Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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Viewing Images Using your Computer
Connecting your camcorder to your
computer using the USB cable
– For Macintosh users
When connecting to a computer using the USB jackBefore connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver on the
computer. The USB driver is packaged together with application software for viewing
images on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
Recommended computer usage environment when connecting
via USB cable and viewing “Memory Stick” images on your
computer
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)
Standard installation is required.
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following
models.
•iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive
•iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Notes
•Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or
more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.
•Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is
used simultaneously.
•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
•Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual. 
						

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Installing the USB driver
Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB
driver is completed.
For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users
(1)Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The application software screen appears.
(3)Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to
“Driver.”
(4)Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder.
•Sony Camcorder USB Driver
•Sony Camcorder USB Shim
(5)When the message appears, click “OK.”
The USB driver is installed on your computer.
(6)Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
(7)Restart your computer.
For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)
The USB driver need not be installed. Your Mac automatically recognizes the “Memory
Stick” as a drive just by connecting your Mac using the USB cable.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable
– For Macintosh users 
						

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Viewing Images Using your Computer
Viewing images
Before operation
You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images on your computer
(p. 202).
QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.
(1)Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load.
(2)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power
adaptor to your camcorder.
(3)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
(4)Connect the 
 (USB) jack on the camcorder to the USB connector on your
computer using the supplied USB cable.
USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
(5)Double-click the “Memory Stick” icon on the desktop.
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
(6)Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.
Desired file type Double-click in this order
Still image “Dcim” foldert“100msdcf” foldertImage file
Moving picture* “Mssony” foldert“Moml0001” foldertImage file*
*Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If
you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may
break off.
Disconnect the USB cable and eject the “Memory Stick” or set
the POWER switch to OFF(CHG)
Follow the procedure below.
(1)Close all running applications.
Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit.
(2)Drag the “Memory Stick” icon into the “Trash.” Alternatively, select the
“Memory Stick” icon by clicking on it, and then select “Eject disk” from the
“Special” menu at the top left of the screen.
(3)Disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER
switch of your camcorder to OFF (CHG).
For Mac OS X (v10.0) users
Shutting down your computer, then disconnect the USB cable and eject the “Memory
Stick” or  set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory
Stick” on your computer
– For Macintosh users 
						

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You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your
computer which has the i.LINK jack connected to your camcorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY in 
 to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2)Press MENU, then select A/V t DV OUT in 
 to ON with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial (p. 210).
(3)Start playback on the analog video unit.
(4)Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer. The
operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are
using.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your
computer and software you are using.
After capturing images and soundStop capturing procedures on your computer , and stop the playback on the analog
video unit.
Notes
•You need to install software that supports the video signal exchange.
•Depending on the state of the video signals, the computer may not be able to output
the images correctly when you convert video signals into digital video signals via
your camcorder.
•You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video
tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system.
•You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of the
A/V connecting cable (supplied).
If your computer has a USB connector
You can connect using a USB cable, but images may not be transferred smoothly.
i.LINK
VIDEO
AUDIO S VIDEO OUTAUDIO/VIDEODV
i.LINK cable (optional): Signal flow
VCR
Yellow
White
RedA/V connecting cable (supplied)
Capturing images from an analog video unit
on your computer – Signal convert function 
						

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Using the Network function
– DCR-TRV950 onlyYou can access the Internet via a Bluetooth compliant device from your camcorder.
Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This
section described only how to open the Network Menu.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK.
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press NETWORK.
 (Bluetooth) lamp lights up and Network Menu appears.
For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with
your camcorder. — Using the Network function —
Accessing the network
1
LOCK
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
(Bluetooth) lamp
NETWORK 
						

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How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode
Hold your camcorder with your hand through the grip belt to keep from dropping it.
The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen.
Press the buttons with the supplied stylus.
After using the stylusPut it back in the holder. Hold the stylus correctly as shown in the illustration and
insert it until it clicks.
On trademarks
•The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony
Corporation under license.
•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
Note
Make sure that your camcorder is in the standby with the POWER switch set to
MEMORY/NETWORK.
During using the network function
You cannot use the optional printer.
Accessing the network 
						

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Customizing Your Camcorder
— Customizing Your Camcorder —
Changing the default settings with the
menu
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-
TRV950 only), then press MENU.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial
to set.
(5)If you want to change other items, select 
 RETURN and press the dial, then
repeat steps 2 to 4.
For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 208).
CAMERAVCRMEMORY/NETWORK*1
2
3
4
MENUMANUAL  SET
  P  EFFECT
  FLASH  LVL
  AUTO  SHTR
[
MENU]
 :
 END
TAPE  SET
  REC  MODE
  AUDIO  MODE
      REMAIN
  MIC LEVEL
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDTAPE  SET
  REC  MODE
  AUDIO  MODE
      REMAIN
  MIC LEVEL
    RETURNSP
[
MENU]
 :
 END
TAPE  SET
  REC  MODE
  AUDIO  MODE
      REMAIN
  MIC LEVEL
    RETURNAUTO
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDTAPE  SET
  REC  MODE
  AUDIO  MODE
      REMAIN
  MIC LEVEL
    RETURNAUTO
ON
[
MENU]
 :
 END
TAPE  SET
  REC  MODE
  AUDIO  MODE
      REMAIN
  MIC LEVEL
    RETURNAUTO
ON
[
MENU]
 :
 ENDTAPE  SET
  REC  MODE
  AUDIO  MODE
      REMAIN
  MIC LEVEL
    RETURNON
[
MENU]
 :
 END MANUAL  SET
  FLASH  LVL
[
MENU]
 :
 END MANUAL  SET
  P  EFFECT
[
MENU]
 :
 END
* DCR-TRV950 only 
						

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Icon/item
MANUAL SET
P EFFECT
FLASH LVL
AUTO SHTR
To make the menu display disappearPress MENU.
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:MANUAL SETCAMERA SETVCR SETLCD/VF SETMEMORY SETPRINT SETCM SETTAPE SETSETUP MENUOTHERS
Selecting the mode setting of each item  z is the default setting.
Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows
only the items you can operate at the moment.
MEMORY/NETWORK is one of the positions of the POWER switch on the DCR-
TRV950. It is referred to as MEMORY on the DCR-TRV940.
Changing the default settings with the menu
Mode
——
HIGH
zNORMAL
LOW
zON
OFFMeaning
To add special effects like those in films or on
the TV to images (p. 58, 84)
Makes the flash level higher than normal.
Normal setting
Makes the flash level lower than normal.
To automatically activate the electronic shutter
when shooting in bright conditions
To not automatically activate the electronic
shutter even when shooting in bright conditionsPOWER
switch
VCR
CAMERA
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
CAMERA
Note on FLASH LVL
You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible with the
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Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the default settings with the menu
Icon/item
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
PHOTO REC
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
FRAME REC
INT. REC
HOLOGRAM F
Mode
zOFF
24×
150×
zMEMORY
TAPE
zOFF
ON
zON
OFF
zOFF
ON
ON
zOFF
SET
zAUTO
OFFMeaning
To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 12× zoom
is performed.
To activate the digital zoom. More than 12× to
24× zoom is performed digitally (p. 31)
To activate the digital zoom. More than 12× to
150× zoom is performed digitally
To record still images on a “Memory Stick”
when you press PHOTO in the tape recording or
recording standby (p. 46)
To record still images on a tape when you press
PHOTO in the tape recording or recording
standby (p. 51)
——
To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 53)
To compensate for camera-shake
To cancel the SteadyShot. Natural pictures are
produced when shooting a stationary object
with a tripod.
To deactivate Frame recording
To activate Frame recording (p. 83)
To activate interval recording (p. 81)
To deactivate interval recording
To set the INTERVAL and REC TIME for
interval recording
The HOLOGRAM AF emits when focusing on
subjects is difficult in dark places (p. 141)
The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit.POWER
switch
CAMERA
CAMERA
CAMERA
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
CAMERA
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
Notes on the SteadyShot
•The SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera-shake.
•Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot.
If you cancel the SteadyShot
The SteadyShot off indicator 
 appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive
compensation for camera-shake.
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Mode
zSTEREO
1
2
——
zOFF
ON
zBRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
——
zBRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
zOFF
ON
Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.
•When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during
recording.
•When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically
selected.
Even if you adjust LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and/or VF B.L.
The recorded picture will not be affected.
ST1 ST2
To get low-
intensityTo get high-
intensity Icon/item
VCR SET
HiFi SOUND
AUDIO MIX
A/VtDV OUT
LCD/VF SET
LCD B. L.
LCD COLOR
VF B.L.
GUIDEFRAME
Changing the default settings with the menu
POWER
switch
VCR
VCR
VCR
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK Meaning
To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track
tape with main and sub sound (p. 229)
To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or
a dual sound tape with main sound
To play back a stereo tape with the right sound
or a dual sound track tape with sub sound
To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and
stereo 2 (p. 118)
To output digital images and sound in analog
format using your camcorder
To output analog images and sound in digital
format using your camcorder (p. 204)
To set the brightness on the LCD screen to
normal
To brighten the LCD screen
To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to
normal
To brighten the viewfinder screen
Does not display the guide frame.
Displays the guide frame (p. 64).