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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. Serial No. 3-066-521-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. 3-066-521-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No.
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...CAMERA. The DCR-TRV830 is indicated in this manual and operating your recordings on a TV, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. Getting started - To view your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of the copyright laws. 8 Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video...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 plays back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Also, your digital camcorder, you start reading ...
...CAMERA. The DCR-TRV830 is indicated in this manual and operating your recordings on a TV, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. Getting started - To view your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of the copyright laws. 8 Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video...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 plays back tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Also, your digital camcorder, you start reading ...
Operating Instructions
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... or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen. while the digital effect function is in...tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder. The still image on the image. The still image is displayed until a still image appears....less fluctuated still images We recommend that you use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Tape...
... or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the screen. while the digital effect function is in...tape photo recording function during those seven seconds is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder. The still image on the image. The still image is displayed until a still image appears....less fluctuated still images We recommend that you use tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Tape...
Operating Instructions
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When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to the remote sensor on the VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ..., (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on the following page) 63 Check the code in "About the IR SETUP code." (p. 64) Editing 1 4 5 OFCFR(CHG...
When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector to the remote sensor on the VCR. I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P AUS EMODE I R TEST RETURN [ MENU ] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I T SET CONTROL ..., (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to select the IR SETUP code number of your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on the following page) 63 Check the code in "About the IR SETUP code." (p. 64) Editing 1 4 5 OFCFR(CHG...
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Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5 OFCFR(CHG) V POWER CAM M 3 E ERMAORY MENU OTHERS DATA CODE... ] : END IR i . When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on the following page) 67 L I NK OTHERS ED I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P ...
Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 1 5 OFCFR(CHG) V POWER CAM M 3 E ERMAORY MENU OTHERS DATA CODE... ] : END IR i . When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on the following page) 67 L I NK OTHERS ED I R ADJ TEST " CUT- I N " " CUT-OUT " I R SETUP P ...
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... use a digital video camera recorder, set to quit the Digital program editing function. This procedure is set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. The power of the first program, then start dubbing. When you set to light blue after dubbing is selected) NOT READY appears on your camcorder and the VCR...
... use a digital video camera recorder, set to quit the Digital program editing function. This procedure is set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) Select VIDEO EDIT. The power of the first program, then start dubbing. When you set to light blue after dubbing is selected) NOT READY appears on your camcorder and the VCR...
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... NIGHTSHOT is set to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Meaning To set the POWER switch to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator appears on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) To switch the video input on the screen ...CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY Notes on the screen during MPEG movie playback (moving picture playback.) (p. 28) 86 Note on DATA CODE Various settings when recorded are not displayed on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder...
... NIGHTSHOT is set to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Meaning To set the POWER switch to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator appears on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) To switch the video input on the screen ...CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY Notes on the screen during MPEG movie playback (moving picture playback.) (p. 28) 86 Note on DATA CODE Various settings when recorded are not displayed on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder...
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... 3 percent during recording. •When you set a time difference. Changing the menu settings Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME - BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF - - The clock changes by the time ..., LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn on the backlight POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY Note If you set to V-OUT/LCD in ...
... 3 percent during recording. •When you set a time difference. Changing the menu settings Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME - BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF - - The clock changes by the time ..., LCD screen and in the viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn on the backlight POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR VCR CAMERA VCR MEMORY Note If you set to V-OUT/LCD in ...
Operating Instructions
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...• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. Digital8 system is set to ON. c Set it to MELODY or... OFF in the menu settings. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 153) No sound or ... 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu ... to / in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 78) The... and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is not...
...• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. Digital8 system is set to ON. c Set it to MELODY or... OFF in the menu settings. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 153) No sound or ... 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu ... to / in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 78) The... and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is not...
Operating Instructions
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... back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is half the recording time when using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette.* The recording time when you use standard 8 tape...is played back on your camcorder. 146 When you play back the tape on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of tapes recorded in the SP mode.) * If you try to play back Using any other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). During playback ...
... back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is half the recording time when using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette.* The recording time when you use standard 8 tape...is played back on your camcorder. 146 When you play back the tape on your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of tapes recorded in the SP mode.) * If you try to play back Using any other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). During playback ...
Operating Instructions
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... for a long time. If this function, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm during charging, keep the video camera recorder in locations that are: - When the lens is used in...
... for a long time. If this function, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm during charging, keep the video camera recorder in locations that are: - When the lens is used in...
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...Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video...; 220) 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 °...
...Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video...; 220) 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 °...
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...super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. 160 wa qh ws qj... wd qk wf qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward...) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 46) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32) ql NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 23) w; Display window (p. 166) wa FOCUS...
...super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. 160 wa qh ws qj... wd qk wf qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward...) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 46) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32) ql NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 23) w; Display window (p. 166) wa FOCUS...
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...85 A/V connecting cable 31, 59, 103 BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 C, D Camera chroma key 110 Charging battery 12 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 154 Clock set 17 Data code ...28 Date search 56 DEMO 86 Digital effect 40, 53 Digital8 system 146 Digital program editing ......... 62 DISPLAY 28 DOT 37 Dual sound track tape .......... 147 DV... 80 Stereo tape 147 STILL 40 Sub sound 81 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 54 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto ...
...85 A/V connecting cable 31, 59, 103 BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 C, D Camera chroma key 110 Charging battery 12 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 154 Clock set 17 Data code ...28 Date search 56 DEMO 86 Digital effect 40, 53 Digital8 system 146 Digital program editing ......... 62 DISPLAY 28 DOT 37 Dual sound track tape .......... 147 DV... 80 Stereo tape 147 STILL 40 Sub sound 81 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 54 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto ...