Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Erasing the program you have setErase OUT first and then IN 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, then press the dial.
(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.
Notes
•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
•You cannot operate recording during the digital program editing on a “Memory
Stick.”
If the tape has a blank portion
You cannot set IN or OUT on the portion
If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape
The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
During making a program
If you eject the cassette, the program will be erased.
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture
– Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) 
						

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Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture
– Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”)
Performing the program (Dubbing on a “Memory Stick”)
(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial.
(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 writing of data on your camcorder, and REC appears during
dubbing on the screen.
The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.
When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops.
To stop dubbing during editingPress x using the video operation buttons.
The program you made is recorded on a “Memory Stick” up to the place where you
pressed x.
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.
When the program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.
You cannot press START.
When the “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record
“LOW MEMORY ” appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures up to the
time indicated.
When the “Memory Stick” has no space to record
“MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen.
When a “Memory Stick” is not set
“NO MEMORY STICK” appears on the screen.
When the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
“MEMORY STICK LOCKED” appears on the screen. 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes
and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.
Before operation
•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2)Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE in
, then press the dial (p. 212).
PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.
(3)Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the tape is recorded on the
“Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. END is
displayed when copying ends.
To stop copyingPress x using the video operation buttons or press MENU.
When the “Memory Stick” becomes full“MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen, and copying stops. Insert another “Memory
Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.
Copying still images from a tape
– PHOTO SAVE
3
2
PHOTOSAV I NG
0END
4
PHOTO BUTTON
640STD640STD
640STD
PHOTO  SAVE 0:
00:
00:
00
4/15
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDPHOTO  SAVE 0:
30:
00:
00
8/15
[
MENU]
 :
 END
MEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
  MOVIE  SET
  PHOTO  SAVE
  FILE  NO.
    RETURNREADY
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDPHOTO  SAVE 0:
00:
00:
00
4/15
[
PHOTO]
 :
 START    [
MENU]
 :
 END
MENU 
						

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Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE
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 knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the
“Memory Stick.” Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
“NOT READY” appears when you select the item in the menu settings.
When you change the “Memory Stick” during copying
Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous
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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back
six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.
You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR.
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press PLAY or 
 PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3)Press –/+ on your camcorder to select the desired still image.
–:To see the previous image
+:To see the next image
To stop memory photo playbackPress CAM, VCR on your camcorder or MEMORY PLAY button on the Remote
Commander.
PLAYPB
2
Viewing still images
– Memory photo playback 
						

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You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
–when playing back image data modified on your computer.
–when playing back image data shot with other equipment.
Notes on the file name
•The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed
if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.
•“
 - DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on screen if the structure of the directory
does not conform to the DCF standard. While this message appears, you can play back
images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick.”
•The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.
To play back recorded images on a TV screen
•Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder.
•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, image quality
may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good
as ever.
•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be
output from the TV speakers.
Still images
You can select still images also with –/+ on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.
When no still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”
When you press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander, “
 NO FILE” appears.
Screen indicators during still image playback
Recording data
You can view recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) when you
press DATA CODE. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41).
To make screen indicators disappear
Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.
Viewing still images – Memory photo playback
Recording date/time/various settings
6/ 40
MEMORY  PLAY 100–00061152
JUL  4  2002
12:05:56 AM
FN INDEX CAM+ –
Image number/Total number of recorded images
Image size
Data Directory Number, File Number
Protect
Print mark
When the POWER switch is set to VCR, VCR is
displayed instead of CAM 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen)
You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when
searching for a particular image.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR.
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press INDEX to display the index screen.
A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
screen mode.
T : To display the previous 6 images
t : To display the following 6 images
To return to FNPress EXIT.
To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)Press the image you want to display.
Note
When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This
indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These
numbers are different from the data file names.
Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment
These files are sometimes not displayed on the index screen.
1 / 40 123
456
EXITDELMARK-MARK
Tt
B mark
Viewing still images – Memory photo playback 
						

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You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play
back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR.
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press PLAY or 
 PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3)Press +/– to select the desired moving pictures.
– :To see the previous picture
+ : To see the next picture
(4)Press MPEG N X to start playback.
(5)To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.
– :To turn down
+ : To turn up
When you close the LCD panel, sound is muted.
To stop MPEG movie playbackPress MPEG N X.
Note
You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
–When playing back image data modified on your computer.
–When playing back image data shot with other equipment.
To play back recorded images on a TV screen
•Before operation connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder.
•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be
output from the TV speakers.
Moving pictures
You can select moving pictures also with –/+ on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.
When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”
When you press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander, the message “
 NO
FILE” appears.
Viewing moving pictures
– MPEG movie playback
PLAYPB
2
VOLUME 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Playing back a moving picture from the desired part
The moving picture recorded on a “Memory Stick” is divided into 23 parts.
You can select every each one point and play back pictures.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR.
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press PLAY or 
 PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3)Press –/+ to select the desired moving pictures.
– :To see the previous picture
+ : To see the next picture
(4)Press 
						

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Screen indicators during moving picture playback
Recording date/time
To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation. (p. 41)
To make screen indicator disappear
Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback
FN
MPEG
N X
––––––
INDEX CAM+ –
3201/20
0 :
 01 :
 00 MOV00001
––JUL 4 2002
12 : 05 : 56
Data directory number/File number
Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures
Image size
Protect
Recording date/time. (Various settings are displayed as
“– – –”.)
When the POWER switch is set to VCR, VCR is
displayed instead of CAM.