Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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Advanced Recording Operations
You can record still images such as photographs on tapes.
You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode
on a 60-minute tape.
(1)In the standby, set PHOTO REC in  to TAPE in the menu settings.
(2)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.
The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change from the selected still image to another image, release PHOTO once
and press it lightly again.
(3)Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound
during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.
Recording images with the flashFor the details, see page 48.
Recording images with self-timer
(1)Set PHOTO REC in  to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 209).
(2)Follow steps 1 and 3 on page 50.
Recording still images on a tape
– Tape Photo recording
2
•••••••3
CAPTURE
PHOTO
PHOTO 
						

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Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording
Notes
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. If you do so, the image
may flutter.
•You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations: ( The 
 indicator flashes
on the screen.)
–Fader
–Digital effect
•When you record images with the flash, sound may not be recorded clearly.
If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording
When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may flutter. This is
not a malfunction.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
To use the tape photo recording during the tape recording
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO
deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder
returns to the standby.
To record clear still images with little unsteadiness
We recommend that you record on a “Memory Stick” using the Memory Photo
recording.
When you record images with the flash
The allowed shooting distance is shorter than when you record on a “Memory Stick” in
Memory Photo recording.
When playing back images recorded with the flash on other equipment
These images may flicker. 
						

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Advanced Recording Operations
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). If
you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture
during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the
longwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,
you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
(1)In the standby, press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
16:9WIDE in 
, then press the dial (p. 209).
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
To cancel the wide modeSet 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Using the wide mode
2
ON CAMERA  SET
  D  ZOOM
  PHOTO  REC
  16:9WIDE
  STEADYSHOT
  FRAME  REC
  INT. REC
    RETURN
[
MENU]
 :
 END
MENU
[a]
[c] [b]
[d]
16:9WIDE 
						

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In the wide mode
You cannot select the following functions:
–Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording
standby
–BOUNCE
–OLD MOVIE
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when:
–You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
–You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9,
4:3, or letter box) with video signals.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V
connecting cable.
Using the wide mode 
						

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Advanced Recording Operations
You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance.
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
1)You can use the bounce when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.2)Fade in only.
Using the fader
FADER
OVERLAP
2)
WIPE2)
DOT2)
M. FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE
1) 2)
[a]REC STBY
REC STBY[b] 
						

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(1)When fading in [a]
In the standby, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
When fading out [b]
In the recording, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
FADERtM. FADERtBOUNCEtMONOTONE
(no indicator)TDOTTWIPETOVERLAP
The last selected fader is indicated first of all.
(2)Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
After fade in/out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal
mode.
To cancel the faderBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
Note
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader. Also, you cannot use the
fader while using the following functions:
–Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording
standby
–Tape photo recording
–Digital effect
–Interval recording
–Frame recording
When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT
Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. While the image is
being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this
stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.
Using the fader
START/STOP
1
FADER
FADER 
						

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Advanced Recording Operations
When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
You cannot use the fader.
While using BOUNCE, you cannot use the following functions:
–Zoom
–Picture effect
–Shutter speed adjustment
–Exposure
–Flexible Spot meter
–Focus manually
–Spot Focus
Note on BOUNCE
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:
–When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings
–Wide mode
–Picture effect
–PROGRAM AE
Using the fader 
						

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You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.
NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.
SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia.
B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer, to make the picture look more like
an illustration.
SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically.
STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.
MOSAIC [e] : The picture appears mosaic-patterned.
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in 
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial (p. 208).
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.
To cancel the picture effectSet P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Note
The following functions do not work during the picture effect
–Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording
standby
–BOUNCE
–OLD MOVIE
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
Picture effect is automatically canceled.
[a] [b] [c] [d] [e]
1MANUAL  SET
  P  EFFECT
  FLASH  LVL
  AUTO  SHTR
    RETURNOFF
NEG. ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
SLIM
STRETCH
MOSAIC
[
MENU]
 :
 END
MENU
Using special effects – Picture effect 
						

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Advanced Recording Operations
Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions.
Sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically
sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter
speed.
STILL
LUMI.
Still image
Still image
Moving picture
Moving picture 
						

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Using special effects – Digital effect
(1)Press FN to display PAGE1 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
(2)Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears.
(3)Press a desired mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored
in memory.
(4)Press –/+ to adjust the effect.
–:To reduce the effect
+:To increase the effect
Items to be adjusted
STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving
picture
FLASH The interval of frame by frame playback
LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be
swapped with a moving picture
TRAIL The vanishing time of the incidental image
OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary
(5)Press  OK to return to PAGE1.
To return to FNPress EXIT.
To cancel the digital effectPress  OFF to return to PAGE1.
12~4
FN
LUMI.–+
OKOFFDIG
EFFTDIG  EFFT DIG  EFFT
STILLOLD
MOVIE
OFF OK
LUMI. FLASH TRAIL
The bar appears when setting following
digital effects modes : STILL, FLASH,
LUMI., TRAIL.