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...soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may be prohibited. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Your Digital Handycam is very easy... handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Note: In some areas...
...soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may be prohibited. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Your Digital Handycam is very easy... handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Note: In some areas...
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...Digital program editing 62 Using with analog video unit and your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52 Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - Tape Photo recording ...11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to tapes 127 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick" - Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape - MPEG movie recording ....... 104 Recording moving pictures ...
...Digital program editing 62 Using with analog video unit and your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52 Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - Tape Photo recording ...11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to tapes 127 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick" - Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape - MPEG movie recording ....... 104 Recording moving pictures ...
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... outdoors (p. 11). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Quick Start Guide 6 Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to the basic features of the arrow and open the...
... outdoors (p. 11). After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Quick Start Guide 6 Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to the basic features of the arrow and open the...
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...by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 V POWER CAM M Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to... (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 27) 2 Press m to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. If you ...
...by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 V POWER CAM M Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to... (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 27) 2 Press m to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press START/STOP. If you ...
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... 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 165) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 165) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 159) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 123...sheets × 1) qd Print cartridge* (1) qf Head cleaner* (1) qg Platen roller cleaner* (1) *DCR-TRV830 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
... 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 165) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 165) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 159) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 123...sheets × 1) qd Print cartridge* (1) qf Head cleaner* (1) qg Platen roller cleaner* (1) *DCR-TRV830 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend using the battery pack when you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large capacity battery pack If you use your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 11
Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend using the battery pack when you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large capacity battery pack If you use your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 11
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...POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is indicated in the illustration of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover...(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. 12 Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. See page 148 for your camcorder. After charging the...
...POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is indicated in the illustration of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover...(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. 12 Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. See page 148 for your camcorder. After charging the...
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... indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the following cases: - This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which... the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window. The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series)....Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect...
... indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the following cases: - This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which... the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window. The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series)....Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect...
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... you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) Recording time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 120 70 75 45 255 145 390...
... you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) Recording time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 120 70 75 45 255 145 390...
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... if you use your camcorder in the Digital8 system. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in a cold environment. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 120... 75 255 390 455 Playing time with LCD closed 155 95 320 490 565 DCR-TRV828/TRV830 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing ...
... if you use your camcorder in the Digital8 system. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in a cold environment. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 120... 75 255 390 455 Playing time with LCD closed 155 95 320 490 565 DCR-TRV828/TRV830 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing ...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power...even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to your camcorder for a long ...time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. This means that you use your...
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power...even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to your camcorder for a long ...time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. This means that you use your...
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...the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ...then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for ...midnight. •12:00 PM stands for about half a year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery...
...the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ...then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for ...midnight. •12:00 PM stands for about half a year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery...
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..., set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OFF (CHG). When you use the viewfinder. During recording in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. Note...the LCD panel opened up to 90 degrees. Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. Recording a picture Note on LOCK When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition between scenes. When...
..., set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OFF (CHG). When you use the viewfinder. During recording in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. Note...the LCD panel opened up to 90 degrees. Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. Recording a picture Note on LOCK When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition between scenes. When...
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...the time code or the tape counter. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. When you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder - Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder. Date indicator This is...seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC ...
...the time code or the tape counter. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. When you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder - Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder. Date indicator This is...seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC ...
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... Commander during playback. The last 5 seconds of the tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. - Basics Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set . To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback The indicator indicates the approximate...LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be correct, depending on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. The tape was recorded by -frame playback in the stop mode. The indicator may not be displayed. ...
... Commander during playback. The last 5 seconds of the tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. - Basics Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set . To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback The indicator indicates the approximate...LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be correct, depending on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. The tape was recorded by -frame playback in the stop mode. The indicator may not be displayed. ...
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... the tape To play back a tape that was 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. Note on AUDIO MIX ...8226;When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only. you remove the battery...
... the tape To play back a tape that was 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. Note on AUDIO MIX ...8226;When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only. you remove the battery...
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...B. L. LCD COLOR To darken To lighten z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder CAMERA VCR MEMORY Notes on the LCD screen backlight normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen backlight - To reduce intensity To increase intensity z... To set the brightness 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. 82 Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen,...
...B. L. LCD COLOR To darken To lighten z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder CAMERA VCR MEMORY Notes on the LCD screen backlight normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen backlight - To reduce intensity To increase intensity z... To set the brightness 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. 82 Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen,...
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... power source The AUDIO MIX, FLASH LVL, COMMANDER and HiFi SOUND items are held in memory even when the battery is connected to the local time. LINK cable) In more than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically selected. 87 If you set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture... on the screen even when your camcorder is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing (p. 62) To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of the melody To cancel all sound...
... power source The AUDIO MIX, FLASH LVL, COMMANDER and HiFi SOUND items are held in memory even when the battery is connected to the local time. LINK cable) In more than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically selected. 87 If you set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture... on the screen even when your camcorder is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing (p. 62) To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of the melody To cancel all sound...
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...." 90 Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may be corrupted. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access...
...." 90 Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may be corrupted. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access...
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...CAPTURE" appears on the screen The inserted "Memory Stick" is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the image from the tape freezes. Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. When the acccess lamp is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. Check the format of still... read moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image Your camcorder can also take in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily. Also do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. OFCFR(CHG) 2 REW PLAY FF 1 ...
...CAPTURE" appears on the screen The inserted "Memory Stick" is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the image from the tape freezes. Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. When the acccess lamp is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. Check the format of still... read moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image Your camcorder can also take in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily. Also do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. OFCFR(CHG) 2 REW PLAY FF 1 ...