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- Getting started - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV830 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV830 only." As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Type of difference DCRLCD screen TRV730 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV828 8.8 cm (3.5 type) TRV830 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on page 52 to 58 for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings 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 provision of the copyright laws. 8

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— Getting started —
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV830 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV830
only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Type of difference
DCR-
TRV730
TRV828
TRV830
LCD screen
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
Before using your camcorder
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8
/Digital8
video cassettes. Your
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8
system. Also, your
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8
/standard 8
(analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in “Advanced Playback Operations” on page 52
to 58 for playback in the Hi8
/standard 8
system. To enable smooth transition,
we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8
/standard 8
with the Digital8
system on a tape.
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings 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 provision of the
copyright laws.