Sony DCR-TRV940 / DCR-TRV940E / DCR-TRV950 / DCR-TRV950E (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Getting Started
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time with the viewfinder.
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“---- min” appears in the display window.
“---- min” appears in the display window.
When you use the AC power adaptor
Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,
disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,
disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Charging time
Battery pack
Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FM50 (supplied)
150 (90)
NP-FM70
240 (180)
NP-QM71
260 (200)
NP-FM90
330 (270)
NP-FM91/QM91
360 (300)
Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack
The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.
The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.
Recording time
Recording with
Recording with
Battery pack
the viewfinder
the LCD screen
Continuous
Typical*
Continuous
Typical*
NP-FM50 (supplied)
95
50
75
40
NP-FM70
175
100
135
75
NP-QM71
200
115
155
85
NP-FM90
310
175
240
140
NP-FM91/
QM91
360
205
280
160
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Playing time
Battery pack
Playing time
Playing time
with LCD closed
on LCD screen
NP-FM50 (supplied)
180
115
NP-FM70
310
205
NP-QM71
350
235
NP-FM90
550
365
NP-FM91/
QM91
635
425
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Note
Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
If the power goes off although remaining battery time indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.
battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.
Recommended charging temperature
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C
to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the
SERIES
TM
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Getting Started
Connecting to a wall outlet
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark
facing up.
facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power supply (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
The set is not disconnected from the AC power supply (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional).
Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information.
Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional).
Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
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Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET”
will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/
NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) unless you set the date and time settings.
If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be
cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery
installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 239).
Set the area, the daylight saving time, year, month, day, hour and then the minute, in
that order.
will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/
NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) unless you set the date and time settings.
If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be
cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery
installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 239).
Set the area, the daylight saving time, year, month, day, hour and then the minute, in
that order.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings while the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired area (where you are), then
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired area (where you are), then
press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select whether or not the time is daylight
saving time, then press the dial.
Select OFF if the time is not daylight saving time. Select ON if it is.
Select OFF if the time is not daylight saving time. Select ON if it is.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired year, then press the dial.
The year changes as follows:
(7) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the dial.
(8) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(9) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
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Step 2 Setting the date and time
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