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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding 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. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Model No. Serial No. 3-059-564-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV820 DCR-TRV720/TRV820 ©2000 Sony Corporation Serial No.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding 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. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Model No. Serial No. 3-059-564-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV820 DCR-TRV720/TRV820 ©2000 Sony Corporation Serial No.
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... Center. If you have any questions about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be producing home video that may be prohibited. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of...of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV720 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your Digital Handycam, you may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 2 Caution: Do not handle damaged ...
... Center. If you have any questions about this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be producing home video that may be prohibited. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of...of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV720 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your Digital Handycam, you may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 2 Caution: Do not handle damaged ...
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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 ...;Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of contents Printing operations (DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer - 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 ...;Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of contents Printing operations (DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer - Introduction ....... 104 Making prints -
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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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.... Not provided TRV720 - Otherwise, the model name is not made due to indicate that you need an NTSC system-based TV. TRV820 z Before using your camcorder With your camcorder, etc. 9 To view your camcorder. No compensation for contents of the printing (DCR-TRV820 only) ...settings on your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. The DCR-TRV820 is being carried out. e.g. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. As you can use the ...
.... Not provided TRV720 - Otherwise, the model name is not made due to indicate that you need an NTSC system-based TV. TRV820 z Before using your camcorder With your camcorder, etc. 9 To view your camcorder. No compensation for contents of the printing (DCR-TRV820 only) ...settings on your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. The DCR-TRV820 is being carried out. e.g. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. As you can use the ...
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...140°F (60°C ), such as to malfunction. However, there may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is in any way. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not leave your camcorder exposed to a... using high-precision technology. However, do not affect the recorded picture in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) •Do not place your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Effective ratio of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 10 Sometimes this manual Precautions on the ...
...140°F (60°C ), such as to malfunction. However, there may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is in any way. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not leave your camcorder exposed to a... using high-precision technology. However, do not affect the recorded picture in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) •Do not place your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Effective ratio of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 10 Sometimes this manual Precautions on the ...
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...the power may not be displayed. What is a lithium ion battery pack which you are recording. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have the mark. The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? 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-... (325) NP-F930 355 (315) 475 (430) NP-F950 395 (350) 555 (500) NP-F960 465 (415) 660 (590) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 14 When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to operate Charge...
...the power may not be displayed. What is a lithium ion battery pack which you are recording. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have the mark. The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? 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-... (325) NP-F930 355 (315) 475 (430) NP-F950 395 (350) 555 (500) NP-F960 465 (415) 660 (590) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 14 When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to operate Charge...
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... to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you ...select the LP mode in step 3. Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply ...
... to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you ...select the LP mode in step 3. Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply ...
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... the yellow plug of the cable to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer. Connect it to the video input of the video printer. 32 Recording a still image on the 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...
... the yellow plug of the cable to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer. Connect it to the video input of the video printer. 32 Recording a still image on the 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...
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... to 450× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 19) To activate digital zoom. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33) To compensate for camera-shake. 66 To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY Notes on the SteadyShot function ...25× zoom is the default setting. 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 item z is carried ...
... to 450× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 19) To activate digital zoom. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33) To compensate for camera-shake. 66 To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY Notes on the SteadyShot function ...25× zoom is the default setting. 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 item z is carried ...
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... images (p. 101) To cancel formatting. Select FORMAT with the printer on your camcorder including images without print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only) Notes on the recorded still images you want to print out later Not to protect still images To protect selected still images against accidental erasure ... SCRN z FINE STANDARD z FIELD FRAME z OFF ON z OFF ON --- --- 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...
... images (p. 101) To cancel formatting. Select FORMAT with the printer on your camcorder including images without print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only) Notes on the recorded still images you want to print out later Not to protect still images To protect selected still images against accidental erasure ... SCRN z FINE STANDARD z FIELD FRAME z OFF ON z OFF ON --- --- 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...
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... using the i.LINK cable. 70 When you play back in the 16-bit mode (the one tape or you record some scenes in the viewfinder. Note on AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. ** To dub a tape to display... display date and 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 the standard 8 tape, your camcorder records in the SP mode even you record in the SP and LP modes on one stereo sound with high quality...
... using the i.LINK cable. 70 When you play back in the 16-bit mode (the one tape or you record some scenes in the viewfinder. Note on AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. ** To dub a tape to display... display date and 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 the standard 8 tape, your camcorder records in the SP mode even you record in the SP and LP modes on one stereo sound with high quality...
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Note that has been used 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 Corporation. "Memory Stick" operations 75 Using "Memory Stick"-introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "... on page 69. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images recorded on your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not ...
Note that has been used 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 Corporation. "Memory Stick" operations 75 Using "Memory Stick"-introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "... on page 69. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images recorded on your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not ...
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Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - R : The image moves downwards. T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.) t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upwards.) 1 3 VTR PB ZOOM OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 PB ZOOM 4 [EXEC] : T t PB ZOOM [EXEC] : r ... the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images recorded on "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) 96 T t becomes available. (4) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VTR....
Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - R : The image moves downwards. T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.) t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upwards.) 1 3 VTR PB ZOOM OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 PB ZOOM 4 [EXEC] : T t PB ZOOM [EXEC] : r ... the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images recorded on "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) 96 T t becomes available. (4) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VTR....
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... can specify the recorded still image to erase...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 ...function is displayed beside the data file name of the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images later. If the write-... a print mark - Your 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 FLD . / FRAME PR I...
... can specify the recorded still image to erase...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 ...function is displayed beside the data file name of the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images later. If the write-... a print mark - Your 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 FLD . / FRAME PR I...
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... temperature or humid locations, dusty locations or direct sunlight. Using the printer - Doing so might cause paper jams. •Use only the specified print paper. - DCR-TRV820 only You can use the printer on the ribbon sometimes prevent good-looking prints from being made . •Avoid storing the print cartridge in...
... temperature or humid locations, dusty locations or direct sunlight. Using the printer - Doing so might cause paper jams. •Use only the specified print paper. - DCR-TRV820 only You can use the printer on the ribbon sometimes prevent good-looking prints from being made . •Avoid storing the print cartridge in...
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.... (1) Insert 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 printed. When printing ends, the image appears on "Memory Stick." DCR-TRV820 only You can also be captured from other equipment and printed. The image on "Memory... or tape. (6) Printing is pressed in the direction of the arrow. 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 4 CAPTURE PRINT 7 5 PREPARING PRINT 112 Images can print images whenever you want to MEMORY. Insert the...
.... (1) Insert 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 printed. When printing ends, the image appears on "Memory Stick." DCR-TRV820 only You can also be captured from other equipment and printed. The image on "Memory... or tape. (6) Printing is pressed in the direction of the arrow. 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 4 CAPTURE PRINT 7 5 PREPARING PRINT 112 Images can print images whenever you want to MEMORY. Insert the...
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...Select 9PIC SAME in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (p. 65) (6) Perform steps 5 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 operations The display on the LCD screen You cannot print...•Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make sure that the LOCK is flashing slowly. Index screen - DCR-TRV820 only You can print images recorded on "Memory Stick" to MEMORY or VTR. Split printing - Making prints of split screens - Multi screen 119
...Select 9PIC SAME in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (p. 65) (6) Perform steps 5 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 operations The display on the LCD screen You cannot print...•Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make sure that the LOCK is flashing slowly. Index screen - DCR-TRV820 only You can print images recorded on "Memory Stick" to MEMORY or VTR. Split printing - Making prints of split screens - Multi screen 119
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... be played back on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you play back Using any other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). Additional Information - is a treadmark. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to record such software. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you cannot record on the tape when it records. 121 system cannot be heard. Your camcorder does...
... be played back on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you play back Using any other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). Additional Information - is a treadmark. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to record such software. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you cannot record on the tape when it records. 121 system cannot be heard. Your camcorder does...
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...to VTR or MEMORY and open . (p. 109) • You have pressed PRINT lightly. When you print images recorded on . c Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) • The printer cover is executed. c Remove the ...platen roller may not move back to the end. • The ribbon is inserted. DCR-TRV820 only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Print paper cannnot be removed from the cartridge....(p. 109) • Print paper or the print cartridge is running. c Leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • If you may not move back to open the LCD panel ...
...to VTR or MEMORY and open . (p. 109) • You have pressed PRINT lightly. When you print images recorded on . c Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) • The printer cover is executed. c Remove the ...platen roller may not move back to the end. • The ribbon is inserted. DCR-TRV820 only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Print paper cannnot be removed from the cartridge....(p. 109) • Print paper or the print cartridge is running. c Leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • If you may not move back to open the LCD panel ...