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... is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual. 5 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 ... and precautions 137 Specifications 143 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 145 Quick Function Guide 153 Index 154 • Windows® is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered ...
... is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual. 5 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 ... and precautions 137 Specifications 143 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 145 Quick Function Guide 153 Index 154 • Windows® is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered ...
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... Start Guide 6 AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 16) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up . The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery...
... Start Guide 6 AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 16) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up . The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery...
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...used for about 1 hour after charging it fully discharges again. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on the display window. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the ...4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the display window is completed. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the plug's v...
...used for about 1 hour after charging it fully discharges again. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on the display window. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the ...4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the display window is completed. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the plug's v...
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...- - - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. min" appears in the following cases: - While charging the battery pack, no indicator ...appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. Something is disconnected. - The AC power adaptor is wrong with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 70 (65) 40 (35)...
...- - - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. min" appears in the following cases: - While charging the battery pack, no indicator ...appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. Something is disconnected. - The AC power adaptor is wrong with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 70 (65) 40 (35)...
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...this camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically goes down . Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of indicated time on the cassette ...window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder is half of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records...
...this camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically goes down . Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of indicated time on the cassette ...window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder is half of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records...
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...reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on fast-moving subjects such as in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. Landscape mode This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as people or flowers. Low lux mode This mode makes subjects brighter in ... ski slope. Sunset & moon mode This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in tennis or golf. Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you are...
...reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on fast-moving subjects such as in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. Landscape mode This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as people or flowers. Low lux mode This mode makes subjects brighter in ... ski slope. Sunset & moon mode This mode allows you to suit your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in tennis or golf. Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you are...
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... you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is automatically selected. 72 To output the melody when you... start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your ...
... you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is automatically selected. 72 To output the melody when you... start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your ...
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... it. 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 established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this... camcorder. You cannot play back on your camcorder following the steps on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are trademarks of Sony...
... it. 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 established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this... camcorder. You cannot play back on your camcorder following the steps on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are trademarks of Sony...
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... off. The image on the following table to CAMERA. (p. 17) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The picture does not appear in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c...to focus manually. (p. 44) • The digital effect function is not adjusted. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 20) • STEADYSHOT is not clear. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to CAMERA again. (p. 17) • The viewfinder lens is working. You cannot record in the standby mode for at least 1 hour...
... off. The image on the following table to CAMERA. (p. 17) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The picture does not appear in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c...to focus manually. (p. 44) • The digital effect function is not adjusted. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 20) • STEADYSHOT is not clear. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to CAMERA again. (p. 17) • The viewfinder lens is working. You cannot record in the standby mode for at least 1 hour...
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... camcorder for 5 seconds. • DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the display window. 132 • The AC power adaptor is set to VTR or MEMORY again. You ...the power source such as the battery pack during printing. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If you record the image on the TV or VCR. This is flashing fast. c Set it to ON. (p. 65)... Connect it firmly. (p. 15) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Charged the battery, and reinstall it cools down, then resume printing images. •...
... camcorder for 5 seconds. • DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the display window. 132 • The AC power adaptor is set to VTR or MEMORY again. You ...the power source such as the battery pack during printing. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If you record the image on the TV or VCR. This is flashing fast. c Set it to ON. (p. 65)... Connect it firmly. (p. 15) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Charged the battery, and reinstall it cools down, then resume printing images. •...
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..., in the viewfinder, or in the display window. c Clean the heads using a battery pack that is displayed, check the following code chart. c Disconnect the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 137) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied...
..., in the viewfinder, or in the display window. c Clean the heads using a battery pack that is displayed, check the following code chart. c Disconnect the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 137) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied...
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... as to 10 minutes remaining. Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 137) You need to eject the cassette* Slow flashing...
... as to 10 minutes remaining. Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. (p. 137) You need to eject the cassette* Slow flashing...
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... sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. 146 Identifying the parts and controls 9 0 qa qh qs qj qk qd ql qf w; 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 (p. 21) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) qk Display window (p. 152) ql FOCUS switch (p. 44) w; Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length...
... sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. 146 Identifying the parts and controls 9 0 qa qh qs qj qk qd ql qf w; 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 (p. 21) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) qk Display window (p. 152) ql FOCUS switch (p. 44) w; Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length...
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...8 wa 9 0 ws qa qs qd wd 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 17) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 18) 2 Format indicator (p. 121) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 20) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure indicator (p. 43) 5 Fader indicator (p. 35)/Digital effect indicator (p. 39, 51) 6 Wide mode indicator ... 23, 31, 83) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 17)/Video control mode (p. 27) 152 qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20, 49, 53)/ Time code indicator (p. 20)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 133)/Tape photo recording indicator (p. 30) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 20) qj...
...8 wa 9 0 ws qa qs qd wd 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 17) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 18) 2 Format indicator (p. 121) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 20) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure indicator (p. 43) 5 Fader indicator (p. 35)/Digital effect indicator (p. 39, 51) 6 Wide mode indicator ... 23, 31, 83) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 17)/Video control mode (p. 27) 152 qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20, 49, 53)/ Time code indicator (p. 20)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 133)/Tape photo recording indicator (p. 30) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 20) qj...