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...Congratulations on your Digital Handycam, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. This...! Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in the literature accompanying the appliance. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ...
...Congratulations on your Digital Handycam, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. This...! Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in the literature accompanying the appliance. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ...
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...Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Date search 56 Searching for a photo - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a ...of trouble and their solutions ......... 138 Self-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 own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing...
...Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Date search 56 Searching for a photo - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a ...of trouble and their solutions ......... 138 Self-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 own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing...
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... up. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with the window facing out. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert. 3 Close the cassette compartment by... pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to the basic features of the arrow and open the lid. 2 ...
... up. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with the window facing out. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert. 3 Close the cassette compartment by... pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to the basic features of the arrow and open the lid. 2 ...
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... to VCR while pressing the small green button. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 REW 3 Press N to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. E ERMAORY E ERMAORY Quick Start Guide... Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. V POWER OFCFR(CHG...
... to VCR while pressing the small green button. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 REW 3 Press N to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. E ERMAORY E ERMAORY Quick Start Guide... Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. V POWER OFCFR(CHG...
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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 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 165) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 159)... 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 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 165) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 159)... 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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... DC IN jack on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on your camcorder. OFCFR(CHG) E 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 your...
... DC IN jack on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on your camcorder. OFCFR(CHG) E 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 your...
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... Sony Corporation. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. min" appears in the following cases: - "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery ... the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? Your camcorder operates only with the viewfinder. When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F...
... Sony Corporation. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. min" appears in the following cases: - "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery ... the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? Your camcorder operates only with the viewfinder. When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F...
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...Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full 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 ˚F) Recording time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90...
...Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full 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 ˚F) Recording time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90...
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... 8 system is reduced by about 20 %. 15 Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. 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...NP-FM30 70 95 NP-FM70 240 320 NP-FM90 360 490 NP-FM91 420 565 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
... 8 system is reduced by about 20 %. 15 Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. 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...NP-FM30 70 95 NP-FM70 240 320 NP-FM90 360 490 NP-FM91 420 565 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
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Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.... 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. This means that 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 DC IN jack, even... the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16
Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.... 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. This means that 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 DC IN jack, even... the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16
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... L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN JUL 4 2001 5:30:00 PM [ MENU ] : END If 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 have been discharged (p. 154). The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to adjust the... dial by the time signal. Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you do not use your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for the first time. First, set the date...
... L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN JUL 4 2001 5:30:00 PM [ MENU ] : END If 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 have been discharged (p. 154). The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to adjust the... dial by the time signal. Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you do not use your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for the first time. First, set the date...
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... the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. When you leave your camcorder. However, the picture will be set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to the lens side. If you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it into the... camcorder body. When you record some scenes in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the...
... the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. When you leave your camcorder. However, the picture will be set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to the lens side. If you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it into the... camcorder body. When you record some scenes in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the...
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...are recording. Date indicator This is displayed for a while. Time code (for the correct remaining battery time in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter 22 appears on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code... the backlight. Select VF B.L. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:...
...are recording. Date indicator This is displayed for a while. Time code (for the correct remaining battery time in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter 22 appears on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code... the backlight. Select VF B.L. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:...
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...resume normal playback, press N. Basics Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set . To view the picture frame-by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch to VCR. For frame-by-frame playback in the stop mode. The indicator may ...in the reverse direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Remaining battery time indicator during playback to tape damage or noise. - For slow playback in the stop mode. A blank section of the recorded ...
...resume normal playback, press N. Basics Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set . To view the picture frame-by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch to VCR. For frame-by-frame playback in the stop mode. The indicator may ...in the reverse direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. Remaining battery time indicator during playback to tape damage or noise. - For slow playback in the stop mode. A blank section of the recorded ...
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... 16-bit mode, you turn the POWER switch. 81 VCR VCR * When you remove the battery pack or power source. - AUDIO MIX - To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with... stands for "Time Base Corrector". you cannot adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with ...
... 16-bit mode, you turn the POWER switch. 81 VCR VCR * When you remove the battery pack or power source. - AUDIO MIX - To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with... stands for "Time Base Corrector". you cannot adjust the balance. •You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with ...
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... 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 L. POWER switch CAMERA VCR MEMORY LCD B. Changing the menu settings...
... 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 L. POWER switch CAMERA VCR MEMORY LCD B. Changing the menu settings...
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LINK cable) In more than the battery pack, BL ON is removed. INDICATOR z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To set here. To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter... SOUND items are held in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected with the i. The clock changes by about 3 percent during recording. •When you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the...
LINK cable) In more than the battery pack, BL ON is removed. INDICATOR z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To set here. To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter... SOUND items are held in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected with the i. The clock changes by about 3 percent during recording. •When you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the...
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When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may be corrupted. "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access lamp To ... "Memory Stick" pops up. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 90 Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Using "Memory Stick"-introduction...
When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may be corrupted. "Memory Stick" eject button "Memory Stick" slot Access lamp To ... "Memory Stick" pops up. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 90 Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Using "Memory Stick"-introduction...
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...the acccess lamp is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. Also do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If you press PHOTO lightly in moving image data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick." ...Titles superimposed on tapes You cannot record the titles on the screen. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is automatically set to VCR. (2) Press N. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the audio from the tape ...
...the acccess lamp is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. Also do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. If you press PHOTO lightly in moving image data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick." ...Titles superimposed on tapes You cannot record the titles on the screen. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is automatically set to VCR. (2) Press N. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the audio from the tape ...