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Model No. Serial No. Serial No. 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. AC- 3-066-521-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No.
Model No. Serial No. Serial No. 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. AC- 3-066-521-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV830 TM SERIES DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No.
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... Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the customers in the U.S.A. You can enjoy for the FCC related matters ... (140°F) such as in a car parked in household or business trash may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your purchase of lithium ion batteries in the sun or under direct sunlight. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do...
... Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCRTRV828, DCR-TRV830 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the customers in the U.S.A. You can enjoy for the FCC related matters ... (140°F) such as in a car parked in household or business trash may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your purchase of lithium ion batteries in the sun or under direct sunlight. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do...
Operating Instructions
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... a beep sound to the provision 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 need an NTSC system-based TV. When you carry out an operation, you can use the functions in "Advanced...that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV830 only." Set the POWER switch to country. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. - Using this manual The instructions in ...
... a beep sound to the provision 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 need an NTSC system-based TV. When you carry out an operation, you can use the functions in "Advanced...that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV830 only." Set the POWER switch to country. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. - Using this manual The instructions in ...
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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 pack (1) (p. ...; 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...
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 pack (1) (p. ...; 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...
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...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 ... Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 100 55 60 35 210 120 325 185 375 215 DCR-TRV828/TRV830 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-...205 Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of the ambient temperature.
...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 ... Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 100 55 60 35 210 120 325 185 375 215 DCR-TRV828/TRV830 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-...205 Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of the ambient temperature.
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... your camcorder in the Digital8 system. 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 time with LCD closed 155 95 320 490 565 DCR-TRV828/TRV830 Battery...
... your camcorder in the Digital8 system. 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 time with LCD closed 155 95 320 490 565 DCR-TRV828/TRV830 Battery...
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... you play back the tape on Hi8 tape. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab 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 play back the tape on Hi8 tape. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab 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...
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... protected image data on formatting •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. FORMATTING appears during formatting. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING". •You cannot format ...the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) is connected to "Memory Stick" (p. 115) To cancel prints of split screen To make prints of same split screen (p. 137) ...
... protected image data on formatting •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. FORMATTING appears during formatting. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING". •You cannot format ...the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on PRINT SET 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) is connected to "Memory Stick" (p. 115) To cancel prints of split screen To make prints of same split screen (p. 137) ...
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...[ MENU ] : END MENU You can use the external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) on your camcorder to print still images on your camcorder. (p. 78) Before operation •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder as illustrated. Select the desired mode in the menu settings. You can make ... PICS "Memory Stick" operations * 9 still images with the recording date and/or recording time. For details, refer to your camcorder. •Connect the printer to the operating instructions of printing still images. Select the desired mode in the menu settings. DATE ...
...[ MENU ] : END MENU You can use the external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) on your camcorder to print still images on your camcorder. (p. 78) Before operation •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder as illustrated. Select the desired mode in the menu settings. You can make ... PICS "Memory Stick" operations * 9 still images with the recording date and/or recording time. For details, refer to your camcorder. •Connect the printer to the operating instructions of printing still images. Select the desired mode in the menu settings. DATE ...
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Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back Using any other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). t / : During switching from Digital8 to play back the tape on the TV screen if you use standard 8 tape, be sure to Hi8 /standard 8 / t : During ...DV IN/OUT jack. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to Digital8 Copyright signal When you use your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. is played back. A hissing noise...
Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back Using any other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830). t / : During switching from Digital8 to play back the tape on the TV screen if you use standard 8 tape, be sure to Hi8 /standard 8 / t : During ...DV IN/OUT jack. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard 8 to Digital8 Copyright signal When you use your camcorder that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. is played back. A hissing noise...
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...000 000 pixels) (Camera mode: 690 000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 18× (Optical), 500× (Digital) Focal length 4.1 - 73.8 mm (3/16 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera mode: 47 - 846 mm (1 7/8 -...) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV730: 4.8 W DCR-TRV828/TRV830: 5.1 W Viewfinder 4.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to ...
...000 000 pixels) (Camera mode: 690 000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) 18× (Optical), 500× (Digital) Focal length 4.1 - 73.8 mm (3/16 - 3 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera mode: 47 - 846 mm (1 7/8 -...) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV730: 4.8 W DCR-TRV828/TRV830: 5.1 W Viewfinder 4.0 W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to ...