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    Customizing Your Camcorder
    Changing the default settings with the menu
    Icon/item
    MEMORY SET
    STILL SET
    BURST
    QUALITY
    IMAGESIZE
    MOVIE SET
    IMAGESIZE
    REMAIN
    Mode
    zOFF
    NORMAL
    EXP BRKTG
    MULTI SCRN
    zSUPER FINE
    FINE
    STANDARD
    z1152 × 864
    640 × 480
    z320 × 240
    160 × 112
    zAUTO
    ONMeaning
    To not record continuously
    To record from four to 13 images continuously
    (p. 137)
    To record three images continuously with
    different exposure
    To record nine images continuously, display the
    images on a single page divided into nine boxes
    To record still images in the finest image quality
    mode (p. 131)
    To record still images in the fine image quality
    mode
    To record still images in the standard image
    quality mode
    To record still images at 1152 × 864 size
    (p. 133)
    To record still images at 640 × 480 size
    To record moving pictures at 320 × 240 size
    (p. 133).
    To record moving pictures at 160 × 112 size.
    To display the remaining capacity of the
    “Memory Stick”  in the following cases:
    •For five seconds after setting the POWER
    switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-
    TRV950 only) or VCR
    •For five seconds after setting the POWER
    switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-
    TRV950 only) or VCR and inserting a
    “Memory Stick”
    •When the remaining capacity of the “Memory
    Stick” is less than two minutes after setting the
    POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK
    (DCR-TRV950 only)
    •For five seconds from the start of moving
    picture recording
    •For five seconds after completing a moving
    picture recording
    To always display the remaining capacity of the
    “Memory Stick”POWER
    switch
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    When you select QUALITY
    The number of the recording pictures is displayed.
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    Changing the default settings with the menu
    Icon/item
    MEMORY SET
    PHOTO SAVE
    FILE NO.
    DELETE ALL
    FORMAT
    Mode
    ——
    zSERIES
    RESET
    ——
    zRETURN
    OKPOWER
    switch
    VCR
    VCR
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK Meaning
    To copy still images on the tape onto the
    “Memory Stick” (p. 163)
    To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the
    “Memory Stick” is changed
    To reset the file numbering each time the
    “Memory Stick” is changed
    To delete all unprotected images (p. 179)
    To cancel formatting
    To format an inserted “Memory Stick”
    Formatting erases all information on the
    “Memory Stick”
    Check the contents of the “Memory Stick”
    before formatting.
    1. Select FORMAT.
    2. Select OK with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
    then press the dial.
    3. After EXECUTE appears, press SEL/PUSH
    EXEC dial. FORMATTING flashes during
    formatting. COMPLETE appears when
    formatting is finished.
    Notes on formatting
    •Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed:
    – Switch the POWER switch.
    – Operate buttons.
    – Eject the “Memory Stick.”
    •The supplied or optional “Memory Stick” has been formatted at factory. Formatting
    the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder is not required.
    •You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect switch on the “Memory
    Stick” is set to LOCK.
    •Format the “Memory Stick” when “
     FORMAT ERROR” is displayed.
    •Formatting erases protected image data on the “Memory Stick.” 
    						
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    Customizing Your Camcorder
    Changing the default settings with the menu
    Icon/item
    PRINT SET
    DATE/TIME
    CM SET
    TITLE
    TITLEERASE
    TITLE DSPL
    CM SEARCH
    TAPE TITLE
    ERASE ALL
    Mode
    zOFF
    DATE
    DAY&TIME
    ——
    ——
    zON
    OFF
    zON
    OFF
    ——
    ——Meaning
    To make prints without the recording date and
    time
    To make prints with the recording date (p. 181)
    To make prints with the recording date and time
    To superimpose a title or make your own title
    (p. 119, 122)
    To erase the title you have superimposed
    (p. 121)
    To display the title you have superimposed
    To not display the title
    To search using cassette memory (p. 89, 90, 92)
    To search without using cassette memory
    To label a cassette (p. 124)
    To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 125)POWER
    switch
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    CAMERA
    VCR
    CAMERA
    VCR
    VCR
    VCR
    CAMERA
    VCR
    CAMERA
    Note on PRINT SET
    DATE/TIME is displayed only when an external printer (optional) is connected to the
    intelligent accessory shoe.
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    Icon/item
    TAPE SET
    REC MODE
    AUDIO MODE
    qREMAIN
    MIC LEVEL
    Meaning
    To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
    To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the
    SP mode
    To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds)
    To record in the 16-bit mode (one stereo sound
    with high quality)
    To display the remaining tape bar:
    •For about eight seconds after a cassette is
    inserted and your camcorder calculates the
    remaining amount of tape
    •For about eight seconds after N or
    DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL is pressed
    To always display the remaining tape indicator
    Adjusts audio recording level automatically
    Adjusts audio recording level manuallyPOWER
    switch
    VCR
    CAMERA
    VCR
    CAMERA
    VCR
    CAMERA
    VCR
    CAMERA
    Changing the default settings with the menu
    Notes on the LP mode
    •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
    the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or
    VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
    •When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master
    cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
    •You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the
    tape to be audio dubbed.
    •When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in
    the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be
    written properly between scenes.
    Notes on AUDIO MODE
    •You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.
    •When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance
    in AUDIO MIX.
    Mode
    zSP
    LP
    z12BIT
    16BIT
    zAUTO
    ON
    zAUTO
    MANUAL 
    						
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    Customizing Your Camcorder
    Changing the default settings with the menu
    Icon/item
    SETUP MENU
    CLOCK SET
    USB STREAM
    USBCONNECT
    LTR SIZE
    LANGUAGE
    DEMO MODE
    Mode
    ——
    zOFF
    ON
    zNORMAL
    PTP
    zNORMAL
    2×
    zENGLISH
    FRANÇAIS
    ESPAÑOL
    PORTUGUÊS
    zON
    OFFMeaning
    To set the date or time (p. 20).
    To deactivate the USB streaming
    To activate the USB streaming
    To connect and recognize the “Memory Stick”
    drive.
    To connect and only copy a “Memory Stick”
    image from your camcorder to a computer
    (only with Windows XP or Mac OS X)
    1. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
    “USB CONNECT” followed by “PTP”, then
    press the dial to set.
    2. Insert the “Memory Stick” into the
    camcorder, and connect the camcorder to
    the computer using a USB cable. Copy
    Wizard will automatically start up.
    To display selected menu items in normal size
    To display selected menu items at twice the
    normal size
    To display the following information indicators
    in English: min, REC, STBY and START
    To display the information indicators in French
    To display the information indicators in
    Spanish
    To display the information indicators in
    Portuguese
    To display the information indicators in
    Chinese
    To display the information indicators in Korean
    To make the demonstration appear
    To cancel the demonstrationPOWER
    switch
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    CAMERA
    Notes on DEMO MODE
    •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette or a “Memory Stick” is inserted in
    your camcorder.
    •You cannot select DEMO MODE when the color bar is displayed. When you press the
    COLOR BAR button during demonstration, DEMO MODE is canceled.
    •The DEMO MODE default setting is STBY (Standby) and the demonstration starts
    about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
    cassette or a “Memory Stick” inserted.
    To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick,” set the POWER
    switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby)
    again, leave the DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch to
    OFF (CHG), and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.
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    Icon/item
    OTHERS
    DATA CODE
    AREA SET
    DST SET*
    BEEP
    COMMANDER
    Meaning
    To display date, time and various settings
    during playback when pressing the DATA
    CODE button (p. 41)
    To display date and time during playback when
    pressing the DATA CODE button
    Temporarily change the area where you are
    using your camcorder
    Not during daylight saving time
    During daylight saving time
    To output the melody when you start/stop
    recording or when an unusual condition occurs
    on your camcorder
    To output the beep instead of the melody
    To cancel all sound including shutter sound
    To activate the Remote Commander supplied
    with your camcorder
    To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
    remote control operation caused by other VCR’s
    remote control
    Changing the default settings with the menu
    Mode
    zDATE/CAM
    DATE
    ——
    zOFF
    ON
    zMELODY
    NORMAL
    OFF
    zON
    OFF
    *Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
    POWER
    switch
    VCR
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK 
    						
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    Customizing Your Camcorder
    Changing the default settings with the menu
    Icon/item
    OTHERS
    DISPLAY
    REC LAMP
    VIDEO EDIT
    Meaning
    To show the display on the LCD screen and in
    the viewfinder
    To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
    screen and in the viewfinder
    To light up the camera recording lamp at the
    front of your camcorder
    To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
    the person is not aware of the recording
    To cancel video editing.
    To make program and dub on the tape in the
    other VCR (p. 98)
    To make program and dub on a “Memory Stick”
    (p. 160) Mode
    zLCD
    V-OUT/LCD
    zON
    OFF
    zRETURN
    TAPE
    MEMORYPOWER
    switch
    VCR
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    CAMERA
    MEMORY/
    NETWORK
    VCR
    Note
    If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu
    settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when
    your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.
    When recording a close subject
    When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the
    camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend that you
    set REC LAMP to OFF.
    In more than five minutes after removing the power supply
    The FLASH LVL, HiFi SOUND, AUDIO MIX, MIC LEVEL and COMMANDER settings
    are returned to their default settings.
    Other menu settings are held in memory even after removing the power supply. 
    						
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    START/STOP does not operate.
    The power goes off.
    You cannot record still images on a
    “Memory Stick” in the recording or
    recording standby.
    You cannot record still images on a
    tape.
    The image on the viewfinder screen
    is not clear.
    The SteadyShot does not work.
    The autofocusing does not work.
    If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
    troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power supply and contact
    your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on
    the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 225.
    In the recording
    Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
    •The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
    cSet it to CAMERA (p. 26).
    •The tape has run out.
    cRewind the cassette or insert a new one (p. 23, 43).
    •The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
    cUse a new tape or slide the tab (p. 23).
    •The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
    cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
    least one hour to acclimatize (p. 236).
    •While being operated when the POWER switch is set to
    CAMERA, your camcorder has been in the standby for
    more than five minutes.
    cSet the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to
    CAMERA.
    •The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.
    cInstall a charged battery pack.
    •PHOTO REC is set to TAPE in menu settings.
    cSet it to MEMORY (p. 209).
    •PHOTO REC is set to MEMORY in menu settings.
    cSet it to TAPE (p. 209).
    •The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
    cAdjust the viewfinder lens (p. 30).
    •STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
    cSet it to ON (p. 209).
    •The setting is the manual focus.
    cSet FOCUS to AUTO (p. 76).
    •Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
    cAdjust for manual focusing (p. 76).
    — Troubleshooting —
    Types of trouble and how to correct
    trouble 
    						
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    Troubleshooting
    Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
    •The LCD panel is open.
    cClose the LCD panel (p. 28).
    •The contrast between the subject and background is too
    high. This is not a malfunction.
    •This is not a malfunction.
    •The shutter speed is reduced. This is not a malfunction.
    •If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
    CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
    settings when neither a cassette nor a “Memory Stick” is
    inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the
    demonstration.
    cInsert a cassette or a “Memory Stick” and the
    demonstration stops.
    You can also cancel DEMO MODE (p. 215).
    •The backlight is active.
    cSet it off (p. 34).
    •BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.
    cSet it to MELODY or NORMAL (p. 216).
    •Set the STEADYSHOT in the menu settings to OFF
    (p. 209).
    •The power of the external flash is off or the power supply
    is not installed.
    cTurn on the external flash or install the power supply.
    •Two or more external flashes (optional) are attached.
    cOnly one external flash (optional) can be attached.
    •The manual adjustment is not suitable for the situations
    (The 
     indicator flashes).
    cSet the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK, or cancel
    the manual adjustment (p. 67).
    Types of trouble and how to correct trouble
    The picture does not appear in the
    viewfinder.
    A vertical band appears when you
    shoot a subject such as lights or a
    candle flame against a dark
    background.
    A vertical band appears when you
    shoot a very bright subject.
    Some tiny white, red, blue or green
    spots appear on the screen.
    An unknown picture is displayed on
    the screen.
    The picture appears too bright, and
    the subject does not appear on the
    screen.
    The click of the shutter does not
    sound.
    Black bands appear when you
    record TV or computer screen.
    An external flash (optional) does not
    work.
    The image is not bright with video
    flash light (optional).
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    Types of trouble and how to correct trouble
    In the playback
    Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
    •The POWER switch is not set to VCR.
    cSet it to VCR (p. 39).
    •The cassette has run out of the tape.
    cRewind the tape (p. 39).
    •The video heads may be dirty.
    cClean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional)
    (p. 237).
    •The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2
    in the menu settings.
    cSet it to STEREO (p. 210).
    •The volume is turned to minimum.
    cTurn up the volume (p. 39).
    •AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.
    cAdjust AUDIO MIX (p. 210).
    •The cassette has no cassette memory.
    cUse a cassette with cassette memory (p. 90).
    •CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
    cSet it to ON (p. 213).
    •The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
    (p. 91).
    •The cassette has no cassette memory.
    cUse a cassette with cassette memory (p. 89).
    •CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.
    cSet it to ON (p. 213).
    •There is no title in the tape.
    cSuperimpose the titles (p. 119).
    •The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
    (p. 89).
    •AUDIO MIX is set to the ST1 side in the menu settings.
    cAdjust AUDIO MIX (p. 118).
    •TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.
    cSet it to ON (p. 213).
    The tape does not move when a
    video control button is pressed.
    The playback button does not work.
    There are horizontal lines on the
    picture, or the playback picture is not
    clear or does not appear.
    No sound or only a low sound is
    heard when playing back a tape.
    Displaying the recorded date, DATE
    SEARCH does not work.
    TITLE SEARCH does not work.
    The new sound added to the
    recorded tape is not heard.
    The title is not displayed. 
    						
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