Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can copy images recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” and a tape for recording into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2)Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the
desired images. Set the tape to playback pause.
(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
The tape is set to the recording pause.
(4)Press 
 PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
(5)Press –/+ to select the desired image.
– : To see the previous image
+ : To see the next image
(6)Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.
z appears on the screen during recording.
(7)If you have more to copy, repeat steps 5 and 6.
To stop copying in the middlePress x.
Copying images recorded on a “Memory
Stick” to a tape
3
4
PB
2RECPAUSE 
						

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Copying images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape
During copying
You cannot operate the following functions:
–MEMORY PLAY
–MEMORY INDEX
–MEMORY DELETE
–MEMORY +/–
Note on the index screen
You cannot record the index screen.
If you press EDITSEARCH during pause
Memory playback stops.
Image data modified on your computers or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.
When copying movies
After step 6, press MPEG u and play back the image. 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a
desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the
enlarged still image to tapes or a “Memory Stick”.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Press
FN to display PAGE1 during the memory playback. When you set the POWER
switch to VCR, press FN and select PAGE2 during the memory playback.
(2)Press PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears.
(3)Press the area that you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.
The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playback
image is enlarged approximately at twice the size. If you press the other area,
the area moves to the center of the screen.
(4)Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.
You can enlarge the image from approximately 1.1 times up to five times its
size.
W : Decreases the zoom ratio.
 T  : Increases the zoom ratio.
To cancel PB ZOOMPress  END.
14
FN
2PB
ZOOMMEMORY  PLAY3/14
END100–0003
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MEMORY  PLAY3/14
END100–0003
1152PB  ZOOM
PB  ZOOM
 × 5.0
Enlarging still images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM 
						

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Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”
– Memory PB ZOOM
The PB ZOOM is canceled when executing the following operations:
–MENU
–MEMORY PLAY*
–MEMORY INDEX*
–MEMORY +/–*
* When these functions are selected by the Remote Commander.
Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick”
The PB ZOOM does not work.
To record the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM on a “Memory Stick”
Press PHOTO to record the still image processed by PB ZOOM. (Images are recorded at
640 × 480 size.)
In the PB ZOOM mode
If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen
disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen.
Edge of the enlarged image
The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.
To record an image processed on PB ZOOM on tapes
Follow the procedure on page 171 and execute the PB ZOOM after step 5. 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially
when checking recorded images or during a presentation.
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 FN and select PAGE3.
(3)Press SLIDE SHOW.
(4)Press START. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the
“Memory Stick” in sequence.
To stop the slide showPress  END.
To pause during a slide showPress PAUSE.
To return to FNPress  END to return to PAGE3, then press EXIT.
To start the slide show from a particular imageSelect the desired image using –/+ buttons before step 4.
To view recorded images on TV
Before operation connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder.
If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation
The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to follow
the steps again from the beginning.
2
FN
41 / 6        SLIDE  SHOW
100–00001
+ –STARTEND
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Playing back images in a continuous loop
– SLIDE SHOW 
						

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You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images.
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 on your camcorder to display the index.
(3)Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears.
(4)Press the image you want to protect. A “-” appears on the protected image.
To return to FNPress EXIT.
To cancel image protectionPress the image you want to cancel image protection in step 4 again. The “-”
disappears.
Note
Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected
image data. Before formatting a “Memory Stick,” check its contents.
If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot protect images.
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection
2
INDEX
3,4123
456EXITRET.
-MARK
1 / 40 123
456
EXITDELMARK-MARK
Tt
-
2 / 40Tt
-MARK 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or only
selected images.
Deleting selected images
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)Play back the image you want to delete.
(3)Press FN to display PAGE1.
(4)Press DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.
(5)Press OK. The selected image is deleted.
To return to FNPress EXIT.
To cancel deleting an imagePress CANCEL in step 5.
Notes
•To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
•Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Before deleting an image, carefully
check the image.
If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot delete images.
4
DELE–
TE
DELETE
100–000033 / 40
DELETE?
OK
CAN–
CEL
3
FN
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Deleting images – DELETE 
						

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Deleting selected images on the index screen
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 INDEX to display the index screen.
(3)Press DEL. Then press the images you want to delete. The number of the
selected image is highlighted.
(4)Press EXEC. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.
(5)Press OK. The selected images are deleted.
To return to FNPress EXIT.
To cancel deleting an imagePress CANCEL in step 5.
Deleting images – DELETE
2
INDEX
3132
456EXIT123
456EXITDELMARK-MARK-EXEC
DEL
1 / 40Tt3 / 40Tt
RET.DEL 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Deleting all images
You can delete all unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.”
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 MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL in
, then press the dial (p. 212).
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes
to EXECUTE.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
DELETING flashes on the screen. When all unprotected images are deleted,
COMPLETE is displayed.
To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”Select RETURN in step 3 or 4.
While DELETING appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
2
4
3
MEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
  MOVIE  SET
  FILE  NO.
  DELETE  ALL
  FORMAT
    RETURN
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDREADYMEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
  MOVIE  SET
  FILE  NO.
  DELETE  ALL
  FORMAT
    RETURN
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDRETURN
OK
MEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
  MOVIE  SET
  FILE  NO.
  DELETE  ALL
  FORMAT
    RETURN
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDRETURN
OKMEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
  MOVIE  SET
  FILE  NO.
  DELETE  ALL
  FORMAT
    RETURN
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDRETURN
EXECUTE
MEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
  MOVIE  SET
  FILE  NO.
  DELETE  ALL
  FORMAT
    RETURN
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDDELETING
MEMORY  SET
  STILL  SET
  MOVIE  SET
  FILE  NO.
  DELETE  ALL
  FORMAT
    RETURN
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDCOMPLETE
Deleting images – DELETE
MENU 
						

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You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This
function is useful for printing out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for
specifying still images to print out.
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.
(3)Press 
 MARK. The screen used to write a print mark appears.
(4)Press the image for which you want to write a print mark. A “
” appears on
the selected image.
To return to FNPress EXIT.
To cancel writing print marksPress the image for which you want to cancel the print mark set in step 4 again. The disappears.
If the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks on still images.
Moving pictures
You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK
2
INDEX
3,4123
456EXIT123
456EXITDELMARK-MARK
MARK
1 / 40Tt2 / 40Tt
RET.MARK