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Split printing 119 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 121 About i.LINK 123 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 125 Troubleshooting 127 Self-diagnosis display 133 Warning indicators and messages .... 134 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 136 Maintenance information and precautions 137 Specifications 143 ...Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual. 5 Standard print ........ 112 Making prints of contents Printing operations (DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer - Table of split screens - Introduction ....... 104 Making prints -
Split printing 119 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 121 About i.LINK 123 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 125 Troubleshooting 127 Self-diagnosis display 133 Warning indicators and messages .... 134 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 136 Maintenance information and precautions 137 Specifications 143 ...Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual. 5 Standard print ........ 112 Making prints of contents Printing operations (DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer - Table of split screens - Introduction ....... 104 Making prints -
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... in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on your digital camcorder, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. Type of the copyright laws. Also, your recordings on a TV, you read through this...
... in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on your digital camcorder, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. Type of the copyright laws. Also, your recordings on a TV, you read through this...
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... your camcorder by pressing the mark on Hi8 tape. Doing so may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on this camcorder. The...protect tab on the cassette to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may appear when you play back the...not be sure to expose the red mark. 16 Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. 2...
... your camcorder by pressing the mark on Hi8 tape. Doing so may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on this camcorder. The...protect tab on the cassette to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may appear when you play back the...not be sure to expose the red mark. 16 Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. 2...
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... are played back and returns to the standby mode. The recorded section is smooth. You cannot monitor the sound. You can search for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will be smooth. •Once you eject the cassette after you have stopped most recently will return to the end ...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 you have recorded on the tape, t he end search function does not work correctly. EDIT SEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can...
... are played back and returns to the standby mode. The recorded section is smooth. You cannot monitor the sound. You can search for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will be smooth. •Once you eject the cassette after you have stopped most recently will return to the end ...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 you have recorded on the tape, t he end search function does not work correctly. EDIT SEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can...
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... on the data code function •The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder's information when you connect your camcorder to tape damage or noise. - Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - DATA CODE DISPLAY Using the data code...
... on the data code function •The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape is your camcorder's information when you connect your camcorder to tape damage or noise. - Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - DATA CODE DISPLAY Using the data code...
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...lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. This is muted. •The previous recording may appear. To resume ... tape. however, this function does not work for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote... Commander. To advance the tape Press M in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For frame-by -frame Press C on the Remote Commander during playback. Basics To operate video...
...lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. This is muted. •The previous recording may appear. To resume ... tape. however, this function does not work for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote... Commander. To advance the tape Press M in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For frame-by -frame Press C on the Remote Commander during playback. Basics To operate video...
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... of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) - Depending on the tape. Zoom - Digital effect - As the image is activated in the menu settings - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be... recorded clearly. Focus - PROGRAM AE 36 Using the fader function Notes •The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use...
... of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) - Depending on the tape. Zoom - Digital effect - As the image is activated in the menu settings - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape condition, the image may not be... recorded clearly. Focus - PROGRAM AE 36 Using the fader function Notes •The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use...
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...release the button at the end of a recorded tape by setting the start recording. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The zero set memory function works only for this operation. [a] [b] (1) While your camcorder is inserted. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero point. ZERO...of the inserted section when it is played back. The previously recorded frames between these start point [a]. (4) Press START/STOP to the standby mode. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •The picture and the sound may not work ...
...release the button at the end of a recorded tape by setting the start recording. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The zero set memory function works only for this operation. [a] [b] (1) While your camcorder is inserted. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero point. ZERO...of the inserted section when it is played back. The previously recorded frames between these start point [a]. (4) Press START/STOP to the standby mode. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •The picture and the sound may not work ...
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... To cancel the picture effect function Press PICTURE EFFECT. Playing back a tape with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using your camcorder as a player. Notes • The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. •...
... To cancel the picture effect function Press PICTURE EFFECT. Playing back a tape with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using your camcorder as a player. Notes • The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. •...
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... you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL...
... you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL...
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... the enlarged image, then press the dial. To record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on tapes. Enlarging recorded images - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder while you have processed using your camcorder as a player. The image is automatically canceled. ...52 PB ZOOM function is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record pictures that you are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.
... the enlarged image, then press the dial. To record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on tapes. Enlarging recorded images - Besides the operation described here, your camcorder while you have processed using your camcorder as a player. The image is automatically canceled. ...52 PB ZOOM function is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record pictures that you are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.
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... The zero set memory function may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the counter's zero point. Your camcorder returns to the insert start point, and start recording. The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. ZERO SET MEMORY functions also in the standby mode When ...you want to locate later. Use the Remote Commander for this function, for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory function is canceled. •There ...
... The zero set memory function may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the counter's zero point. Your camcorder returns to the insert start point, and start recording. The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. ZERO SET MEMORY functions also in the standby mode When ...you want to locate later. Use the Remote Commander for this function, for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory function is canceled. •There ...
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If a tape has a blank portion in the Digital8 system. •If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not work correctly. 55 Date search Notes •The date search works only for tapes recorded in the recorded portions The date search function may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. Advanced Playback Operations Searching a recording by date -
If a tape has a blank portion in the Digital8 system. •If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not work correctly. 55 Date search Notes •The date search works only for tapes recorded in the recorded portions The date search function may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. Advanced Playback Operations Searching a recording by date -
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...cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to clear the indicators from the screen If they are displayed, press the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 If your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the ...VCR or the TV. - Editing - Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder and 58 the VCR. Be sure to the audio input jack on the VCR. DATA CODE -...
...cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to clear the indicators from the screen If they are displayed, press the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8 If your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the ...VCR or the TV. - Editing - Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder and 58 the VCR. Be sure to the audio input jack on the VCR. DATA CODE -...
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...) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are transmitted in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 59...
...) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are transmitted in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 59...
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...recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. Select a TV program if you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape. •If you fast-forward or slow-playback on both your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video... button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (5) Press N on the VCR or the TV. If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. 61 Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV...
...recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. Select a TV program if you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape. •If you fast-forward or slow-playback on both your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video... button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (5) Press N on the VCR or the TV. If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. 61 Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV...
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...3 and 4. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert stored in memory is stored in the Digital8 system. •The picture and sound recorded on the counter. Notes •The zero set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on its ...right simultaneously to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder to set memory function works only for tapes recorded in memory. (5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start inserting the new scene. Press x when you insert the new scene. Then press X to...
...3 and 4. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert stored in memory is stored in the Digital8 system. •The picture and sound recorded on the counter. Notes •The zero set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on its ...right simultaneously to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder to set memory function works only for tapes recorded in memory. (5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start inserting the new scene. Press x when you insert the new scene. Then press X to...
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... adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play...video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. "A/V t DV" appears on AUDIO MIX •When playing back a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. you have dubbed over and recorded...
... adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play...video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. "A/V t DV" appears on AUDIO MIX •When playing back a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. you have dubbed over and recorded...
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...8226; for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in VTR mode • for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is inserted and your camcorder records in the SP mode even you record a tape in the viewfinder. When you play back in the 16-bit mode (the one tape or you cannot adjust the balance... time during playback 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 AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you record some scenes in the Digital8 system. In this case, the indicator "8mm TAPE t...
...8226; for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in VTR mode • for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is inserted and your camcorder records in the SP mode even you record a tape in the viewfinder. When you play back in the 16-bit mode (the one tape or you cannot adjust the balance... time during playback 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 AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you record some scenes in the Digital8 system. In this case, the indicator "8mm TAPE t...
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... to be swapped with a still image M. LUMI - MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to start recording. 2 1 MEMORY MIX VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA M. The last recorded still image on "Memory Stick" appears on the screen, the stronger the effect...
... to be swapped with a still image M. LUMI - MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to start recording. 2 1 MEMORY MIX VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA M. The last recorded still image on "Memory Stick" appears on the screen, the stronger the effect...