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3-072-650-12 (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-TRV740
DCR-TRV240/TRV340/TRV740/
TRV840
©2002 Sony
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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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Note: For the customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital If you have any questions about this product, device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- These limits are designed to provide SONY (7669) reasonable protection against harmful The number below is for the FCC related interference in a residential installation. This matters only. equipment generates, uses, and ca
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Main features Recording moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 21) •Recording still images on a tape (p. 39) •Playing back a tape (p. 34) •Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 124) •Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 140) •Viewing still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 150) •Viewing moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 153) b Capturing ima
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Getting Started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 45 6 7 89 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38) (p. 207) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 201) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 13) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 96, 156) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 9 “Memory Stick” (1) DCR-TRV240/TRV340 (except DCR-TRV240) (p. 116) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 12
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Table of contents Main features ........................................... 4 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 51 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 53 Focusing manually................................ 54 Interval recording ................................. 55 Quick Start Guide ............................. 8 Frame by frame recording – Frame recording .......................... 57 Getting Started Superimposing a title .........................
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Getting Started Table of contents “Memory Stick” operations Troubleshooting (except DCR-TRV240) Types of trouble and how to correct trouble ............................................ 178 Using “Memory Stick” – Introduction ............................... 116 Self-diagnosis display......................... 184 Recording still images on Warning indicators and messages .... 185 “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording ......... 124 Additional Information Superimposing a still image in the “Memory
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT 2 Insert the cassette in 3 Close the cassette in the direction of the straight as far as comp
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Y Y R R A A O O R R M M E E E E M M M M A A C C ) ) G G Quick Start Guide H H C C ( ( F F R R F F C C O O V V POWER Recording a picture (p. 21) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Viewfinder The picture appears When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye on the LCD screen. ag
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— Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four 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-TRV740 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, “except DCR- TRV240.” As you read through this
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Getting Started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any wa
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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 (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/QM91/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 12
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Y R A O R M E E M M A C ) G Getting Started H C ( F R F C O V 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 189 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 powe
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts on the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the display window is turned off. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time when recording using the viewfinder. Until your camcorder calcu
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) 1) NP-FM30 145 (85) 2) NP-FM50 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-QM71 260 (200) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-QM91/FM91 360 (300) The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F) 1) Supplied with DCR-TRV240/TRV340 2) Supplied with DCR-TRV740/TRV840 Recordi
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter Playing time DCR-TRV240/TRV340 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD cl
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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, and connect the AC power adaptor 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. 2, 3 1 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power sou
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Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (except DCR-TRV240) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 196). Set
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Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 T · · · · t 2002 T · · · · t 2079 If you do not set the date and time “--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick”. (except DCR-TRV240) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
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Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power source (p. 12). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up. Push the center of the cassette back to insert. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. The cassette compart
