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... SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV720 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. For customers in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Sony ...a risk of this manual could void your purchase of electric shock to come. You will soon be producing home video that may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 2 Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY....
... SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV720 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. For customers in this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Sony ...a risk of this manual could void your purchase of electric shock to come. You will soon be producing home video that may call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 2 Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY....
Operating Instructions
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...Editing 63 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 65 Resetting the date and time 73 Playback - Memory PB ZOOM 96 Playing back images in the dark - SLIDE SHOW 97 Preventing accidental erasure - Basics Recording a picture 17 ...video unit and PC - Basics "Memory Stick" operations Playing back a tape 25 Viewing the recording on TV 28 Using "Memory Stick"-introduction ... 74 Recording still images on a tape - Memory Photo playback 91 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 16 Recording - Digital...
...Editing 63 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 65 Resetting the date and time 73 Playback - Memory PB ZOOM 96 Playing back images in the dark - SLIDE SHOW 97 Preventing accidental erasure - Basics Recording a picture 17 ...video unit and PC - Basics "Memory Stick" operations Playing back a tape 25 Viewing the recording on TV 28 Using "Memory Stick"-introduction ... 74 Recording still images on a tape - Memory Photo playback 91 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 16 Recording - Digital...
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...TRV720 - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for the two models listed in the table below. Also, your camcorder. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Set the POWER switch to country. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that the operation is not made due to the provision of your digital camcorder...CAMERA. To view your recordings on your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of difference DCRPrinter z Provided - Unauthorized recording of such materials may be compensated for contents of the printing (DCR...
...TRV720 - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for the two models listed in the table below. Also, your camcorder. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Set the POWER switch to country. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that the operation is not made due to the provision of your digital camcorder...CAMERA. To view your recordings on your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of difference DCRPrinter z Provided - Unauthorized recording of such materials may be compensated for contents of the printing (DCR...
Operating Instructions
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...in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. outdoors in CAMERA mode. Fader - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, you can not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. Digital effect - This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set ... Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be automatically changed depending on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. and "...
...in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. outdoors in CAMERA mode. Fader - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, you can not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. Digital effect - This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set ... Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be automatically changed depending on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. and "...
Operating Instructions
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...digital effect function is also recorded. To use . - The still image is then recorded for 60 minutes in use tape photo recording function using a video printer (not supplied). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - Your camcorder record... image appears. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape which can record a still image like a photograph. The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder untill recording is in the LP mode on the...
...digital effect function is also recorded. To use . - The still image is then recorded for 60 minutes in use tape photo recording function using a video printer (not supplied). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder. To change the mode or setting. •The PHOTO button does not work: - Your camcorder record... image appears. The sound during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape which can record a still image like a photograph. The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder untill recording is in the LP mode on the...
Operating Instructions
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...8226;The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use the following functions: - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. Also, you are shooting disappears... from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Picture effect - PROGRAM AE 36 D ZOOM is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you cannot use the fader function while using the fader function. Digital effect...
...8226;The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •You cannot use the following functions: - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. Also, you are shooting disappears... from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Picture effect - PROGRAM AE 36 D ZOOM is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you cannot use the fader function while using the fader function. Digital effect...
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... can slow down the shutter speed. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can record the image so that it is left. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to recorded images using the various digital functions. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. STILL Still image Still image...
... can slow down the shutter speed. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can record the image so that it is left. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to recorded images using the various digital functions. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. STILL Still image Still image...
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... Wipe - Dot - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as follows: 1 PROGRAM 2 A To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press ...functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) •While shooting in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Sports lesson mode 42 Slow..., your camcorder is set to select the desired mode. The indicator changes as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in CAMERA or MEMORY...
... Wipe - Dot - Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you are recording under a discharge tube such as follows: 1 PROGRAM 2 A To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press ...functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) •While shooting in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off . - Sports lesson mode 42 Slow..., your camcorder is set to select the desired mode. The indicator changes as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in CAMERA or MEMORY...
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... function, see page 38. 2 STILL 1 DIGITAL EFFECT 3 2 STILL Advanced Playback Operations To cancel the digital effect function Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
... function, see page 38. 2 STILL 1 DIGITAL EFFECT 3 2 STILL Advanced Playback Operations To cancel the digital effect function Press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a still image. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
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... DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you play back the recorded pictures on tapes that are not recorded in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder and the VCR. Note on other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. You can connect one VCR only...
... DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you play back the recorded pictures on tapes that are not recorded in digital form for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder and the VCR. Note on other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate. You can connect one VCR only...
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... of PC and software. The operation procedures depend on your camcorder. Depending on your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 60 Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set ...video signals into digital video signals via your PC. LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your PC and the software which has the i. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
... of PC and software. The operation procedures depend on your camcorder. Depending on your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system. 60 Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set ...video signals into digital video signals via your PC. LINK (DV) jack to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your PC and the software which has the i. AUDIO/VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO...
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... However this does not affect the dubbed picture. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch ...picture from . DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow DV IN/OUT When you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. If you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on your camcorder at the scene where you ...
... However this does not affect the dubbed picture. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch ...picture from . DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow DV IN/OUT When you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. If you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on your camcorder at the scene where you ...
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... 50× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 19) --- Up to the position of the POWER switch. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33) To compensate for camera-shake. 66 Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET (DCR-TRV820 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU...
... 50× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 19) --- Up to the position of the POWER switch. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33) To compensate for camera-shake. 66 Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET (DCR-TRV820 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU...
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...play back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the viewfinder. (p. 60) VTR VTR * When you turn the POWER switch. 67 To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or...LCD screen or in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. Note on AUDIO MIX •When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance...
...play back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the viewfinder. (p. 60) VTR VTR * When you turn the POWER switch. 67 To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. you play back a stereo tape with the right sound or...LCD screen or in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. Note on AUDIO MIX •When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance...
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.... When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is on the screen when you... are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO....
.... When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is on the screen when you... are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO....
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... the order in the JPEG format. Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with other equipment may not be displayed on a computer screen. Image files shot with your camcorder is compressed in which images are different from the data file names. LANC / DIGITAL I/O : Signal flow PC serial cable (supplied) Serial...
... the order in the JPEG format. Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with other equipment may not be displayed on a computer screen. Image files shot with your camcorder is compressed in which images are different from the data file names. LANC / DIGITAL I/O : Signal flow PC serial cable (supplied) Serial...
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...a print mark - This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with a print mark. 1 "Memory Stick" operations VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 MEMORY SET 21 / 40 CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY...the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images on your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER ... images. 103 PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to LOCK You cannot write print marks on the "Memory Stick" is set...
...a print mark - This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with a print mark. 1 "Memory Stick" operations VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 MEMORY SET 21 / 40 CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY...the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images on your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER ... images. 103 PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to LOCK You cannot write print marks on the "Memory Stick" is set...
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... play back Using any other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). is a treadmark. During switching of software which is played back. COPY INHIBIT appears on the TV screen if you try to play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you use standard 8 tape... Digital8 system camcorder on the tape when it records. 121 Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you use your camcorder. Digital8 system, recording and playback What is a treadmark. During playback of recording time becomes 60 minutes in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are ...
... play back Using any other DCR-TRV720/TRV820). is a treadmark. During switching of software which is played back. COPY INHIBIT appears on the TV screen if you try to play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you use standard 8 tape... Digital8 system camcorder on the tape when it records. 121 Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you use your camcorder. Digital8 system, recording and playback What is a treadmark. During playback of recording time becomes 60 minutes in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are ...
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.... (p. 44) • The digital effect function is not adjusted. c Set it to ON. (p. 65) • 16:9 WIDE is stuck to ON in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to... tape is set to the drum (moisture condensation). In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. You cannot record in the viewfinder. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The...then to troubleshoot the problem. c Cancel it to CAMERA. (p. 17) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p....
.... (p. 44) • The digital effect function is not adjusted. c Set it to ON. (p. 65) • 16:9 WIDE is stuck to ON in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to... tape is set to the drum (moisture condensation). In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. You cannot record in the viewfinder. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The...then to troubleshoot the problem. c Cancel it to CAMERA. (p. 17) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p....
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...following code chart. c Disconnect the power cord of a letter and figures) on the state of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you cannot service has occurred. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display ...-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137) • The video heads are unable to rectify the problem even if you can service your...
...following code chart. c Disconnect the power cord of a letter and figures) on the state of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you cannot service has occurred. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display ...-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137) • The video heads are unable to rectify the problem even if you can service your...