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Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- 3-066-521-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No.
Model No. Serial No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC- 3-066-521-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No.
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... operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. However...CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the following measures: - The shielded interface cable supplied with this device must be determined by turning...
... operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. However...CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the following measures: - The shielded interface cable supplied with this device must be determined by turning...
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...light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p. 43) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 45) Functions to give images more impact • Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 78) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 18×, select the...; Fader (p. 37) • Picture effect (p. 39) • Digital effect (p. 40) • Title (p. 47, 49) • MEMORY MIX (p. 110) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 26) • Manual focus (p. 46) Functions to use after recording • Zero set ...
...light (p. 23) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23) • PROGRAM AE (p. 43) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 45) Functions to give images more impact • Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 78) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 18×, select the...; Fader (p. 37) • Picture effect (p. 39) • Digital effect (p. 40) • Title (p. 47, 49) • MEMORY MIX (p. 110) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 26) • Manual focus (p. 46) Functions to use after recording • Zero set ...
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...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 Quick Reference Dubbing a tape 59 Identifying the parts and controls... Viewing images using the zero set memory function 55 Searching a recording by date - Digital effect 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 45 Focusing manually 46 Superimposing a title 47 Making your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback...
...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 Quick Reference Dubbing a tape 59 Identifying the parts and controls... Viewing images using the zero set memory function 55 Searching a recording by date - Digital effect 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 45 Focusing manually 46 Superimposing a title 47 Making your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback...
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... cassettes. When you carry out an operation, 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 digital camcorder, you do not mix pictures recorded in the text, for...
... cassettes. When you carry out an operation, 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 digital camcorder, you do not mix pictures recorded in the text, for...
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... water. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of...
... water. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of...
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... enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the Super NightShot function. Exposure - Fader - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Digital effect - In MEMORY mode You cannot use the following functions: - Notes •Do not...
... enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the Super NightShot function. Exposure - Fader - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Digital effect - In MEMORY mode You cannot use the following functions: - Notes •Do not...
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...the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the screen. Recording data 28 Recording data is your camcorder. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The ... changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Note on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder's information when you have recorded. Playing back a tape To display the...
...the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the screen. Recording data 28 Recording data is your camcorder. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The ... changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Note on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder's information when you have recorded. Playing back a tape To display the...
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... functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: - Wide mode - Tape photo recording - Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. PROGRAM AE •The following function does not work in the old movie mode: - Fader - When recording in the slow shutter... of PROGRAM AE - Using special effects - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 42 Focus manually using a tripod.
... functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: - Wide mode - Tape photo recording - Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. PROGRAM AE •The following function does not work in the old movie mode: - Fader - When recording in the slow shutter... of PROGRAM AE - Using special effects - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 42 Focus manually using a tripod.
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Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. To record dark pictures (e.g. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Bright subject and dark background - The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH ...
Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. To record dark pictures (e.g. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Bright subject and dark background - The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH ...
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... to sharpen focus. 2 FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the... want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. This makes focusing easier.
... to sharpen focus. 2 FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the... want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. This makes focusing easier.
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... For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. Notes •You need to install software which can capture images... images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer - Depending on the condition of your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer, and stop the playback on your computer and the software which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to ...
... For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. Notes •You need to install software which can capture images... images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer - Depending on the condition of your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer, and stop the playback on your computer and the software which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to ...
Operating Instructions
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...the items you can operate at the moment. D EFFECT - Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode...Icon/item Mode PROGRAM AE - Menu items differ according to images (p. 39) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 40) To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter... POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY Customizing Your Camcorder 79
...the items you can operate at the moment. D EFFECT - Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode...Icon/item Mode PROGRAM AE - Menu items differ according to images (p. 39) To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 40) To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter... POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY Customizing Your Camcorder 79
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...other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this camcorder. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their...camcorder still images recorded on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this manual...
...other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this camcorder. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their...camcorder still images recorded on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this manual...
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...screen is set to acclimatize. (p. 152) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the menu settings. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to MANUAL. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject and background... pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is open. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is dead or nearly dead. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does ...
...screen is set to acclimatize. (p. 152) • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the menu settings. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to MANUAL. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject and background... pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is open. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is dead or nearly dead. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does ...
Operating Instructions
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...compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in the instruction manual of equipment on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of each equipment. For example...that 100 megabits of data can be connected by many corporations. Mbps stands for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is "i.LINK"? Possible applications are possible with various digital AV equipment. Note Normally, only one second.
...compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in the instruction manual of equipment on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of each equipment. For example...that 100 megabits of data can be connected by many corporations. Mbps stands for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is "i.LINK"? Possible applications are possible with various digital AV equipment. Note Normally, only one second.
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...on precautions when connecting this unit is connected to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). For details on the personal computer. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 60. This unit can also be connected. Before connecting this unit to other ... equipment . i.LINK and are trademarks. 150 VAIO series personal computer) other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by...
...on precautions when connecting this unit is connected to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). For details on the personal computer. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 60. This unit can also be connected. Before connecting this unit to other ... equipment . i.LINK and are trademarks. 150 VAIO series personal computer) other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by...
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... 146) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 45) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 39, 52) 8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code indicator (p. 28) ...9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 43) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 23) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 80) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 46) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 101) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 29)/Image size ...
... 146) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 45) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 39, 52) 8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code indicator (p. 28) ...9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 43) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 23) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 80) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 46) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 101) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 29)/Image size ...
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...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 connecting cable ....... 60, 103 E...screen 118 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 148 Infrared rays emitter ........ 23, 32 JPEG 88 LANC jack 164 LUMINANCEKEY 40 M, N Main sound 81 Manual focus 46 Memory chroma key 110 Memory luminance key ....... 110 MEMORY MIX 110 Memory overlap 110 Memory PB ZOOM 129 Memory photo recording ...... ...
...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 connecting cable ....... 60, 103 E...screen 118 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 148 Infrared rays emitter ........ 23, 32 JPEG 88 LANC jack 164 LUMINANCEKEY 40 M, N Main sound 81 Manual focus 46 Memory chroma key 110 Memory luminance key ....... 110 MEMORY MIX 110 Memory overlap 110 Memory PB ZOOM 129 Memory photo recording ...... ...