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... (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with the window facing out. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder.
... (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with the window facing out. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder.
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... the lens to malfunction. Letting your camcorder get wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to...% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.
... the lens to malfunction. Letting your camcorder get wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to...% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.
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... Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder.... supplied with your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery...
... Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder.... supplied with your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery...
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... on the battery remaining indicator is charged fully The LCD backlight of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the display window is turned off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery ...time "- - - - While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the following cases: ...
... on the battery remaining indicator is charged fully The LCD backlight of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the display window is turned off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery ...time "- - - - While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the following cases: ...
Operating Instructions
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... the window facing out. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment going down . Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back the tape on Hi8 tape. Push the middle portion of the back of the lid other DCR-TRV730/TRV828.../TRV830). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be sure to expose the red mark. 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video ...
... the window facing out. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment going down . Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back the tape on Hi8 tape. Push the middle portion of the back of the lid other DCR-TRV730/TRV828.../TRV830). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be sure to expose the red mark. 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video ...
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Sports lesson This mode minimizes shake on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. Low lux This mode makes subjects brighter in the theater. Sunset & moon This mode allows you to suit your camcorder ... light, such as at a beach in tennis or golf. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Beach & ski This mode prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by...
Sports lesson This mode minimizes shake on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. Low lux This mode makes subjects brighter in the theater. Sunset & moon This mode allows you to suit your camcorder ... light, such as at a beach in tennis or golf. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Beach & ski This mode prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by...
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...INDICATOR z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To set the clock to set mode (p. 62) To turn off the backlight on display window To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is removed. The clock changes by the time difference you use power sources other than 5 minutes ... life is connected with the i. Notes on the backlight POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY Note If you set here. BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF - -...
...INDICATOR z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To set the clock to set mode (p. 62) To turn off the backlight on display window To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is removed. The clock changes by the time difference you use power sources other than 5 minutes ... life is connected with the i. Notes on the backlight POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY Note If you set here. BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF - -...
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... Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either ...some areas.) •If you format it. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). "Memory Stick"...Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder conform with this ...
... Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either ...some areas.) •If you format it. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). "Memory Stick"...Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by your camcorder conform with this ...
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...back moving pictures). Notes • Operations are installed on the type of USB equipment that is used for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect 2 or more USB equipment to play back moving pictures). However, note that support...; Moving images/audio: MPEG format Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional standard installation is required. Viewing images using your computer You can view data recorded on the "Memory Stick" is stored in the following models...
...back moving pictures). Notes • Operations are installed on the type of USB equipment that is used for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect 2 or more USB equipment to play back moving pictures). However, note that support...; Moving images/audio: MPEG format Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional standard installation is required. Viewing images using your computer You can view data recorded on the "Memory Stick" is stored in the following models...
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...ROM in until the connector clicks into the Extensions folder?" For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users (1) Turn on a CD-ROM which is not in step 4 (drag and drop). •Sony Camcorder USB Driver •Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When "Put these items into place USB... cable USB connector Note You cannot install the USB driver if a "Memory Stick" is supplied with application software for Windows ® 98/98SE/Me and Windows ® 2000". Viewing ...
...ROM in until the connector clicks into the Extensions folder?" For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users (1) Turn on a CD-ROM which is not in step 4 (drag and drop). •Sony Camcorder USB Driver •Sony Camcorder USB Shim (6) When "Put these items into place USB... cable USB connector Note You cannot install the USB driver if a "Memory Stick" is supplied with application software for Windows ® 98/98SE/Me and Windows ® 2000". Viewing ...
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"PC MODE" appears on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (D:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. (6) Select and double-click the desired ... to MEMORY. If you play back the file directly from the folder. Viewing images using your computer Viewing images For Windows 98 users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and the...
"PC MODE" appears on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (D:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. (6) Select and double-click the desired ... to MEMORY. If you play back the file directly from the folder. Viewing images using your computer Viewing images For Windows 98 users (1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and the...
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...may appear and you open the file. Compressed files cannot be unable to open a still image file. •When you directly modify the image on a Windows machine. Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk does not lit. (2) Drag and drop the "Memory Stick" icon to remove the device... your computer Unplug the USB cable/Eject the "Memory Stick" To unplug the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick", follow the procedure below. For Windows 2000 users (1) Move the cursor to the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on the TaskTray and click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) A message to the...
...may appear and you open the file. Compressed files cannot be unable to open a still image file. •When you directly modify the image on a Windows machine. Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk does not lit. (2) Drag and drop the "Memory Stick" icon to remove the device... your computer Unplug the USB cable/Eject the "Memory Stick" To unplug the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick", follow the procedure below. For Windows 2000 users (1) Move the cursor to the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon on the TaskTray and click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) A message to the...
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For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is [D:]) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder 100msdcf Moml0001 File DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG Meaning Still image file Moving picture file 126 The meanings of the file names are grouped in a folder. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. Viewing images using your computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are as follows.
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is [D:]) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder 100msdcf Moml0001 File DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG Meaning Still image file Moving picture file 126 The meanings of the file names are grouped in a folder. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. Viewing images using your computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are as follows.
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...run into any problem using your camcorder for autofocus. This is not adjusted. See page 143. The image on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. The SteadyShot function does not work . c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). c.... (p. 152) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the menu settings. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power...
...run into any problem using your camcorder for autofocus. This is not adjusted. See page 143. The image on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. The SteadyShot function does not work . c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). c.... (p. 152) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the menu settings. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power...
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...batteries with your camcorder. c Set it to outputs on a recorded portion. (p. 70) • The camcorder and the VCR are not...Types of trouble and their solutions Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Digital program editing does not function. • The input selector on a...the battery, then reconnect it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery's temperature is ...the ambient temperature. • Disconnect the power cord of the display window does not light. Turn the power on. If the functions still do...
...batteries with your camcorder. c Set it to outputs on a recorded portion. (p. 70) • The camcorder and the VCR are not...Types of trouble and their solutions Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Digital program editing does not function. • The input selector on a...the battery, then reconnect it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery's temperature is ...the ambient temperature. • Disconnect the power cord of the display window does not light. Turn the power on. If the functions still do...
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.... Troubleshooting 143 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the screen or in the display window. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Remove the .... This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 152) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 153) • A malfunction...
.... Troubleshooting 143 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the screen or in the display window. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Remove the .... This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 152) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 153) • A malfunction...
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...* Fast flashing: • Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder (p. 88). • The image cannot be recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 109). • The picture you tried to the flash (optional) Fast flashing: •...sound. The image is protected* Slow flashing: •The image is nearly dead. Warning indicator as to record on "Memory Stick" as a moving picture. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 143) E The battery ...8226;The self-diagnosis display function is recorded in parentheses "( )" for about five to ten minutes depending on the screen or in the display...
...* Fast flashing: • Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder (p. 88). • The image cannot be recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 109). • The picture you tried to the flash (optional) Fast flashing: •...sound. The image is protected* Slow flashing: •The image is nearly dead. Warning indicator as to record on "Memory Stick" as a moving picture. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 143) E The battery ...8226;The self-diagnosis display function is recorded in parentheses "( )" for about five to ten minutes depending on the screen or in the display...
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...your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you use of the display window goes out, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. Effective use it is in low-temperature surroundings. We recommend the following ...jack on your camcorder, leave your camcorder is stored and operating conditions and environment for two or three times the expected recording time, and make a trial recording before the actual recording. •Do not expose the battery pack to how it more and more, and as time passes. Please buy...
...your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you use of the display window goes out, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. Effective use it is in low-temperature surroundings. We recommend the following ...jack on your camcorder, leave your camcorder is stored and operating conditions and environment for two or three times the expected recording time, and make a trial recording before the actual recording. •Do not expose the battery pack to how it more and more, and as time passes. Please buy...
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Identifying the parts and controls SUPER LASER LINK qs REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC qa qd qf ql qg w; Display window (p. 166) wa FOCUS switch (p. 46) ws FADER button (p. 37) wd BACK LIGHT button (p. 23) wf Remote sensor What is SUPER LASER LINK? wa qh...qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 46) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32) ql NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 23) w; The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. 160
Identifying the parts and controls SUPER LASER LINK qs REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC qa qd qf ql qg w; Display window (p. 166) wa FOCUS switch (p. 46) ws FADER button (p. 37) wd BACK LIGHT button (p. 23) wf Remote sensor What is SUPER LASER LINK? wa qh...qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 46) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32) ql NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 23) w; The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. 160
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...video flash light (optional). Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 qd 2 qf 2 wj 3 qg 4 40min SP REC 0:00:00 W T qh 3 5 FADER 16:9WIDE ZERO SET MEMORY qj 1 6 SEPIA 7 DATE 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 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 45) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital ...
...video flash light (optional). Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 qd 2 qf 2 wj 3 qg 4 40min SP REC 0:00:00 W T qh 3 5 FADER 16:9WIDE ZERO SET MEMORY qj 1 6 SEPIA 7 DATE 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 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 45) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital ...