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3-075-494-13 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
TM
SERIES
DCR-TRV950
DCR-TRV940/TRV950
©2002 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING and CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do CAUTION not expose the unit to rain or TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH moisture.
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“Memory Stick” For customers in CANADA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following “Memory Stick” two conditions: (1) This device may not cause This Class B digital apparatus complies with harmful interference, and (2) this device must Canadian ICES-003. accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired DCR-TRV950 only operation. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada C
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Main Features Main Features •Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 26) Recording moving pictures •Recording still images on a tape or still images, and playing (p. 51) them back •Playing back a tape (p. 39) •Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 46, 135) •Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 153) •Viewing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 165) •Viewing moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 168) •Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using the USB cable
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Main Features Getting Started Main Features Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth compliant device (DCR-TRV950 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR- TRV950 only) (p. 205) Other uses Functions for adjusting the exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 34) •SPOT LIGHT (p. 35) •Recording images with the flash (p. 48, 139) •PROGRAM AE (p. 67) •Adjusting the exposure m
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Table of contents Shooting with the zebra pattern ......... 65 Main Features ....................................... 4 Using the color bar ................................ 66 Shooting with manual adjustment ..... 67 Quick Start Guide Using the PROGRAM AE ............. 67 – Recording on a tape ............................ 8 Adjusting the shutter speed .......... 70 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ..... 10 Adjusting the white balance ......... 72 Adjusting the exposure ................. 74 Getti
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Getting Started Table of contents Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” Operations “Memory Stick” on your computer Using a “Memory Stick” – For Windows users ................... 199 – Introduction ............................... 126 Connecting your camcorder to your Recording still images on a “Memory computer using the USB cable Stick” – For Macintosh users .................. 201 – Memory Photo recording ......... 135 Viewing images recorded on a Recording images from a tape as still “Mem
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 23) 3 Close the cassette 2 Insert the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/Z
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Quick Start Guide OFF OFF VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA (CHG) (CHG) OFF VCR CAMERA (CHG) Recording a picture (p. 26) 1 Remove the lens cap. POWER 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. MEMORY/ NETWORK POWER 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press MEMORY/ NETWORK START/STOP again. 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 128) 1 Slide MEMORY 2 Insert a “Memory OPEN in t
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Quick Start Guide OFF OFF VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA ( ) ( ) CHG CHG Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 135) 3 Press OPEN to open 1 Remove the lens cap. the LCD panel. The picture appears on POWER the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) while pressing the small MEMORY/ green button. NETWORK 5 Press PHOTO 4 Press PHOTO lightly. deeper. The image while You can start recording when the pressing the button deeply is small green button on the screen stops recor
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— Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV950 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV950 only”. As you read through this manu
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Getting Started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured u
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26) adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16) 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 126) 2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 183) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 188) (p. 250) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 237) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote q
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 BATT release button 2 If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 15
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OFF VCR CAMERA (CHG) Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 231 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “---- min” appears in the display window. When you
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Playing time Playing time Battery pack with LCD closed on LCD screen NP-FM50 (supplied) 180 115 NP-FM70 310 205 NP-QM71 350 235 NP-FM90 550 365 NP-FM91/QM91 635 425 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. If the power goes off although remaining battery time indicator indicates that the
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnect
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Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 239). Set the are
