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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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.
Operating Instructions
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... encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with this manual could void your authority to which the receiver is connected. - "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 ...
... encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with this manual could void your authority to which the receiver is connected. - "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 ...
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... • Viewing a still image or a moving picture recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 117, 120) Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 73) • Viewing still images or moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 122) Other ...uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back 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...
... • Viewing a still image or a moving picture recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 117, 120) Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 73) • Viewing still images or moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 122) Other ...uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back 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...
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... Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and your camcorder abroad 151 Maintenance information and precautions 152 Specifications 157 Editing Quick Reference Dubbing a tape 59 Identifying the... a photo - Photo save 115 Viewing a still image - Digital effect 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 45 Focusing manually 46 Superimposing a title 47 Making your computer ...... 122 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 16 Step 2...
... Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and your camcorder abroad 151 Maintenance information and precautions 152 Specifications 157 Editing Quick Reference Dubbing a tape 59 Identifying the... a photo - Photo save 115 Viewing a still image - Digital effect 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function 43 Adjusting the exposure manually 45 Focusing manually 46 Superimposing a title 47 Making your computer ...... 122 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 16 Step 2...
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... TV. Type of your recordings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Note on a TV, you read through 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)...
... TV. Type of your recordings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Note on a TV, you read through 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)...
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.... Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the...
.... Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the...
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... following functions: - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. ... Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on . Digital effect - Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m ...(10 feet). 24 outdoors in bright places (ex. Exposure - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in CAMERA mode. The ...
... following functions: - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. ... Super NightShot mode The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on . Digital effect - Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m ...(10 feet). 24 outdoors in bright places (ex. Exposure - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in CAMERA mode. The ...
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... the Digital8 system. Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder's information when you have recorded. The display changes as follows: date/time t no indicator Date/time 40min 0:00:23:01 JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 ... changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Note on the Remote Commander in the menu settings (p. 78). In the recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed. Playing back a tape To display the ...
... the Digital8 system. Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder's information when you have recorded. The display changes as follows: date/time t no indicator Date/time 40min 0:00:23:01 JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 ... changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Note on the Remote Commander in the menu settings (p. 78). In the recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed. Playing back a tape To display the ...
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Tape photo recording - When recording in the old movie mode: - Using special effects - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Fader - PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Focus manually using a tripod. Digital Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the slow...
Tape photo recording - When recording in the old movie mode: - Using special effects - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Fader - PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Focus manually using a tripod. Digital Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the slow...
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... MEMORY mode. Bright subject and dark background - if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: - The exposure ... automatic mode: - Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 45 The subject is backlit - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
... MEMORY mode. Bright subject and dark background - if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following cases: - The exposure ... automatic mode: - Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 45 The subject is backlit - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
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... 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. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide...
... 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. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide...
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...manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your computer and software. Signal convert function You can exchange video signals. •Depending on the condition of your camcorder. AUDIO/VIDEO Editing OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO...on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to install software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer - Using with analog video unit and your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection ...
...manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your computer and software. Signal convert function You can exchange video signals. •Depending on the condition of your camcorder. AUDIO/VIDEO Editing OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO...on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to install software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your computer - Using with analog video unit and your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection ...
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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 setting of the POWER switch. Icon/item ... screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. 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 even shooting in bright conditions...
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 setting of the POWER switch. Icon/item ... screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. 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 even shooting in bright conditions...
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"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or ...Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on page 84. Note that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in this manual. "Memory Stick" operations 89 You cannot play ...back on your camcorder following the steps on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard...
"Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or ...Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on page 84. Note that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in this manual. "Memory Stick" operations 89 You cannot play ...back on your camcorder following the steps on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard...
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...tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject and background is not set to MANUAL. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a... dark background. The SteadyShot function does not work . You cannot record in the viewfinder. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. Cause and...not suitable for more than 3 minutes. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20) ...
...tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject and background is not set to MANUAL. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a... dark background. The SteadyShot function does not work . You cannot record in the viewfinder. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. Cause and...not suitable for more than 3 minutes. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20) ...
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...rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the i.LINK cable (DV cable). Possible applications are possible with not only the equipment that operations ... describes the i.LINK standard and its features. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other devices via the directly connected equipment. Note, however, that can be sent in the instruction manual of data can be connected. It is also indicated near the ...
...rate i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the i.LINK cable (DV cable). Possible applications are possible with not only the equipment that operations ... describes the i.LINK standard and its features. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other devices via the directly connected equipment. Note, however, that can be sent in the instruction manual of data can be connected. It is also indicated near the ...
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...having DV jacks, see page 60. i.LINK and are trademarks. 150 Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment . About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this ...unit is already installed on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected to other ...
...having DV jacks, see page 60. i.LINK and are trademarks. 150 Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment . About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this ...unit is already installed on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected to other ...
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...01 SEARCH qk ql wh A/V DV w; 16B I T 8 wa 9 ws 0 wd qa wf qs wg 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) 2 Format indicator (p. 146) , or indicator appears. 3...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...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 ...
...01 SEARCH qk ql wh A/V DV w; 16B I T 8 wa 9 ws 0 wd qa wf qs wg 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) 2 Format indicator (p. 146) , or indicator appears. 3...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...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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... BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 C, D Camera chroma key 110 Charging battery 12 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 154 ... 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... 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 ...... 97 ... LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 54 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22...
... BACK LIGHT 23 Battery pack 11 BEEP 87 C, D Camera chroma key 110 Charging battery 12 Charging built-in rechargeable battery 154 ... 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... 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 ...... 97 ... LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 54 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22...