Sony DCR-TRV820 Operating Instructions

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    059-564-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV820 DCR-TRV720/TRV820 ©2000 Sony Corporation
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    only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 2 Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV720 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
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    Guide 6 Checking supplied accessories 8 Getting started Using this manual 9 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery Review 24 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects 50 Playing back a tape with digital Camcorder
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    (DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer - Introduction ....... 104 Making prints - Standard print ........ 112 Making prints of split screens - Split printing 119 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 121 About i.LINK 123 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 125
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    page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 16) 1 Open the lid of the
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    lens cap. 2 SetthePOWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p.
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    Lens cap (1) (p. 17) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 93) 8 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 74) qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 93) qs Print paper (p. 109) Standard type (20 sheets × 1) Sticker type/Standard size (10 sheets × 1) Sticker type/9 split size (10 sheets × 1) DCR-TRV820
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    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 DCRPrinter z Provided - Not provided TRV720 - TRV820 z Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 /Digital8
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    131 °F (55 °C) when the print cartridge is in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of the recording cannot be
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    Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.
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    FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from
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    power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - min" appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window ) 450 (405) Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 70 (65
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    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV720 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 70 (60) 110 (95) 140 (125) 250 (225) 285 (255) 390 (355) 445 (400) 525 (470) Playing time with LCD closed 100 (90) 170
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    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. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 15
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    time on Hi8 tape. •If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the
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    attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for more information (p. 11 to 16). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while
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    in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. Adjusting the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the
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    T Zoom greater than 25 × is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. power zoom lever to the "W" side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm) away from the lens
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    with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. Date indicator This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8
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    record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF
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    in CAMERA mode. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set the NightShot function, focus manually. While using the NightShot following functions: - Fader - Digital effect - Exposure - PROGRAM AE
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    automatically. VTR START/STOP 2 OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 (self-timer) To stop the self-timer recording LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: - Self-timer recording is finished. - The POWER
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    be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •If you start recording after using the end search
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    .The speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 VTR 4 REW OFF CAMERA MEMORY 5 PLAY 6 3 VOLUME 1 To stop playback Pressx . When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. 25
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    Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make Digital8 system. •Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on "Memory Stick." Recording data Recording data is your camcorder
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    modes Playback - Basics To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still image (playback pause) camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. •Sound is muted. •The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8
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    cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder
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    easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. S.LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your
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    you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode camcorder record an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately. When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD
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    standby mode, press (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting -timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel
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    yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. Besides the video printer (not supplied), you can use the printer on your camcorder to print images on the specified paper. (DCR-TRV820 only) (p. 104) S VIDEO Video
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    on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. If the wide mode is set to ON The
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    Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE1) 2) OVERLAP2) WIPE2) DOT2) (ramdom dot) [b] STBY REC MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to
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    is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears
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    , 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 effect - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot
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    . [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The picture effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to cannot select OLD MOVIE with DIGITAL EFFECT. When you turn the power off The picture effect is automatically canceled. 37
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    can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can clear. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to images. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate
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    Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Digital effect (1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR
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    : - Exposure - Wide mode - Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW
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    select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people's faces, distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass
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    Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The Bounce •The following functions do not work in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - Overlap - Wipe - Dot - Exposure •While setting the NIGHTSHOT
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    , the following function and modes do not work in CAMERA mode: - Backlight - Old movie - Slow shutter •When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in MEMORY mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if
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    using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The 9indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) lens focuses on infinity and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses
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    Advanced Recording Operations Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC
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    are playing back You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape. You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with the A/V connecting cable. If you use the i. LINK cable instead of the A/V connecting cable, you cannot record the title. 46
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    Advanced Recording Operations Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then
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    cassttes is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, and turn it to CAMERA again, then proceed The last character is erased. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part. 48
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    stops automatically near the counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode. ZERO SET MEMORY EDITSEARCH Notes •The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it
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    B&W or SOLARIZE) appears. For details of each picture effect function, recorded in the Digital8 system. • You camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack. When you set the POWER
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    effect function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back The
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    camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. When you set the POWER
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    locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired SET MEMORY Notes •The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set
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    2000 JUL 5 2000 DEC 31 2000 [a] [b] [c] (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous
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    Operations Searching a recording by date - Date search Notes •The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in
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    Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote playback. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback from the photo. 2 SEARCH MODE
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    a photo - Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander Press x. Note The photo search and photo scan work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The photo search
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    to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more
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    finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the
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    (DV) jack to your camcorder. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of PC and software. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow DV IN/OUT i.LINK (not supplied
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    camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD camcorder and the VCR. Notes •To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8
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    from. DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow DV IN/OUT When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The color of the display may be uneven
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    Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in "Recording video or TV programs" on page 61, 62. Insert a
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    POWER switch to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •The picture and is played back The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted section
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    items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 66). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END MEMORY CAMERA SET D ZOOM STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND TBC DNR AUD I O M I X PB MODE
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    as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET (DCR-TRV820 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen and the viewfinder
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    has a lot of movement POWER switch VTR VTR VTR DNR stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". AUDIO MIX --- To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 VTR PB MODE z AUTO / A/V t DV OUT z OFF ON ST1 ST2 To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used
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    in the viewfinder normal BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder VTR CAMERA MEMORY Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. 68
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    print images with the printer on your camcorder including images without print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only) Notes on formatting •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while
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    POWER switch VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR CAMERA VTR** CAMERA VTR CAMERA VTR * DCR-TRV 820 only Note on REC MODE When you record on the standard 8 tape, your camcorder records in the SP mode even you select the LP mode in the menu settings. In this case, the indicator "8mm TAPE t SP REC, Hi8
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    the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. •When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings. Customizing Your Camcorder 71
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    , LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on the backlight POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA
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    the date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn
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    supplied). On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Typical image data file name 100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for replacement when the
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    "Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard
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    press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. The "Memory Stick" pops up. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 76
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    in still image recording. Default setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set the desired image quality, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY VTR 1 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF
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    varies depending on the selected image quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The record on a "Memory Stick" formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you record on a "Memory Stick" Setting 4MB (supplied) 8MB 16MB 32MB FINE 40 81 164 329
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    compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 65). Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to
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    following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on
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    - Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that . (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still images on the "
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    MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode if you install it to the accessory shoe. When
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    . You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right ( CAMERA (self-timer) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder
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    image such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving image. Record a title on the "Memory Stick" before a trip or event for convenience. C. CHROM (Camera chroma key) You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be used as background. Shoot the subject
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    a still image in the "Memory Stick" on a moving image - MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded still image on "Memory Stick
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    step 4. To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM/M.OVERLAP Press MEMORY MIX. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images - For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 - For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background
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    the unit. Also do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur. If appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted "Memory Stick" is imcompartible with your camcorder because its format does not comform with
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    a still image from other equipment (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Play back the connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
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    system and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation •Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
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    appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Insert another "Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the
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    screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. •When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD
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    Viewing a still image - Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback 100-0021 21 / 40 MEMORY PLAY Image number/Total number of recorded images Print mark Protect indicator Data file name Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded
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    the application software, PictureGear 4.1 Lite supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on the "Memory Stick" on a computer screen. Use the PC serial cable supplied with your camcorder for this operation. LANC / DIGITAL I/O : Signal flow PC serial cable (supplied) Serial port
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    can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick"s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want
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    equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator. When copying You cannot
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    POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images recorded on "Memory Stick." The still image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD MEMORY CAMERA 2 PB camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) 96
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    . Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the "Memory Stick" in sequence. 1 VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 MENU 3 5
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    Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the "
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    images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK file name of the protected image. 1 VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 MEMORY SET 21 / 40 CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY
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    operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Deleting selected images (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that DELETE?" appears on the LCD screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted. 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,4 DELETE DELETE 100-
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    the unprotected images in the "Memory Stick". (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is DELETING appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed. 1 VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 MENU 3 4
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    Deleting images While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK You cannot delete images. 102
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    Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. This function is not for printing out still images on your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5
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    - Printing operations - Using the printer - Introduction - DCR-TRV820 only You can use the printer on your camcorder to print images on the print paper (supplied). About the print cartridge •Do not touch the ribbon or leave it in a dusty place. Fingerprints or dust on the ribbon sometimes prevent
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    Using the printer - Introduction About lamp indications (p. 131) PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp PRINT lamp PRINT PAPER lamp PRINT lamp Fast flashing (green): •Printer error •Heat buildup inside printer Slow flashing (orange): •During printing PRINT PAPER lamp (red) Fast flashing: •Print paper error Slow
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    - Introduction Inserting the print cartridge Be sure to use the specified print cartridge. (1) Slide PRINT CARTRIDGE OPEN knob on the bottom of your camcorder in the direction of the arrow, and open the print cartridge lid. (2) Insert the print cartridge as far as possible in the direction of
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    Using the printer - Introduction Note The inside of your camcorder sometimes heats up. Do not put your hand inside after the print cartridge is inserted. If the print cartridge is not inserted when the power is turned on The PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp flashes slowly. The PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp flashes fast
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    the arrow, and remove the print cartridge. Removal switch Notes •Do not remove the print cartridge when print paper is inserted. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not remove the print cartridge until you use it up. If you reinsert the print cartridge before you use it up, the
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    - Introduction Inserting the print paper Be sure to use the specified print paper. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (3) Slide the printer cover in the direction of the arrow to
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    is automatically ejected. Pull out the print paper in the direction of the arrow. Supplied print paper Your camcorder is provided with the following print paper. Select the paper type to suit your specific requirements: •Standard type •Sticker type/Standard size •Sticker type/9 split size Notes •The
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    printer - Introduction Checking the power supply Be sure to use a fully charged battery or the AC power adaotor. Printing is not possible if the battery is low. However, recording may be possible depending on how much the battery power remains. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate
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    print - DCR-TRV820 only You can print images whenever you want to or print images recorded on "Memory Stick." Images can also be captured from other equipment and printed. Printing images whenever you want to Before operation Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make
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    paper is automatically ejected by setting the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once and draw out the print paper. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. •During printing, do not touch the if the LCD panel or printer cover is closed during printing. If you open the LCD panel or printer
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    battery when using the battery to make prints. (1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (not supplied)
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    Making prints - Standard print Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV S VIDEO LANC DV OUT : Signal flow (not supplied) DV IN/OUT Note Prints cannot be made when images from other equipment are being recorded on your camcorder. (Print paper is not drawn in even if inserted.) Titles
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    battery to make prints. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p. 91) (4) Open the LCD
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    •During printing, do not draw out the print paper. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. •During printing, do not touch the print surface. •During printing, the left and right sides of the body without the LCD screen turning off even if PRINT light flashes slowly. To make a print It
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    battery when using the battery to make prints. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER (p. 85) (7) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then MEMORY MIX VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA M. CHROM 100-0021 5 Still image
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    - DCR-TRV820 only You can print images recorded on "Memory Stick" to print paper (Sticker type/9 split size). Printing a single image Before operation •Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Insert
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    battery to make prints. • Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p. 91) (4) Open the LCD
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    8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). Note Tapes recorded in the Digital8 (analog) system machine. is a treadmark. is a treadmark. is a treadmark. system
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    track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound sub sound Main sound Sub sound When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in camcorder. 122
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    cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark
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    computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin
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    or dead, the W indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion
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    lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery in the direction of the arrow and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with
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    any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the display window, the
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    set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts to / in the menu settings. Digital8 system is not played back. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 65) The tape which is recorded in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to /standard
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    Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c
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    Troubleshooting save function does not work. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77) • formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder or use another "Memory Stick." (p. 69) • The write-protect
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    or local authorized Sony service facility. • If you disconnect the power source such as the battery pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back to the original position. c Install the charged battery pack, set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY and open the LCD panel and the printer
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    your camcorder. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window. 132 • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 15) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
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    the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem
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    on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. (p. 12) Fast flasing: •The battery is dead
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    ONLY •8mm TAPE t SP REC Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC •QZ TAPE END •Q NO TAPE • CLEANING CASSETTE** •COPY INHIBIT • FULL • - • NO FILE • NO MEMORY STICK • MEMORY STICK ERROR • FORMAT ERROR • - DIRECTORY ERROR Reset the date and time. (p. 73) Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 14) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes
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    the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based
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    time, the cassette is inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not appear. If camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder
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    screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When you playback/record in the Digital8 system The video head may be
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    precautions - DCR-TRV820 only About that you clean the printer heads with the head cleaner (supplied) when you exchange the print cartridge. If printed images print cartridge with care. See "Using the printer-Introduction" for details when inserting the print cartridge. How to clean the printer heads
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    - DCR-TRV820 only front side of the platen roller cleaner is facing towards you. Cleaner part Front side Back side 140 Less than 3 cm Store the platen platen roller. On purchasing cleaners Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the following product
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    Camcorder operation •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony
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    the power cord battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries. •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony
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    ) DCR-TRV 820: 2 lb 13 oz (1.3 kg) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap DCR-TRV 720: 2 lb 10 oz (1.2 kg) DCR-TRV 820: 3 lb 1 oz (1.4 kg) including the battery pack NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025, 120 min. Hi8 cassette, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See
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    Operating voltage 2.7 - 3.6 V Power consumption Approx. 45 mA in the operating mode Approx. 130 µA in the standby mode Dimensions (approx.) 2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in. (50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.14 oz (4 g) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Battery pack Output
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    - Quick Reference - Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder VTR 4 OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 18) 2 OPEN button (p. 17) 3 VOLUME buttons (p. 25) 4 START/STOP button (p. 17) 5 POWER switch (p. 17) 6 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11) 7 Hooks for shoulder
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    ) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. q; EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 24) qa S.LASER LINK button (p. 29) qs Focus ring (p. 44) qd Microphone qf Camera recording lamp (p. 17) qg Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 29) qh SUPER NIGHTSHOT button
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    Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 20) wl MEMORY DELETE button (p. 100) e; FADER button (p. 34) ea BACK LIGHT button (p. 21) es PROGRAM AE button (p. 41) ed EXPOSURE button (p. 43) ef MEMORY MIX button (p. 84) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to
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    30, 79) rd DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 39, 51) rf END SEARCH button (p. 24) rg PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37, 50) rh MENU button (p. 33, 65) rj SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 33, 65) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video
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    ID-2 jack (p. 28) th i (headphones) jack tj AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 28, 58, 88) tk MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. tl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 59, 62, 88) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. Fastening the
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    Lithium battery compartment (p. 126) yd MEMORY + button (p. 85, 91) yf PRINT lamp* (p. 105) yg PRINT PAPER lamp* (p. 105) yh PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp* (p. 105) yj PRINT button* (p. 105) yk Printer cover* (p. 109) yl Print cartridge lid* (p. 106) u; PRINT CARTRIDGE OPEN knob* (p. 106) * DCR-TRV820 only
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    to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. 9 START/STOP button (p. 17) 0 Power zoom button (p. 19) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - polarities on the batteries to the + - marks inside the battery compartment. Quick Reference
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    Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 battery time indicator (p. 12, 20) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure indicator (p. 43) 5 Fader indicator (p. 35)/Digital video flash light (not supplied). wf Tape counter indicator (p. 20,
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    Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place NIGHTSHOT the recording mode) •Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 65) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 44) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p.
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    fader 34 NIGHTSHOT 21 Normal charge 12 NTSC system 136 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 38 Operation indicators 152 OVERLAP 34 PB ZOOM 52 PC serial cable 93 Photo scan 57 Photo search 56 PICTURE EFFECT 37, 50 Picture search 27 Playback pause 27 Power sources (battery pack 11 (house current 15 (car
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DCR-TRV
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Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
3-059-564-
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DCR-TRV720/TRV820
Digital
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Recorder
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