User manual SONY DCR-TRV900

[. . . ] 3-864-632-14 (2) 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. Serial No. DCR-TRV900 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Welcome !! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision camcorder. [. . . ] · You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu system. With some models, however, the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched. · The above features may not work with some TV models. Notes on LASER LINK · When LASER LINK is activated (the LASER LINK button is lit), the camcorder consumes power. Press and turn off the LASER LINK button when it is not needed. · When the conversion lens (not supplied) is installed, the transmission of infrared rays may be blocked. You can use LASER LINK in the following situations: · The POWER switch is set to VTR. · The POWER switch is set to CAMERA without cassette inside (For demonstration at stores). 71 Viewing the picture with the picture effect You can play back recorded images with the picture effect. See page 40 for details on the picture effect. PICTURE EFFECT NEG . ART To return to normal mode Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. If you turn the power off or stop playing back The picture effect is automatically canceled. The picture you apply picture effects to The picture with the picture effect is not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. 72 Viewing the picture with the digital effect You can play back recorded images with the digital effect. The available digital effects are STILL, FLASH, LUMI. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. The still picture is stored in memory in the STILL or LUMI. (4) Turn the control dial to adjust the effects. See page 42 for details on the digital effect. Advanced operations 1 ST I LL DIGITAL EFFECT 2, 3 4 To return to normal mode Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. If you turn the power off or stop playing back The digital effect is automatically canceled. The picture you apply digital effects to The picture with the digital effect is not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. 73 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date ­ date search You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with date ­ Date Search function. [. . . ] 13 Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 START/STOP MODE selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SteadyShot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Still image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]