Using The Fader Function - Sony DCR-TRV240 Service Manual

DCR-TRV240/TRV340
Using the wide mode
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9,
4:3, or letter box) with video signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1
system, the screen size is automatically selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V
connecting cable.
If 16:9WIDE is set to ON
The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings
when the SteadyShot function is working,
not function.
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Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]
In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
When fading out [b]
In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE
FADER
no indicator T
The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.
(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
After fade in/out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal
mode.
To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER repeatedly until the indicator disappears.
Notes
•The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8
system.
•You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you
cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:
– Digital effects
– Color Slow Shutter
– Super NightShot
– Photo recording
– Interval recording
– Frame recording
When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT
Your camcorder automatically stores the picture recorded on tape. While the picture is
being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the picture from the tape appears on the
screen. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape
condition.
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flashes and the SteadyShot function does
T T OVERLAP
DOT WIPE
1
FADER
FADER
Using the fader function
You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance.
[a]
STBY
FADER
M.FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE 1) 2)
OVERLAP 2)
WIPE 2)
DOT 2)
[b]
STBY
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
1) You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
2)
Fade in only
Using the fader function
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:
– Focus
– Zoom
– Picture effects
Note on the bounce function
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:
– When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings
– Wide mode
– Picture effects
– PROGRAM AE
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