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... to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Never expose the battery pack to use. Note: In some areas...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your purchase of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous... voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is very easy...
... to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Never expose the battery pack to use. Note: In some areas...cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your purchase of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous... voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is very easy...
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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... supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to tapes 127 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - BACK LIGHT 23 Shooting in the dark ...
...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... supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to tapes 127 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - BACK LIGHT 23 Shooting in the dark ...
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... the cassette compartment. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder.
... the cassette compartment. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder.
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... Press N to off. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. When you want to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. V POWER OFCFR(CHG) CAM M 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. If you purchase your camcorder... by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 V POWER CAM M Note Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). E ERMAORY E ERMAORY Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the...
... Press N to off. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. When you want to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. V POWER OFCFR(CHG) CAM M 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. If you purchase your camcorder... by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 V POWER CAM M Note Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). E ERMAORY E ERMAORY Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the...
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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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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 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.
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...the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Fully charging the battery allows you to u, normal charge is completed. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. See... 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 the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window ...
...the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. Fully charging the battery allows you to u, normal charge is completed. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. See... 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 the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window ...
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... indicator in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. The battery pack is "InfoLITHIUM"? If any trouble occurs with the viewfinder. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as possible to cut off the power. TM SERIES 13 If the .... min" appears in the following cases: - Your camcorder operates only with the battery pack. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the metal...
... indicator in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. The battery pack is "InfoLITHIUM"? If any trouble occurs with the viewfinder. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as possible to cut off the power. TM SERIES 13 If the .... min" appears in the following cases: - Your camcorder operates only with the battery pack. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the metal...
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... charging time may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack 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 45 255 145 390 230 455 265 Recording with the LCD screen ...
... charging time may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack 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 45 255 145 390 230 455 265 Recording with the LCD screen ...
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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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... DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we... recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the ...
... DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we... recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the ...
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... year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to adjust the desired year, then press ... The internal clock of your camcorder for noon. 17 If 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... 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...
... year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to adjust the desired year, then press ... The internal clock of your camcorder for noon. 17 If 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... 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...
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...camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to see. If you turn it to the lens side. When recording with the LCD panel opened up to MEMORY accidentally. When you adjust angles of other way, ... you use the viewfinder. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. However, the picture will be set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it faces the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and ...
...camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to see. If you turn it to the lens side. When recording with the LCD panel opened up to MEMORY accidentally. When you adjust angles of other way, ... you use the viewfinder. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. However, the picture will be set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it faces the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and ...
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..., check the picture with the viewfinder - Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears...reset the time code or the tape counter. When you are not recorded on the screen. adjusting the viewfinder If you play back tapes recorded in minutes to CAMERA or MEMORY. Adjust the viewfinder lens to CAMERA or MEMORY. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight...
..., check the picture with the viewfinder - Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears...reset the time code or the tape counter. When you are not recorded on the screen. adjusting the viewfinder If you play back tapes recorded in minutes to CAMERA or MEMORY. Adjust the viewfinder lens to CAMERA or MEMORY. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight...
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... the tape. To resume normal playback, press N. Data code When you use data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if: - Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback The indicator indicates the...The indicator may not be displayed. To resume normal playback, press N. A blank section of the recorded section plays back and stops. 29 Basics Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set . The last 5 seconds of the tape is unreadable due to tape damage ...
... the tape. To resume normal playback, press N. Data code When you use data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if: - Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or M during playback The indicator indicates the...The indicator may not be displayed. To resume normal playback, press N. A blank section of the recorded section plays back and stops. 29 Basics Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set . The last 5 seconds of the tape is unreadable due to tape damage ...
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...To not correct jitter. Set TBC to the default setting when: - AUDIO MIX - you remove the battery pack or power source. - VCR VCR * When you play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. you turn the POWER switch. 81 DNR* z ON To reduce picture noise... sound track tape with main sound 2 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. Notes on which you cannot adjust the balance. •...
...To not correct jitter. Set TBC to the default setting when: - AUDIO MIX - you remove the battery pack or power source. - VCR VCR * When you play back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. you turn the POWER switch. 81 DNR* z ON To reduce picture noise... sound track tape with main sound 2 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. Notes on which you cannot adjust the balance. •...
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...CAMERA VCR MEMORY Notes on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To adjust the color on the LCD screen backlight normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen backlight - 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 Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT ...
...CAMERA VCR MEMORY Notes on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To adjust the color on the LCD screen backlight normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen backlight - 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 Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT ...
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...time difference to 0, the clock returns to the local time. LINK cable) In more than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically selected. 87 Notes on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by other than 5 minutes after removing the power source The AUDIO MIX, FLASH ...TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing (p. 62) To adjust and set the synchronicity of your ...
...time difference to 0, the clock returns to the local time. LINK cable) In more than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically selected. 87 Notes on INDICATOR •When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by other than 5 minutes after removing the power source The AUDIO MIX, FLASH ...TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing (p. 62) To adjust and set the synchronicity of your ...
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If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may be corrupted. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not...
If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may be corrupted. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not...
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...Stick." The image recorded on the tape is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. Recording does not start...recorded on a "Memory Stick." However, you press PHOTO lightly in moving image data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a tape You cannot record...record titles which have already been recorded on the screen when you press the button. Titles superimposed on tapes You cannot record the titles on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records... indicator disappears. Before operation Insert a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick" into...
...Stick." The image recorded on the tape is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. Recording does not start...recorded on a "Memory Stick." However, you press PHOTO lightly in moving image data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a tape You cannot record...record titles which have already been recorded on the screen when you press the button. Titles superimposed on tapes You cannot record the titles on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records... indicator disappears. Before operation Insert a recorded tape and a "Memory Stick" into...