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Congratulations on your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. and CANADA...7669) The number below is very easy to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For the customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For customers in household or business trash ...
Congratulations on your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. and CANADA...7669) The number below is very easy to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For the customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For customers in household or business trash ...
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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... MIX 110 Copying still images from a VCR - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s -...
...-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... MIX 110 Copying still images from a VCR - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s -...
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See the page in the direction of the cassette to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with the window facing out. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Push ... in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 6 Open the DC IN jack cover. ...
See the page in the direction of the cassette to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with the window facing out. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Push ... in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 6 Open the DC IN jack cover. ...
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... (p. 27) 2 Press m to VCR while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). REW 3 Press N to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. V POWER... CAM M Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 E ERMAORY E ERMAORY Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove...
... (p. 27) 2 Press m to VCR while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). REW 3 Press N to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. V POWER... CAM M Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 E ERMAORY E ERMAORY Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove...
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... Note on page 52 to indicate that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system. To view your camcorder are for playback in capital letters. Type of your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the table below. When you carry out an operation, you... on a tape. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Getting started - Using this manual The instructions in 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...
... Note on page 52 to indicate that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system. To view your camcorder are for playback in capital letters. Type of your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the table below. When you carry out an operation, you... on a tape. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Getting started - Using this manual The instructions in 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...
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... (140°F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. 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 away from rain and sea water. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red...
... (140°F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. 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 away from rain and sea water. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red...
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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. 11, 12) 4 ... 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
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. 11, 12) 4 ... 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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...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. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The remaining battery time is ... (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. See page 148 for your camcorder. 12 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes...
...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. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). The remaining battery time is ... (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. See page 148 for your camcorder. 12 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes...
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...from coming into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). What is compatible with the metal parts of the DC plug of Sony Corporation. This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. TM SERIES 13 This may go off although the... supply Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Something is correct. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The "InfoLITHIUM" is not installed correctly. - When you use the AC power adaptor...
...from coming into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). What is compatible with the metal parts of the DC plug of Sony Corporation. This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. TM SERIES 13 This may go off although the... supply Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Something is correct. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The "InfoLITHIUM" is not installed correctly. - When you use the AC power adaptor...
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...time may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time 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...The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremly high or low because of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of the ambient temperature. Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°...
...time may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time 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...The actual battery life may increase if the battery's temperature is extremly high or low because of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of the ambient temperature. Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°...
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The playing time of tapes recorded 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... the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
The playing time of tapes recorded 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... the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply...AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to...PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. 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 the ...
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply...AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to...PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. 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 the ...
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...;12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for the first time. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick." The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the year, then... pressing the dial by the time signal. Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each...
...;12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for the first time. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick." The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the year, then... pressing the dial by the time signal. Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each...
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... Push the middle portion of the back of the lid other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). •The cassette compartment may not be sure to insert. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on other camcorders (including other than the mark. Doing so may appear when you ... Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in the direction of indicated time 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 step 3. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, ...
... Push the middle portion of the back of the lid other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). •The cassette compartment may not be sure to insert. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on other camcorders (including other than the mark. Doing so may appear when you ... Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in the direction of indicated time 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 step 3. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, ...
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...knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 11 to 18). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.... When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M 5 4 40min SP REC 0:00:01 2 Camera recording ...
...knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 11 to 18). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.... When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M 5 4 40min SP REC 0:00:01 2 Camera recording ...
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... use the viewfinder. When you adjust angles of other way, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off. Picture in direct sunlight The LCD screen may not be normal when recorded. Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the... LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off your camcorder in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set the POWER switch to the lens side. However, the picture...
... use the viewfinder. When you adjust angles of other way, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off. Picture in direct sunlight The LCD screen may not be normal when recorded. Some of the LCD panel Make sure if the... LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OFF (CHG) once, then turn off your camcorder in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set the POWER switch to the lens side. However, the picture...
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... LIGHT When you use the backlight function. NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. The . While your camcorder is in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you shoot a subject with the light source...
... LIGHT When you use the backlight function. NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. The . While your camcorder is in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you shoot a subject with the light source...
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... Shutter speed in the daytime). The motion of the background. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be automatically changed depending on . and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators...
... Shutter speed in the daytime). The motion of the background. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be automatically changed depending on . and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators...
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.../STOP, re-recording begins from the speaker or headphones. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •If you start point. The last 5 seconds of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. Rec Review You can use these buttons to...you record is played back. + : to go forward - : to go to the standby mode. You can search for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will be played back for the next recording start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between the last recorded scene and...
.../STOP, re-recording begins from the speaker or headphones. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •If you start point. The last 5 seconds of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. Rec Review You can use these buttons to...you record is played back. + : to go forward - : to go to the standby mode. You can search for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will be played back for the next recording start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between the last recorded scene and...