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... device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If this equipment does cause...
... device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If this equipment does cause...
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...tape (p. 33) • Playing back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images or moving pictures on "Memory Stick" (p. 97, 104) • 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...
...tape (p. 33) • Playing back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images or moving pictures on "Memory Stick" (p. 97, 104) • 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...
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...diagnosis display 143 Warning indicators and messages 144 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 146 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 148 About i.LINK 149 Using your camcorder abroad 151 Maintenance information and precautions 152 Specifications 157 Editing... photo - Photo search/Photo scan 57 Dubbing only desired scenes - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - SLIDE SHOW 131 Preventing accidental erasure -...
...diagnosis display 143 Warning indicators and messages 144 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 146 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 148 About i.LINK 149 Using your camcorder abroad 151 Maintenance information and precautions 152 Specifications 157 Editing... photo - Photo search/Photo scan 57 Dubbing only desired scenes - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - SLIDE SHOW 131 Preventing accidental erasure -...
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... 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. 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) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88...* (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
... 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. 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) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88...* (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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... [ MENU ] : END If you set the date and time settings. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick." If you use your camcorder for noon. 17 "CLOCK SET" will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will have been...
... [ MENU ] : END If you set the date and time settings. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick." If you use your camcorder for noon. 17 "CLOCK SET" will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will have been...
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...STOP again. S . The POWER switch is set to display the menu settings in the standby mode. You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 101). 25 To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - In ...two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press MENU to OFF (CHG) or VCR. Basics Recording a picture...
...STOP again. S . The POWER switch is set to display the menu settings in the standby mode. You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 101). 25 To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - In ...two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press MENU to OFF (CHG) or VCR. Basics Recording a picture...
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...your camcorder returns to record an image such as a photograph or when you cannot change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. This mode is also recorded. The still image on "Memory Stick"s... . 33 Advanced Recording Operations - while the digital effect function is recorded for about 765 images in the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s (p. 97). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until ...
...your camcorder returns to record an image such as a photograph or when you cannot change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. This mode is also recorded. The still image on "Memory Stick"s... . 33 Advanced Recording Operations - while the digital effect function is recorded for about 765 images in the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s (p. 97). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until ...
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...ZOOM on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s. Enlarging recorded images - you press MENU 54 - Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on the VCR using PB ZOOM function with this camcorder. T t becomes available. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on tapes. you have processed using your camcorder in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record pictures that you press TITLE...
...ZOOM on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s. Enlarging recorded images - you press MENU 54 - Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on the VCR using PB ZOOM function with this camcorder. T t becomes available. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on tapes. you have processed using your camcorder in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function. •You cannot record pictures that you press TITLE...
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... the following cases: • For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY • For 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode • For 5 seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of...
... the following cases: • For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY • For 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode • For 5 seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of...
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...supplied 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 "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is connected to LOCK. •Format the "Memory Stick" if " ... Icon/item SLIDE SHOW Mode - Select FORMAT with the recording date and time (p. 137) POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY Notes on the "Memory Stick." COMPLETE appears when formatting is finished. Formatting erases all the images (p. 134) To cancel formatting To format an inserted...
...supplied 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 "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is connected to LOCK. •Format the "Memory Stick" if " ... Icon/item SLIDE SHOW Mode - Select FORMAT with the recording date and time (p. 137) POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY Notes on the "Memory Stick." COMPLETE appears when formatting is finished. Formatting erases all the images (p. 134) To cancel formatting To format an inserted...
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... data. •Image data may be damaged in locations that are: - If you use or keep "Memory Stick"s in the following cases: - - Moving picture (MPEG) Your camcorder compresses picture data in the sun or under the scorching sun - Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears... on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. Under direct sunlight - "Memory Stick" operations - Typical image data file name Still image 100-0001: This file ...
... data. •Image data may be damaged in locations that are: - If you use or keep "Memory Stick"s in the following cases: - - Moving picture (MPEG) Your camcorder compresses picture data in the sun or under the scorching sun - Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears... on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. Under direct sunlight - "Memory Stick" operations - Typical image data file name Still image 100-0001: This file ...
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... of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of their respective companies. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder following...
... of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of their respective companies. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder following...
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... your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may be corrupted. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 90 "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access lamp To eject the "Memory Stick" Press the "Memory Stick" eject button. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." The "Memory Stick" pops...
... your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may be corrupted. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 90 "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access lamp To eject the "Memory Stick" Press the "Memory Stick" eject button. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." The "Memory Stick" pops...
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...press the dial. 1 V POWER 2 MENU E ERMAORY CAM M OFCFR(CHG) 3 4 5 6 MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T S L I DE SHOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S I NG L E QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY SUPER F I NE ... dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR or MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording.
...press the dial. 1 V POWER 2 MENU E ERMAORY CAM M OFCFR(CHG) 3 4 5 6 MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T S L I DE SHOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S I NG L E QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY SUPER F I NE ... dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR or MEMORY. "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording.
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...depending on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording. 92 The memory capacity allotted to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. Details are compressed in your camcorder. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you can select 1152 × 864 or...KB Note on the selected image quality mode and image size. STANDARD (STD) This is compressed to about 1/10. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in JPEG format before being stored into...
...depending on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording. 92 The memory capacity allotted to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. Details are compressed in your camcorder. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you can select 1152 × 864 or...KB Note on the selected image quality mode and image size. STANDARD (STD) This is compressed to about 1/10. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in JPEG format before being stored into...
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... select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. The indicator changes as follows: Still images: 1152 640 Moving pictures: 320 160 "Memory Stick" operations 93 The default setting is 1152 × 864. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting the image size You can select either one of two image sizes...
... select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. The indicator changes as follows: Still images: 1152 640 Moving pictures: 320 160 "Memory Stick" operations 93 The default setting is 1152 × 864. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting the image size You can select either one of two image sizes...
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...Memory Stick"-introduction 1 3 V OFCFR(CHG) POWER E ERMAORY CAM M 2 MENU 4 STILL SET MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S I NG L E QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE RETURN [ MENU ] : END 5 STILL SET MEMOR Y S E T 1152 ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 1152 864 RETURN 640 480 REMA I N 6 [ MENU ] : END 6 STILL SET MEMORY... S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 640 480 RETURN REMA I N 20 [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T ...
...Memory Stick"-introduction 1 3 V OFCFR(CHG) POWER E ERMAORY CAM M 2 MENU 4 STILL SET MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S I NG L E QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE RETURN [ MENU ] : END 5 STILL SET MEMOR Y S E T 1152 ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 1152 864 RETURN 640 480 REMA I N 6 [ MENU ] : END 6 STILL SET MEMORY... S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 640 480 RETURN REMA I N 20 [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T ...
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... (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 640 × 480 82 images 164 images 246 images 1152 × 864 25 images 51 images 75 images 95 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 ...112 moving pictures Image size Maximum recording time 320 × 240 15 seconds 160 × 112 60 seconds Note When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152 × 864 size are played back on which image quality mode and image size you can record varies depending on a unit ...
... (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 640 × 480 82 images 164 images 246 images 1152 × 864 25 images 51 images 75 images 95 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 ...112 moving pictures Image size Maximum recording time 320 × 240 15 seconds 160 × 112 60 seconds Note When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152 × 864 size are played back on which image quality mode and image size you can record varies depending on a unit ...
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Using "Memory Stick"-introduction 32MB type (optional): Image size SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 64MB type (optional): Image size SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) ...; 864 104 images 208 images 304 images 1152 × 864 208 images 416 images 608 images Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick" The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 4MB type (supplied...
Using "Memory Stick"-introduction 32MB type (optional): Image size SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 64MB type (optional): Image size SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) ...; 864 104 images 208 images 304 images 1152 × 864 208 images 416 images 608 images Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick" The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 4MB type (supplied...
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... image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of recorded images PHOTO 3 1152 FINE "Memory Stick" operations PHOTO 97 The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on "Memory Stick" - Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the left (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. Recording still images...
... image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of recorded images PHOTO 3 1152 FINE "Memory Stick" operations PHOTO 97 The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on "Memory Stick" - Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the left (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. Recording still images...