “Memory Stick.”
To display the recording date/time, press the DATA CODE button during playback.
You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41). Various settings
cannot be recorded.
During recording on a “Memory Stick”
Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is
recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA.
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick”
– MPEG movie recording 
						

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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 two seconds of
the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
To stop the self-timerPress START/STOP. To restart the self-timer, press START/STOP again.
To cancel the self-timerPress SELFTIMER so that the  (self-timer) indicator disappears on the screen.
Note
The self-timer is automatically canceled when:
–Self-timer recording is finished.
–The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
4
2
FN
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
START/STOP button
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick”
– MPEG movie recording 
						

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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 START/STOP on your camcorder. The picture and sound are recorded
up to the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” For more information
about recording time, see page 134.
To stop recordingPress START/STOP.
Recording pictures from a tape as a
moving picture
3
2PLAYPAUSE
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR320
BBB
N40min
REC 0:00:
0315min0:
15:
42:
43
FN
INDEX PB
[a]:The recording time can be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
[b]:This indicator is displayed for
five seconds after pressing START/
STOP. This indicator is not recorded.
[a]
[b] 
						

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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 while you are
recording moving picture with START/STOP.
If “
 AUDIO ERROR” is displayed
Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V
connecting cable to input images from external equipment used to play back the image
(p. 158).
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.”
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture 
						

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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 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.
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture
S VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
VCR
Yellow
White
A/V connecting cable (supplied)Red 
						

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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 picture 
						

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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 video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.
(5)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.
(6)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.
(7)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.
(8)Repeat steps 4 to 7, then set the program.
When one program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set 20 programs in maximum.
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4,7PAUSE
STOP
REW FFPLAY
320320320
VIDEO  EDIT
  MARK
  UNDO
  ERASE  ALL
  START
  IMAGESIZE1   OUT0:
08:
55:
06
TOTAL   0:
00:
00
SCENE  0                             2minTOTAL   0:
00:
12
SCENE  1                             2minTOTAL   0:
00:
31
SCENE  3                             2min
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDVIDEO  EDIT
  MARK
  UNDO
  ERASE  ALL
  START
  IMAGESIZE2   IN0:
08:
58:
06
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDVIDEO  EDIT
  MARK
  UNDO
  ERASE  ALL
  START
  IMAGESIZE4   IN0:
10:
01:
23
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDN XN X N X
MENU
Recording edited pictures from a tape as
a moving picture – Digital program
editing (on a “Memory Stick”)