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...You can return your Digital Handycam, you can capture...may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution...Digital Handycam is intended to alert the user to come. You will soon be producing home video... that may be of sufficient magnitude to use. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony... Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc... this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY ...
...You can return your Digital Handycam, you can capture...may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution...Digital Handycam is intended to alert the user to come. You will soon be producing home video... that may be of sufficient magnitude to use. For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony... Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc... this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY ...
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... TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on an image - Digital program editing 62 Using with analog video unit and your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back...
... TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on an image - Digital program editing 62 Using with analog video unit and your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back...
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...and settings on your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to country. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that the operation is being carried out. Note on a TV, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /...DCR-TRV830 only." Using this manual The instructions in this manual are shown in the table below. Type of difference DCRLCD screen TRV730 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV828 8.8 cm (3.5 type) TRV830 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Before using your camcorder With your camcorder are for playback in "Advanced Playback Operations" on a tape. Also, your recordings...
...and settings on your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to country. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that the operation is being carried out. Note on a TV, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /...DCR-TRV830 only." Using this manual The instructions in this manual are shown in the table below. Type of difference DCRLCD screen TRV730 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV828 8.8 cm (3.5 type) TRV830 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Before using your camcorder With your camcorder are for playback in "Advanced Playback Operations" on a tape. Also, your recordings...
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... the Super NightShot function, you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on . Digital effect - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If ...NightShot Light, set to ON in the daytime). outdoors in the menu settings (p. 78). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. Exposure - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, focus manually.
... the Super NightShot function, you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on . Digital effect - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If ...NightShot Light, set to ON in the daytime). outdoors in the menu settings (p. 78). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. Exposure - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, focus manually.
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... can record for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot.... Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To use . - When you use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record a still image like a photograph. The still image on the screen. while the digital effect function is in the SP mode....
... can record for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot.... Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To use . - When you use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder can record a still image like a photograph. The still image on the screen. while the digital effect function is in the SP mode....
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... out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Low lux mode of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. Super NightShot - Digital effect - The indicator changes as follows: FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to...
... out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Low lux mode of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. Super NightShot - Digital effect - The indicator changes as follows: FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to...
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... a moving image. Moving image 40 The sound is left. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to recorded image using the various digital functions. Using special effects - Digital effect You can record the image so that it is good for recording dark images more brightly. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can swap...
... a moving image. Moving image 40 The sound is left. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to recorded image using the various digital functions. Using special effects - Digital effect You can record the image so that it is good for recording dark images more brightly. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can swap...
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... to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The following functions do not...PROGRAM AE function off . - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn...close-ups. Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes... the PROGRAM AE mode: - Digital effect -
... to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The following functions do not...PROGRAM AE function off . - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn...close-ups. Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes... the PROGRAM AE mode: - Digital effect -
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.... 53 To record images that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the screen. In the STILL or LUMI. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in memory as a player. When you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still... image. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored in...
.... 53 To record images that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the screen. In the STILL or LUMI. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in memory as a player. When you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still... image. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back The digital effect function is stored in...
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..., you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of your VCR for high-quality editing. With digital-to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (5) Start recording on both your camcorder and the VCR. Refer to obtain high-quality pictures... red plug is connected, the right channel audio is available. If your camcorder and the VCR. DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (optional) When you want to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert...
..., you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of your VCR for high-quality editing. With digital-to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (5) Start recording on both your camcorder and the VCR. Refer to obtain high-quality pictures... red plug is connected, the right channel audio is available. If your camcorder and the VCR. DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (optional) When you want to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for more information. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert...
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... connecting cable), you dub using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With a digital-to IR in page 60. Notes •The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in digital format for high-quality editing. 62 Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can set up...cable). Scenes can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation (p. 63, 67). Digital program editing You can be selected by frame. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene ...
... connecting cable), you dub using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With a digital-to IR in page 60. Notes •The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in digital format for high-quality editing. 62 Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can set up...cable). Scenes can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation (p. 63, 67). Digital program editing You can be selected by frame. Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to 20 programs. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene ...
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When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. 3 Press MENU to display..., then press the dial. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to the remote sensor on the ... I T SET I ND I CATOR RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to (4), to send...
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. 3 Press MENU to display..., then press the dial. 9 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to the remote sensor on the ... I T SET I ND I CATOR RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END IR i . Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to (4), to send...
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Default setting is stored in the memory of your VCR. Dubbing only desired scenes - Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77 Daewoo 26, 40, 77 DBX 21, ..., 7 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. 64 Wards) 89 Aiwa 80...
Default setting is stored in the memory of your VCR. Dubbing only desired scenes - Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77 Daewoo 26, 40, 77 DBX 21, ..., 7 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95 * TV/VCR component Note on your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code depending on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. 64 Wards) 89 Aiwa 80...
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... AUS E I R TEST REC RETURN PB [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on the VCR, then press the dial. 1 2 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " ...to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on your VCR. Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is...rays emitter of the VCR. Digital program editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the following page) 65
... AUS E I R TEST REC RETURN PB [ MENU ] : END OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on the VCR, then press the dial. 1 2 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST " ...to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of your camcorder and the VCR to cancel recording pause on your VCR. Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is...rays emitter of the VCR. Digital program editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the following page) 65
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... T E S T COMP L E T E RETURN [ MENU ] : END When the VCR does not operate correctly •After checking the code in "About the IR SETUP code", set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then... press the dial. Digital program editing (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to...
... T E S T COMP L E T E RETURN [ MENU ] : END When the VCR does not operate correctly •After checking the code in "About the IR SETUP code", set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then... press the dial. Digital program editing (4) Confirming VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to...
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... MENU ] : END i . When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on the following page) 67 L I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS... then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to DV input. Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5...
... MENU ] : END i . When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on the following page) 67 L I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS... then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to DV input. Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5...
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...values for recording is set to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity. The calculated start slow playback. The calculated stop position for notes. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on your camcorder and the VCR. Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program ...editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do...
...values for recording is set to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity. The calculated start slow playback. The calculated stop position for notes. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on your camcorder and the VCR. Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program ...editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you do...
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Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, ...the first program is set a maximum of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. When the program is set , then the bottom part of 20 programs. ...
Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, ...the first program is set a maximum of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. When the program is set , then the bottom part of 20 programs. ...
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... dubbing. This procedure is complete. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set to lock. - The program mark changes to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Then the display returns to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. You cannot record on your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that your camcorder. Search for the beginning of the connected VCR...
... dubbing. This procedure is complete. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set to lock. - The program mark changes to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Then the display returns to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. You cannot record on your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that your camcorder. Search for the beginning of the connected VCR...
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... may not be able to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on how to capture images, refer to output the images...
... may not be able to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on how to capture images, refer to output the images...