Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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Additional Information
Maintenance information and precautions
Battery pack•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.
•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
•Keep the battery pack away from fire.
•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
•Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.
•Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.
Notes on dry batteriesTo avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:
–Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and – correctly matching the + and – inside
the battery compartment.
–Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
–Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
–Do not use different types of batteries.
–Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.
–Do not use leaking batteries.
If batteries are leaking
•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.
•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
•If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer. 
						

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Video camera
recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the 
mark printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (using
cassette DVM60)
SP: 1 hour
LP: 1.5 hours
Fastforward/rewind time (using
cassette DVM60)
When using the battery pack:
Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds
When using the AC power
adaptor:
Approx. 1 min. and 45 seconds
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) 3 CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still):
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
Effective (moving):
Approx. 690 000 pixels
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 37 mm
(1 1/2 in)
12× (Optical), 150× (Digital)
F 1.6 – 2.8
Focal length
3.6 – 43.2 mm (5/32 – 1 3/4 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA
49 – 588 mm (1 15/16 – 23 1/4 in.)
In MEMORY
41 – 492 mm (1 5/8 – 19 3/8 in.)Color temperature
Auto, nIndoor (3 200 K),
Outdoor (5 800 K), Minimum illumination
7 lx (lux) (F 1.6)
Input/Output connectors
S video input/output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync
negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))
Output impedance with less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack
(ø 3.5 mm)
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms)
DV input/output
4-pin connector
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack
mini-B
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance
with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output
impedance 6.8 kΩ (kilohms) (ø 3.5
mm)
Stereo type
LCD screen
Picture
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in.)
Total dot number
246 400 (1 120 × 220)
Wireless communications
(DCR-TRV950 only)
Communications system
Bluetooth standard Ver.1.1
Max. baud rate
1) 2)
Approx. 723 kbps
Output
Bluetooth standard Power Class 2
Communications distance
2)
Max. wireless distance
Approx. 10 m (393 3/4 in.) (When
connecting to BTA-NW1/NW1A)
Compatible Bluetooth profile
3)
Generic Access Profile
Dial-up Networking Profile
Operating frequency band
2.4 GHz band (2.400 GHz –
2.483 5 GHz)
1)Max. baud rate of Bluetooth
standard Ver.1.1
2)Varies according to the distance
between communicating
devices, presence of obstacles,
radiowave conditions, and other
factors.
3)This is a specification matched
to specific usage requirements
between Bluetooth compatible
devices. It is laid down in the
Bluetooth standards.
Specifications 
						

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Additional Information
Specifications
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
6.3 W
Viewfinder
4.9 W
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to + 60°C
(–4°F to + 140°F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
93 × 99 × 202 mm
(3 3/4 × 4 × 8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.)
DCR-TRV950: 970 g (2 lb 2 oz)
DCR-TRV940: 960 g (2 lb 1 oz)
main unit only
DCR-TRV950: 1.1kg (2 lb 6 oz)
DCR-TRV940: 1.1kg (2 lb 6 oz)
including the battery pack
NP-FM50, cassette DVM60 and
lens cap, Shoulder strap
Supplied accessories
See page 14.
AC power adaptor
Power requirements
100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to + 60°C
(–4°F to + 140°F)
Dimensions (approx.)
125 × 39 × 62 mm
(5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
280 g (9.8 oz)
excluding power cord
Battery pack
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm
(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
76 g (2.7 oz)
Type
Lithium ion
“Memory Stick”
Memory
Flash memory
8MB: MSA-8A
Operating voltage
2.7 – 3.6 V
Power consumption
Approx. 45 mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130 µA in the standby
mode
Dimensions (approx.)
50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm
(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
4 g (0.14 oz)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice. 
						

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1Flash (p. 48, 139)
2Focus ring (p. 76)
3Lens
4Lens hood
5HOLOGRAM AF emitter (p. 141)
6MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red)
Connect an external microphone
(optional). This jack also accepts a
“plug-in-power” microphone.
7MIC jack cover8Camera recording lamp (p. 26)
9Display window (p. 16)
0
 (flash) button (p. 48, 139)
qaFOCUS switch (p. 76)
qsPUSH AUTO button (p. 76)
qdFADER button * (p. 56)
qfMicrophone
qgInfrared rays emitter (p. 101)
qhRemote sensor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
qh
qg
qf
qs
qd
0
qa
9
* The FADER button has a tactile dot for easy operation.
Removing the lens hood
To remove the lens hood to attach the optional wide teleconversion lens filter, etc.,
unscrew the lens hood counterclockwise. To attach the lens hood again, fit the
protrusions on the lens hood into the holes of the lens and screw the lens hood
clockwise.
When using additional filters
Shading may occur on the recorded image due to the lens hood. — Quick Reference —
Identifying parts and controls
Camcorder 
						

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Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls
qjIntelligent accessory shoe (p. 115, 181)
qkLCD/Touch panel screen (p. 24, 129)
qlOPEN button
w;Speaker
waVideo control buttons *
wsDISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 41)
wdViewfinder (p. 30)wfViewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 30)
wgVOLUME buttons ** (p. 39)
whHooks for shoulder strap
wjSEL/PUSH EXEC dial
wkMENU button (p. 207)
wlAUTO LOCK selector (p. 67)
e;RESET button (p. 224)
*The PLAY button of the Video control buttons has a raised tactile dot for easy
operation.
** The + side of VOLUME buttons has a raised tactile dot for easy operation.
Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe
•The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video
light or microphone.
•The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the
power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the
accessory for further information.
•The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
•To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the
accessory.
qj
qk
ql
wa
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wl
wk
wj
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wg
wf
wd
ws
REC
PAUSE
STOP
REW FFPLAY
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Identifying parts and controls
eaAccess lamp
esMEMORY OPEN button (p. 128)
edLOCK switch (p. 26)
efPOWER switch
egSTART/STOP button (p. 26)
ehDC IN jack (p. 19)
ejDC IN jack cover
ekMEMORY EJECT button (p. 128)
el“Memory Stick” slot (p. 128)r;AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (yellow) (p. 45,
95, 146, 158, 204)
rai (headphones) jack (green)
When you use headphones, the speaker
on your camcorder is silent.
rs
 (LANC) jack (blue)
rdJack cover (p. 45)
rf
 (USB) jack (p. 183)
rgS VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 45, 95, 146, 158)
rh
 DV Interface (p. 97, 111, 147, 159, 204)
 LANC
The  LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The  LANC control
jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals
connected to it. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or
REMOTE.
ea
es
ed
ef
eg
eh
ej
ek
elrh
rf
rd
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rs
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Quick Reference
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
rjPower zoom lever  (p. 31, 86, 173)
rkPHOTO button  (p. 46, 51, 135)
rl
 OPEN/ Z EJECT lever  (p. 23)
t;Grip strap
taHolder (DCR-TRV950 only)
tsStylus  (p. 206) (DCR-TRV950 only)
Identifying parts and controls
tdNETWORK button  (p. 205)
(DCR-TRV950 only)
tf
 (Bluetooth) lamp  (p. 205)
(DCR-TRV950 only)
tgCassette lid
rjtd
tf
tg
rk
rl
t;
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Identifying parts and controls
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tj
tk
tl
y;
yk
yj
yh
yg
yf
yd
ys
ya
thAUDIO DUB button (p. 117)
tjBACK LIGHT button (p. 34)
tkSPOT LIGHT button * (p. 35)
tlEDITSEARCH button * (p. 37)
y;DATA CODE button (p. 41)
yaCOLOR BAR button (p. 66)
ysCUSTOM PRESET button (p. 62)ydPROGRAM AE button (p. 68)
yfSHUTTER SPEED button * (p. 70)
ygWHT BAL button (p. 72)
yhEXPOSURE button (p. 74)
yjAUDIO LEVEL button (p. 79)
ykZEBRA selector (p. 65)
*Each of the buttons has a raised tactile dot. (The EDIT SEARCH button has it on the – 7 side.)
Use it for easy operation. 
						

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Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls
ylBattery Pack (p. 15)
u;Tripod receptacle
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely, and the screw may damage
your camcorder.
uaLens cap (p. 26)
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Identifying parts and controls
1PHOTO button (p. 46, 51, 135)
2DISPLAY button (p. 41)
3Memory control buttons
4SEARCH MODE button (p. 89, 90, 92)
5Video control buttons (p. 43)
6REC button
7MARK button (p. 106, 160)8Transmitter
Point toward the remote sensor to
control your camcorder after turning on
your camcorder.
9ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 88)
q;START/STOP button (p. 26)
qaDATA CODE button (p. 41)
qsPower zoom button (p. 31)
qd./> buttons (p. 89, 90, 92)
qfAUDIO DUB button (p. 117)
7
qf
5
4
3
2
1
qs
qd
0
qa
9
8
6
Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.