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... try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to the following measures: - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are designed ...that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits...
... try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to the following measures: - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are designed ...that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits...
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...; Playing back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images or moving pictures on "Memory Stick" (p. 97, 104) • 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...
...; Playing back a tape (p. 27) • Recording still images or moving pictures on "Memory Stick" (p. 97, 104) • 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...
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... Using special effects - Digital program editing 62 Using with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - 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...
... Using special effects - Digital program editing 62 Using with digital effects ...... 53 Enlarging recorded images - END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 26 Playback - 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...
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...Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 123) qa Printer (PVP-MSH)* (1) (p. 137) qs Print paper* Standard type (10 sheets × 1), Sticker type/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....
...Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 123) qa Printer (PVP-MSH)* (1) (p. 137) qs Print paper* Standard type (10 sheets × 1), Sticker type/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....
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...recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 17 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick...the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. First, set the year, then the month,... the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
...recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 17 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape and the "Memory Stick...the built-in rechargeable battery will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. First, set the year, then the month,... the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
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... then recording starts automatically. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 2-4 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END 1,5 MENU To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. To record still images...or VCR. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with a beep sound. Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press ...
... then recording starts automatically. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 2-4 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F D ZOOM ON 1 6 : 9W I GHT F L A SH MODE FLASH LVL RETURN [ MENU ] : END 1,5 MENU To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. To record still images...or VCR. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with a beep sound. Self-timer memory photo recording You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Press ...
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... normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape - When you use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The CAPTURE indicator appears on "Memory Stick"s (p. 97). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is ...digital effect function is then recorded for about 765 images in the SP mode. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the screen is useful when you record on "Memory Stick"s . 33 Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - You can record still images on the screen. To use . - Recording...
... normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on a tape - When you use . •When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The CAPTURE indicator appears on "Memory Stick"s (p. 97). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is ...digital effect function is then recorded for about 765 images in the SP mode. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the screen is useful when you record on "Memory Stick"s . 33 Press PHOTO deeper. Advanced Recording Operations - You can record still images on the screen. To use . - Recording...
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... R r indicators which showing the direction to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s. (1) Press PB ZOOM on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the image appear on your camcorder in the Digital8 .... •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on tapes. The image is set to "Memory Stick"s. R : The image moves downwards. Notes •PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the playback or playback pause mode. you have processed using PB ...
... R r indicators which showing the direction to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s. (1) Press PB ZOOM on the screen. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the image appear on your camcorder in the Digital8 .... •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on tapes. The image is set to "Memory Stick"s. R : The image moves downwards. Notes •PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the playback or playback pause mode. you have processed using PB ...
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... after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY • For 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode • For 5 seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" To write a print mark on...
... after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY • For 5 seconds after inserting a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode • For 5 seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" To write a print mark on...
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...information on the "Memory Stick" Check the contents of the "Memory Stick" before formatting. •Formatting erases sample images on the "Memory Stick." •Formatting erases the protected image data on the "Memory Stick" is not required....recording date and time (p. 137) POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY Notes on PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (supplied with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. DELETE ALL FORMAT - Changing the menu settings Icon/item SLIDE SHOW Mode - Select FORMAT with DCR-TRV830...
...information on the "Memory Stick" Check the contents of the "Memory Stick" before formatting. •Formatting erases sample images on the "Memory Stick." •Formatting erases the protected image data on the "Memory Stick" is not required....recording date and time (p. 137) POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY Notes on PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (supplied with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. DELETE ALL FORMAT - Changing the menu settings Icon/item SLIDE SHOW Mode - Select FORMAT with DCR-TRV830...
Operating Instructions
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...on the display of your camcorder. Extremely hot such as your camcorder. You can record and play back, record or delete still images. Before using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name ...This file name appears on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your computer. - Using "Memory Stick"-introduction You can easily play back images on the screen of your computer etc., using "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect...
...on the display of your camcorder. Extremely hot such as your camcorder. You can record and play back, record or delete still images. Before using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name ...This file name appears on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your computer. - Using "Memory Stick"-introduction You can easily play back images on the screen of your computer etc., using "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect...
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... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this camcorder. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS...
... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this camcorder. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by Windows OS...
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..." is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." The "Memory Stick" pops up. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack...
..." is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." The "Memory Stick" pops up. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack...
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... press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality, then press the dial. 1 V POWER 2 MENU E ERMAORY... Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting. 91 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording.
... press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality, then press the dial. 1 V POWER 2 MENU E ERMAORY... Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting. 91 "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording.
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...(STD) This is compressed to about 1/3. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is compressed to about 1/6. The image is the highest image quality in FINE mode. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are shown in the table below. (You can... record is less than in your camcorder. The number of still images you want to about 1/10. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the ...
...(STD) This is compressed to about 1/3. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is compressed to about 1/6. The image is the highest image quality in FINE mode. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are shown in the table below. (You can... record is less than in your camcorder. The number of still images you want to about 1/10. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the ...
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The indicator changes as follows: Still images: 1152 640 Moving pictures: 320 160 "Memory Stick" operations 93 Make sure that the LOCK switch is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image size, then press the ...), then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting the image size You can select either one of two image sizes Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. The default...
The indicator changes as follows: Still images: 1152 640 Moving pictures: 320 160 "Memory Stick" operations 93 Make sure that the LOCK switch is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image size, then press the ...), then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting the image size You can select either one of two image sizes Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. The default...
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...Memory Stick"-introduction 1 3 V OFCFR(CHG) POWER E ERMAORY CAM M 2 MENU 4 STILL SET MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S I NG L E QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE RETURN [ MENU ] : END 5 STILL SET MEMOR Y S E T 1152 ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 1152 864 RETURN 640 480 REMA I N 6 [ MENU ] : END 6 STILL SET MEMORY... S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 640 480 RETURN REMA I N 20 [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T ...
...Memory Stick"-introduction 1 3 V OFCFR(CHG) POWER E ERMAORY CAM M 2 MENU 4 STILL SET MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE S I NG L E QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE RETURN [ MENU ] : END 5 STILL SET MEMOR Y S E T 1152 ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 1152 864 RETURN 640 480 REMA I N 6 [ MENU ] : END 6 STILL SET MEMORY... S E T ST I LL SET P I C MODE QUA L I TY I MAGES I ZE 640 480 RETURN REMA I N 20 [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T ...
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... played back on which image quality mode and image size you select and the complexity of moving pictures. Approximate number of still images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The number of images you can record varies depending on a unit that does not support that size, the full image may not appear. Indicator...
... played back on which image quality mode and image size you select and the complexity of moving pictures. Approximate number of still images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The number of images you can record varies depending on a unit that does not support that size, the full image may not appear. Indicator...
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...; 864 52 images 104 images 152 images 1152 × 864 104 images 208 images 304 images Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick" The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 4MB type (supplied): Picture size...
...; 864 52 images 104 images 152 images 1152 × 864 104 images 208 images 304 images Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick" The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 4MB type (supplied): Picture size...
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...brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of recorded images PHOTO 3 1152 FINE "Memory Stick" operations PHOTO 97 Recording still images on the "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the left (unlock) position.... (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on "Memory Stick"s. Make sure that the LOCK is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 1 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M...
...brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of recorded images PHOTO 3 1152 FINE "Memory Stick" operations PHOTO 97 Recording still images on the "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to the left (unlock) position.... (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on "Memory Stick"s. Make sure that the LOCK is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 1 V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY CAM M...