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Shooting with the zebra pattern

You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of
the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. You
can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra
pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure so that you can get the desired picture.
The zebra pattern is not recorded in the tape or the "Memory Stick."
Set the ZEBRA selector to 70 or 100 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
Setting
70
100
OFF
To erase the zebra pattern
Set the ZEBRA selector to OFF.
When the ZEBRA selector is set to 100
The portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and
overexposure.
Meaning
The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen with
a subject whose brightness is about 70 IRE.
The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen with
a subject whose brightness exceeds more than 100 IRE.
The zebra pattern does not appear on the screen.
ZEBRA
OFF 70
100
65

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  • Page 1: Shooting With The Zebra Pattern

    Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure so that you can get the desired picture.

  • Page 2: Using The Color Bar

    Using the color bar If you press COLOR BAR, the color bar is displayed on the screen. Use the color bar in the following cases: – At the beginning of the recording, the recorded images may be unstable. To avoid this, record the color bar first and start recording the desired images when the captured images become clear.

  • Page 3: Shooting With Manual Adjustment

    Shooting with manual adjustment AUTO LOCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions. Manually adjusted functions are retained even if you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK. However, all functions will automatically return to the default settings five minutes after removing the power supply.
  • Page 4 Shooting with manual adjustment (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only). (p. 67) (2) Press PROGRAM AE. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial. The indicator changes as follows: PROGRAM AUTO...
  • Page 5 Shooting with manual adjustment Notes •Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: – Sports lesson – Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: –...

  • Page 6: Adjusting The Shutter Speed

    Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the shutter speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to suit your preference and with its shutter speed fixed. (1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only).
  • Page 7 Shooting with manual adjustment When shooting at slow shutter speed At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Use a tripod and adjust the focus manually. When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering phenomenon whilch lights up or dims the screen, or the color change may occur depending on the shutter speed.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The White Balance

    Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks.
  • Page 9 Shooting with manual adjustment If you have selected in step 3 When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light. (1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully with displayed on the screen in the recording standby.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Exposure

    Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the exposure You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When you need a fine adjustment for the backlit subjects. – When shooting subjects and dark backgrounds. –...
  • Page 11 Shooting with manual adjustment Using the spot light-metering – Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: –...

  • Page 12: Focusing Manually

    Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets – Horizontal stripes – Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background.
  • Page 13 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on...
  • Page 14 Using the spot focus – Spot Focus You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. (1) Set FOCUS to MAN while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
  • Page 15 Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust it. (1) Set MIC LEVEL in to MANUAL in the menu setting while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR. (p. 214) (2) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
  • Page 16 Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level Notes on the manual adjustment •The recording level setting is retained for about five minutes even after removing the power supply. •The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the screen. The sound input through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the DV Interface You cannot adjust the recording level.

  • Page 17: Interval Recording

    Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function. Example 9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s 10 min 10 min [a] REC TIME...
  • Page 18 Interval recording POWER MEMORY/ NETWORK STBY INTERVAL MENU (4) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes. (5) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator lights up. To cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following: –...
  • Page 19 Frame by frame recording – Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 3.

  • Page 20: Playing Back Tapes With Picture Effect

    — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back tapes with picture effect During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select P EFFECT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial (p.

  • Page 21: Playing Back Tapes With Digital Effect

    Playing back tapes with digital effect During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired mode.

  • Page 22: Enlarging Images Recorded On Tapes

    Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 173). (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM.
  • Page 23 Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM. •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

  • Page 24: Quickly Locating A Scene

    Quickly locating a scene – ZERO SET MEMORY Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the playback, press DISPLAY when the tape counter does not appear. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later.
  • Page 25 Searching the boundaries of a recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings.

  • Page 26: Searching A Recording By Date

    Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (date search). Use a cassette with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
  • Page 27 Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions DATE SEARCH may not work correctly.

  • Page 28: Searching For A Photo

    Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the Remote Commander for these operations.
  • Page 29 Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CM SEARCH in to OFF, then press the dial (p. 213). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.
  • Page 30 Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Scanning photos (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH* t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) PHOTO SCAN * Displayed only when CM SEARCH is set to ON in the menu settings.

  • Page 31: Dubbing A Tape

    — Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
  • Page 32 Dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, Digital8, MICRO MV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV.
  • Page 33 Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 34 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on a “Memory Stick.” See p. 160 for more information. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order...
  • Page 35 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.
  • Page 36 The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Multitech...
  • Page 37 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
  • Page 38 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
  • Page 39 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable When you connect using the i.LINK cable (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input.
  • Page 40 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
  • Page 41 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 VIDEO EDIT 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET EDIT SET CONTROL CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” EXECUTE ”CUT–IN”...
  • Page 42 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making a program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in TAPE, then press the dial (p.
  • Page 43 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
  • Page 44 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable, the following procedure is not necessary.

  • Page 45: Recording Video Or Tv Programs

    Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
  • Page 46 Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with...
  • Page 47 Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
  • Page 48 Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with...
  • Page 49 Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 109 or 111. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
  • Page 50 Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with...

  • Page 51: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing You can record audio to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying the start and end points.
  • Page 52 Audio dubbing Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT AUDIO/ AUDIO R (Red) AUDIO L VIDEO (White) Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary.
  • Page 53 Audio dubbing Adding audio on a recorded tape Choose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N.
  • Page 54 Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound (1) Play back the tape on which you added audio. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select AUDIO MIX in in the menu settings, then press the dial. VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/VcDV OUT RETURN...

  • Page 55: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. VACATION (1) In the recording , recording standby, playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select TITLE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p.
  • Page 56 Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select in step 2.
  • Page 57 Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE in , then press the dial (p. 213). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial.

  • Page 58: Making Your Own Titles

    Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in , then press the dial (p.
  • Page 59 Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title.

  • Page 60: Labeling A Cassette

    Labeling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds.

  • Page 61: Erasing All The Data In Cassette Memory

    Labeling a cassette To erase the label you have made In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot label the tape.
  • Page 62 — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction You can record and play back images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 63 (p. 212). However, formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick.” •“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. ®...
  • Page 64 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” (1) Slide the MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow to open the “Memory Stick” slot. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated.

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