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... No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Regulatory Information Declaration of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that...
... No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Regulatory Information Declaration of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 U.S.A Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that...
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... desired scenes - Digital program editing 62 Using with analog video unit and your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52 Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - Memory... effects - Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - Image...
... desired scenes - Digital program editing 62 Using with analog video unit and your own titles 49 Inserting a scene 51 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52 Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - Memory... effects - Signal convert function ..... 73 Recording video or TV programs 74 Inserting a scene from a tape - Insert Editing 76 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 78 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - Image...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with the window facing out. Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to the basic features of the arrow ... on the cassette compartment. 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). See the page in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up. Quick Start Guide 6 After the cassette compartment...
Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with the window facing out. Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to the basic features of the arrow ... on the cassette compartment. 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). See the page in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up. Quick Start Guide 6 After the cassette compartment...
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... (p. 27) 2 Press m to rewind the tape. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. V POWER CAM M Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. REW 3 Press N to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The picture in...
... (p. 27) 2 Press m to rewind the tape. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. V POWER CAM M Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. REW 3 Press N to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The picture in...
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... 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 camcorder. Your camcorder records...recording of the copyright laws. 8 The DCR-TRV830 is being carried out. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to 58 for example, "DCR-TRV830 only." Set the POWER switch to country. Type of your digital camcorder... color systems differ from country to CAMERA. -
... 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 camcorder. Your camcorder records...recording of the copyright laws. 8 The DCR-TRV830 is being carried out. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to 58 for example, "DCR-TRV830 only." Set the POWER switch to country. Type of your digital camcorder... color systems differ from country to CAMERA. -
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... [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low light conditions such as in a car parked in... under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly...
... [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low light conditions such as in a car parked in... under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly...
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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.../Standard size (5 sheets × 1), Sticker type/9 split size (5 sheets × 1) qd Print cartridge* (1) qf Head cleaner* (1) qg Platen roller 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.../Standard size (5 sheets × 1), Sticker type/9 split size (5 sheets × 1) qd Print cartridge* (1) qf Head cleaner* (1) qg Platen roller 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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...display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. See page 148 for your camcorder. 12 Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on the... after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. ...
...display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery time is completed. See page 148 for your camcorder. 12 Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 4 V POWER 1 2 The number in minutes on the... after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. ...
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...Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is... wrong with the viewfinder. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording...
...Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in an ambient temperature of Sony Corporation. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is... wrong with the viewfinder. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording...
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... battery life will be shorter. 14 Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) Recording time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 120 70 75 45 255 145 390 230 455 265...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...
... battery life will be shorter. 14 Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) Recording time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM30 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 120 70 75 45 255 145 390 230 455 265...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...
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The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 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 75 255 390 455 Playing...Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The playing time of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The recording and playing times of a fully charged battery. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of a ...
The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 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 75 255 390 455 Playing...Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The playing time of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The recording and playing times of a fully charged battery. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of a ...
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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. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3...means that you power it is not plugged into a wall outlet. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When 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...
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. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3...means that you power it is not plugged into a wall outlet. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When 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...
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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for about half... MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV I NPUT LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN JUL 4 2001 5:30:00 PM [ MENU ] : END If you use your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick." If you set the POWER switch to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the...
... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for about half... MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV I NPUT LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN JUL 4 2001 5:30:00 PM [ MENU ] : END If you use your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick." If you set the POWER switch to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the...
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...may not be sure to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you... settings, 3/4 of indicated time on the cassette compartment. If you use your camcorder is half of the lid other than the mark. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in ...
...may not be sure to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you... settings, 3/4 of indicated time on the cassette compartment. If you use your camcorder is half of the lid other than the mark. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in ...
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...green button. When you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M 5 4 40min SP REC 0:00:01 2 Camera recording lamp Microphone Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Your camcorder starts recording. In the LP mode,... the lens cap by pressing both knobs on your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you record a tape in the LP (long play) mode. The REC indicator appears on the front of your camcorder. 19 The camera recording lamp located on the screen. Basics - See "Step...
...green button. When you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M 5 4 40min SP REC 0:00:01 2 Camera recording lamp Microphone Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Your camcorder starts recording. In the LP mode,... the lens cap by pressing both knobs on your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you record a tape in the LP (long play) mode. The REC indicator appears on the front of your camcorder. 19 The camera recording lamp located on the screen. Basics - See "Step...
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... the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off. During recording in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. The LOCK is a mirror-image. To enable smooth transition You can... no longer be difficult to see. If you leave your camcorder. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you...
... the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off. During recording in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may be set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. The LOCK is a mirror-image. To enable smooth transition You can... no longer be difficult to see. If you leave your camcorder. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you...
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... when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - indicator appears on the screen. NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 While your camcorder is in a dark place. To cancel the NightShot function,... slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Basics BACK LIGHT If you to shoot a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Recording - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on...
... when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - indicator appears on the screen. NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 While your camcorder is in a dark place. To cancel the NightShot function,... slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Basics BACK LIGHT If you to shoot a subject in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Recording - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on...
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...may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM... AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. In MEMORY mode You cannot use the following functions: - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. outdoors in bright places (ex. Fader - Digital...the following functions: - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the Super ...
...may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. PROGRAM... AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. In MEMORY mode You cannot use the following functions: - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. outdoors in bright places (ex. Fader - Digital...the following functions: - To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the Super ...
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... seconds of the recorded section after you recorded and the next scene may not work only for the next recording start point. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions 26 The end search function may not be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the... standby mode. The recorded section is smooth. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work correctly. EDITSEARCH You can monitor the sound from the ...
... seconds of the recorded section after you recorded and the next scene may not work only for the next recording start point. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions 26 The end search function may not be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the... standby mode. The recorded section is smooth. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work correctly. EDITSEARCH You can monitor the sound from the ...
