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DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-066-521-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No. Serial No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-066-521-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Model No. Serial No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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...that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with this equipment. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against ...in accordance with this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment in order to comply with Canadian ICES-003. 3 For customers in CANADA ...
...that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with this equipment. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against ...in accordance with this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment in order to comply with Canadian ICES-003. 3 For customers in CANADA ...
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... • 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) • Viewing still images or moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 122) Other ...uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p. 43) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 45) Functions to give images more impact • Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 78) The default setting is...
... • 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) • Viewing still images or moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 122) Other ...uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p. 43) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 45) Functions to give images more impact • Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 78) The default setting is...
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...Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Digital effect 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 45 Focusing manually 46 Superimposing a title 47 Making your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52 Playing back a tape with analog video... a cassette 18 Recording - BACK LIGHT 23 Shooting in a continuous loop - Digital program editing 62 Using with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs ...
...Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Digital effect 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 45 Focusing manually 46 Superimposing a title 47 Making your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52 Playing back a tape with analog video... a cassette 18 Recording - BACK LIGHT 23 Shooting in a continuous loop - Digital program editing 62 Using with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs ...
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... 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 recordings on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to country. To view your digital camcorder, you...CAMERA. Also, your camcorder are shown in the text, for the three models listed in the Digital8 system. Getting started - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in capital letters. Any differences in operation are for example, "DCR-TRV830 only." Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video...
... 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 recordings on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to country. To view your digital camcorder, you...CAMERA. Also, your camcorder are shown in the text, for the three models listed in the Digital8 system. Getting started - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in capital letters. Any differences in operation are for example, "DCR-TRV830 only." Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video...
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...pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) •The LCD screen ... in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Doing so might cause your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C (140...Keep your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. ...
...pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) •The LCD screen ... in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Doing so might cause your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C (140...Keep your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. ...
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... NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). outdoors in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the menu settings (p. 78). ... unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 Digital effect - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . This may cause your camcorder to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in bright places (ex. To enable NightShot Light, set to malfunction. •...
... NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). outdoors in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the menu settings (p. 78). ... unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 Digital effect - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . This may cause your camcorder to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in bright places (ex. To enable NightShot Light, set to malfunction. •...
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...the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder's information when you have recorded. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no... settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the playback mode. Press DATA CODE on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your ...
...the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder's information when you have recorded. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no... settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the playback mode. Press DATA CODE on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your ...
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...SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 42 Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - When recording in the slow shutter mode: - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Using special effects - PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not ...work during digital effect: - Digital Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the old movie mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Picture effect - Fader - Super NightShot •The following functions...
...SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 42 Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - When recording in the slow shutter mode: - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Using special effects - PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not ...work during digital effect: - Digital Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the old movie mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Picture effect - Fader - Super NightShot •The following functions...
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... dark background - To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 45 Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. The subject is backlit - Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode...
... dark background - To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 45 Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. The subject is backlit - Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode...
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... the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. This makes focusing easier. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position...
... the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. This makes focusing easier. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position...
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... and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2...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 and software. Using with analog video unit and your computer, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. AUDIO/VIDEO Editing OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO...
... and the software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2...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 and software. Using with analog video unit and your computer, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. AUDIO/VIDEO Editing OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO...
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... requirement (p. 43) To add special effects like those in bright conditions POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY Customizing Your Camcorder 79 Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS... Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. Menu items differ according to images (p. 39) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 40) To ...
... requirement (p. 43) To add special effects like those in bright conditions POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY Customizing Your Camcorder 79 Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS... Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. Menu items differ according to images (p. 39) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 40) To ...
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..." operations 89 "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either ...and "®" are trademarks of their respective companies. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Note that all images...with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder following the steps on page 84. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment, format...
..." operations 89 "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either ...and "®" are trademarks of their respective companies. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Note that all images...with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder following the steps on page 84. You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment, format...
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... for autofocus. The autofocusing function does not work . c Set it to CAMERA. This is not a malfunction. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. You cannot record in the viewfinder. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as...MANUAL. Troubleshooting - See page 143. The picture does not appear in the LP mode. The image on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony...
... for autofocus. The autofocusing function does not work . c Set it to CAMERA. This is not a malfunction. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. You cannot record in the viewfinder. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as...MANUAL. Troubleshooting - See page 143. The picture does not appear in the LP mode. The image on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony...
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...jacks), refer to this unit in one second. Three maximum baud rates are connected to the instruction manual of data can be sent or received in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are operations ...equipment can be sent in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for handling digital video, digital audio and other equipment. When connecting this unit to equipment having two or more familiar term...100 megabits of the equipment to be connected by SONY, and is connected to the equipment. Additional Information About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit...
...jacks), refer to this unit in one second. Three maximum baud rates are connected to the instruction manual of data can be sent or received in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are operations ...equipment can be sent in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for handling digital video, digital audio and other equipment. When connecting this unit to equipment having two or more familiar term...100 megabits of the equipment to be connected by SONY, and is connected to the equipment. Additional Information About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit...
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... sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. This unit can also be connected. i.LINK and are trademarks. 150 About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit For details on the personal computer. Before connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected... to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit is already installed on how to dub when this unit is connected to other than video equipment . For details on precautions when connecting...
... sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. This unit can also be connected. i.LINK and are trademarks. 150 About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit For details on the personal computer. Before connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected... to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit is already installed on how to dub when this unit is connected to other than video equipment . For details on precautions when connecting...
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...01 SEARCH qk ql wh A/V DV w; 16B I T 8 wa 9 ws 0 wd qa wf qs wg 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) 2 Format indicator (p. 146) , or indicator appears. 3...time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 45) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 39, 52) 8 Volume...SteadyShot off indicator (p. 80) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 46) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 101) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 29)/Image size ...
...01 SEARCH qk ql wh A/V DV w; 16B I T 8 wa 9 ws 0 wd qa wf qs wg 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) 2 Format indicator (p. 146) , or indicator appears. 3...time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 45) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 39, 52) 8 Volume...SteadyShot off indicator (p. 80) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 46) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 101) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 29)/Image size ...
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... BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 C, D Camera chroma key 110 Charging battery 12 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 154 ... 17 Data code 28 Date search 56 DEMO 86 Digital effect 40, 53 Digital8 system 146 Digital program editing ......... 62 DISPLAY 28 DOT 37 Dual sound... sound 81 Manual focus 46 Memory chroma key 110 Memory luminance key ....... 110 MEMORY MIX 110 Memory overlap 110 Memory PB ZOOM 129 Memory photo recording ...... 97 ... LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 54 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22...
... BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 C, D Camera chroma key 110 Charging battery 12 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 154 ... 17 Data code 28 Date search 56 DEMO 86 Digital effect 40, 53 Digital8 system 146 Digital program editing ......... 62 DISPLAY 28 DOT 37 Dual sound... sound 81 Manual focus 46 Memory chroma key 110 Memory luminance key ....... 110 MEMORY MIX 110 Memory overlap 110 Memory PB ZOOM 129 Memory photo recording ...... 97 ... LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 54 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22...