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... home video that any interference received, including interference that may be prohibited. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. LITHIUM...the presence of this product, you can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV820 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. This symbol is very easy to operate this manual could void your purchase of important operating...
... home video that any interference received, including interference that may be prohibited. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. LITHIUM...the presence of this product, you can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV820 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. This symbol is very easy to operate this manual could void your purchase of important operating...
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...with analog video unit and PC - Insert Editing 63 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 65 Resetting the date and time 73 Playback - Memory Photo recording 79 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - MEMORY MIX 84 Recording an image...Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 16 Recording - PRINT MARK .. 103 Photo search/Photo scan 56 Editing Dubbing a tape 58 Using with digital effects 51 Enlarging recorded images - Signal convert function 60 Recording video or TV programs...
...with analog video unit and PC - Insert Editing 63 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 65 Resetting the date and time 73 Playback - Memory Photo recording 79 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - MEMORY MIX 84 Recording an image...Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 16 Recording - PRINT MARK .. 103 Photo search/Photo scan 56 Editing Dubbing a tape 58 Using with digital effects 51 Enlarging recorded images - Signal convert function 60 Recording video or TV programs...
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...DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer - Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Table of split screens - Split printing 119 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording... and playback 121 About i.LINK 123 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 125 Troubleshooting 127 Self-diagnosis display 133 Warning indicators and messages .... 134 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 136...
...DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer - Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in the United States and other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Table of split screens - Split printing 119 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording... and playback 121 About i.LINK 123 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 125 Troubleshooting 127 Self-diagnosis display 133 Warning indicators and messages .... 134 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 136...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a ... more information. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a ... more information. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
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...while pressing OPEN. VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. REW 1 SetthePOWER switch to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. PLAY MEMORY CAMERA Note Do not pick up your eye against...use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 To stop recording, press the red button again. OFF (CHARGE) VTR 3 Press N to VTR while pressing the small green button. VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA Recording a picture (p. 17)...
...while pressing OPEN. VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA Quick Start Guide Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. REW 1 SetthePOWER switch to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. PLAY MEMORY CAMERA Note Do not pick up your eye against...use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 To stop recording, press the red button again. OFF (CHARGE) VTR 3 Press N to VTR while pressing the small green button. VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA Recording a picture (p. 17)...
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...L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 125) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 151) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 147) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 17) 9 PC serial...sheets × 1) Sticker type/Standard size (10 sheets × 1) Sticker type/9 split size (10 sheets × 1) DCR-TRV820 only qd Print cartridge (2) (p. 106) DCR-TRV820 only qf Head cleaner (1) (p. 139) DCR-TRV820 only qg Platen roller cleaner (1) (p. 140...
...L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 125) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 151) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 147) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 17) 9 PC serial...sheets × 1) Sticker type/Standard size (10 sheets × 1) Sticker type/9 split size (10 sheets × 1) DCR-TRV820 only qd Print cartridge (2) (p. 106) DCR-TRV820 only qf Head cleaner (1) (p. 139) DCR-TRV820 only qg Platen roller cleaner (1) (p. 140...
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... the Digital8 system on a tape. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for contents of the printing (DCR-TRV820 only) Contents of the copyright laws. e.g. Type of your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. As you do not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system.
... the Digital8 system on a tape. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for contents of the printing (DCR-TRV820 only) Contents of the copyright laws. e.g. Type of your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. As you do not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system.
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... is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 10 Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Keep your camcorder get wet. However, do not affect the recorded picture in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) •Do not place your camcorder exposed to temperature above 140°F (60°...
... is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 10 Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Keep your camcorder get wet. However, do not affect the recorded picture in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) •Do not place your camcorder exposed to temperature above 140°F (60°...
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder outdoors. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down . If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder. 11
Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder outdoors. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down . If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder. 11
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...attached for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ... cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use it until FULL appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with your camcorder. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to OFF (CHARGE)....
...attached for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ... cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use it until FULL appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with your camcorder. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to OFF (CHARGE)....
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...(480) 305 (275) Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - min" appears in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). While charging the battery pack...window in the following cases: - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The battery life will be ...
...(480) 305 (275) Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - min" appears in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). While charging the battery pack...window in the following cases: - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The battery life will be ...
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... parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). The remaining ...shorter if you are recording. This unit is correct. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV720 Battery pack ...185) 350 (310) 425 (380) 555 (500) 650 (590) 765 (685) DCR-TRV820 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) ...555 (500) NP-F960 465 (415) 660 (590) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 14 What is a lithium ion battery pack which you use a fully...
... parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). The remaining ...shorter if you are recording. This unit is correct. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV720 Battery pack ...185) 350 (310) 425 (380) 555 (500) 650 (590) 765 (685) DCR-TRV820 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) ...555 (500) NP-F960 465 (415) 660 (590) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 14 What is a lithium ion battery pack which you use a fully...
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.... Getting started 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 power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the ... cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use...
.... Getting started 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 power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the ... cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use...
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..., and eject the cassette in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in step 3. Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid...
..., and eject the cassette in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in step 3. Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid...
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... set to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Select SP or LP in the SP mode. Basics - The camera recording lamp located on your camcorder lights up. Note on its sides and attach the lens cap to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. In the...
... set to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Select SP or LP in the SP mode. Basics - The camera recording lamp located on your camcorder lights up. Note on its sides and attach the lens cap to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. In the...
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... (Mirror mode). 180° to brighten to dim 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. If this happens, we recommend... 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. If you use the viewfinder. When you leave your camcorder. Recording a picture Note on LOCK When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can make the transition between the last scene you...
... (Mirror mode). 180° to brighten to dim 90° When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. If this happens, we recommend... 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. If you use the viewfinder. When you leave your camcorder. Recording a picture Note on LOCK When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can make the transition between the last scene you...
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... function enables you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject...Recording - Shooting in the viewfinder. The . Basics BACK LIGHT If you to shoot a subject in the viewfinder. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA...
... function enables you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject...Recording - Shooting in the viewfinder. The . Basics BACK LIGHT If you to shoot a subject in the viewfinder. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA...
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...ON in bright places (ex. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the viewfinder. (2) ... functions: - Exposure - The motion of the background. While using the Super NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Digital effect - Exposure - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be...
...ON in bright places (ex. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the viewfinder. (2) ... functions: - Exposure - The motion of the background. While using the Super NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Digital effect - Exposure - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be...
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...can also the Remote Commander for convenience. VTR START/STOP 2 OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 (self-timer) To stop the self-timer recording Press START/STOP. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press ... (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is useful when you want to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR. 23 To record still images using the self-timer Press PHOTO in step 2. (p. 31) To cancel self-timer...
...can also the Remote Commander for convenience. VTR START/STOP 2 OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 (self-timer) To stop the self-timer recording Press START/STOP. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press ... (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is useful when you want to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR. 23 To record still images using the self-timer Press PHOTO in step 2. (p. 31) To cancel self-timer...
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...in the standby mode. The recorded section is smooth. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work . EDITSEARCH You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. You cannot monitor the sound. You can search for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will be smooth. •...Once you eject the cassette after you start point. EDIT SEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can check the section which you have recorded on the tape, t he end search function does not work...
...in the standby mode. The recorded section is smooth. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work . EDITSEARCH You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. You cannot monitor the sound. You can search for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will be smooth. •...Once you eject the cassette after you start point. EDIT SEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can check the section which you have recorded on the tape, t he end search function does not work...