Sony DCR-TRV240 Service Manual page 38

DCR-TRV240/TRV340
Changing the menu settings
Icon/item Mode
REC LAMP z ON
OFF
VIDEO EDIT z RETURN*
TAPE*
MEMORY*
INDICATOR z BL OFF
BL ON
* DCR-TRV340 only
When recording a close subject
When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the
camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend that you
set REC LAMP to OFF.
Notes on INDICATOR
•When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.
•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically
selected.
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Using "Memory Stick"– Introduction
"Memory Stick"s formatted on computer
"Memory Stick"s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not
guaranteed compatible with your camcorder.
Notes on image data compatibility
• Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the
Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot
play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-
TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this
universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)
• If you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that is used with other equipment, format it
with this camcorder (p. 110). However, formatting erases all information on the
"Memory Stick."
• "Memory Stick" and
• Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• RealPlayer is either a registered trademark or trademark of RealNetworks, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Pentium is either registered trademark or trademark of Intel Corporation.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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POWER
Meaning switch
To light up the camera recording lamp at the CAMERA
front of your camcorder MEMORY
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the person is not aware of the recording
To cancel video editing VCR
To make a program and perform video editing
(p. 73)
To make a program and perform MPEG editing
(p. 144)
To turn off the backlight on display window CAMERA
VCR
To turn on the backlight on display window
MEMORY
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
— "Memory Stick" operations —
Using "Memory Stick"– Introduction
– DCR-TRV340 only
You can record and play back images on a "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
"Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder.
On file format
Still image (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Moving picture (MPEG)
Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).
Typical image data file name
Still image
100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.
Moving picture
MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.
Using a "Memory Stick"
Terminal
Write-protect tab
•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick"
is set to LOCK.
•The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the
model.
•We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.
•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
– If you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn the power off during reading or writing.
– If you use "Memory Stick"s near static electricity or magnetic fields.
•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts
of the terminal.
•Stick the label at the labeling position.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to "Memory Stick"s.
•Do not disassemble or modify "Memory Stick"s.
•Do not let "Memory Stick"s become wet.
•Do not use or keep "Memory Stick"s in locations that are:
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun
– Under direct sunlight
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases
•When you carry or store a "Memory Stick," put it in its case.
Using "Memory Stick"– Introduction
Inserting "Memory Stick"
Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the b mark
facing toward the "Memory Stick" slot as illustrated.
Access lamp
Ejecting the "Memory Stick"
Press the "Memory Stick" once lightly.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data
from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick". Do not turn the
power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data
may become damaged.
If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is displayed
Reinsert "Memory Stick" a few times. The "Memory Stick" may be damaged if the
indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick."
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Labeling position
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b mark
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