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Model No. DCR-TRV820 DCR-TRV720/TRV820 ©2000 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-059-564-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No.
Model No. DCR-TRV820 DCR-TRV720/TRV820 ©2000 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-059-564-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No.
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...Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 ... in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder.... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV720 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. ... could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory...video that you may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony...Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 2 Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Your Digital...Digital Handycam, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony...
...Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 ... in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder.... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV720 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. ... could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory...video that you may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony...Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 2 Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Your Digital...Digital Handycam, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony...
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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 ... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual. 5 Table of split screens - Introduction ....... 104 Making prints - Standard print ........ 112 Making prints of contents Printing operations (DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer -
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 ... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual. 5 Table of split screens - Introduction ....... 104 Making prints - Standard print ........ 112 Making prints of contents Printing operations (DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer -
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...-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 only qd Print cartridge (2) (p. 106) DCR-TRV820 only qf Head cleaner (1) (p. 139) DCR-TRV820 only qg Platen roller cleaner (1) (p. 140...
...-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 only qd Print cartridge (2) (p. 106) DCR-TRV820 only qf Head cleaner (1) (p. 139) DCR-TRV820 only qg Platen roller cleaner (1) (p. 140...
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...started - Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. The DCR-TRV820 is being carried out. Otherwise, the model name is not made due to indicate that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the ...of your camcorder. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the text, for playback in the illustrations. Note on page 50 to CAMERA. Set the POWER switch to 57 for example, "DCR-TRV820 only." Not provided TRV720 - To view your digital camcorder, you need an ...
...started - Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. The DCR-TRV820 is being carried out. Otherwise, the model name is not made due to indicate that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the ...of your camcorder. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the text, for playback in the illustrations. Note on page 50 to CAMERA. Set the POWER switch to 57 for example, "DCR-TRV820 only." Not provided TRV720 - To view your digital camcorder, you need an ...
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... let your camcorder get wet may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is in any way. Letting your camcorder get wet. The inside of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 10 Keep your camcorder exposed to temperature above 140°F (60... a malfunction of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may cause your camcorder to malfunction. However, do not affect the recorded picture in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) •Do not place your camcorder so as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight[b]. ...
... let your camcorder get wet may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is in any way. Letting your camcorder get wet. The inside of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 10 Keep your camcorder exposed to temperature above 140°F (60... a malfunction of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may cause your camcorder to malfunction. However, do not affect the recorded picture in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) •Do not place your camcorder so as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight[b]. ...
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.... The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which you are recording. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV720 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP...) 170 (155) 205 (185) 350 (310) 425 (380) 555 (500) 650 (590) 765 (685) DCR-TRV820 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 60 (55) 90 (80...NP-F950 395 (350) 555 (500) NP-F960 465 (415) 660 (590) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 14 This unit is correct. The remaining battery time indicator The indicator may go off although ...
.... The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which you are recording. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV720 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP...) 170 (155) 205 (185) 350 (310) 425 (380) 555 (500) 650 (590) 765 (685) DCR-TRV820 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 60 (55) 90 (80...NP-F950 395 (350) 555 (500) NP-F960 465 (415) 660 (590) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 14 This unit is correct. The remaining battery time indicator The indicator may go off although ...
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...accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on Hi8 tape. Doing so may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, 3/4 of the cassette compartment. 2 3 EJECT 4, 5 To eject a ...of indicated time on the cassette to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may appear when you press any part of the lid other than... a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment.
...accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on Hi8 tape. Doing so may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, 3/4 of the cassette compartment. 2 3 EJECT 4, 5 To eject a ...of indicated time on the cassette to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may appear when you press any part of the lid other than... a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment.
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... specified paper. (DCR-TRV820 only) (p. 104) S VIDEO Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is equipped with your camcorder to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. Besides the video printer (not supplied), you can print a still image by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not...
... specified paper. (DCR-TRV820 only) (p. 104) S VIDEO Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is equipped with your camcorder to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. Besides the video printer (not supplied), you can print a still image by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not...
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... lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33) To compensate for camera-shake. 66 Changing the menu settings Menu items are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. To activate digital zoom. More than 25× to 450× zoom ... moment. More than 25× to 50× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 19) --- Natural pictures are displayed 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...
... lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33) To compensate for camera-shake. 66 Changing the menu settings Menu items are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. To activate digital zoom. More than 25× to 450× zoom ... moment. More than 25× to 50× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 19) --- Natural pictures are displayed 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...
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... print images with the printer on your camcorder including images without print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only) Notes on the "Memory Stick." 69 Meaning Not to record continuously To record 9 images continuously (p. 80) To record still images in the fine image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" To... record still images in the standard image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" To record moving subjects To record stopping subjects in high...
... print images with the printer on your camcorder including images without print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only) Notes on the "Memory Stick." 69 Meaning Not to record continuously To record 9 images continuously (p. 80) To record still images in the fine image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" To... record still images in the standard image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" To record moving subjects To record stopping subjects in high...
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...R r appears on "Memory Stick." Notes • Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function are playing back images recorded on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the right (unlock) ...CAMERA 2 PB ZOOM 4 [EXEC] : T t PB ZOOM [EXEC] : r R To cancel memory PB ZOOM function Press PB ZOOM. T t becomes available. (4) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VTR. Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick". Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820...
...R r appears on "Memory Stick." Notes • Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function are playing back images recorded on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the right (unlock) ...CAMERA 2 PB ZOOM 4 [EXEC] : T t PB ZOOM [EXEC] : r R To cancel memory PB ZOOM function Press PB ZOOM. T t becomes available. (4) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VTR. Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick". Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820...
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...camcorder conforms with a print mark. 1 "Memory Stick" operations VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 MEMORY SET 21 / 40 CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY...This function is displayed beside the data file name of the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. If the ...the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch... MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out.
...camcorder conforms with a print mark. 1 "Memory Stick" operations VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 MEMORY SET 21 / 40 CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY...This function is displayed beside the data file name of the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. If the ...the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch... MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out.
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Introduction - DCR-TRV820 only You can use the printer on your camcorder to print images on the ribbon sometimes prevent good-looking prints from being made . •Do ...
Introduction - DCR-TRV820 only You can use the printer on your camcorder to print images on the ribbon sometimes prevent good-looking prints from being made . •Do ...
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... the print paper is started. The image on screen when PRINT is pressed in the direction of the arrow. 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 4 CAPTURE PRINT 7 5 PREPARING PRINT 112 When printing ends, the image appears on "Memory Stick." Images can print images whenever you want to...the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to or print images recorded on the LCD screen, and the beep sounds. (7) When printing ends, draw out the print paper in is flashing slowly. DCR-TRV820 only You can also be captured from other equipment and printed. PREPARING appears on ...
... the print paper is started. The image on screen when PRINT is pressed in the direction of the arrow. 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 4 CAPTURE PRINT 7 5 PREPARING PRINT 112 When printing ends, the image appears on "Memory Stick." Images can print images whenever you want to...the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to or print images recorded on the LCD screen, and the beep sounds. (7) When printing ends, draw out the print paper in is flashing slowly. DCR-TRV820 only You can also be captured from other equipment and printed. PREPARING appears on ...
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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 the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to print. (p. 91) (4) Open the LCD panel and ... the still image you want to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is flashing slowly. DCR-TRV820 only You can print images recorded on "Memory Stick" to 7 on page 112. 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA MENU PRINT 5 PR I NT SET 9P I C SAME READY 9P I C MULT I RETURN [MENU] : END ...
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 the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to print. (p. 91) (4) Open the LCD panel and ... the still image you want to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is flashing slowly. DCR-TRV820 only You can print images recorded on "Memory Stick" to 7 on page 112. 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA MENU PRINT 5 PR I NT SET 9P I C SAME READY 9P I C MULT I RETURN [MENU] : END ...
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...also sometimes can be sure to record such software. When you play back Using any other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). Additional Information - is a treadmark. During playback of software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image...the Digital8 (analog) system machine. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you try to play back standard 8 tape on the tape when it records. 121 Additional Information - Mosaic pattern noise may appear ...
...also sometimes can be sure to record such software. When you play back Using any other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). Additional Information - is a treadmark. During playback of software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image...the Digital8 (analog) system machine. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you try to play back standard 8 tape on the tape when it records. 121 Additional Information - Mosaic pattern noise may appear ...
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... switch is not inserted properly. c Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) • The printer cover is executed. c Leave your Sony dealer 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 ...that the PRINT PAPER lamp is running. c Contact your camcorder until it to the end. When you print images recorded on the following page) 131 DCR-TRV820 only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Print paper cannnot be able to the original position. c Slide the printer ...
... switch is not inserted properly. c Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) • The printer cover is executed. c Leave your Sony dealer 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 ...that the PRINT PAPER lamp is running. c Contact your camcorder until it to the end. When you print images recorded on the following page) 131 DCR-TRV820 only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Print paper cannnot be able to the original position. c Slide the printer ...
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DCR-TRV820 only About the influence of dirt on the printer Printed images may cause the color of the printed images to clean the printer heads Insert ...
DCR-TRV820 only About the influence of dirt on the printer Printed images may cause the color of the printed images to clean the printer heads Insert ...
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Maintenance information and precautions - DCR-TRV820 only About the influence of the printer. Cleaner part Front side Back side 140 Less than 3 times. • Because cleaning the platen roller can clean ... the platen roller cleaner vertically against the body. If this happens, clean the platen roller with the platen roller cleaner. On purchasing cleaners Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of printed image per platen roller cleaner.
Maintenance information and precautions - DCR-TRV820 only About the influence of the printer. Cleaner part Front side Back side 140 Less than 3 times. • Because cleaning the platen roller can clean ... the platen roller cleaner vertically against the body. If this happens, clean the platen roller with the platen roller cleaner. On purchasing cleaners Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of printed image per platen roller cleaner.