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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. 3-066-521-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation AC-
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. 3-066-521-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation AC-
Operating Instructions
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... Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. If you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. You...
... Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. If you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. You...
Operating Instructions
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... pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to 58 for the three models listed in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. The DCR-TRV830 is indicated in capital letters. Any differences in operation...Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of difference 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 camcorder are clearly indicated in this manual, buttons and ...
... pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on your digital camcorder, you can hear a beep sound to 58 for the three models listed in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. The DCR-TRV830 is indicated in capital letters. Any differences in operation...Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of difference 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 camcorder are clearly indicated in this manual, buttons and ...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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. ...; 1), Sticker type/Standard size (5 sheets × 1), Sticker 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...
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 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. ...; 1), Sticker type/Standard size (5 sheets × 1), Sticker 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...
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... charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 145 (85) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) The charging time may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°... and turning the power on/off. 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 ...
... charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 145 (85) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) The charging time may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°... and turning the power on/off. 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 ...
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... charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in the Digital8 system. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 20 %. 15 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...
... charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in the Digital8 system. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 20 %. 15 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...
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...the red mark. 18 To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on Hi8 tape. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing... compartment. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette in the direction of the lid other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in step 3.
...the red mark. 18 To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on Hi8 tape. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing... compartment. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette in the direction of the lid other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in step 3.
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...tape to select OK, then press the dial. 3. Formatting with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Select FORMAT with this camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING". •You cannot format the ... still images in recording order To make prints without the recording date and time To make prints with the recording date To make prints with DCR-TRV830 only) is finished. FORMATTING appears during formatting. Formatting erases all the images (p. 134) To cancel formatting To format an inserted "Memory ...
...tape to select OK, then press the dial. 3. Formatting with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Select FORMAT with this camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING". •You cannot format the ... still images in recording order To make prints without the recording date and time To make prints with the recording date To make prints with DCR-TRV830 only) is finished. FORMATTING appears during formatting. Formatting erases all the images (p. 134) To cancel formatting To format an inserted "Memory ...
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... together. DATE DAY&TIME JUL 4 2000 4 12:00AM 137 Using the external printer You can use the external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) on your camcorder to print still images on the 9 split print paper. Printer 9PIC PRINT PR I NT SET 9P I C PR I NT RETURN...following, however, describes how to print by selecting in the menu on your camcorder. (p. 78) Before operation •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder as illustrated. For details, refer to your camcorder. •Connect the printer to the operating instructions of printing still images. ...
... together. DATE DAY&TIME JUL 4 2000 4 12:00AM 137 Using the external printer You can use the external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) on your camcorder to print still images on the 9 split print paper. Printer 9PIC PRINT PR I NT SET 9P I C PR I NT RETURN...following, however, describes how to print by selecting in the menu on your camcorder. (p. 78) Before operation •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder as illustrated. For details, refer to your camcorder. •Connect the printer to the operating instructions of printing still images. ...
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...SP mode.) * If you try to play back Using any other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). A hissing noise also sometimes can be played back on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of system The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected, and the... playback system is played back on your Digital8 system camcorder on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you ...
...SP mode.) * If you try to play back Using any other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). A hissing noise also sometimes can be played back on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of system The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected, and the... playback system is played back on your Digital8 system camcorder on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you ...
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...) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV730: 4.8 W DCR-TRV828/TRV830: 5.1 W Viewfinder 4.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °... kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video cassette Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Viewfinder Electric Viewfinder, Monochrome Image device 4.5 mm (1/4 type CCD) (Charge ...
...) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV730: 4.8 W DCR-TRV828/TRV830: 5.1 W Viewfinder 4.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °... kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video cassette Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Viewfinder Electric Viewfinder, Monochrome Image device 4.5 mm (1/4 type CCD) (Charge ...