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...equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable ... operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. For customers in order to the following measures: - "Memory Stick" This device complies with this equipment. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to comply with Canadian ICES-003. ...
...equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable ... operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. For customers in order to the following measures: - "Memory Stick" This device complies with this equipment. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to comply with Canadian ICES-003. ...
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... a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images or moving pictures on "Memory Stick" (p. 97, 104) • Viewing a still image or a moving picture recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 117, 120) Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 73) ... effect (p. 39) • Digital effect (p. 40) • Title (p. 47, 49) • MEMORY MIX (p. 110) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 26) • Manual focus (p. 46) Functions to use after recording • Zero set memory (p. 55) • HiFi ...
... a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images or moving pictures on "Memory Stick" (p. 97, 104) • Viewing a still image or a moving picture recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 117, 120) Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 73) ... effect (p. 39) • Digital effect (p. 40) • Title (p. 47, 49) • MEMORY MIX (p. 110) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 26) • Manual focus (p. 46) Functions to use after recording • Zero set memory (p. 55) • HiFi ...
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... the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape ... 106 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image ...parts and controls 159 Index 167 5 Memory Photo recording 97 Recording an image from a tape - Photo save 115 Viewing a still image - Digital program editing 62 Using with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - Tape Photo recording 33 Using the wide mode 36 ...
... the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape ... 106 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image ...parts and controls 159 Index 167 5 Memory Photo recording 97 Recording an image from a tape - Photo save 115 Viewing a still image - Digital program editing 62 Using with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - Tape Photo recording 33 Using the wide mode 36 ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 123) qa Printer (PVP-MSH)* (1) (p. 137) qs Print paper* Standard type (10 sheets × 1), ... type/9 split size (5 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
... 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) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 123) qa Printer (PVP-MSH)* (1) (p. 137) qs Print paper* Standard type (10 sheets × 1), ... type/9 split size (5 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
Operating Instructions
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... be released (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set 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...2001 5:30:00 PM [ MENU ] : END If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick." Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder for noon. 17 The clock starts to...
... be released (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set 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...2001 5:30:00 PM [ MENU ] : END If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick." Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder for noon. 17 The clock starts to...
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... the next scene smooth as long as a default setting. When you use the viewfinder. However, the picture will be set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. During recording in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be written properly between the last scene you change... the mirror mode The picture on LOCK When you slide LOCK to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK is released as you do not eject the cassette if you record some scenes in the mirror mode You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the LCD screen and in the mirror mode The STBY indicator...
... the next scene smooth as long as a default setting. When you use the viewfinder. However, the picture will be set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. During recording in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be written properly between the last scene you change... the mirror mode The picture on LOCK When you slide LOCK to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK is released as you do not eject the cassette if you record some scenes in the mirror mode You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the LCD screen and in the mirror mode The STBY indicator...
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... the POWER switch to MEMORY. Recording - or LCD BRIGHT in the wide-angle position. 21 "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for a slower zoom. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to the "W" side until the focus is sharp. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD ... You can shoot a subject that is set to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Basics Recording a picture Brightness of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. When you shoot close to a subject If you go toward the "T" side. •You cannot use the...
... the POWER switch to MEMORY. Recording - or LCD BRIGHT in the wide-angle position. 21 "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for a slower zoom. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to the "W" side until the focus is sharp. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD ... You can shoot a subject that is set to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Basics Recording a picture Brightness of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. When you shoot close to a subject If you go toward the "T" side. •You cannot use the...
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...code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Date indicator This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. JUL 4 2001... 12:05:56 AM Time indicator This is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. The indicator may not be displayed. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the ...
...code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Date indicator This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. JUL 4 2001... 12:05:56 AM Time indicator This is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. The indicator may not be displayed. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the ...
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...Recording - NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in the dark - While your camcorder is in CAMERA... or MEMORY mode. The . Basics BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a ...
...Recording - NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in the dark - While your camcorder is in CAMERA... or MEMORY mode. The . Basics BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a ...
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... AE Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in the daytime). In MEMORY mode You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. NightShot ...NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide ...NIGHTSHOT to ON in the menu settings (p. 78). PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Digital ...
... AE Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be recorded in the daytime). In MEMORY mode You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. NightShot ...NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide ...NIGHTSHOT to ON in the menu settings (p. 78). PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Digital ...
Operating Instructions
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... operation. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in 10 seconds automatically. You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 101). 25 To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 2-4 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END...
... operation. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in 10 seconds automatically. You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 101). 25 To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 2-4 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END...
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...a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Recording a still image on the screen immediately. The CAPTURE indicator appears on the image. while the digital effect function is in the Remote Commander. Besides the operation described...may appear on the screen. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s . 33 The still image on the screen is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder can record for 60 minutes in the LP mode on a tape...
...a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). Recording a still image on the screen immediately. The CAPTURE indicator appears on the image. while the digital effect function is in the Remote Commander. Besides the operation described...may appear on the screen. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on "Memory Stick"s . 33 The still image on the screen is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder can record for 60 minutes in the LP mode on a tape...
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Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - The interval of the area in the menu settings. 41 and TRAIL. 3 MANUA L SET D EFFECT OFF ST I E [ MENU ] : END MENU 6 4,5 MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UMI . Digital effect (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...of flash motion LUMI. - Shutter speed. The bars appear in memory. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to superimpose on the moving image TRAIL - The bars appear on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The rate of the incidental image SLOW SHTR - In ...
Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - The interval of the area in the menu settings. 41 and TRAIL. 3 MANUA L SET D EFFECT OFF ST I E [ MENU ] : END MENU 6 4,5 MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UMI . Digital effect (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...of flash motion LUMI. - Shutter speed. The bars appear in memory. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to superimpose on the moving image TRAIL - The bars appear on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The rate of the incidental image SLOW SHTR - In ...
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... off . - Old movie •The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Digital effect - Overlap - 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 SEL/PUSH...modes. Sports lesson mode 44 Soft portrait mode - Slow shutter - 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 in color may occur in the low lux mode: -...
... off . - Old movie •The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: - Digital effect - Overlap - 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 SEL/PUSH...modes. Sports lesson mode 44 Soft portrait mode - Slow shutter - 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 in color may occur in the low lux mode: -...
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.... 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic mode: - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. The subject is backlit - Bright subject and dark background ...- if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: - Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjust ...
.... 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic mode: - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. The subject is backlit - Bright subject and dark background ...- if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: - Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjust ...
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To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-... on . 46 when the subject is not effective when shooting: - When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. This makes focusing easier.
To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-... on . 46 when the subject is not effective when shooting: - When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. This makes focusing easier.
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HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY HOL I DAYS CONGRATUL AT I T LE ] : END 49 Advanced Recording Operations - The title is stored in the standby or VCR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the ... S A B CD E 1 2 3 4 5 $ F ¥ DM £ FGH I J 67890 ¿ i ø " : K LMNO C ] PQRST cP 2 ] UVWXY SET ] Z T I ONS ! Each title can make up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in memory. (8) Press TITLE to select [SET], then press the dial. Making your own titles You can have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish...
HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY HOL I DAYS CONGRATUL AT I T LE ] : END 49 Advanced Recording Operations - The title is stored in the standby or VCR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the ... S A B CD E 1 2 3 4 5 $ F ¥ DM £ FGH I J 67890 ¿ i ø " : K LMNO C ] PQRST cP 2 ] UVWXY SET ] Z T I ONS ! Each title can make up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in memory. (8) Press TITLE to select [SET], then press the dial. Making your own titles You can have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish...
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... SET, depending on which title you want to change a title you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, and turn off while you take 3 minutes or longer to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the...
... SET, depending on which title you want to change a title you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, and turn off while you take 3 minutes or longer to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the...
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... the inserted section when it is played back. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero. (3) Keep pressing the - 7 side of a recorded tape by setting the start recording. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero point. If a tape has... the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY. ZERO SET MEMORY EDITSEARCH Notes •The zero set memory function may be erased. Advanced Recording Operations Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the recorded portions The zero set memory function works only for this operation. [a] [b] ...
... the inserted section when it is played back. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero. (3) Keep pressing the - 7 side of a recorded tape by setting the start recording. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero point. If a tape has... the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY. ZERO SET MEMORY EDITSEARCH Notes •The zero set memory function may be erased. Advanced Recording Operations Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the recorded portions The zero set memory function works only for this operation. [a] [b] ...
Operating Instructions
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...You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function with digital effects During playback, you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the screen. When you... MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UMI . Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with this camcorder. The bars appear on the VCR using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in memory as a player.
...You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function with digital effects During playback, you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the screen. When you... MANUA L SET D EFFECT L UMI . Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with this camcorder. The bars appear on the VCR using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Notes •The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in memory as a player.