Sony DCR-TRV940 / DCR-TRV940E / DCR-TRV950 / DCR-TRV950E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
Getting Started
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Using this manual
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings
on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)
•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].
malfunctions [c].
•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].
[a]
[b]
[c]
[d]
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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16)
adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16)
2
NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16)
3
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45)
4
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 250)
(p. 250)
5
Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 251)
Commander (2) (p. 251)
6
Shoulder strap (1)
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
7
Lens cap (1) (p. 26)
8
“Memory Stick” (1) (p. 126)
9
USB cable (1) (p. 183)
0
CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)
(p. 188)
(p. 188)
qa
Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 237)
qs
Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV950 only) (p. 206)
9
1
4
q;
5
qa
6
qs
2
7
3
8
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Getting Started
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
down.
If you use the large capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder,
extend its viewfinder.
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder,
extend its viewfinder.
BATT release
button
button
2
1
1
2
2
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 231 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 231 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery
(3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery
time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to
, normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
2
1 4
POWER
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
VCR
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