Recording Images From A Tape As Still Images - Sony DCR-TRV240 Service Manual

DCR-TRV240/TRV340
Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image
– MEMORY MIX
Recording superimposed images on a "Memory Stick" as a still
image
Before operation
Insert a "Memory Stick" is recorded still images into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY MIX.
The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the
screen as a thumbnail image.
(3) Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose.
To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press
MEMORY+.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
The mode changes as follows:
M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is
to be swapped with a moving picture
M. LUMI – The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which
is to be swapped with a moving picture
C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture
which is to be swapped with a still image
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect becomes.
(7) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording.
The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a "Memory Stick."
Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
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Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image
– MEMORY MIX
Notes
•You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on
"Memory Stick"s.
•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of
the picture may not be clear.
Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to play modified images back with your camcorder.
During recording
You cannot change the mode setting.
When recording images on a "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX function
The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)
The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20
images
– For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018
– For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020
Sample images
Sample images stored in the "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder are
protected (p. 168).
While using the MEMORY MIX function
The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select FRAME in the
menu settings.
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Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image
– MEMORY MIX
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MEMORY
MIX
M. CHROM
100–0021
Still image
To change the still image to superimpose
Do either of the following:
– Press MEMORY+/– before step 7.
– Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
To change the mode setting
Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
To cancel MEMORY MIX
Press MEMORY MIX.
Recording images from a tape as still
images
– DCR-TRV340 only
Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape recorded in the
Digital8 system, and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick."
Your camcorder can also capture moving image data through the input connector and
record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick."
Before operation
•Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8
•Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press N. Moving pictures recorded on the tape are played back.
(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.
"CAPTURE" appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on
the "Memory Stick". Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
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REW PLAY FF
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or knock the unit. Also do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory
Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
If appears on the screen
The inserted "Memory Stick" is incompatible with your camcorder because its format
does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the "Memory Stick."
If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode
Your camcorder stops momentarily.
Sound recorded on a tape
You cannot record audio from a tape.
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M. LUMI
100–0021
5
M. LUMI I I I • • • •
100–0021
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M. LUMI I • • • • • •
3
100–0021
system into your camcorder.
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CAPTURE
4
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