Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions
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211 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. (continued on the following page)
212 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.”
213 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. (continued on the following page)
214 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
215 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. (continued on the following page)
216 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
217 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.
218 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
219 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). (continued on the following page)
220 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.