Sony DCR TRV720 User Manual CAMCORDER Manuals And Guides L0604092
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Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating
Instructions
Before operating
the unit, please
and retain it for future
reference.
Owner's
The model
read
manual
thoroughly,
Record
and
serial
numbers
are located
serial number
in the space provided
whenex
er you call upon your Sony
Model
this
No. DCR-TRV.
on
Model
Serial No.
the bottom.
Record
the
below.
Refer to these numbers
dealer
regarding
this product.
No. AC.
Serial No.
_i®i_®D
Handgcam
_'_,n,o,
,_,,_0
semis
MEMBRY 5TICK _M
DCR-TRV820
Digital8
DCR-TRV72 0/TRV820
m
@2000
Sony
Corporation
r)
Welcome!
Congratulations
on your purchase
Digital
Handycam,
you can capture
quality.
Your Digital
Handycam
very easy to use. You will soon
come.
of this
life's
Sony Digital
Handycam
precious
moments
with
is loaded
with advanced
be producing
home video
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
features,
that you
camcorder.
With your
superior
picture
and sound
but at the same time it is
can enjoy for vears
to
[f you have any questions
about this product, you
may call :
Sony Customer Information
Center 1-800-222-SONY
(7669) or write to :
Sony Customer Information
Center ] Sony Drive,
Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
CAUTION
You are ca utioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved
in this manual could void
• our authority
to operate this equipment.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
Declaration
[30 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),
Trade
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Name:
Model No.:
DCR-TRV720
Responsible
Party:
Address:
This _,ymbo] is intended
to alert
the user to the presence
of
uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage"
within the prod uct's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude
to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This _,yrnbol is intended
to alert
the user to the presence
of
important
operating and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying
the appliance.
Never
expose
the battery
pack
DISPOSAL
LITHIUM
DISPOSE
OF LITHIUM
ION
in
BATTERY.
ION BATTERY.
OF PROPERLY.
You can return
to your nearest
Service Center.
your un wanted lithium ion batteries
Sony Service Center or Factory
Note:
[n some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household
or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY
(United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution:
Do not handle
ion battery.
damaged
or leaking
lithium
Sony Electronics
lnc.
] Sony Drive, Park
NJ, 07656 USA
No.:
Ridge,
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two
conditions.:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference,
and (2) this device must
accept any interference
received, including
interference
that may ca use undesired operation.
Declaration
Trade
Ntme:
Model
No.:
Responsible
to temperatures
above
140 F (60-C)
such as in a car F trked
the sun or under
direct sunlight.
Telephone
of Conformity
SONY
DCR-TRV820
Party:
Address:
Telephone
of Conformity
SONY
Sony Electronics
Inc.
] Sony Drive, Park
NJ, 07656 USA
No.:
Ridge,
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rifles. Operation
is suhject to the following two
conditions.:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference,
and (2) this device must
accept any interference
received, including
interference
that may ca use undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection
against harmful
interference
in a residential
installation.
This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference
to radio
communications.
However,
there is no
guarantee
that interference
will not occur in a
particular
installation.
If this equipment
does
cause harmful interference
to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment
off and on, the user
is encouraged
to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment
and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
--
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV
technician
for help.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
"Memory
Stick"
For customers
in CANADA
This (-lass B digital
CanadianlCES-003.
apparatus
For
in the
customers
complic, s with
U.S.A
This device, complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions.:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference,
and (2) this device must
accept any interf_rence received, including
interference
that mav cause undesired
operation.
Table of contents
Quick
Start
Guide
...............................(,
Checking supplied accessories .............. 8
Advanced
Playing
Playback
Operations
back a tape with picture
effects
...........................................................
Getting
started
Using
this manual
Step 1 Preparing
Playing
...................................
the power
9
supply
... 11
Installing
the battery
pack .............
11
Charging
the battery
pack .............
12
Connecting
to a wall outlet
Step 2 Inserting
Recording
a cassette
........... 15
...................
- Basics
Recording
a picture
17
21
Shooting
in the dark
- NightShot/Super
Nightshot
....................................................
21
Self-timer
23
Playing
recording
.......................
Viewing
Advanced
Operations
25
on TV .............. 28
30
Using
the wide
33
Using
the fader function
mode
...........................
......................
Using special effects
- Picture effect .................................
Using special effects
- Digital effect .................................
the PROGRAM
Adjusting
Focusing
the exposure
manually
Superimposing
Making
Inserting
your
scan
........... 56
Dubbing
a tape ......................................
58
Using with analog video unit and PC
- Signal convert ftmction ............... 60
video
or TV programs
....... 61
Inserting
a scene from a VCR
- Insert Editing ...............................
Your
63
Camcorder
Changing
the menu
................
65
Resetting
the date and time .................
73
Using
Stick"
"Memory
settings
operations
Stick'-introduction
... 74
Recordh_g still images on "Memory Stick"
- Memory Photo recording
............. 70
Superimposing
a still image in the
"Memory
Stick" on a moving image
- MEMORY MIX ............................
84
Recording
Recording
a still image on a tape
- Tape Photo recording
.................
Using
Searching
for a photo
- Photo search/Photo
"Memory
...............................
the recording
52
Quickly locating a scene using the
zero set memory
function
............ 53
Searching
a recording
by date
- Date search ...................................
54
Customizing
/
24
- Basics
back a tape
Enlarging
recorded
images
- PB ZOOM .....................................
Recording
Checking
the recording
- END SEARCH
/ EDITSEARCH
Rec Review ......................................
Playback
effects
Editing
...............................
Shooting
backlit subjects
- BACK LIGHT ........................
4
16
_0
back a tape with digital
Recording
an image from a tape as a still
image ................................................
87
Copying
still images from a tape
- Photo save ....................................
80
34
Viewing
a still image
- Memory Photo playback
37
Copying
the image recorded
"Memory
Stick" to tapes
38
AE function
.... 41
manually
...... 43
04
Enlarging
still images recorded
on
"Memory
Stick"s
- Memory PB ZOOM ..................... 96
Playing back images in a continuous
loop
- SLIDE SHOW ...............................
07
................................
44
a title ...........................
45
Preventing
accidental
- hnage protection
own titles ........................
47
Deleting
49
Writing
a scene ....................................
............ 01
on
...............
images
erasure
..........................
99
...................................
100
a print mark - PRINT MARK
.. 103
Table of contents
Printing operations
(DCR-TRV820
only)
Using
the printer
-Introduction
Making
prints
- Standard
Making
prints
of split screens
- Split printing
Additional
....... 104
print
........ 112
..............................
119
Information
Digital8 _} system, recording
and
playback
.........................................
About i.LINK .......................................
121
i23
Changing
the lithium battery in your
camcorder
......................................
125
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis
Warning
..................................
display
indicators
Using your
Maintenance
precautions
i33
and messages....
camcorder
abroad
information
and
Specifications
127
.........................
134
.......... 136
....................................
137
.......................................
143
Quick Reference
Identifying
the parts
Guide
and controls
Quick
Function
Index
.....................................................
.... 145
........................
153
i54
• Windowg _is registered trademark
or
trademark
of Microsoft Corporation,
registered in the United States and other
countries.
• Macintosh
is trademark
of Apple
Computer,
Inc.
• All other product nantes mentioned herein
may be the trademarks
or registered
trademarks
of their respective companies.
Furthermore,
'_'M" and "<" are not mentioned
in each case in this manual.
Quick Start
Guide
This chapter introduces
you to the basic features of }Tour
canrcorder. See the page in parentheses
"(
)" for more
information.
Use the battery
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pack when using your camcorder
outdoors
(p. 11).
Open the DC IN
jackcover.
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AC power
Open
the lid of the
cassette compartment,
and press EJECT. The
compartment
opens
automatically.
_
adaptor
Connect the plug with
its • mark facing up.
(supplied)
Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment
with its window
facing out and the
write-protect
tab
on the cassette up.
Close
the cassette
compartment
by
pressing
the _
on the cassette
mark
compartment.
The
cassette compartment
automatically
goes
down.
Close the lid of the
cassette
compartment.
I_{]_Remo_
ethelens
cap.
switch
toCAMERA
whilepressing
the
small
green
button.
1 [OSetthePOWER
O Press
theredbutton.
Your
camcorder
starts
recording.
To
stop
recording,
press
theredbutton
again.
panel
whilepressing
OPEN.
Thepicture
appears Viewfinder
theLCDpanel
isclosed,
usethe
ontheLCDscreen. When
viewfinder
placing
youreyeagainst
itseyecup.
_Press_ torewind
thetape.
REW8
_Press
_
to start playback.
PLAY
switch
to VTR while
pressing the small
green button.
_1]_ et the POWER
Note
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder,
the LCD
panel, or the battery pack.
Checking
supplied
Make sure that the _]]owing
accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Wireless
[]
J
t
[]
accessories
Remote
Commander
(i)
[]
"Memory
Stick"
[]
Application
software:
PictureGear
Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 93)
[]
Print paper (p. 109)
Standard type
(20 sheets x 1)
Sticker type/Standard
size
(10 sheets × 1)
Sticker type/9 split size (10 sheets
(1) (p. 74)
(p. i51)
[]
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
adaptor
AC power
(1), Power
cord (1) (p. 12)
[]
NP-F330 battery
pack (i) (p. 11, 12)
[]
CR2025 lithium
battery (1) (p. 125)
The lithium battery is already installed
in your camcorder.
DCR-TRV820
[]
Size AA (R6) battery
Commander
8
for Remote
(2) (p. 151)
[]
A/V connecting
cable
[]
Shoulder
[]
Lens cap (1) (p. 17)
[]
PC serial cable
only
(i) (p. 28)
[]
Print cartridge (2) (p. i06)
DCR-TRV820 only
[]
Head cleaner (1) (p. i39)
DCR-TRV820 only
[]
Platen roller cleaner (1) (p. 140)
DCR-TRV820 only
strap (1) (p. 147)
(1) (p. 93)
4.1
× 1)
-- Getting
started
Using
--
this
manual
The instructions
in this manual
are for the two models
you start reading this nranual and operating
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder.
illustration
purposes.
Otherwise, the model
diff_,rences in operation are clearly indicated
listed in the table below. Before
your camcorder,
check the model number
The DCR-TRV820 is the model used for
name is indicated in the illustrations.
Anv
in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV820
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Type of difference
DCRPrinter
•
TRV720
TRV820
--
•
in
Provided
Not
provided
With your digital camcorder,
you can use Hill.lib/DigitalS}
video cassettes. Your
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 t} system. Also, your
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 Hi,l/standard
_ (analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced
Playback Operations"
on page 50
to 57 for playback in the HiSHiI_/standard
8_ system. To enable smooth transition,
we recommend
that you do not mix pictures recorded
in the HiSHi_/standard
8m
with the Digital_
system on a tape.
TV color systems differ from country
need an NTSC system-based TV.
to country.
To view your recordings
on a TV, you
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright
laws.
Contents of the printing cannot
malfunction
of vour camcorder,
be compensated
etc.
for if printing
is not made due to a
-_"
,_.
_.
_.
Using this manual
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision
technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points
(red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the
viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not
affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are
99.99% or more.
• Do not let your canrcorder get w_,t. Kec, p your camcorder away front rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures
above 140'_F (60'C), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight[b].
However, do not leave your canrcorder exposed to temperature
above 131 F (55 _C)
when the print cartridge is in your camcorder.
(DCR-TRV820 only)
• Do not place your canrcorder so as to point the viewfinder,
the LCD screen or lens
toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder,
LCD screen or lens may be damaged [¢].
[a]
[b]
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated
if recording
made due to a malfunction
of the camcorder, xideo tape, etc.
10
[c]
or playback
is not
Step 1 Preparing
Install the battery
Slide the battery
the power
pack to use your camcorder
pack down
supply
outdoors.
until it clicks.
To remove
the battery
pack
Slide the battery pack out in the, direction
RELEASE down.
63
of the arrow while
pressing_
BATT
_BATT
RELEASE
After installing the battery pack
Dt, not carry your camcorder bv_holdin o_the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack
mav slide off your camcorder
unintentionally
damaging
your camcorder.
11
Step 1 Preparing
the power
supply
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (L series).
(1) Open the DCIN jack co_'er and connect the AC power adaptor
supplied
with
vour camcorder
to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up.
(2) _'om_ect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Com_ect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
Charging
begins. The remaining
battery time is indicated
in minutes
on the display window.
When the remaining
battery indicator changes to _,
normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
$
1
After charging
the battery
pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Notes
• Prevent metallic objects Dom coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit,
damaging the AC power
adaptor.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool
place.
When the battery pack is charged fully
The LCD backlight of the display window
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator
recording time with the viewfinder.
12
Battery pack
The supplied battery
pack is charged
is turned
in the display
a little.
off.
window
roughly
indicators the
Step 1 Preparing
the power
supply
Until your camcorder cakuiates the actual remaining
min" appears in the display window.
battery time
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display window
in the following
cases:
The battery pack is not installed correctly.
-The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
Something
is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging
time
Battery pack
150 (90)
210 (150)
NP-F730 / F730H / F750
300 (240)
NP-F930/F950
390 (330)
NP-F960
420 (360)
Approximate
number
Recording
time
of minutes
to charge an empty
Recording
Battery
8_
Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530/F550
pack
battery
with
pack
Recording
the viewfinder
with
the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical**
Continuous*
Typical**
105 (95)
60 (55)
70 (65)
40 (35)
NP-F530
175 (160)
100 (90)
110 (100)
60 (55)
NP-F550
210 (190)
120 (110)
140 (125)
80 (7(})
NP-F730
365 (325)
210 (185)
255 (230)
145 (130)
NP-F730H/F750
440 (395)
250 (225)
290 (260)
165 (150)
NP-F930
575 (520)
325 (295)
400 (360)
230 (205)
NP-F950
675 (610)
385 (345)
455 (410)
260 (235)
NP-F960
790 (710)
450 (405)
535 (480)
305 (275)
NP-F330
(supplied)
Approximate
number
of minutes
when you use a fully charged
battery
Numbers in parentheses
"( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
* Approximate
continuous
recording time at 77F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate
number of nrinutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life nray be shorter.
13
Step 1 Preparing
the power
supply
Playing time
DCR-TRV720
Battery
NP-F330
pack
Playing time
on LCD screen
(supplied)
Playing time
with LCD closed
70 (60)
100 (90)
NP-F530
110 (95)
170 (155)
NP-F550
140 (125)
205 (185)
NP-F730
250 (225)
350 (310)
NP-F730H/F750
285 (255)
425 (380)
NP-F930
390 (355)
555 (500)
NP-F950
445 (400)
650 (590)
NP-F960
525 (470)
765 (685)
Playing time
on LCD screen
Playing time
with LCD closed
DCR-TRV820
Battery
NP-F330
pack
60 (55)
90 (80)
NP-F530
(supplied)
100 (85)
145 (130)
NP-F550
125 (110)
175 (160)
NP-F730
215 (195)
300 (270)
NP-F730H/F750
260 (230)
365 (325)
NP-F930
355 (315)
475 (430)
NP-F950
395 (350)
555 (500)
NP-F960
465 (415)
660 (590)
Approximate
number
of minutes
when
you
use
a fully
charged
battery
Numbers
in parentheses
"( )" indicate
the time using a normally
charged
battery
lif{, will be shorter
if you use your camcorder
in a cold environment.
batterv.
The remaining batterytimeindicator
The indicator may not be correct, depending
on the conditions
in which you are
recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about i minute
the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed.
The
for
If the power may gooff although the battery remaining indicator indicatesthat
the battery pack has enough power tooperate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.
What is"lnfoLITHIU M"?
The "InfoLITHIUM"
is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption
with compatible
electronic equipment.
This unit is compatible
with the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery. "InfoLITHIUM"
battery packs have _tnrourHmM
mark.
"InfoLITHIUM"
is a trademark
of Sony Corporation.
14
the
Step 1 Preparing
the power
supply
When you use your canrcorder for a long time, we recommend
that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and colmect the AC power adaptor
to the DC IN
jack on your calncorder
with the plug's • mark facing up.
__.
(2) Connect
(3) Connect
the power
the power
cord to the AC power
cord to a wall outlet.
adaptor.
8_
2,3
PRECAUTION
The s_t is not disconnc_ct_M from th_ AC power source (house curr_,nt) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
• Thc_ AC powder adaptor
camcorder.
can supply
powc, r c,v_q_ if thc_ battc_ry pack is attached
to your
• The DC IN jack has "source priority". This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger
(not supplied).
15
Step 2 Inserting
a cassette
We recommend
using Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8
|) video cassettes.
(1) Prepare
the power supply (p. 11).
(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment,
and press EJECT. The cassette
compartment
opens automatically.
(3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect
tab on the
cassette up.
(4) Close the cassette compartment
by pressing
the _
mark on the cassette
compartment.
The cassette compartment
automatically
goes down.
(5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.
3
4,5
To eject
a cassette
Follow the procoduro above, and eject tho cassotto in stop 3.
Notes
• Do not press the cassette compartment
down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 [) s'_stem. "
• The recording time when you use vour camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8
Hi[] tape. If you select thd LP moc{e in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8
Hi[] tape.
• If you use standard 8 [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder.
Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 [] tape on other camcorders
(including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820).
• The cassette compartment
may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other
than the _
mark.
• Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the lid of the cassette compartment.
Toprevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect
tab on the cassette
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to expose
the red mark.
-- Recording
- Basics --
Recording
a picture
Your camcorder automatically
focuses
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power
more information
(3) Set the POWER
Your camcorder
(4) Open
source and insert
(p. 11 to 16).
switch
the LCD panel
to CAMERA
while
while
pressing
press
See "Step
pressing
the lens
1" and "Step 2" for
the small green
button.
:::ode.
OPEN.
Your camcorder
recording
lamp
up. To stop recording,
on its sides and attach
a cassette.
is set to the standby
turns off.
(5) Press START/STOP.
appears.
The camera
lights
for you.
both knobs
The viewfinder
automatically
starts recording.
The REC indicator
located on the front of your camcorder
START/STOP
again.
3
LOCK
2
Notes
• Fasten the grip strap firmly.
• Do not touch tire built-in microphone
during
recording.
NoteonRecordingmode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) ::rode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 65). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on
your camcorder, we recommend
that you play back the tape on your camcorder.
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Recording
a picture
Noteon LOCK
When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer
accidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting.
To enable smooth transition
You can make the transition
between
the last scene vou recorded
be set to MEMORY
and the next scene
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off vour camcorder.
you change the battery pack set tire POWER switch to OFF (C_HARGE).
When
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes
Your camcorder autonratically
turns off. This is to save battery power and to pwvent
battery and tape wear. To resunre the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA again.
To adjust
BRIGHT.
the brightness
of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees
the lens side.
to the viewfinder
side and about 180 degrees
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the _
on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder
(Mirror mode).
When closing the LCD panel,
camcorder body.
set it vertically
on LCD
indicator
until it clicks, and swing
to
appears
it into the
Note
When using the LCD screen
turns off.
except in the mirror
mode,
When you use the LCDscreen outdoors in directsunlight
The LCD screen mav be difficult to see. If this happens,
viewfinder.
the viewfinder
w_, recomnwnd
automatically
that you use the,
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture
recorded.
on the, LCD is a mirror-image.
How_wer,
the, picture
will be normal
During recording in the mirror mode
You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
Indicatorsin the mirror mode
The STBY indicator appears as 110 and REC as O. Some of other indicators
mirror-reversed
and others are not displayed.
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appear
when
Recording
a picture
(1) Set the POWER switch
(2) Close the LCD panel.
to OFF (CHARGE).
(3) Eject the cassette.
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O
Moxe the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking
recordings.
"T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
-_
"W"
_"
side:for
wide-angle
(subject appears
farther
away)
Zoom greater than 25× is performed
digitally. To actix ate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 65)
The picture quality deteriorates
as the picture is processed digitally.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in
the menu settings.
I
_Q
J
l'lotesondigitalzoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25×.
• The picture quality deteriorates
as you go toward the "T" side.
Whenyoushootcloseto
asubject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "W" side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)
awav from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)
away in the wide-angle
position.
lg
Recording
a picture
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder
lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Lift up the viewfinder
The indicators
and
move
are not recorded
the viewfinder
lens
adjustment
lever.
on tape.
Format indicator
Recording mode indicator
Remaining
STBY/REC indicator
battery time indicator
Time code/Tape counter indicator
Remaining tape indicator
.............................................................................
This appears
after you start to record
T me nd cator
This is displayed for five seconds
is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
for a while.
after the POPPER switch
Date indicator
This is displayc, d for five seconds
is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
Time code (for tapes recorded
2O
after the POWER
switch
in the Digital8 |) system only)
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes:
seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames)
in VTR
mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
When you play back tapes recorded in the HiS/standard
8 system, the tape counter
appears.
You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter.
Recording
a picture
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind
light background,
use the backlight function.
Press BACK LIGHT
in CAMERA
or MEMORY
The [] indicator appears on the LCD screen
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
the subject or a subject with a
mode.
or in the xiewfinder.
0
g
I
BACK LIGHT
If you pressEXPOSUREwhen shooting backlitsubjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily
record the enx ironment of nocturnal
animals for obserx ation when
you use this function.
While your camcorder
and "NIGHTSHOT"
To cancel
is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode,
indicators flash on the LCD screen
the NightShot
NightShot
function,
slide NIGHTSHOT
slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON.
or in the viewfinder.
to OFF.
Light emitter
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Recording
a picture
Using
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
The Super NightShot mode makes subjects
in the NightShot mode.
up to 16 times brighter
than those recorded
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON in CAMERA mode. [] and "NIGHTSHOT"
indicators
flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.
8[] and "SUPER
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
To cancel
Using
the
the Super
NightShot
NightShot
inode,
press
NIGHTSHOT"
SUPER
indicators
NIGHTSHOT
flash
again.
Light
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 65).
NightShot
Light,
set
Notes
• Do not use the NightShot funcfion in bright places
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSHOT
set to ON in normal
recorded in incorrect or unnatural
colors.
• If focusing is difficult
focus manually.
with the autofocus
(ex. outdoors
recording,
mode when
using
While usingthe NightShot function,you can not usethe following
Exposure
- PROGRAM AE
in the daytime).
the picture
This
may be
the NightShot
function,
functions:
WhileusingtheSuperNightShotfunction,youcannotusethefollowing
functions:
- Fader
Digital effect
- Exposure
PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed in the Super NightShot
mode
The shutter speed will be autolnatically
changed
depending
the background.
The inotion of the picture will be slow.
NightShotLight
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible.
using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).
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on the brightness
The maximum
shooting
of
distance
Recording
a picture
Recording with the self-fimer starts in 10 seconds automatically.
This mode is useful
when you want to record yourself. You can also the Remote Commander
for this
operation.
(1) Press _ (self-timer)
in the standby mode. The _ (self-timer)
indicator
appears
on the LCD screen
(2) Press START/STOP.
or in the viewfinder.
Self-timer
starts com_ting
seconds of the countdown,
automaticallv.
down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two
the beep sound gets faster, then recording
starts
o
K
5.
2
START/STOP
1 -0
(self-timer)
To stop the self-timer
Press START/STOP.
Use the Remote Commander
recording
for convenience.
To record still images using the
Press PHOTO in step 2. (p. 31)
To cancel
self-timer
self-timer
recording
Pr_ss O (so,if-timer) so that the O indicator disapp_ars
screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode.
from the LCD or viewfinder
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically
cancelled
-Self-timer
recording is finished.
The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.
when:
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Checking
the recording
- END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review
You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition
between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.
END
SEARCH
You can go to tire end of the recorded
section
after you record.
Press END SEARCH in tire standby mode.
Tire last 5 seconds of tire recorded section are played
mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker
You can search for the next recording
back and returns
or headphones.
to the standby
start point.
Hold down the +/-9)
side of EDITSEARCH
in the standby mode. The recorded
section is played back.
+ : to go forward
: to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP,
re-recording
begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH.
You cannot monitor the sound.
You can check the section
which you have stopped
most recently.
Press the - (@) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily
in the standby mode.
The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and
then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from
the speaker or headphones.
Notes
• END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the
DigitalSIE} system.
• If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally,
the transition
between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.
• Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, t he end search
function does not work.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
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The end search
function
mav not work correctlv.
-- Playback
Playing
- Basics --
back
a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,
you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.
You can control playback using
the Remote Commander
supplied with your camcorder.
(1) E_stcdlthepower_)m_ce_'a_din_rttherec_)rdedtape.
(2) SettheI_)WERswitchtoX!XRwbilepressingthe
smallgreen bufk)n.The
vid_oeontrolbutk_lsli_rtup.
(3) OpentheLCDp_elwhilepressh_gOPEN.
(4) Press _l_ltorewh_dthetape.
(5) Press II_tosk_rtpk'tyback.
(6) Toadjustthevoltm_e,presseitherofthetwobutto1_sonVOLUME.The
spe_'d
[c]
In the standby
mode
set 16:9WIDE
D-
@
to ON in the menu
settings
(p. 65).
O
o
MENU
To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:gWIDE to OFF in the nlei'tu settings.
In the wide mode, you cannot select the following
Old movie
functions:
--Bougtce
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu setting.
Connection for a TV
Pictures wcordc, d in the 16:gWIDE mode automatically
aplw, ar on the TV scrc, en at full
size when:
you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
- you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.
IO-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V
connecting cable.
If the wide mode is set to ON
The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set 16:qWIDE to ON in the menu settings
when the SteadyShot function is working, _@"flashes and the SteadvShot function does
not function.
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Using
the
fader
You can fade the picture
function
in or out to give your recording
a professional
appearance.
[a]
FADER
M.FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE _)2)
OVERLAP 2)
WIPE 2)
DOT 2)
(ramdom dot)
[b]
MONOTONE
When fading
When fading
in, the picture gradually
out the picture gradually
_)You can use this function
2)Fade in onlv.
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changes from black-and-white
to color.
changes from color to black-and-white.
when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting.
Using the fader function
(1) When fading
In the standby
When fading
in [a]
mode, press FADER
out [b]
until
the desired
fader
In the recording
mode, press FADER until the desired
The indicator
changes as follows:
FADER ---* M.FADER ---* BOUNCE ---* MONOTONE
WIPE ---* DOT
The last selected
(2) Press
fader
START/STOP.
After the fade in/out
the normal mode.
mode
is indicated
fader
indicator
flashes.
indicator
---* OVERLAP
flashes.
---*
first of all.
The fader
indicator
stops
is carried
out, your
camcorder
flashing.
automatically
returns
to
O
o
To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
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Using the fader function
Notes
• The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 t)
system.
• You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you
cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:
Digital effect
-Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only)
Super NightShot
- Tape photo recording
Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function
Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the indicator
flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears from the LCD or viewfinder
screen. Depending
on the tape condition,
the image may not be recorded clearly.
While using the bounce function,
Focus
you cannot use the following
functions:
-- ZooFi't
Picture
eff_,ct
Note on the bounce
The BOUNCE indicator
D ZOOM is activated
- Wide mode
Picture effect
- PROGRAM AE
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function
does not appear in the following
in the menu settings
mode or functions:
Using special
You can digitally
TV.
effects
process
images
- Picture
effect
to obtain special effects like those in films or on the
NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the image is reversed.
SEPIA :
The inrage is sepia.
B&W :
The image is monochrome
(black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the image looks like an illustration.
SLIM [c] :
The image expands vertically.
STRETCH [d]: The image expands horizontally.
PASTEL [el :
The contrast of the image is emphasized,
and the picture looks like an
animated cartoon.
MOSAIC [f] :
[a]
[b]
The image is mosaic.
[c]
[d]
[el
If]
O
_a.
o
(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in CAMERA mode.
The picture effect indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode.
The indicator changes as follows:
NEG.ART H SEPIA H B&W _ SOLARIZE _ SLIM _ STRETCH
PASTEL _ MOSAIC
PICTURE
EFFECT
2
NEG.
To turn the picture effect
Pwss PICTURE EFFECT.
function
While using the picture effect function
You cannot select OLD MOVIE with DIGITAL
When you turn the power off
The picture effect is automatically
cancc, led.
ART
1
off
EFFECT.
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Using special effects
You can add special effects to recorded
sound is recorded normally.
- Digital
images
effect
using the various
digital
functions.
The
STILL
You can record
a still image so that it is superimposed
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still images
successively
at constant
on a moving
image.
intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving
image.
TRAIL
You can record
the imag¢, so that an incidental
image like a trail is left.
SLOW SI-ITR (SLOW SHUTTER)
You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter nrode is good for recording
dark images more brightly. However, the image may be less clear.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere
to images. Your camcorder
sets the wide mode to ON, picture effi
1
EXPOSURE
;o
0
o
2
To return to the automatic
PressEXPOSURE.
exposure
mode
Notes
• When you adjust the exposure
work in CAMERA mode:
manually,
the following
function
and modes
do not
nranually,
the backlight
function
does not work
Backlight
Old movie
- Slow shutter
• When you adjust the exposure
MEMORY mode.
Your camcorder
automatically
returns
to the
automatic
in
mode:
- if you change the PROGRAM AE mode
if vou slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON
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Focusing
manually
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:
• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:
- subjects through glass coated with water droplets.
horizontal
stripes.
- subjects with little contrast with backgrounds
such as walls and sky.
• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground
to a subject in the
background.
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
(1) Set FOCUS
to MANUAL
in CAMERA
or MEMORY
mode.
The @indicator
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Turl_ the focus ring to sharpen focus.
FOCUS
To return to the autofocusmode
Set FOCUS toAUTO.
To record
distant
subjects
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on infinity and I_
indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual
focus mode. Use this mode when vour camcorder focuses on near objects exen though
you are trying to shoot a distant object.
To focus precisely
Adjust the zoom bv..first focusin_ o at the "T" (telephoto) position
the "W" (wide-angle)
position. This makes focusing easier.
When
you
shoot
close
to the
subject
Focus at the end of the "W" (wide-angle)
_
•
im
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position.
changes to the following
indicators:
when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
and then shooting
at
Superimposing
a title
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom
the language, color, size and position of titles.
titles (p. 47). You can also select
(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select r'n, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired
title, then press the dial.
The titles are displayed
in the language
vou selected.
(4) Change the color, size, or position,
if necessary.
@ Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position,
then
press the dial. The item appears.
0 Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the
dial.
(_) Repeat steps (_) and (_) m_til the title is laid out as desired.
(S) Press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial again to complete
the setting.
(6) Press START/STOP
to start recording.
(7) When you want to stop recording
the title, press TITLE.
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Superimposing
a title
To superimpose
the title
while
you are recording
Prc, ss TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the,
SEL/PUSH
EXEC _tial at step 5, the title is recorded.
To select
the language
of a preset
title
If you want to change the language,, select _ b_fore stc_p 2. Thc_n sc,lect the desired
language and return to step 2.
If you display the menu while superimposing
a title
The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.
To use the
custom
title
If you want to use the custom title, select 1_3in step 2.
If you have not made any custom title, "
..." appears
on the display.
Title setting
• The title color changers as follows :
WHITE *--* YELLOW *--* VIOLET *--* RED *--* CYAN*--* GREEN
• The title size changes
SMALL *--* LARGE
as follows
*--* BLUE
:
You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.
• The title position changes as follows :
1.--* 2*--* 3*--* 4*--* 5*--* 6*--* 7*--* 8*--* 9
The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.
When you select the title size LARGE, you cannot choose position
9.
When you are selecting
and setting
the title
You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.
When you superimpose
The beep does not sound.
a title while
you are recording
While you are playing back
You can superimpose
a title. However,
the title is not recorded on tape.
You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with
the A/V connecting cable. If you use the i. LINK cable instead of the A/V connecting
cable, you cannot record the title.
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Making
your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them
to 20characters.
(1) Press TITLE in the standby
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
in your camcorder.
or VTR mode.
EXEC dial to select T_>,then press the dial.
EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1)
line (CUSTOM2),
then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL A_USH EXEC dial to select the colunm
thenpress
the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH
dial.
Each title can have up
of the desired
EXEC dial to select the desired
character,
or second
character,
then press the
(6) Repeatsteps4and5untilyouhaveselectedallcharactersandcolnpletedthe
title.
(7) To finish
making
your own titles, turn the SEL/
PUSH
[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.
(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.
EXEC dial to select
!f)
0
_a:.
o
1
4
TITLE
3
0
0
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Making
your own titles
To change
a title
you have stored
In step 3, s_,lect CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending
on which title "_ou want to change,
then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select [÷], then
press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as
desired.
If you take 3 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a
cassttes is in your camcorder
The power automatically
goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, and turn it to CAMERA
again, then proceed from step 1.
We recommend
setting the POWER switch to VTR or removing the cassette so that your
camcorder does not automatically
turn off while you are entering title characters.
If you select [÷P2]
The menu for selecting
to the previous screen.
alphabet
and Russian
To erase a character
Sek, ct [÷]. The last character
is erased.
To enter a space
Select [Z&
48
?!], then select the blank part.
characters
appear.
Select [4'P1] to return
Inserting
a scene
You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end
points. The previously
recorded frames between these start and end points will be
erased. Use the Remote Commander
for this operation.
[a]
_
[b]
Q,.
=<
O
(1) While your
and release
(2) Press ZERO
the COUl'tter
(3) Keep pressing
camcorder
is in the standby
mode, keep pressing
EDITSEARCH,
the button at the insert end point [b].
SET MEMORY.
The ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator
flashes and
resets to zero.
the - g_ side of EDITSEARCH
insert start point [a].
(4) Press START/STOP
to start recording.
automatically
near the counter
standby mode.
and release
the button
The scene is inserted.
zero point.
Your camcorder
o
at the
Recording
returns
K
stops
to the
EDITSEARCH
MEMORY
Notes
• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [1 system.
• The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it
is played back.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
Tho zoro sot momory function may not work corroctly.
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-- Advanced
Playback
Playing
Operations
back
--
a tape
During playback, you can process
SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.
with
picture
a scene using the picture
effects
effect functions:
NEG.ART,
During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial until the
desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) appears.
For details of each picture effect function, see page 37.
PICTURE
EFFECT
NEGART
To cancel the picture
Pross PICTURE EFFECT.
effect
function
Notes
• The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [} system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.
• You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the picture eff_,ct function
with this camcorder.
To record pictures that you have processed using the picture
effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the picture effect function
Pictures procossod by tho picture effect function aro not output
OUT jack.
through
tho _ DV IN/
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back
The picture effect function is automaticallv
canceled.
5O
Playing
back a tape with
During playback, you can process
FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
(1) During
playback,
press
m_til the desired
flashes.
digital
(2) Press
the SEL/PUSH
The digital
digital
a scene using the digital
DIGITAL
effect
EFFECT
indicator
and turn
effects
effect functions:
STILL,
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
(STILL, FLASH,
LUMI.
or TRAIL)
EXEC dial.
effect indicator
LUMI. mode, the image
memory
as a still image.
lights
where
up and the bars appear.
you press
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust
For details of each digital effect function,
the SEL/PUSH
In the STILL or
EXEC dial is stored
in
the effect.
see page 38.
Q.
STILL
Q.
g
o
DIGITAL
EFFECT
3
0
To cancel the digital
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
effect
function
Notes
• The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 () system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.
• You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function
with this camcorder. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect
function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the digital effect function
Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output
OUT jack.
through
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing
The digital effect function is automaticallv
canceled.
the [, DV IN/
back
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Enlarging
recorded
images
- PB ZOOM
You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded
on "Memory Stick's.
(1) Press PB ZOOM on your calncorder
while you are playing back. The image is
enlarged,
and T _ appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Turn SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to move the enlarged
image, then press the dial.
: The image
moves
downwards.
: The image moves upwards.
*-- ---* becomes available.
(3) Turn
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to move the enlarged
image, then press
*-- :The image moves rightward
(Turn the dial downwards.)
: The image moves leftward
(Turn the dial upwards.)
the dial.
2
PB ZOOM
G
To cancel PB ZOOM
Press PB ZOOM.
function
Notes
• PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 !) system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function.
• You cannot record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function with
this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function,
record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures
Pictures
jack.
processed by PB ZOOM function
processed by PB ZOOM function are not output
through
the _ DV IN/OUT
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back
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PB ZOOM function
is automatically
canccq¢_d.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero
set memory function
Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically
stop at a desired scene
having a counter value of "0:00:00".
Use the Remote Commander
for this operation.
Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.
(1) In the playback
mode, press DISPLAY.
(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later.
shows "0:00:00" and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator
flashes.
(3) Press
(4) Press
• when you want to stop playback.
_
to rewind the tape to the com_ter's
automatically
when
MEMORY indicator
(5) Press
_.
Playback
the counter
disappears
starts
zero point.
The tape stops
reaches approximately
zero.
and the time code appears.
from the counter's
The counter
The ZERO SET
zero point.
D-
=<
DISPLAY
D-
-o
E
ZERO SET MEMORY
o
g.
0
Notes
• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [) system.
• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding
the tape, the zero set memory
function is canceled.
• There may be a discrepancy
of several
seconds
from the time code.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The zc,ro set m_,mory function may not work correctly.
ZERO SET MEMORY functions also in the standby mode
When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY
the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and
start recording. Recording stops automatically
at the tape counter zero point. Your
camcorder returns to the standbv mode.
at
53
Searching
a recording
- Date search
by date
You can autonratically
search for the point where the recording date changes and start
playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Conmrander
for this operation.
Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each
recording date.
JUL 4 2000
JUL 5 2000 -"
÷
[a]
÷
[b]
(1) Set the POWER
switch
(2) Press SEARCH
search indicator
MODE on the Remote
appears.
[el
to VTR.
The indicator
changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH ---* PHOTO SEARCH
(3) When the current
to search towards
Commander
--* PHOTO
To stop searching
Press II.
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repeatedly,
until
the date
SCAN
position is [b], press 1"91"9to search towards
[a] or press
[c]. Your camcorder
automatically
starts playback
at the
point where the date changes.
Each time you press _
or I_.1, the calncorder
next date.
SEARCH
MODE
_-DEC 31 2000
sEARO0
'_E
D
searches
for the previous
or
Searching
a recording
by date - Date search
Notes
• The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 |_ system.
• If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder mav not accuratelv
find the point where the recording date changes.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The date search function may not work correctly.
O
O
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Searching for a photo
- Photo search/Photo
scan
You can search for the still image recorded on tape (photo search).
You can also search for still images one after another and display each inrage for five
seconds automatically
(photo scan). Use the Remote Commander
for these operations.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
search indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH --* PHOTO SEARCH --* PHOTO
repeatedly,
until the photo
SCAN
(3) Press _
or _1 to select the photo for playback. Each time you press
the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder
automatically
starts playback from the photo.
To stop
Pross II.
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searching
_
or I_,-I,
Searching
for a photo
- Photo search/Photo
scan
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
indicator appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH --,, PHOTO SEARCH --,, PHOTO
(3)Press _
or I_1_1.
Each photo is played
back for about 5 seconds
repeatedly,
until the photo
scan
SCAN
automatically.
>
SEARCH
p14oro 00
sc,_N
MODE
R
tD
'*0
o
0
To stop
Press II.
scanning
Note
The photo
search
and photo
scan work only for tapes recorded
in the Digital8
_) system.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The photo search and photo scan functions may not work corrc, ctly.
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-- Editing
--
Dubbing
a tape
Using
the A/V connecting
cable
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with
your camcordor.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded
tape into your camcorder.
(;*) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
of your VCR for more information.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(4) Play back the recorded
tape on your
(5) Start recording
on the VCR.
Refer to the operating
instructions
Refer to the operating
instructions
camcorder.
of your
VCR for more
information.
, S VIDEO
__
@ VIDEO
_1
¢}AUDIO
VCR
: Signal flow
When you have finished
dubbing
a tape
Press • on both vour camcordor and tho VCR.
Be sure to clear the indicators
from the screen
If they are displayed, press the following buttons
dubbed tape:
DISPLAY
DATA CODE
- SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
not to record
the indicators
on the
You can edit on VCRs that support the following
systems:
[] 8 mnr, I'lil_ Hi8, i¥11SVHS, S:VlIS S-VHS, _
VHSC, SiwlslN S-VHSC, [] Betamax,
ED Betamax
,'!_' mini DV [_ DV or 1:) Dk ital8
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
58
If your VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality
pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and
the VCR.
Dubbing
a tape
Using
the i.LINK
cable
(DV connecting
cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cabl_, (DV conn_,cting cable) (not supplied) to
DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products.
With digital-to-digital
connection, video and audio signals are transmitted
in digital form for high-quality
editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded
tape into your camcorder.
(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available.
operating
instructions
of your VCR for more information.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(4) Play back the recorded
tape on your
(5) Start recording
on the VCR.
Refer to the operating
instructions
Refer to the
camcorder.
of your
VCR for more
information.
D
o
s VlD£O eL_NC
DV IN/OUT
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
When you have finished
dubbing
a tape
Press • on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 I_) system
The picture
may fluctuate.
This is not a malfunction.
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system
Digital signals are output as the, image signals from the _. DV IN/OUT
jack.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
See page 123 for more information
about i.LINK.
During digital editing
You cannot use PICTURE
EFFECT or DIGITAL EFFECT button
function.
If you record playback pause picture via the i, DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the recorded
on other video equipment,
the picture may jitter.
pictures
59
Using with analog video
- Signal convert function
unit and PC
You can capture images and sound from an analog
has the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.
Analog
video
(1) Set the POWER
(2) Set A/V
signals
switch
--_ Digital
video
The operation
For details
software.
to a PC which
signals
to VTR.
---* DV OUT to ON in the menu
(3) Start playback
(4) Start capturing
xideo unit connected
settings
(p. 65).
on the analog video unit.
procedures
on your PC.
procedures
depend
on how to capture
on your PC and the software
images,
refer to the instruction
which
manual
you use.
of PC and
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
,_, S VIDEO
VIDEO
@ VIDEO
:}AUDIO
{, DV IN/OUT
___ :_:_
AUDIO
(not supplied)
VCR
c:=dkx : Signal flow
After capturing
images and sound
Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit.
Notes
• You need to install software which can exchange video signals.
• Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC may not be able to
output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video
signals via your camcorder. Depending
on the analog video unit, the image may
contain noise or incorrect colors.
• You cannot record
includes copyright
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or capture
protection
the video output via your camcorder
signals such as ID-2 system.
when
the video
Recording
video
or TV programs
Using
the A/V connecting
cable
You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder.
If
you are recording
a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded
tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (p. 65).
(4) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously
on your camcorder,
then immediately
press | | on your camcorder.
(5) Press _
on the VCR to start playback
if you are recording
a tape from VCR.
Select a TV program
if you are recording
from TV.
The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(6) Press || on your camcorder
at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
4
OUT
S VIDEO
@ VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
,%uo,o
: Signal flow
When you have finished
dubbing
a tape
Pr€,ss • on both your camcord€,r and tho VCR.
Notes
• To enable smooth transition, we recommend
that you do not mix pictures recorded in
the Hi8/standard
8 with the Digital8 [) system oi_a tape.
• If you fast-forward
or slow-playback
on the other equipment,
the image being
recorded may fluctuate. When recording from other equipment,
be sure to play back
the original tape at normal speed.
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connocting cablo to the vidoo output jack and tho
white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
If your IV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality
pictures.
With this connection,
you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and
the TV or VCR.
61
Recording
video or TV programs
Using
the i.LINK
cable
(DV connecting
cable)
Simply connect tho i.LINK cable (DV connecting cablo) (not supplied) to
DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products.
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 to VTR.
(3) Set DISPLAY
to LCD in the menu
settings
(p. 65).
(4) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously
then immediately
press I I on your camcorder.
(5) Press I_ on the VCR to start playback.
The picture from a TV or VCR appears
(6) Press II on your
from.
El
camcorder
on the LCD screen
at the scene where
you want
on your
camcorder,
or in the viewfinder.
to start recording
®
a \'IDEO eLANC
DV IN/OUT
(not s utip li_-_d
)
_DVIN/OUT
J
: Signal flow
When you have finished
dubbing
a tape
Press • on both vour camcorder and the VCR.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
During digital editing
The color of the display
may be uneven.
However
this does not affect the dubbed
picture.
If you record playback pause picture with the _ DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picturo bocomos rough. And when you play back the picture
camcorder,
the picture may jitter.
using your
Before recording
Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
pressing DISPLAY. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.
62
by
Inserting
a scene
- Insert Editing
from
a VCR
You can insert a new scene Dom a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by
specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander
for this
operation.
Connections
are the same as in "Recording video or TV programs"
on page 61, 62.
Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
[a]
[b]
[c]
63
Inserting
a scene from
(1) Set the POWER
a VCR - Insert Editing
switch to VTR.
(2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press
to the playback pause mode.
|| to set the VCR
(3)On your camcorder,
locate the insert end point [c] by pressing
press II to set it to the playback pause mode.
or D_I_. Then
(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored
(5) On your camcorder,
The ZERO SET MEMORY
in memory.
locate the insert start point [b] by pressing
• REC and the button on its right simultaneously
recording pause nrode.
(6) First press II on the VCR, and after a fi,w seconds
start inserting the new scene.
_
.,4,4, then press
to set vour camcorder
to the
press II on your camcorder
to
Inserting automatically
stops near the zero point on the counter. Your canrcorder
automatically
stops. The end point [c] of the insert stored in nrenrory is canceled.
5
ZERO SET
MEMORY
To change
the insert
end point
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again aftc, r stc,p 5 to m'as_, the ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator and begin from step 3.
Notes
• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 f) system.
• The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points
will be erased when you insert the new scene.
When the inserted picture is played back
The picture nrav be distorWd at the end of the ins_,rWd section.
malfunction.
To insert a scene without
setting
the insert end point
Skip step 3 and 4. Press • when you want to stop ins_,rting.
64
This is not a
-- Customizing
Your Camcorder
Changing
the
--
menu
settings
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu itenrs with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.
(1) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY mode, press MENU.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press
set.
(3) Turn
set.
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
the desired
item,
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
to set.
EXEC dial to select
the desired
mode,
(5) If you want to change other
repeat steps from 2 to 4.
For details, see "Selecting
1
MENU
select
the mode setting
_
RETURN
and press
and press
_
SET
_c
4AUTO
the dial to
the dial
the dial, then
of each item" (p. 66).
VTR
[ CAMERA ]
MANUAL
items,
then press
the dial to
MANUALSET
AUTO
SHTR
'8f WORLD T_ME
_
BEEP
_r-_ COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
3
OT._
SHTR
1
i_ rMENU] END
{3 HR
8
[ MEMORY 1
3
_D
ZOOM
_
STEADYSHOT
_
I
?
N S
CAMERA
UGHT
[OTHERS
'_
t_
_t
SET
0 HR
BEEP
WORLD TIME
_
[MENU] END
_t_
_
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
OTHERS
_TC_ tNDICATOR
ON
--
I
4
BEEP
I t'q OTHERS
,_ _
_i_
To make
the
Press MENU.
menu
display
OFF
_/_ REC
WORLD
LAMP
TIME
_Tc_ INDICATOR
#RETURN
DISPLAY
disappear
65
Changing
the menu settings
Menu items are displayed as the following
MANUAL SET
CAMERA SET
{_
VTR SET
LCD/VF SET
D
MEMORY SET
PRINT SET (DCR-TRV820
TAPE SET
icons:
only)
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Menu
items differ according
to the position
The LCD screen
and the viewfinder
shows
FilOlrt_-_nt.
Icon/item
AUTO
SHTR
D ZOOM
Meaning
• ON
To automatically
when shooting
16:9WIDE
• OFF
activate
tile electronic
in bright conditions
To not automatically
shutter even when
To deactivate
carried out.
activate
the electronic
shooting
in bright conditions
digital
zoom.
Up to 25× zoom
is
zoom. More than 25x to 50×
digitally.
(p. 19)
450x
To activate
digital
zoom is performed
zoom. More than 25x to 450×
digitally.
(p. 19)
• ON
OFF
• ON
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
-To record
CAMERA
a 16:9 wide
To compensate
To cancel
the SteadyShot
To use the NightShot
To cancel
picture
(p. 33)
for camera-shake
pictures
are produced
object with a tripod.
N,S. LIGHT
CAMERA
To activate
digital
zoom is performed
• OFF
at the
shutter
50×
ON
STEADYSHOT
switch.
you can operate
POWER
switch
Mode
OFF
of the POWER
only the items
the NightShot
CAMERA
functkm.
when
Natural
shooting
Light function
Light
MEMORY
a stationa
D'
(p. 21)
CAMERA
function
MEMORY
Notes on the SteadyShot function
• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
• Attachment
of a conversion lens (not supplied) mav influence the SteadvShot
function.
If you cancel the SteadyShot
function
The SteadyShot off indicator "_g_gappears.
compensation
for camera-shake.
66
Your camcorder
prevents
excessive
Changing
the menu settings
POWER
Icon/item
HiFi SOUND
TBC*
Mode
Meaning
• STERE()
To play back a stereo tape or dual solmd
tape with main and sub sound (p. 122)
1
To play back a stereo
or a dual sound track
tape with tile left sound
tape with main sound.
2
To play back a stereo
or a dual sound track
tape with tile right sound
tape with sub sound.
• ON
To correct
OFF
TB(
stands
for "Time
DNR*
switch
track
jitter
VTR
VTR
To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when
playing
back a tape on which you have dubbed
ow_r and recorded
the signal of a TV game or
similar machine.
Base Corrector'.
• ON
To reduce
OFF
picture
noise
VTR
To reduce
a conspicuous
afterimage
picture has a lot of movement
when
t7
the
3
DNR
stands
AUDIO
for "Digital
Noise
MIX
Reduction".
To adjust
stereo 2
the balance
betw_,n
the stereo
II
ST1
• AUTO
PB MODE
A/V --* DV OUT
• OFF
ON
* When
Notes
on the tape,
VTR
,A
8
ST2
and play
-<
t7
1
To automatically
select the system
standard
8 or Digital8 }_) that was
record
Fli_/_]
1 and
(HIS/
used to
VTR
back the tape
To play back a tape that was recorded
in the
HiS/standard
8 system when your camcorder
does not automatically
distinguish
the
recording
system
To convert
digital video signals into analog
vide() signals via your camcorder.
VTR
To convert
analog vide() signals into digital
video siginals via your camcorder.
"A/V -* DV" appears
on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder.
(p. 60)
you play back tapes recorded
in the Hi8/standard
8 system
onlv.
on AUDIO MIX
• When playing back a tape recorded in tire 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance.
• You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [) system.
Note on PB MODE
The mode will return to the default setting when:
-you remove the battery pack or power source.
vou turn the POWER switch.
67
Changing
the menu settings
POWER
Icon/item
LCD B. L
Mode
Meaning
• BRT NORMAL
To set the htrighhless
on the LCD
To brighten
screen
CAMERA
MEMORY
To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning
the SEL/PUSH
dial to adjust the fowllowing
bar
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
BRIGHT
LCD COLOR
switch
the LCD
scceen
normal
VTR
A
tolighten
VF B.L
• BRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
Notes
_
To set the brightness
To brighten
to darken
in the viewfinder
the viewfinder
normal
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.
• When you select BRIGHT, battery lif_ is reduced by about 10 percent during
recording.
• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically
selected.
68
Changing
the
menu
settings
POWER
Icon/item
Mode
Meaning
CONTINUOUS
• OFF
Not
QUALITY
• FINE
MULTI
S(RN
• FIELD
FRAME
PRINT MARK
• OFF
ON
PROTECT
To record
continuously
9 images
MEMORY
continuously
(p. 80)
To record still images in the fine image
mode, using the "Memo D' Stick"
STANDARD
FLD./FRAME
switch
to record
To record
moving
To record
stopping
To cancel
print
Not
ON
VTR
MEMORY
To record still images
in the standard
image
quality mode, using the "MemoD"
Stick"
subjects
MEMORY
subjects
marks
in high
quality
on still images
VTR
MEMORY
To write a print mark on the recorded
images you want to print out later
• OFF
quality
to protect
To protect
accidental
still images
selected
erasure
--
DELETE ALL
--
To delete
all the images
FORMAT
• RETURN
To cancel
formatting.
back images
VTR
MEMORY
still images
(p. 99)
SLIDE SHOW
To play
still
against
3
in a continuous
loop
(p. 97)
MEMORY
3
VTR
MEMORY
(p. 101)
t7
FORMAT
VTR
MEMORY
To format
an inserted
"Memory
Stick."
1. Select FORMAT
with the SEL/PUSH
dial, then press the dial.
2. Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC
8
EXEC
dial to select
FORMAT,
then press the dial.
3. After EXECUTE appears,
press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. FORMATTING
appears
during
formatting.
COMPLETE
appears
when
formatting
is finished.
PHOTO
SAVE
To duplicate
Note on print marks
You can print images with the printer
print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only)
still images
(p. 89)
on your camcorder
VTR
including
images
without
Notes on formatting
• Supplied or optional "Memory Stick's have been formatted
at factory. Formatting
with this camcorder is not required.
• Do not turn the POWER switch or press anv button while the display shows
FORMATTING.
• You cannot format
is set to LOCK.
the "Memory
• Format again if the messago
Formatting erases
Check the contents
• Formatting
erases
• Formatting erases
Stick" if the write-protect
tab on the "Memory
Stick"
V_I appears.
all information on the "Memory Stick"
of the "Memory Stick" before formatting.
sample images on the "Menrorv Stick."
the protected image data on the "Memory
Stick."
69
Changing
the menu settings
Icon/item
Mode
POWER
switch
Meaning
gPIC SAME*
To make prints of same sp]it screens
VTR
MEMORY
9PlC MULTI*
To make
VTR
MEMORY
RECMODE
• sP
To record
LP
AUDIO
MODE
To increase
SP mode
• 12BIT
of different
• AUTO
the recording
screen
Play)
mode
time to 1.5 times
in the 12-bit
the
mode
(two
To record or play back in the 16-bit mode
one stereo sound with high quality)
(the
To display the remaining
tape bar:
• for about 8 seconds
after your camcorder
is
turned
on and calculates
the remaining
amount
of tape
• for about 8 seconds
after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder
amount
of tape
• for about 8 seconds
VTR mode
• for
to
• for
or
ON
DATA CODE
split
in the SP (Standard
To record or play back
stereo sounds)
16BIT
REMAIN
prints
DATE
after
_
VTR**
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
the remaining
is pressed
in
about 8 seconds
after DISPLAY is pressed
display the screen indicators
the period of tape rewinding,
forwarding
picture search in the VTR mode
To always
• DATE/CAM
calculates
VTR
CAMERA
display
To display date,
during playback
To display
date
the remaining
time
and
and
time
tape
recording
during
bar
data
VTR
playback
* DCR-TRV 820 only
Note on REC MODE
When you record on the standard 8 [] tape, your camcorder records in the SP mode
even you select the LP mode in the menu settings. In this case, the indicator "Smm
TAP]_ --+ SP REC, Hi8 TAPE --+ LP/SP REC" appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
Use the Hi8 I'||l_l tapes for the LP mode.
Notes
on the LP mode
• When you record
tire tape on your
VCRs, noise may
• When you record
the LP mode, the
written properly
a tape in the LP mode on vour camcorder, we reconmrend
playing
camcorder. When you play back tire tape on other camcorders
or
occur in images or sound.
in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in
playback image may be distorted or the time code may not be
between scenes.
Note on AUDIO MODE
When playing back a tape recorded
AUDIO MIX.
in the 16-bit mode, you cannot
adjust
the balance
** To dub a tape to another VCR
You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 |_ system. You,
however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard
8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK cable.
7O
in
Changing
the
Icon/item
menu
settings
Mode
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
To reset the date or time (p. 73)
CAMERA
MEMORY
• OFF
ON
TV INPUT
POWER
switch
Meaning
• VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
To automatically turn on the Sony TV when
using the super laser link function
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
To switch the video input on a Sony TV when
using the super laser link function (p. 29)
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
To display
VTR
OFF
LTR SIZE
• NORMAL
2x
selected
menu
items
in normal
To display selected
normal
size
menu
items
at twice
size
the
CAMERA
MEMORY
t7
DEMO
MODE
• ON
OFF
To make
To cancel
the demonstration
the demonstration
appear
CAMERA
mode
Notes on DEMO MODE
• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration
starts
about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
To cancel the demonstration,
insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than
CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.
3
-<
t7
8
• When NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT"
indicator appears on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder
and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
71
Changing
the menu settings
POWER
Icon/item
WORLD
Mode
TIME
BEEP
• MELODY
COMMANDER
CAMERA
MEMORY
difference.
difference
difference
The clock changes
by the time
you set here. If you set the time
to 0, the clock returns
to the
originally
set time.
To output tile melody
when you start/stop
recording
or when an tmusual condition
occurs
on your camcorder
To output
the beep
OFF
To cancel
all sound
• ON
• LCD
V-OUT/LCD
RECLAMP
switch
To set the (-lock to the local time.
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to set a time
NORMAL
OFF
DISPLAY
Meaning
• ON
OFF
the Remote
remote
VCR's
misoperation
control
To show the display
the viewfinder
shutter
sound
Commander
To deactivate
control
remote
of the melody
including
To activate the Remote
with your camcorder
supplied
Commander
on the L(D
To light up the camera
_ror'_t of your camcorder
To turn
the camera
recording
is not aware
• BLOFF
To turn
off the backlight
BL ON
To turn
on the backlight
lamp
lamp
MEMORY
by other
screen
recording
VTR
CAMERA
to avoid
caused
To show the display on the TV screen,
screen and in the viewfinder
the subject
INDICATOR
instead
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
and
L(D
in
at the
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA
MEMORY
off so that
of the recording
on display
window
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
Note
If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD
in the menu settings, the
picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your
camcorder is connected
to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder
connected with the i.LINK cable)
is
In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source
The AUDIO MIX, COMMANDER
and HiFi SOUND items are returned to their default
settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as
the lithium batterv is installed.
Notes
on iNDiCATOR
• When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.
• When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is automaticallv
selected.
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Resetting
the
date
and time
The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time.
The date and tinre are held in memory by the lithiunr battery. If you replace the lithiunr
battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the
date and time.
You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no
power source installed.
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) While the camcorder
is in the standby
mode, press MENU to display the menu
settings.
(2) Turn
(3) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
_,
then press the dial.
CLOCK SET, then press
the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial and
pressing
the dial.
(6) Set the minute by turning
the SEL/PUSH
the time signal. The clock starts
(7) Press MENU to make the menu
EXEC dial and pressing
to move.
settings disappear.
the dial by
PI
3
•
MENU
7
..<
=o
8
6
q
_JAN
12
/|
2000
O0 Afvl
12
_
O0
E
AM
The year changes as follows:
1999
*-+
2000
*-- ....
--* 2029
T
T
If you do not set the date and time
.... : : " is recorded on the tape and the "Memorv
Stick".
Note on the time indicator
Tlr_ internal clock of your camcor&_r
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.
opt, rates on a 12-hour cycle<
73
-- "Memory
Stick" operations
Using
"Memory
--
Stick"-introduction
You can record and play back still images on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your
camcorder.
You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange
image data with other equipment
such as a personal computer etc., using the serial port
adaptor for "Memory Stick" (not supplied) or PC card adaptor for "Memory Stick" (not
supplied).
On file format
(JPEG)
Your camcorder
compresses
image data in JPEG format
Typical image data file name
100-0001:
This file name appears
canlcordc,
Dsc00001.jpg:
Before
.jpg).
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
of vour
r.
This file name appears
using
(extension
"Memory
on the display
of your personal
computer.
Stick"
Terminal
Write-protect
tab
Labeling
• You cannot record or erase still images
Stick" is set to LOCK.
when the write-protect
position
tab on the "Memory
• We recommend
backing up important data.
• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
- If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for
replacement
when the access lamp is flashing
If you use "Memory Stick's near static electricity or magnetic fields.
• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts
of the connecting section.
• Stick its label on the labeling position.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to "Memory Stick"s.
• Do not disassemble
or modify "Memory Stick's.
• Do not let "Menrory Stick's get wet.
• Do not use or keep "Memory Stick's in locations that are:
Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun
-Under direct sunlight
Very humid or subject to corrosive gases
• When you carry or store a "Memory Stick", put it in its case.
74
Using "Memory
Stick"-introduction
"Memory
Stick"s
formatted
by a computer
"Menrory Stick's formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh
guaranteed
compatibility
with this camcorder.
computers
do not have a
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 the JEIDA
(Japan Electronic Industry Development
Association).
You cannot play back on your
camcorder still images recorded on other equipment
(DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770)
that does not conform with this universal standard.
(These models are not sold in some areas.)
• If vou cannot use the "Memory Stick" that has been used on other equipment,
format
the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on page 69. Note that all
images on the "Memory Stick" will be deleted if you format it.
"Memory
Stick" and
_
MemQrYStleK
are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
3
0
0
75
Using "Memory
(1) Open
(2) Insert
Stick"-introduction
the lid of the cassette compartment.
the "Memory
Stick" with the • mark
compartment
as illustrated
(3) Close the lid of the cassette
facing
toward
the "Memory
Stick"
until it clicks.
compartment.
"Memory
Stick"
compartment
access lamp
To eject
the
"Memory
Stick"
Open the, lid of the cassette compartment,
The "Memory Stick" pops up.
then prc,ss th_ "Memory
Stick" once lightly.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike vour camcorder. Do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory
Stick" or remox e the battery pack. Otherwise,
the image data breakdown
may occur.
76
Using "Memory
Stick"-introduction
You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to
the right (tmlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu
(3) Turn
(4) Turn
display
appear.
the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
_,
then press the dial.
QUALITY, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH
the dial.
EXEC dial to select
the desired
(6) Press
the menu
MENU
to erase
quality,
then press
display.
3
1
image
I
EMORY SET
QUALI [Y
_217_
FLD , FRAME
cb PROTECT
_Tc SLIDE SHOW
DELETE
ALL
_ _FORMAT
PRINT
MARK
_RETURN
LOCK
OFF
3
0
4
I
_r
CONTINUOUS
MEMORY SET
_J_FLD
_FRAME
STANDARD
0
-J
PROTECT
_rc SLIDE SHOW
DELETE
ALL
_ FORMAT
PRINT
MARK
;_RETURN
CONTINUOUS
MEMORY SET
I
6
_4
_
o
_J
_c
_
_
FLD
_FRAME
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
DELETE
ALL
PRINT
MARK
_FORMAT
_RETURN
STANDARD
Note
In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending
on the types of images you are shooting.
77
Using "Memory
Image
Stick"-introduction
quality
settings
Setting
Meaning
FINE (FINE)
Use this mode whc, n you want to record high quality
images. The image is compressed
to about 1/6.
STANDARD
(STD)
This is the standard image quality. The image is
compressed
to about 1/10.
Differences in image quality mode
Recorded images are compressed
in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending
on the selected image quality
mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480,
regardless
of image quality mode. The data size before compression
is about 600 KB.)
Image quality mode
Memory
FINE
About
100 KB
capacity
STANDARD
About
60 KB
Approximate number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick"
The approximate number of images you can record on a "Mc,morv Stick" formatted
using this camcorder varies depending
on which image quality mode you select and the
complexity
of the subject.
Maximum number
Setting
of images you can record on a "Memory
4MB
(supplied)
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
FINE
40
81
164
329
659
STANDARD
60
122
246
494
988
Note on the image quality mode indicator
This is only displayed during recording.
78
Stick"
Recording still images on "Memory
Stick - Memory
Photo recording
You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder
compensates
for camera-shake
when recording moving subjects in the FIELD nrode.
Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the
FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 65).
Before operation
Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the
right (unlock) position.
(2) Keep pressing
PHOTO lightly. The green • mark stops flashing, then lights
up. The brightness
of the image and focus are adjusted,
being targeted for the
middle of the image and are fixed. Recording
does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed
on the screen will be recorded
on
the "Memory
Stick". Recording
is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
3
O
LOCK
O
2
Number of images can be recorded
on the "Memory Stick"
Number
_
of recorded
images
F,NE mm H_:::::l
Notes
• When recording fast-moving
subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry.
• When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake.
We reconmrend
that you shoot objects with a tripod.
• When recording still images at step 2 with the PHOTO button pressed lightly, the
image momentarily
flickers. This is not a malfunction.
• Before you shoot in autofocus mode, check that the subject is in sharp focus.
• The brightness of the picture and focus are adjusted on the center portion of the
image.
79
Recording
- Memory
still images on "Memory
Photo recording
When the POWER switch
Stick"
is set to MEMORY
The following functions do not work:
wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM
AE.
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 on the screen when you press
the button.
You can record
still images
continuously.
Multi screen mode
You can record
8O
9 still images
continuously
on a single page.
Recording
- Memory
still images on "Memory
Photo recording
(1) Set the POWER
switch
Stick"
to MEMORY.
right (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu
Make
display
sure that the LOCK is set to the
appear.
(3) Turn
(4) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
D, then press
CONTINUOUS,
(5) Turn
dial.
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
the desired
(6) Press
MENU
the menu
to erase
the dial.
then press
setting,
the dial.
then press
the
display.
3
O
3
N"
O
4
_2J,FLD /FRAME
PRINT MARK
,_ PROTECT
E_ SLIDE S_OW
DELETE
_
QUALITY A_L _ULTISCRN
r_[_ZZZZ_
FORMAT
_ETOR_
[_ZNU]_END
If the
capacity
of
the
"Memory
"_ FULL" appears on the LCD screen
images on the "Memorv Stick"
Stick"
becomes
or in the viewfinder,
full
and you cannot
record
still
81
Recording
- Memory
still images on "Memory
Photo recording
Continuous
shooting
Stick"
settings
Setting
Meaning (indicator
OFF
Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)
on the screen)
MULTI SCRN
Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 s_,c intervals and
displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( _
)
Note on using the video flash light (not supplied)
The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode if you install it to the
accessory shoe.
When recording in the multi screen mode
The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically
mode in the menu settings.
82
even you select the FRAME
Recording
- Memory
still images on "Memory
Photo recording
Stick"
You can record still images on "Menrorv Stick's with the self-fimer. This mode is useful
when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander
for this
operation.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Make sure that the LOCK is set to the
right (m_lock) position.
(2) Press xff.) (self-tilner).
The _
or in the viewfinder.
(3) Press
PHOTO
(self-timer)
indicator
appears
on the LCD screen
firmly.
Self-timer
starts com_ting
seconds of the countdown,
down from 10 with a beep soun& In the last two
the beep sound gets faster, then recording
starts
automatically.
_PHOTO
1
PHOTO
3
O
N"
LOCK
O
o
(self-timer)
To cancel
self-timer
recording
Pross _ (self-timor) so that the _ indicator disappoars
screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode.
You cannot cancel self-timer recording with the Remote
from tho LCD or viowfinder
Commander.
Note
The self-fimer recording mode is automatically
-Self-timer
recording is finished.
The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE)
cancelled
when:
or VTR.
83
Superimposing,a
Memory Stick
- MEMORY
still image in the
on a moving image
MIX
You can superinrpose
a still image you ha_e recorded
the moving image, vou_ are recording.
on the "Memory
M. CHROM (Memory chroma key)
You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration
mox ing image.
Stick" on top of
or a frame with a
M. LUMI (Memory luminance key)
You can swap a brighter area _ f a sstill imaoec_ such as a handwritten
illustlation or title
with a moving image. Record a title on the "Memory Stick" before a trip or event for
corn eni¢,nce.
C. CHROM (Camera chroma key)
You can superimpose
a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be
used as background.
Shoot the subject against a blue background.
The blue area of the
moving image will be swapped with a still image.
M. OVERLAP (Memory overlap)
You can make a mox ing image fade in on top of a still image.
Still image
Moving
image
÷
M. CHROM
Blue
Still image
Moving
image
÷
M. LUMI
N_Y
Still image
Moving
image
÷
+
C. CHROM
Blue
Still image
M. OVERLAP
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Moving
Still image +
Moving image
÷
÷
image
Superimposing
a still image in the "Memory
image - MEMORY MIX
Before operation
Insert a Hi8 Hi[]/Digital81_
tape for recording
Stick" on a moving
and a "Memory
Stick" into your
canlcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standbv mode.
The last recorded still image on "Memory
Stick" appears on the lower part of
the screen as a thumbnail
image.
(3) Press MEMORY+/to select the still image you want to superimpose.
To see the previous
image, press MEMORY -. To see the next image, press
MEMORY+.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
The mode changes as follows:
M. CHROM *---* M. LUiVlI *---* C. CHROM *---* M. OVERLAP
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
The still image is superimposed
on the moving
image.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
M. CHROM
M. LUMI
C. CHROM
M. OVERLAP
The fewer
(7) Press
- The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is
to be swapped
with a moving
image
- The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which
is to be swapped
with a moving
image
- The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image
which is to be swapped
with a still image
- No adjustment
necessary
bars there
START/STOP
are on the screen,
to start recording.
the stronger
the effect.
3
0
N"
0
o
MEMORYMIX
6
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Superimposing a still image in the "Memory
image - MEMORY MIX
Stick" on a moving
To change
the still image
to superimpose
Do either of the following:
Press MEMORY+/
before step 7.
-Press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure
from step 4.
To change the mode setting
Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
To cancel M. CHROM/M.
Press MEMORY MIX.
During recording
You cannot change
LUMI/C.
CHROM/M.OVERLAP
the mode setting.
The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images
For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a framo) 100-0001N100-0018
-For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background)
100-0019N100-0020
Sample images
Sample images stored in the "Memory
protected (p. 99).
Stick" supplied
When you select M.OVERLAP
You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.
86
with your camcorder
are
Recording
=mage
an image
from
a tape
as a still
Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape in the Digital8 [_
system, and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick". Your camcorder can also
take in nroving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image on
a "Memory Stick".
Before operation
Insert ;1tape, recorded
camcordc, r.
in the Digital8
[) system
and a "Memory
Stick" into your
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press _.
The image recorded on the tape is played back.
(3) Keep pressing
PHOTO lightly lmtil the image from the tape freezes.
CAPTURE
appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Recording
does
not start yet.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed
on the screen will be recorded on
the "Memory
Stick". Recording
is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
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O
O
When the acccess lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike the unit. Also do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory
Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown
may occur.
If _;_ appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
The inserted "Memory Stick" is imcompartible
with your camcorder because, its format
does not comform with your camcorder.
Check the format of the "Memory Stick".
If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode
Your camcorder stops momentarily.
Sound recorded on a tape
You cannot record the audio from a tap_,.
Titles superimposed
on tapes
You cannot record the titles on the "Memory
which have already been recorded on tapes.
Stick".
However,
you can record
titles
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcor&,r immediately
records the image that is on the scrc, en when you press
the button.
87
Recording
an image from
(1) Set the POWER switch
(2) Play back the recorded
a tape as a still image
to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings.
tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
The images from TV or VCR appear on the LCD screen
(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 87.
Using the
A/V connecting
or in the viewfinder.
cable
•
OUT
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
@ VIDEO
VCR
: Signal flow
Connect
the TV.
If your
the yellow
plug of the A/V connecting
TV or VCR has an S video
cable to the video jack on the VCR or
jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality
pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and
the TV or VCR.
Using the
@DV
i.LINK cable
(DV connecting
cable)
OUT
[DVIN/OUT
: Signal flow
88
(not supplied)
Copying
- Photo
still
save
images
from
a tape
Using the search function, you can automatically
take in only still images from tapes
recorded in tire Digital8 }} system and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence.
Before operation
• Insert a tape recorded in the Digital81} system
• Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
switch
and rewind
the tape.
to VTR.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select _,
then press
the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press
PHOTO BUTTON appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
the dial.
(5) Press PHOTO firmly. The still image from the tape is recorded
on the
"Memory
Stick". The number
of still images copied is displayed.
END is
displayed
when
copying
is completed.
3
0
N"
0
o
SAVI NG
0
[I_'ENU]
,_
END
END
4
[MENU]
END
3
4
_
PHOTO BUTTON
o oooo2/_
oo
PHoTo SAVE
[[P
OTO]
START
[MENU]
END[
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Copying
still images from a tape - Photo save
To stop copying
Press MENU to stop copying.
When
the
memory
of
the
"Memory
Stick"
is full
MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying
"Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from step 2.
stops. Insert another
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, ¢,ject the
"Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown
may
Occur.
To record all the images recorded
on the tape
Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.
If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK
NOT READY appears when you select PHOTO SAVE in the menu
When you change the "Memory
Your camcorder resumes copying
"Memorv Stick".
9O
settings.
Stick" in the middle of copying
from the last image r_,corded on the previous
Viewing a still image
- Memory Photo playback
You can play back still images recorded on a "Memory
images at a time by selecting the index screen.
Before operation
Insert a "Memory
Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
the right
Stick". You can also play back 6
(unlock)
switch
to MEMORY
or VTR. Make
sure
that the LOCK is set to
position.
(2) Open the LCD panel while pressing
OPEN.
(3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded
image
is displayed.
(4) Press MEMORY
+/- to select the desired
still image. To see the previous
image, press MEMORY -. To see the next image, press MEMORY
+.
LOCK
3
0
0
3
PLAY
g
To stop memory photo
Pr€,ss MEMORY PLAY.
playback
To play back recorded images on a W screen
• Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder before the operation.
• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image
quality may appear to have deteriorated.
This is not a malfunction.
The image data is
as good as ever.
• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be
output from the TV speakers.
If "_ NO FILE" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
No image is recorded on the "Memory Stick."
Image data modified
with personal
computers
or shot with
other equipment
You may not be able to play them back with your camcor&,r.
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Viewing
a still image - Memory
Photo playback
Image number/Total
number
of recorded
images
o-..,._'flvIEM_A_Y
Print mark
------- Protect
indicator
Data file name
You can play back 6 recorded images
searching for a particular image.
at a time. This function
is especially
useful when
before changing
to the index
....................................
MEMOR'Y ...........................................
PLAY
INDEX
DELETE
Press MEMORY
INDEX.
A red I_ mark appears
screen
aboxe
the image that is displayed
mode.
1
2
3
I_ mark
100-0006
• To display
• To display
To return
92
6/40_
the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +.
the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY -.
to the
normal
playback
screen
(single
screen)
Press MEMORY +/- to move the I_ mark to the image you want to display
screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.
on full
Viewing
a still image - Memory
Photo playback
Note
When displaying
the index screen, the nmnber appears above each image. This
indicates the order in which images are recorded on the "Memory Stick". These
numbers are different front the data file names.
Files modified
with personal
computers
These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other
equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.
The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed
in the JPEG format. If you
use the application
software, PictureGear
4.1 Lite supplied with your camcorder, you
can see images recorded on the "Memory Stick" on a computer screen. Use the PC serial
cable supplied with your camcorder for this operation.
3
O
O
LANC _ /
DIGITAL I/O
c:d2x : Signal
flow
Serial port
PC serial cable (supplied)
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Copying the image
Stick to tapes
recorded
You can copy still images or titles recorded
Hi8 I'|i[]/Digital8
!) tapes.
Before operation
Insert a Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8
on "Memory
on "Memory
[) tape for recording
Stick's
and a "Memory
and record
them to
Stick" into your
canlcordor,
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to VTR.
(2) Using
control
buttons,
the video
search
a point
where
you want
desired still image. Set the Hi8 Hi./Digital8
!) tape to playback
(3) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously
on your
to record
the
pause mode.
camcorder.
The Hi8 Hil{l/Digital8
[) tape is set to the recording
pause mode.
(4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy (p. 91).
(5) Press II to start recording
(6) If you have more to copy,
and press II again to stop.
repeat steps 4 and 5.
Oil
4
•
PAUSE
PLAY
To stop copying
Press II.
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in the middle
Copying
the image recorded
on "Memory
During copying
You cannot operate the following buttons:
MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY
and MEMORY
.
Stick" to tapes
DELETE, MEMORY
MIX, MEMORY
+,
Note on the index screen
You cannot record the index screen.
If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode
Memory playback stops.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with
You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
other equipment
If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode
You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators
pertinent to Hi8 Hi./Digital8
t_ tapes, such as the time code indicator.
When copying
You cannot copy the image recorded
on "Memory
Stick" with titles to tapes.
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Enlarging
"Memory
still_ images recorded on
Stick s - Memory PB ZOOM
You can enlarge
images
Before operation
Insert a "Memory
recorded
on a "Memory
Stick".
Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to MEMORY
the right (unlock) position.
(2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder
or VTR. Make
while
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to move
: The image
moves
downwards.
moves
upwards.
: The image
*-- ---* becomes
that the LOCK
you are playing
recorded
on "Memory
Stick." The still image
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(3) Turn
sure
is enlarged,
the enlarged
image,
is set to
back images
and T _ appears
on
then press
the dial.
EXEC dial to move the enlarged
image, then press
moves rightward.
(Turn the dial downwards.)
moves leftward.
(Turn the dial upwards.)
the dial.
available.
(4) Turn SEL/PUSH
*-- : The image
---* : The image
3
1
PB ZOOM
LOCK
÷
2
*
PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
[EXEC]$t
To cancel memory
Press PB ZOOM.
PB ZOOM
function
Notes
• Pictures proc_,ssed by PB ZOOM function al'_, not output through the _ DV IN/OUT
jack.
• You cannot print pictures processed by PB ZOOM function with the printer on your
camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only)
96
Playing
- SLIDE
back images
SHOW
in a continuous
You can automatically
play back images in sequence. This function
when checking recorded images or during a presentation.
Before operation
Insert a "Memory
(unlock)
is useful especially
Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
right
loop
switch
to MEMORY.
Make
sure that the LOCK is set to the
position.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select _,
then press
the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.
(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder
plays back the images recorded
on the
"Memory
Stick" in sequence.
1
3
LOCK
0
0
MEr_IoRySET
_
OFF
MENU
o
CONT_tUOUS
_ MEMORYSET
OUALIT¥
_
100
0021
SLIDE
S_OW
2 _ / 4O_/
¢
[M
To stop the slide
Press MENU.
PLAY/
START
[MENU]
E_
show
To pause during a slide show
Press MEMORY PLAY.
To start the slide show from a particular
image
Select the desired image using MEMORY +/- buttons before step 2.
97
Playing back images
in a continuous
loop - SLIDE SHOW
To view the recorded
images on TV
Connect your canrcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting
camcorder before operation.
cable supplied
If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation
The slide show does not operate. If you change the "Memory
the steps again from the beginning.
98
with your
Stick", be sure to follow
Preventing
accidental
- Image protection
To prevent
accidental
Before operation
Insert a "Memory
erasure
erasure
of important
images,
you can protect
images.
Stick" into }Tour camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to MEMORY
the right (m_lock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want
or VTR. Make
to protect
sure that the LOCK is set to
(p. 91).
(3) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select _,
then press
(5) Turn
(6) Turn
selected
the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
data file name of the protected
image.
the dial.
PROTECT,
then press the dial.
ON, then press the dial.
The o--, mark
is displayed
beside
the
1
LOCK
3
O
N"
O
5
CONTINUOUS
QUALITY
_FLD
/FRAME
_
SLID8 S_OW
T_£Mo_¥
SET
DELETE A_L
FORMAT
_ETURN
21 / 4o_
To cancel image protection
SelectOFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Note
Formatting
erases all infornration
on the "Memory Stick", including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the "Memory Stick" before formatting.
If the write-protect
tab on the "Memory
You cannot carry out imago protoction.
Stick" is set to LOCK
99
Deleting
images
You can delete images
Before operation
Insert a "Memory
stored
in a "Memory
Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to MEMORY
the right (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want
(3) Press
(4) Press
Stick."
MEMORY
MEMORY
or VTR. Make
to delete
sure
that the LOCK
is set to
(p. 91).
DELETE. "DELETE?"
appears on the LCD screen.
DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
1
LOCK
To cancel deleting
an image
Press MEMORY - in step 4.
To delete
an image
displayed
on the index
screen
Press MEMORY +/ to move the 1_ indicator to the desired image and follow
and 4.
steps 3
Notes
• To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images
before deleting them.
100
to delete carefully
Deleting
images
You can delete all the Lmprotected images
in the "Memory
Stick".
(1) Set the POWER
or VTR. Make
sure that the LOCK is set to
the right
switch
(m_lock)
to MEMORY
position.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select D, then press
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH
to EXECUTE.
(6) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
DELETING
appears
deleted, COMPLETE
EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
the dial.
DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
OK, then press the dial. OK changes
EXEC dial to select
EXECUTE,
on the LCD screen.
is displayed.
When
then press
the dial.
all the unprotected
images
are
LOCK
3
O
N"
O
2
MENU
3
4
QUALITY
_:J* FLD /FRAME
PRI'_T MARK
_ PROTECT
'_
I
5
To cancel
deleting
all the images
in the "Memory
Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC.
CONTINUOUS
_,4EMORY
SET
FOR_,_AT
O_
_ETURN
[MENU] _END
QUALITY
_::1_FLD /FRAME
PRI'_T MARK
,_, PROTECT
_*_ SLIDE SHOW
_ _*RETURN
CONTINUOUS
I _,4EMORY
SET
FOR_,_AT
;,:RETURN
[MENU] END
Stick"
101
Deleting
images
While DELETING appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
If the write-protect
tab on the "Memory
You cannot delete images.
102
Stick" is set to LOCK
Writing
a print
mark - PRINT MARK
You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing
out still images later.
Your canrcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for
specifying the still images to print out.
This function is not for printing out still images on vour camcorder.
(DCR-TRV820 only)
Before operation
Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to MEMORY
the right (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want
or VTR. Make
to write
a print
mark.
sure that the LOCK is set to
(p. 91)
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4,) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
_,
(5) Turn
(6) Turn
PRINT MARK,
ON, then press
the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select
EXEC dial to select
(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
data file name of the image with a print
then press
The ,!3." mark
mark.
the dial.
then press
the dial.
the dial.
is displayed
beside
the
3
O
q
N"
LOCK
O
o
,7
MENU
5
; EIIII,
Ni
_£MO_¥ SET
21 / 40_
QUAUTY
_*FLD / FRAME
PROTECT
Er_ SLIDE SHOW
DELETE
ALL
FORM,W
_ETURN
To cancel writing
print marks
Soloct OFF in stop 6, thon pross tho SEL/PUSH EXE( dial.
If the write-protect
tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK
You cannot writo print marks on still images.
103
-- Printing
operations
--
Using the printer-
Introduction
- DCR-TRV820
only
You can use the printer on your camcorder to print images on the print paper
(supplied).
About
the print
cartridge
• Do not touch the ribbon or leave it in a dusty place.
Fingerprints
or dust on the ribbon sometimes prevent
good-looking
prints
from being
inade.
• Avoid storing the print cartridge
locations or direct sunlight.
About
print
in high temperature
or humid
locations,
dusty
paper
• Lines or snrall squares are printed on the reverse side of print paper. Use the side with
nothing printed as the print surface.
• Before you start printing, do not write on the print paper or print on the print paper
OI't
a
x,vord
proc_-,ssor.
When writing on the print surface of print paper after printing, use an oil-based pen.
Printing on the print surface is not possible on a word processor.
• When handling print paper, do not touch the print surface.
• Do not leave print paper in dusty locations. Fingerprints
or dust on the ribbon
sonretimes prevent good-looking
prints from being nrade.
• Do not load sticker print paper whose seals have been peeled off. Doing so might
cause paper janrs.
• Use only the specified print paper. Use of other paper may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
• Do not fold or bend print paper. Doing so might cause paper jams.
• Store print paper in the bag which it first canre in.
• Avoid storing print paper in high temperature
or humid locations, dusty locations
direct sunlight.
If you use up the supplied print paper and print cartridge
Purchase the specifk, d color print pack, CPPM-NR40 (Standard type,) or CPPM-SC40
(Sticker type), for this camcorder.
104
or
Using the printer
- Introduction
About lamp indications
PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp
(p. 131)
PRINT lamp
PRINT
PRINT PAPER lamp
PRINT lamp
Fast flashing (grc, en):
• Printer error
• Heat buildup
inside printer
Slow flashing (orange):
• During printing
Z
O
PRINT PAPER lamp (red)
Fast flashing:
• Print paper error
Slow flashing:
• Print paper not inserted
PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp (red)
Fast flashing:
• Ribbon error
• Run out of ribbon
Slow flashing:
• Print cartridge
not inserted
105
Using the printer
- Introduction
Be sure to use the specified
print cartridge.
(1) Slide PRINT CARTRIDGE
OPEN knob on the bottom of your
direction
of the arrow, and open the print cartridge
lid.
(2) Insert the print cartridge
as far as possible in the direction
cartridge
case until it clicks into the cartridge
compartment.
Insert the print cartridge
ribbon and the cartridge
protector
comes loose.
(3) Close the print cartridge
1
106
of the arrow
in the
on the
so that the printing
head is located between
the
case. When the print cartridge
is inserted,
the ribbon
lid.
3
Ribbon protector
Printing head
PRINT CARTRIDGE
OPENL
camcorder
Using the printer
- Introduction
Note
The inside of your camcorder
print cartridge compartment.
sometimes
heats up. Do not put your hand
inside the
The ribbon protector
The ribbon protector is located between the ribbon and the cartridge case.
This protector prevents the ribbon from being tangled when inserting the print
cartridge into the cartridge compartment.
Insert the print cartridge as it is into the cartridge compartment
without removing the
ribbon protector. When the print cartridge, is inserted, the ribbon protector comes loose.
Dispose of the ribbon protector after the print cartridge is inserted.
If the print cartridge is not inserted when the power is turned on
The PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp flashes slowly. The PRINT CARTRIDGE
lamp flashes
fast when an error occurs on the print cartridge or when the ribbon has run out.
Z
O
107
Using the printer
- Introduction
Slide the removal
cartridge.
switch
to the, e,nd in the direction
of the arrow, and re,move the print
Removal switch
Notes
• Do not remove the print cartridge
camcorder to malfunction.
when print paper is inserted.
This may cause your
• Do not remove the print cartridge until you use it up. If you reinsert the print
cartridge before you use it up, the possible number of prints per print cartridge
may be reduced by one.
If the removal
switch
is not slid to the end
You may not be able to remove
When
Remove,
Turn in
the, print
108
roll
the print cartridge.
the print cartridge
cannot
be inserted
easily
the print cartridge, and the,n re-inse, rt it.
the, direction of the, arrow to take up ribbon slack only if ribbon
cartridge, from being inserte, d correctly.
slack prevents
Using the printer
- Introduction
Be sure to use the specified
(1) Set the POWER
the right
(unlock)
switch
print paper.
to MEMORY
or VTR. Make
(2) Open the LCD panel while pressing
OPEN.
(3) Slide the printer cover in the direction
of the arrow
The PRINT
lamp
sure that the LOCK is set to
position.
is lit, and the PRINT
PAPER
lamp
to open.
flashes
slowly.
(4) Insert print paper into the part of the paper feeder marked with {] _ making
sure that the print surface is facing towards
you.
Insert the print paper until less than 3 cm of print paper is protruding
from
your camcorder.
Press the print paper
into the paper
beep.
starts
The print paper
3
feeder
for about
to be automatically
two seconds
drawn
after the
in.
PRINT PAPER lamp
Z
PRINT lamp
PRINT CARTRIDGE
O
lamp
Printer cover
4
Less than
3 cm
109
Using the printer
- Introduction
To remove
drawn
in print
paper
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), and s_,t again to either MEMORY
The print paper is automatically
ejected.
Pull out the print paper in the direction of the arrow.
Supplied
print
paper
Your camcorder is provided with the following
your specific requirements:
• Standard type
• Sticker type/Standard
size
• Sticker type/9 split size
print paper.
Select the paper
or VTR.
type to suit
Notes
• The print paper will not be automatically
drawn in unless it is firmlv inserted as far as
possible.
• Do not insert print paper from the printer cover side or from the paper dispenser.
Doing so may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When the cassette compartment
is open, print paper will not be automatically
drawn
in.
• Do not pull out drawn
malfunction.
in print paper
forcibly.
When the PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp is flashing
Check the print cartridge.
If print paper is not inserted
The PRINT PAPER lamp flashes
error
110
occurs.
Doing so may cause your camcorder
to
slowly
slowly. The PRINT PAPER lamp flashes
fast when an
Using the printer
- Introduction
Be sure to use a fully charged battery or the AC power adaotor.
Printing is not possible if the battery is low. However, recording may be possible
depending
on how much the battery power remains. The remaining
battery time
indicator does not indicate the possible printing time.
If you press PRINT while the battery is low, the warning indicator, _\_, will be
displayed on the LCD screen.
d
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Making
prints-
Standard
- DCR-TRV820
only
You can print images whenever
Stick."
hnages
can also be captured
right
(unlock)
you want to or print images
from other equipment
Before operation
Be sure to use a fully charged
(1) Insert the print
(2) Set the POWER
print
recorded
and printed.
battery when using the battery
cartridge.
(p. 106)
switch to MEMORY.
Make
to make prints.
sure that the LOCK is set to the
position.
(3) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make
PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper.
(4) Keep pressing
PRINT
indicator
appears.
(5) Press PRINT
PREPARING
deeper.
appears
lightly
until
a still image
(6) Printing is started.
The image on the LCD screen
printing
appears.
The CAPTURE
in is printed.
This image
ends,
the image
ends,
draw
is not
disappears.
During printing,
the PRINT lamp
the left and right four times.
(7) When
sure that the PRINT
(p. 109)
on the LCD screen.
The image on screen when PRINT is pressed
recorded
on "Memory
Stick" or tape.
When printing
sounds.
on "Memory
flashes
appears
out the print
slowly,
and the print paper
on the LCD
paper
screen,
in the direction
is fed to
and the beep
of the arrow.
LOCK
,C_CAPTURE
7
g
PREPARING
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Making
prints - Standard
print
To cancel
printing
The, print paper is automatically
ejected by s_,tting the POWER switch to OFF
(CHARGE) once and then to MEMORY. To resume printing, insert new print paper
repeat the procedure
from step 4.
and
Notes
• During printing, the print paper is inserted and c,jected between the paper dispenser
and the printer cover.
Do not place any objects that may prevent the print paper from being inserted and
ejected fi'om the body.
• During printing, do not draw out the print paper. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfunction.
• During printing, do not touch the print surface.
• During printing, do not subject the body to vibration or shock.
• Printing is canceled midway if the LCD panel or printer cover is closed during
printing. If you open the LCD panel or printer cover again, the print paper will
automatically
be ¢,jected. You cannot continue the printing.
• Repeat prints cannot be made of the same screen.
We recommend
making repeat prints from images stored on "Memory Stick."
• Printing images recorded continuously,
multi screen, is not possible. To print those
images, store them on "Memory Stick" in advance.
• The quality of printed images sometimes deteriorates
considerably
or printing is not
performed
if prints are made at a high temperature
exceeding the guaranteed
operating temperature
range.
• The possible number of prints is sometimes considerably
reduced if prints are made at
a low temperature
exceeding the guaranteed
operating
temperature
range.
• The color of printed images sometimes changes slightly depending
on the ambient
temperature
conditions
during printing.
After printing started
While the ribbon is being aligned, print paper is sometimes
the left and right sides of the body without the LCD screen
lamp flashes slowly.
"o
5.
'-_
o
_"
inserted and ejected from
turning off even if PRINT
To make a print
It takes about 150 seconds.
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Making
prints - Standard
print
Before operation
Be sure to use a fully charged
(1) Insert the print
(2) Set the POWER
battery when using tire battery
cartridge.
(p. 106)
switch to VTR on your
camcorder.
(3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings.
(p. 65)
(4) Press I_ on the VCR to start playback
if you record
Select TV program
if you are recording
The picture from a TV or VCR appears
to make prints.
a tape
(5) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make
PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper.
(6) Perform
Using the
steps
4 to 7 on page
A/V connecting
from VCR.
from TV.
on the LCD screen.
sure that the PRINT
(p. 109)
i12.
cable
OUT
_S
VIDEO
VIDEO
VCR
AUDIONIDEO
cxd:x
Connect
the TV.
: Signal
flow
the yellow
plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the xideo jack on the VCR or
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality
pictures. With this
connection,
you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jack of both your
camcorder and the TV or VCR.
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Making
prints - Standard
print
Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
_DVIN/OUT
: Signal flow
(not supplied)
Note
Prints cannot be made when images from other equipment
camcorder.
(Print paper is not drawn in e_en if inserted.)
ar_, being recorded
on your
Z
Titles superimposed on the image
You cannot print titles superimposed
on the image.
0
115
Making
prints - Standard
print
Before operation
• Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery
• Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Insert the print
(2) Set the POWER
the right
(3) Playback
cartridge.
(p. 106)
switch to MEMORY
(unlock)
or VTR. Make
sure
the still image
PREPARING
appears
(6) Printing is started.
you want
to print.
ends,
sure that the PRINT
(p. i00)
on the LCD screen.
left and right four times.
When printing
ends, the image
sounds.
draw
appears
out the print
and the print paper
on the LCD
paper
screen,
is fed to the
and the beep
in the direction
of the arrow.
LOCK
5
PREPARING
7
Printing
the index screen
Display the indc,x screc,n in step 4. (p. 92)
Printing
images
recorded
on tape
Start from step 1 after caJ_turing tlrc, image on "Memory
116
is set to
(p. 91)
The image on the LCD screen disappears.
During printing,
PRINT lamp flashes slowly,
printing
that the LOCK
position.
(4) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make
PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper.
(5) Press PRINT firmly.
(7) When
to make prints.
Stick" as a still image.
Making
prints - Standard
print
Notes
• During printing, the print paper is inserted and ejected between the paper dispenser
and the printer cover.
Do not place any objects that may prevent the print paper from being inserted and
ejected from the body.
• During printing, do not draw out the print paper. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to nralfunction.
• During printing, do not touch the print surface.
• During printing, do not subject the body to vibration or shock.
• Printing is canceled midway if the LCD panel or printer cover is closed during
printing. If you open the LCD panel or printer cover again, the print paper will
automatically
be ejected. You cannot continue the printing.
After printing started
While the ribbon is being aligned, print paper is sometimes
the left and right sides of the body without the LCD screen
light flashes slowly.
inserted and ejected from
turning off even if PRINT
To make a print
It takes about 150 seconds.
The printer on your camcorder
The printer on your camcorder does not conform
Z
with print marks.
(p. 103)
O
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Making
prints - Standard
print
Before operation
• Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery
• Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Insert the print
(2) Set the POWER
cartridge.
(p. 106)
switch to MEMORY.
Make
to make prints.
sure that the LOCK is set to the
right (m_lock) position.
(3) Press MEMORY MIX.
The last recorded
still image on "Memory
the screen as a thumbnail
image.
Stick"
appears
(4) Press MEMORY +/- to select the still image you want
To see the previous
image, press MEMORY -.
To see the next image, press MEMORY +.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired
to set.
on the lower
part
to superimpose.
mode,
then press
the dial
The mode changes as follows:
M.CHROM
_
M.LUMI _
C.CHROM
(6) Press
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
The still image is superimposed
on the moving image.
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust the effect. (p. 85)
(7) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make
PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper.
(8) Perform
steps
4 to 7 on page
112.
3
MEMORY MIX
5
Still image
If you press PHOTO after step 6
118
Youcan
record
the
imageon"MemoryStick."
of
sure that the PRINT
(p. 109)
Making prints of split screens
- Split printing
- DCR-TRV820
only
You can print images recorded
size).
on "Memory
Stick" to print paper
Before operation
• Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery
• Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Insert the print cartridge.
(p. 106)
(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY
the right
(unlock)
or VTR. Make
PAPER lamp is flashing
size). (p. i09)
(6) Perform
steps
split
to make prints.
sure that the LOCK is set to
position.
(3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p. 91)
(4) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make
(5) Select 9PIC SAME
(p. 65)
(Sticker type/9
slowly.
in the menu
5 to 7 on page
Insert
settings,
the print paper.
then press
sure that the PRINT
(Sticker
type/{ ) split
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
112.
Z
0
LOCK
5
MENU
The display on the LCD screen
You cannot print the display on the LCD screen.
When printed on to the print paper (Sticker type/9 split size)
The following images cannot be propely derided:
- Index screen
Multi screen
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Making
prints of split screens - Split printing
Before operation
• Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery
• Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(1) Insert the print
(2) Set the POWER
the right
cartridge.
(p. 106)
switch to MEMORY
(unlock)
or VTR. Make
sure
is flashing
(5) Select 9PIC MULTI
(p. 65)
slowly.
steps
Insert
in the menu
Nine still images are displayed
selected in step 3.
(6) Perform
that the LOCK
is set to
position.
(3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p. 91)
(4) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make
PAPER lamp
size) (p. 109)
to make prints.
5 to 7 on page
the print
settings,
divided
paper.
then press
in order
from
sure
that the PRINT
(Sticker
type/0
the SEL/PUSH
the playback
split
EXEC dial.
screen
112.
LOCK
5
MENU
In 9PIC MULTI mode
You cannot
print out.
select respective
images
you want
to print or change
If the number of still images is less than nine
All of the images up to the last image are displayed.
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the order of images
to
--
Additional
Information
--
Digital8 |3 system,
playback
recording
What
is the "Digital8
!) system"?
This video system has been dc,v_qoped to enable digital
[3 video cassette.
and
recording
to Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8
Usable
cassette
tapes
We reconmrend
using Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8
[3 video cassette,.*
The recording time when you use your Digital8 t3 system camcorder on Hi8 Hi[]/
standard 8 [] tape is half the recording time when using the conventional
Hi8 Hi[]/
standard 8 [] system canrcorder. (120 minutes of recording tinre becomes 60 minutes in
the SP mode.)
If you use standard 8 [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on this carncorder. Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 [] tape on other VCRs
(including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820).
Note
Tapes recorded in the Digital8
[] (analog) system machine.
|3 system cannot
be played
back on Hi8 Hi[]/standard
8
[] is a treadmark.
H|[] is a treadrnark.
[3 is a treadmark.
The Digital81_3 system or Hi8 Hi[]/standard
8 [] system is automatically
detected
before the tape is played back.
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8 Hi[]/standard
8 [] system, digital signals
are output as the image signals from the _,DV IN/OUT jack.
O
Display during automatic detection of system
The Digital8 [3 system or Hi8 Hi[]/standard
8 [] system is automatically
detected, and
the playback system is automatically
switched to. During switching of systems, the
screen turns blue, and the following displays appear. A hissing noise also sometimes
can be heard.
[3 --* Hi[]/[]:
During
I'lig/[]
--* [3: During
switching
switching
from Digital8 [3 to Hi8 Hi[]/standard
8 []
from Hi8 Hi[]/standard
8 [] to Digital8 [)
When you play back
Using any other video canrera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded
copyright control signals for copyright protection
of software which is played back on
vour camcorder.
When
you
record
You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals
for copyright protection
of software.
COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder
or on the TV screen if you
try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals
on the tape when it records.
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Digital8
13 system,
When
you
recording
use
tapes
and playback
recorded
in the
Digital8
II
system
When you play back a Digital8 |_ system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track
tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu
settings (p. 65).
Sound from
speaker
HiFi Sound
Mode
STERE()
Playing back
a stereo tape
Steroo
Playing back a dual
sound track tape
Main sound and sub sound
1
Lch
Main sound
2
Rch
Sub sound
When
you use a tape
recorded
in the Hi8/standard
8 system
When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,
set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 65).
Sound from
Playing back
a stereo tape
Playing back a dual
sound track tape
STERE(_)
Stereo
Main sound
1
Monaural
Main sound
2
Unnatural
You cannot
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speaker
HiFi Sound
Mode
record
Sound
dual sound programs
and sub sound
Sub sound
on your camcorder.
About
i.LINK
The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant
describes the i.LINK standard and its features.
What
DV input/output
jack. This section
is "i.LINK"?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other
data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling
other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible
equipment
can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications
are operations
and data transactions
with various digital AV equipment.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible
equipment are connected
to this unit in a daisy
chain, operations
and data transactions
are possible with not only the equipment
that
this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected
equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the
characteristics
and specifications
of the equipment
to be connected, and that operations
and data transactions
are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK
cable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible
equipment hax ing
two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction
manual of tire equipment
be connected.
i.LINK is a more familiar
term for IEEE 1394 data transport
and is a trademark
approved
IEEE 1394 is an international
Electronic
by many corporations.
standard standardized
bus proposed
by the hrstitute
to
by SONY,
of Electrical
_=
and
Engineers.
g.
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i.LINK's maximum
rates are defined:
$100 (approx.
$200 (approx.
$400 (approx.
baud rate varies according
to the equipment.
Three maximum
baud
100Mbps *)
200Mbps)
400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under "Specifications"
in the instruction
manual of each
equipment.
It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment
on which it is not indicated such as this unit is
"$100".
When units are connected to equipment having a different
baud rate sometimes diff_,rs from the indicated baud rate.
maximum
baud rate, the
* What is "Mbps"?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the anrount of data that can be sent or received
in one second. For exanrple, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data
can be sent in one second.
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About
i.LINK
For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having
DV jacks, see page 59.
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by
SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.
Before connecting this unit to a personal computer,
nrake sure that application
software
supported
by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
For details on precautions
when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction
manuals for the equipment
to be connected.
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin
i.LINK and _ are trademarks.
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cable (during
DV dubbing).
Changing the lithium
camcoraer
battery
in your
When replacing the lithiunr battery, keep the battery pack or other power source
attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu
settings hold in memory by the lithium battery.
Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak
or dead, the K_indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
for about 5
seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. In this case,
replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of
any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries
according to the manufacturc, r's instructions.
(+)
(-)
WARNING
The battery
in fire.
may ¢,xplode if mistreated.
Do not re,charge,
disassemble,
Lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
• Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately
consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact.
Lithium battery
installed at the factory
This battery may not last 1 year.
nor dispose
of it
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g.
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Changing
the lithium
battery
in your camcorder
(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.
(2) Push the lithium battery in the direction
of the arrow and pull it out from
holder.
(3) Install
a Sony CR2025
or Duracell
DL-2025
side facing out.
(4) Close the lid.
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lithium
battery
with the positive
the
(+)
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder,
use the following table to
troubleshoot
the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:[313:[313"
appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder
or the display window, the self-diagnosis
display function has worked. See page 133.
Cause and/or
Symptom
Corrective
Actions
• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE),
MEMORY.
START/STOP does not operate.
VTR or
•") Set it to CAMERA. (p. 17)
• The tape has run out.
•") Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 16, 25)
• The write-protect
tab is set to expose the red mark.
•") Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 16)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
•") Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137)
The power
goes
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your canrcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than 3 nfinutes.
•") Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to
CAMERA again. (p. 17)
off.
The image on the viewfinder
is not clear.
The SteadyShot
work.
function
The autofocusing
work.
The fader
function
The picture
viewfinder.
does
You cannot
record
screen
does
function
not
does
not
O.
0
• The viewfinder
lens is not adjusted.
•") Adjust the viewfinder
lens. (p. 20)
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
•") Set it to ON. (p. 65)
• 16:9 WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings.
•") Set it to OFF. (p. 65)
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
0
g.
•") Set it to AUTO. (p. 44)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
•") Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 44)
does
not work.
not appear
in the
in the LP mode.
• The digital eff_ct function
•") Cancel it. (p. 38)
is working.
• The LCD panel is open.
•") Close the LCD panel. (p. 18)
• The tape is the standard
•") Use Hi8 Hil_l/Digital8
8 tape.
[_ tapes. (p. 70)
(Continued
on the following
F age)
127
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause and/or
Corrective
Actions
A vertical band appears
when vou_
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against
a dark
background.
• The contrast
betwec, n the subject
high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears
when
shoot a very bright subject.
• This
you
is not
and
background
is too
a malfunction.
Some tiny white spots appear
on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder,
• Slow shutter,
low lux or Super
NightShot
activated.
This is not a malfunction.
An unknown
picture
is displayed
on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
• If 10 minutes
elapse
CAMERA
or DEMO
mode
is
after you set the POWER
switch
MODE
is set to ON in the menu
settings
without
a cassette
inserted,
automatically
starts the demonstration.
your
to
camcorder
•"> Insert a cassette
and the demonstration
stops.
You can also cancel DEMO
MODE.
(p. 71)
The picture
or unnatural
Picture
subject
screen
is recorded
colors.
appears
in incorrect
too bright,
and
the
does not appear
on the L(D
or in the viewfinder,
A horizontal
black band appears
when shooting
a TV sct_en or
computer
• NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON.
") Set it to OFF. (p. 21)
• NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON
"> Set it to OFF, or use
place. (p. 21)
• Set STEADYSHOT
in a bright
the NightShot
place.
function
to OFF in the menu
settings.
(p. 65)
screen
Cause and/or
Symptom
Corrective
Actions
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA,
(CHARGE).
•"> Set it to VTR. (p. 25)
The playhack
There
in a dark
button
are horizontal
MEMORY
does
not work
• The tape has run out.
•"> Rewind the tape. (p. 25)
lines
on the
• The video head may be dirty.
•"> Clean the heads using the Sony VS-25CLD
cassette (not supplied). (p. 138)
picture
or the playhack
picture
not clear or does not appear.
is
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.
or OFF
cleaning
• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2
in the menu settings.
•"> Set it to STEREO. (p. 65)
• The volume is turned to minimum.
•"> Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 25)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings.
•">Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 65)
The date
search
does
not work
corr_!ct]_
The pictur_ _ which
Digital8 |) systt_m
is recorded
in the
is not played
back.
The tape which is recorded
in the Hi8
/standard
8 syst_m is not played
back correctl_
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• The tape has a blank portion
(p. 54)
• PB MODE is set to I.Iilil/lli
•"> Set it to AUTO. (p. 65)
• Set PB MODE to I'li_/_."
in the recorded
portions.
in the menu settings.
in the menu
settings.
(p. 65)
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
The power
does
not turn
on.
and/or
Corrective
• The battery
pack
-> Install a charged
Actions
is not installed,
battery
pack.
or is dead
(p. 11, 12)
or nearly
• The AC power
adaptor
is not connected
to a wall
-> Connect
the AC power
adaptor
to a wall outlet.
The end
work.
search
function
does
not
• The tape was ejected
after recording.
• You have not recorded
on the new cassette
The end search
work correctl_
functkm
does
not
• The
tape
• The
operating
The battery
pack is quickly
discharged.
has
a blank
portion
in the
temperature
•") Replace
The battery
remaining
indicator
does not indicate
the correct time.
• You
have
pack
recharged.
•") Replace
with
a new
used
the battery
with
dead,
battery
pack.
pack
battery
(p. 12)
and
cannot
pack.
be
(p. 11)
in an extremely
for a long time.
is completely
dead,
a new
or middle.
is too low.
is completely
cold environment
• The battery
pack
outlet.
(p. 15)
yet.
beginning
• The battery
pack is not fully charged.
•"> Charge
the battery
pack fully again.
• The battery
recharged.
dead.
and
hot or
cannot
be
(p. 11)
• The battery
is dead.
•") Use a charged
battery
pack.
(p. 11, 12)
The power
goes off although
the
battery remaining
indicator
indicates
that the batteD_ pack has enough
power to operate.
• Charge
fully
again
The cassette
• The
O
cannot
be remow_d
from
the holder.
on
the battery
power
-> Connect
• The battery
-> Use
The [] and
functions
work.
the battery
--_ indicators
except
flash
for cassette
and no
ejection
• Moisture
pack
renmining
source
the indication
i
is correct.
is disconnected.
it firmly.
is dead.
a charged
indicator
so that
(p. 12, 15)
battery
condensation
pack.
has
-> Remove
the cassette
and
least i hour
to acclinmtize.
(p. 11, 12)
occurred.
leave your
(p. 137)
(Continued
camcorder
on the following
for
at
page)
129
Troubleshooting
Cause and/or
Symptom
The "Memory
function.
Stick"
Recording
does
The image
cannot
does
Corre(tive
Actions
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA
÷ Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77)
• The "Memory Stick" is not inserted.
÷ Insert a "Memory Stick". (p. 76)
:lot
or OFF (CHARGE).
• The "Memory Stick" has already been recorded to its full
capacity.
÷ Delete unnecessary
images and record again. (p. 79, 100)
• The "Memory Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted.
÷ Format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder or use
another "Memory Stick." (p. 69)
• The write-protect
tab on the "Memorv Stick" is set to
LOCK.
not function.
÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)
• The write-protect
LOCK.
be deleted.
tab on the "Memory
÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)
• The image is protected.
÷ Cancel image protection.
You cannot
Stick".
format
• The write-protect
LOCK.
the "Memory
Stick" is set to
(p. 99)
tab on the "Memory
Stick" is set to
÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)
Deleting
all the images
carried
out.
cannot
be
• The write-protect
LOCK.
tab on the "Memorv
Stick" is set to
÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)
You cannot
protect
• The write-protect
LOCK.
tile image.
tab on the "Memorv
Stick" is set to
÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)
• The image to protect is not played back.
÷ Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 91)
You cannot write
the still image.
a print
mark
on
• The write-protect
LOCK.
tab on the "Memorv
Stick" is set to
÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)
• The image to write a print mark is not played back.
÷ Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 91)
The photo
work.
save
function
does
not
• The write-protect
LOCK.
tab on the "Memorv
÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)
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Stick" is set to
Troubleshooting
- DCR-TRV820
only
Cause and/or
Symptom
Print paper cannnot be drawn in the
paper feeder.
Corrective Actions
• Tlw, print cartridge is not ins_,rted.
÷ Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106)
• The printer cover is closed.
÷ Slide the printer cover to open. (p. 109)
• You have inserted print paper into the paper feeder right
after you turned the power source on.
÷ Remove the print paper once.
Make sure that the PRINT PAPER lamp is flashing
slowly, and then insert print paper into the paper fi_eder.
(p. 109)
• The POWER switch is not set to VTR or MEMORY.
+ Set it to VTR or MEMORY. (p. 109)
• The print paper is not inserted properly.
+ Press the print paper into the paper feeder for about two
seconds after the beep sounds. (p. 109)
• The tape is running.
+ Press • STOP button. (p. 25)
• Printing images continuously
makes the inside of the
printer heat up. When this happens, you may not be able
to insert print paper.
+ Leave your camcorder until it cools down, then insert
print paper into the paper feeder again.
• If you disconnect the power source such as the battery
pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back
to the original position.
+ Install the charged battery pack, and perform the
operation again.(p. 109)
Images do not become
even you press PRINT.
still images
O
g
• Print paper or the print cartridge is not inserted.
+ Insert the print paper or the print cartridge. (p. 106, 109)
When you print images recorded
on
the "Memory
Stick", printing
does
not start ew_n you press PRINT.
• You have pressed PRINT lightly.
+ Press PRINT deeper. (p. 116)
The print cartridge
cannot be
removed
from the cartridge
compa rt rn_.!nt.
• Print paper is inserted.
+ Remove the print paper. (p. 110)
• Printing is executed.
+ Remove the print cartridge after the printing
completed.
(p. 108)
• Pemoval switch is not slid to the end.
+ Slide it to the end.
is
• The ribbon is janrmed in the cartridge conrpartment.
+ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
• If you disconnect the power source such as the battery
pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back
to the original position.
+ Install the charged battery pack, set the POWER switch
to VTR or MEMORY and open the LCD panel and the
printer cover.
(Continued
on the following page)
131
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause and/or
Corrective Actions
You cannot insert tile print
cartridge,
• If you disconnect
the power source such as the battery
pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back
to the original position.
•") Install the charged battery pack, set the POWER switch
to VTR or MEMORY and open the LCD panel and the
printer cover.
The PRINT lamp is flashing fast.
• The inside of the printer
•") Leave your camcorder
printing images.
The PRINT ( ARTRIDGE lamp is
flashing fast.
• The ribbon has run out.
") Replace the print cartridge with a new one. (p. 106)
• You have left the printer cartridge in high temperature
that the ribbon is damaged.
•") Replace the print cartridge with a new one. (p. 106)
has become too hot.
until it cools down, then resume
so
Printing stops mid ma); and the
PRINT PAPER lamp or the PRINT
lamp is flashing fast.
• An error has occured during printing.
") Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE)
then set it to VTR or MEMORY again.
•-) Chargod the battery, and reinstall it.
You cannot select 9PIC SAME or
9PIC MULTI in the menu settings,
• Print paper is not inserted, and the still image to print is
not played back.
•") Insert print paper, and play back the still image to print.
(p. 91, 109)
The printed
£rame.
• If you record the image on "Memory Stick" with other
equipment
other than this unit, the printed image may
have a black frame. This is not a malfunction.
image has a black
Cause and/or
Symptom
The Remote Commander
supplied
with your camcorder
does not work.
Corrective
once, and
Actions
• COMMANDER
is set to OFF in the menu s_,ttings.
-> Set it to ON. (p. 65)
• Something
is blocking the infrared rays.
-> Remove the obstacle.
• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the +
polarities incorrectly matching the + marks.
-> Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 151)
• The batteries are dead.
-> Insert new ones. (p. 151)
The picture
£rom a TV or VCR does
not appear
even when your
camcorder
is connected
to outputs
on
the TV or VCR.
The melody
s_conds.
or beep
sounds
132
• Moisture condensation
has
") Remove the cassette and
least 1 hour to acclimatize.
• Some troubles has occurred
•") Remove the cassette and
your camcorder.
for 5
While charging
the battery pack,
indicator
appears
or the indicator
flashes in the display window.
• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD
-> Set it to LCD. (p. 65)
no
in the menu settings.
occurred.
leave your camcorder for at
(p. 1_37)
in your camcorder.
insert it again, then operate
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
•") Connect it firmly. (p. 15)
• Something
is wrong with the battery pack.
•") Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
service facility.
Sony
Self-diagnosis
Your camcorder
function.
has a self-diagnosis
display
display
LCD screen, viewfinder
display window
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination
of
a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in the
viewfinder,
or in the display window.
If a S-digit code is displayed, check the following
code chart. The last two digits (indicated by C]C])
will differ depending
on the state of your
camcorder.
or
Self-diagnosis display
•C:C]C1:CIC]
You
can
service
your
can/corder
yo urself.
• E:CIC]:C]C1
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.
Five-digit
C:04:CIC1
C:21:CIC1
display
Cause and/or
Corrective
Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack.
•") Use an "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack. (p. 14)
• Moisture condensation
has occurred.
O.
•") Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder
least i hour to acclimatize. (p. 137)
C:22:CIC1
C:31:CIC1
C:32:CIC1
•") Remove
your
other than the above
the cassette
O
cleaning
E:62:CIC1
g.
that you can service
and insert it again,
then operate
caincorder.
•") Disconnect
the power cord of the AC power
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting
source, operate your camcorder.
E:61:CIC1
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• The video heads are dirty.
•") Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD
cassette (not supplied). (p. 138)
• A malfunction
has occurred.
for at
adaptor or
the power
• A malfunction
that you cannot service has occurred.
•") Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
If vou are unable to rectify tire problem exen if you try corrective actions
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facilitv.
a few times,
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Warning
indicators
and messages
If indicators and nressages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder,
display window, check the following:
See the page in parentheses
"( )" for more information.
Warning
or in the
indicators
The still image is protected*
Slow flashing:
• The still image is protected.
Warning indicator as to file '
Slow flashing:
• The file is corrupted. (p. 74)
• The file is unreadable.
(p. 74)
(p. 68)
--
Self-diagnosis
display (p. 133)
-- Moisture condensation
occurred*
100-0021 o,_ C:2I:00
Warning indicator as to -"Memory Stick"*
Slow flashing:
• No "Memorv Stick" is inserted.
has
Fast flashing:
• Eject the cassette, turn off your
canrcorder, and leave it for
about 1 hour with the cassette
compartment
open. (p. 137)
(p. 76)
Fast flasing:
• The "Memory Stick" is not
readable wiffr vour camcorder
_ You need to eject the cassette*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect
tab on the
cassette is out (red). (p. 16)
(p. 74)
Warning
indicator as to --
"Memory Stick"*
Fast flashing:
• "Memory Stick" is not formatted
correctly. (p. 69)
• The "Memory Stick" data is
corrupted.
(p. 74)
The battery is dead or nearly
dead
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly dead.
(p. 12)
Fast flasing:
• The battery
is dead.
Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
• The tape is near the end.
• No tape is inserted.* (p. 16)
• The write-protect
tab on the
cassette is out (red).* (p. 16)
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
* You hear the melody
has
occurred. (p. 137)
• The tape has run out.
• The self-diagnosis
display
function is activated. (p. 133)
The lithium battery is weak
or is not installed (p. 125)
Depending on conditions,
the _\_
indicator may flash, even if there
are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
134
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation
or beep sound.
Warning
indicators
and messages
Warning
messages
• CLOCK SET
Reset the date and time. (p. 73)
• FOR "InfoLITHIUM"
BATTERY ONLY
Use an "InfoLITHIUM"
• 8ram TAPE --* SP REC
Hi8 TAPE --* LP/SP REC
Use Hi8 Hi _]/Digital8
I) tapes when you record
in the LP mode.* (p. 70)
• _J,
The tape has run out.*
•_
TAPE END
NO TAPE
battery
Insert a cassette
tape.* (p. 16)
• rg-aCLEANING CASSETTE**
The video heads
are dirty.
• COPY INHIBIT
You tried to record a picture
control signal.* (p. 121)
• _ FULL
The "Memory
pack. (p. 14)
(p. 138)
that has a copyright
Stick" is full.* (p. 81)
The write-protect
tab on the "Memory
Stick" is set to
LOCK.* (p. 74)
•_
NO FILE
No still image is recorded
(p. 91)
•_
NO MEMORY STICK
No "Memory
•_
MEMORY STICK ERROR
The "Memory
•_
FORMAT ERROR
Check the type of formatting.*
•_
_
The "Memory Stick" has more than one directory
such as 100msdcf.*
DIRECTORY ERROR
on the "Memory
Stick" is inserted.*
Stick".*
(p. 76)
Stick" data is corrupted.*
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
** The _ indicator and "r_ CLEANING CASSETTE"
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
message
appear
O
one after another
g
135
Using
your
camcorder
abroad
You can use your canrcorder in any country or area with the AC power
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When charging the battery pack, use a commercially
available
necessary, depending
on the design of the wall outlet [b].
adaptor
AC plug adaptor
[a], if
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
[a]
[bl
Your camcorder is an NTSC svstem based camcorder.
If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO
input jack.
The following shows TV color svstems used ox erseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines,
the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay,
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France,
Uruguay
Guyana,
Hungary,
Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland,
Russia,
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference.
TIME in the menu settings. See page 65 for more information.
136
Ukraine,
etc.
Select WORLD
Maintenance
precautions
information
and
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, nroisture nray
condense inside your camcorder,
on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your canrcorder, the beep sounds and
the [] indicator flashes. When the A indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted
appear.
in your camcorder.
If moisture
If moisture
condensation
condenses
on the lens, the indicator
will not
occurred
None, of tlr¢, functions except cassetW ¢,jection will work. Eject the cassette,, turn off your
camcorder,
and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment
open. Your
camcorder can be used again if the [] indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
Note on moisture
condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your canrcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
You bring your camcorder
outside.
You use your camcorder
- You use your camcorder
from an air-conditioned
car or room into a hot place
after a squall or a shower.
in a high temperature
and humidity
DO.
place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder front a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding
temperature
(after about 1 hour).
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g.
137
Maintenance
Cleaning
information
the
and precautions
LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend
Ck, aning Kit (not suppliod) to clean the LCD screon.
using a LCD
Cleaning
the video head
To ensuro normal recording and clear picturos, cloan tho vMeo hoads.
When you playback/record in the Digital8 _) system
The vMeo head may be dirty when:
-mosaic-pattern
noise appears on the playback picture.
playback pictures do not move.
- playback pictures are hardly visible.
playback pictures do not appear.
-the _ indicator and "r_ CLEANING CASSETTE" message
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
appear
one after another
or
When you play back in the Hi8/Standard
The video hoad may be dirty when:
playback pictures contain noise.
-playback
pictures are hardly visible.
playback pictures do not appear.
8 (analog) system
If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony VS-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat
cleaning.
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Maintenance
information
- DCR-TRV820
only
About
the influence
and precautions
of
dirt
on the
printer
Printed images may have, red, blue, or whiW dots or thin lines on their surface, due dirt
or dust entering the printer. This is not a malfunction.
These symptoms may become
worse depending
on the storage conditions
of the print paper or print cartridge. See
"Using the printer-Introduction"
for details when handling print paper and the print
cartridge.
About
cleaning
printer
heads
W_, r_conmrend that you clean the printer heads with the
you exchange the print cartridge.
If printed images have
cartridge, and clean the heads. Handle the print cartridge
printer-Introduction"
for details when inserting the print
hc,ad cleaner (supplied) when
thin lines, remove the print
with care. See "Using the
cartridge.
How to clean
the printer
heads
Insert and remove the hc,ad cleaner sex _ral times. Store the head cl_aner
case (supplied) after cleaning the printer head.
in the sp_cifi_M
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g.
About
the
color
of
printed
images
Printing images continuously
or printing
color of the printed images to change.
images
at a high temperature
may cause the
139
Maintenance
information
and precautions
- DCR-TRV820
only
About
the influence
of dirt on the platen
roller
Printed images may have red, blue, or white dots periodically
in horizontal
due dirt or dust on the platen roller which is inside of the printer.
If this happens, clean the platen roller with the platen roller cleaner.
direction
How to clean the platen
roller
P_,rform stc,ps 1 to 7 on pagc_ 112. Note that insert the platoon roller cleanc_r instead of
print paper in step 3 making sure that the front side of the platen roller cleaner is facing
towards you.
part
\
_
Cleaner
/
Front side
Back side
Less than 3 cm
Store the platen
roller cleaner in the bag which it first came in.
Notes
• If you insert the platen roller cleaner in the wrong direction, it will not be drawn in the
paper feeder.
• Insert the platen roller cleaner vertically against the body. Inserting inappropriately
may cause a malfunction.
• You can clean the platen roller 3 times per platen roller cleaner. You cannot use it
more than 3 times.
• Because cleaning the platen roller can be done by printing an image on the platen
roller cleaner, the printed image may not be clear. This is not a malfunction.
• The number of printed image per print cartridge roll will be reduced by one after
cleaning the platen roller.
140
On purchasing cleaners
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
the following product numbers:
• Head cleaner (1-772-863-11)
• Platen roller cleaner (1-772-862-11)
Sony service facility and inform thc_m of
Maintenance
information
Camcorder
and precautions
operation
• Operate your canrcorder
• For DC or AC operation,
instructions.
on 7.2 V (battery pack) o1"8.4 V (AC pow_,r adaptor).
use the accessories recommended
in this operating
• If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly
careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE) when you are not using your
can_tcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so
might cause heat to build up inside.
• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
Noise may appear on the image.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed
object.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder,
malfunction.
the back of the LCD screen
may heat up. This is not a
On handling
tapes
Do not insert anything into tlr_ small holes on the rear of the cassette. These lrol_s ar_
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
Camcorder care
• Remove the tape, and periodically
turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR
sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be
used for a long time.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints
on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
O
R
• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder.
When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction,
and sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Connection
to your
PC
• When recording with i.LINK cable the ima_ processed or edited by your PC_ use a
new Hi8 Hi,l/Digital8
[) tape.
• When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard8
(analog) system into your PC,
dub the image into a Digital8 f) or DV tape first, and then input it into your PC.
When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO
The Program Capture function of DVgate motion do_,sn't work. To use this function,
dub the image into a Digital8 !) or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.
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Maintenance
information
and precautions
AC power adaptor
• Unplug tho unit from tho wall outlot when you aro not using the unit for a long timo.
To disconnect tire power cord, pull it out b}_the plug. Nexer pull tire power cord itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damagod.
• Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble
the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly
during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment.
AM receivers and video equipment
disturb AM reception and
video operation.
• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not place the unit in locations that are:
- Extremely hot or cold
Dusty or dirty
- Very humid
Vibrating
Battery
pack
• Use only the specifiod charger or video oquipmont with the charging function.
• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical
shock.
• Do not disassemble
nor modify the battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment
securely.
• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.
Note
on dry
batteries
To avoid possiblo damago from battory loakage or corrosion, obsorvo tho following:
Be sure to insert the batteries with the + polarities matched to the + marks.
-Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
Do not use a combination
of new and old batteries.
-Do not use different types of batteries.
Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.
-Do not use leaking batteries.
If batteries are leaking
• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment
carefully before replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any problem
142
occurs, unplug
your camcorder
and contact
your nearest
Sony dealer.
Specifications
S video
Video
recording
2 rotary
system
heads
Helical scaning
system
Audio recording
system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization:
12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Recommended
cassette
HiS/Digital8
video cassette
Recording/playback
time
(using 120 rain. Hi8 video
cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30
rain uites
Fastforwardlrewind
(using 120 rain.
cassette)
time
Hi8 video
1/4
Chrominance
signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio/Video
input/output
AV MINIJACK,
1 Vp-p, 75
ohms, unbalanced,
sync
negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kilohms)
(color)
type CCD
(Charge Coupled
Device)
Approx.
460,000 pixels
(Effective:
Approx.
290,000
less
mini jack
(_ 3.5 ram)
more
than 47
_, DV input/output
4-pin connector
Headphone
jack
Stereo minijack
(o 3.5 ram)
LANC _/DIGITAL
I/O jack
Stereo mini-minijack
Transfer
rate:
Approx.
5 rain.
Viewfinder
Electric Viewfinder
Image device
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance
signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Input impedance
kilohms
(o 2.5 ram)
Combined
power zoom lens
Filter diameter
1 1/2 in. (37 ram)
25× (Optical),
Focal length
450× (Digital)
per print
Power
8W
Consumption
Power
requirements
7.2 V (battery
pack)
8.4 V (AC power
Average
power
(when
During
LCD
adaptor)
consumption
using the battery
camera recording
pack)
using
4.4 W
Viewfinder
3.0 W
Operating
temperature
32 'Fto 104 'F (0 'Cto40
Guaranteed
operating
temperature
for printing
(DCR-TRV820
only}
50 F to 95'F (10 'Cto35
Storage temperature
C)
>
C)
MIC jack
Print
Stereo
minijack
'C)
(_ 3.5 ram)
N-"
O
o
cartridge
storage
temperature
(DCR-TRV820
only}
--I 'F to +131 'F (-20 'C to +55
=o
'C)
4.0 type
3 1/4 × 2 1/2
in. (80.6 × 60.5
[T/[T/)
Total
dot
123,200
Dimensions
(Approx.)
4 1/2x4
7/8×85/8in.
(112x 121 x218mm)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-TRV
720:
number
(560 x 220)
2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg)
DCR-TRV 820:
2 lb 13 oz (1.3 kg)
Cc'tIll _2r c't
Print
- 47 1/4 in. (48 - 1200
method
iT/IT/)
Variable
dot thermal
Print resolution
Color temperature
Auto
Minimum
illumination
254 clpi
Number
1 lux (F 1.6)
0 lux (in the NightShot
mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due
to the dark can be shot with
infrared
in.
M_ 'F to +140 'F ( 20 'C to +60
5/32 - 3 3/4 in. (3.7 - 92.5 ram)
When converted
to a 35 mm still
1 15/16
x 1 15/16
Max 115.2 Kbps
RS-232C based
Picture
pixels)
Lens
area size
2 5/8
(64 x 48 ram)
Number of prints
cartridge
roll
20
input/output
Output
impedance
with
than 2.2 kilohms/Stereo
Print
lighting.
of printed
transfer
dots
640 × 480 (paper feed direction)
Print speed
1/8 in. (3.05 mm)/second
Size of print paper
3 5/8 × 2 1/4in.
(91 × 55 ram)
excluding
the battery pack,
lithium battery,
cassette and
shoulder
strap
DCR-TRV
720:
2 lb 10 oz (1.2 kg)
D( R-TRV 820:
3 lb 1 oz (1.4 kg)
including
the battery pack
NP-F330,
lithium battery
CR2025, 120 rain. Hi8 cassette,
and shoulder
strap
Supplied
accessories
See page 8.
143
Specifications
Power
requirements
Memory
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60
Power
23 W
Hz
Flash memory
4MB: MSA-4A
consumption
Output
Operating
2.7- 3.6 V
voltage
VK OUT:
8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
Power
operating
mode
Approx.
Operating
temperature
32Tto104
Storage
4
F(0
Cto40
'C)
'F ( 20 'C to +60
5 x 1_/16
(approx.)
× 2 1/2
130 HA in the standby
Dimensions
(approx.)
power
cord
Output
voltage
V)( 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0 Wh
Dimensions
(approx.)
13/16×
2 7/8 in.
(38.4 x 20.6 × 70.8 ram) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
2.5 oz (70 g)
ion
0.14 oz (4 g)
parts
9.8 oz (280 g)
excluding
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
(w/h/d)
excluding
projecting
Mass (approx.)
in.
(50 × 2.8 × 21.5 ram)
in.
(125 × 39 x 62 ram)
144
Approx.
2×1/8×7/8
Dimensions
Type
Lithium
45 mA in the operating
n/ode
C)
1 9/16x
consumption
n/ode
temperature
'Fto+140
voltage
Design
and
subject
notice.
to change
specifications
without
are
--
Quick
Reference
--
Identifying
the
parts
and
controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
LCD BRIGHT buttons
[]
OPEN button
[]
VOLUME
[]
START/STOP
(p. 18)
(p. 17)
buttons
(p. 25)
button
(p. 17)
[]
POWER switch
(p. 17)
[]
BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11)
[]
Hooks
[]
DC IN jack (p. 12)
for shoulder
strap
(p. 147)
8
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
video products.
When purchasing
Sony video products, Sony recommends
that you
purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES"
mark.
145
Identifying
the parts and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Video control buttons
• STOP (stop)
PEW (rewind)
I_ PLAY (playback)
FF (fastforward)
(p. 25, 27)
I I PAUSE (pause)
• REC (recording)
The control buttons light up when
set the POWER switch to VTR.
[]
EDITSEARCH buttons
(p. 24)
[]
S.LASER LINK button
(p. 29)
[]
Focus ring (p. 44)
[]
Microphone
[]
Camera recording
[]
Infrared
rays emitter
[]
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
button
[]
NIGHTSHOT
(p. 21)
[]
Display
[]
FOCUS switch
[]
Tripod
switch
window
(p. 21, 29)
(p. 21)
(p. 152)
(p. 44)
you
receptacle
(base)
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm).
Otherwise,
you calmot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage
your camcorder.
[]
Remote
sensor
lamp (p. i7)
What is SUPER LASER LINK?
The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between
equipment having the super laser link mark _ by using infrared rays.
146
xideo
Identifying
the parts and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Eyecup
[]
MEMORY
[]
MEMORY
PLAY button
[]
FADER button
[]
MEMORY
- button
[]
BACK LIGHT button
[]
LCD screen (p. 18)
[]
PROGRAM
[]
Speaker
[]
EXPOSURE button
[]
_
[]
MEMORY
[]
Viewfinder
(p. 91)
(p. 85, gl)
DELETE button
(p. 100)
(p. 34)
(p. 21)
AE button
(p. 41)
=o
_o
r0
(self-timer)
button
(p. 23, ,;1, 83)
lens adjustment
(p. 43)
MIX button
(p. 84)
8
lever
(p. 20)
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied
strap.
with your camcorder
to the hooks for the shoulder
147
Identifying
the parts and controls
[],
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Intelligent
accessory
[]
DATA CODE button
[]
DISPLAY button
[]
PB ZOOM
[]
TITLE button
button
shoe
[]
PHOTO button
(p. 26)
[]
DIGITAL EFFECT button
[]
END SEARCH button
[]
PICTURE EFFECT button
[]
MENU button
[]
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 33, 65)
(p. 26)
(p. 52, 06)
(p. 45)
[]
Power Zoom lever (p. 19)
[]
"Memory
(p. 30, 79)
(p. 39, 51)
(p. 24)
(p. 37, 50)
(p. 33, 65)
Stick" lamp
This lamp lights up while "Memory
Stick" is in the "Memory
Stick"
compartment.
_
Intelligent
AccessoryShoe
Notes on the intelligent
accessory shoe
• The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video
light or microphone.
• The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the
power supplied by the shoe on and off. Ref_,r to the operating
instructions of the
accessory for further information.
• The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
• To remove
accessory.
148
an accessory,
loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the
Identifying
the parts and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
EJECT button
(p. 16)
[]
Access lamp (p. 76)
[]
"Memory
[]
LOCK knob (p. 77)
[]
Cassette
[]
Grip strap
[]
LANC _/DIGITAL
I/O jack (p. 93)
LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The LANC control
jack is used for controlling
the tape
transport
of video equipment
and other
peripherals
connected
to the video
equipment.
This jack has the same
function
as the jack indicated
as
CONTROL
L or REMOTE.
Stick"
compartment
compartment
(p. 76)
[]
[]
[]
S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 28)
[]
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
(p. 16)
_, (headphones) jack
AUDIO/VIDEO
(p. 28, 58, 88)
ID-2 jack
Com-tect an external microphone
(not supplied).
This jack also accepts
a "plug-in-power"
microphone.
[]
r, DV IN/OUT jack
The _ DV IN/OUT
(p. 59, 62, 88)
jack is i.LINK
=o
r0
8
compatible.
Fastening the grip strap
%
Fasten the grip strap firmlv.
149
Identifying
the parts and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
(p. 20)
[]
PRINT PAPERlamp* (p. 105)
MEMORY INDEX button (p. q3)
[]
PRINT CARTRIDGElamp* (p. 105)
[]
Lithium battery compartment (p. i26)
[]
PRINT button* (p. 105)
[]
MEMORY + button (p. 85, 91)
[]
Printer cover* (p. 100)
PRINT lamp* (p. 105/
[]
Print cartridge lid* (p. i06)
[]
PRINT CARTRIDGEOPEN knob*
(p. 106)
[]
Viewfinder
* DCR-TRV820
150
only
Identifying
the parts and controls
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander
function identically to the buttons on your canrcorder.
as on your camcorder
[]
[]
%
%
[]
[]
PHOTO button (p. 30, 80)
[]
ZERO SET MEMORY
[]
DISPLAY button (p. 26)
[]
[]
SEARCH MODE button (p. 54, 56)
[]
I<_/1_1
Transmitter
Point toward the remote sensor to
control the camcorder
after turning
the camcorder.
[]
Tape transport buttons
[]
DATA CODE button (p. 26)
buttons
(p. 54, 56)
(p. 27)
[]
START/STOP
button
(p. 17)
[]
Power zoom button
(p. ic))
To prepare
the Remote
Commander
Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and
the + marks inside the battery compartment.
Notes
on the Remote
button
(p. 49, 53)
=_
on
-_
polarities on the batteries to
Commander
• Point the renrote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander
may not function properly.
• Your camcorder works in the Commander
mode VTR 2. Commander
modes
1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish
your carncorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid
remote control misoperation.
If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander
mode
VTR 2, we recommend
changing the Commander
mode or covering the sensor of the
VCR with black paper.
151
Identifying
LCD
the parts and controls
screen
and
Viewfinder
Display
window
[]
[]
[]
[]
Recording mode indicator (p. 17)
/Mirror
mode indicator (p. 18)
[]
Format indicator
(p. 121)
D, Hi[] or [] indicator
appears.
[]
Remaining
battery
152
Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure
indicator
(p. 4,=;)
[]
Fader indicator
(p. 35)/Digital
indicator (p. 30, 51)
[]
Wide mode indicator
(p. 33)/
FRAME indicator
(p. 69)
effect
indicator
effect
Picture
[]
LCD bright indicator
(p. iS)/Volume
indicator
(p. 25)/Data code indicator
(p. 26)
PROGRAM
AE indicator
[]
Backlight
[]
SteadyShot
ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator
(p. 20)
indicator
Search mode
(p. 24, 54, 56)
[]
NIGHTSHOT
[]
A/V _ DV indicator
(p. 67)/
DV IN indicator
(p. 62)
[]
Audio
[]
Warning
[]
Video flash ready indicator
This indicator
appears
when you use the
video flash light (not supplied).
[]
Tape counter indicator (p. 20, 49, 53)/
Time code indicator
(p. 20)/
Self-diagnosis
display indicator
(p. 133)/Remaining
battery time
indicator
(p. 12)
[]
Manual
[]
Self-timer
[]
STBY/REC indicator
(p. 17)/Video
control mode (p. 27)
[]
FULL charge
(p. 21)
indicator
tape
[]
(p. 41)
off indicator
indicator
Remaining
[]
(p. ,=;7,50)
[]
focusing
[]
(p. 40, 53, 64)
[]
indicator
Tape counter indicator (p. 20, 49, 53)/
Time code indicator (p. 20)/
Self-diagnosis
display indicator
(p. 133)/Tape photo recording
indicator
(p. ,=;0)
time indicator
(p. 12, 20)
[]
[]
(p. 66)
(p. 44)
(p. 23, 31, 83)
mode
indicator
indicator
(p. 21)
indicator
indicators
indicator
(p. 70)
(p. 134)
(p. 12)
Quick Function
Functions
Guide
to adjust
exposure
(in the recording
• In a dark place
• In insufficient light
• In dark environments
such as sunset,
or general night views
• Shooting
fireworks,
Sunset & moon
backlit subjects
• In spotlight,
Spotlight
• In strong light or reflected light, such as
at a beach in midsummer
or on a ski slope
to give images
a still image,
• Digital
processing
(p. 21)
mode (p. 41)
Beach & ski mode (p. 41)
more
impact
(in the recording
mode)
• Smooth transition between scenes
• Taking
mode (p. 41)
BACK LIGHT
such as at the theater
Functions
mode)
NIGHTSHOT
(p. 21)
Low lux mode (p. 41)
FADER (p. 34)
Tape photo recording (p. 30)/
Memory photo recording (p. 79)
of images
PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/
DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 38)
• Creating
a soft background
• Superimposing
Functions
(in
give
a natural
manually
• Shooting
distant
appearance
to
your
recordings
mode)
• Preventing
deterioration
in digital zoom
• Focusing
mode (p. 40)
TITLE (p. 44)
recording
• Recording
Soft portrait
a title
to
the
for subjects
of picture
quality
D ZOOM
Manual
subjects
fast-moving
[MENU] (p. 65)
focus (p. 44)
Landscape
subjects
mode (p. 41)
Sports lesson mode
(p. 41)
8
Functions
• Watching
• Viewing
to
use
the picture
images
in editing
(in
on a wide-screen
using a personal
the
recording
TV
Wide mode (p. 33)
computer
Functions to use after recording
• Digital processing of recordc, d images
mode)
"Memory
(in the
Stick" (p. 74)
playback
mode)
PICTURE EFFECT (p. 50)/
DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 51)
• Displaying
the date/time
when you recorded
or recording
• Quickly
scene
locating
a desired
• Searching for scenes recorded
photo mode
• Scanning scenes recorded
photo mode
• Playing
back on monaural
• Playing back the picture
connecting a cord
data
Data code (p. 26)
Zero set memory
on tape in the
Photo search
on tape in the
Photo scan (p. 57)
sound
HiFi SOUND
or sub sound
on a TV without
(p. 49, 53)
(p. 56)
[MENU] (p. 65)
SUPER LASER LINK (p. 29)
153
Index
A,B
I, J, K, L
AC power adaptor. ................. 12
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 20
AFM HiFi Sound ................... 122
AUDIO MIX ............................ 67
AUDIO MODE ........................ 70
A/V connecting cabD
.............................. 28, 32, 58, 88
BACK LIGHT .......................... 21
Battery pack ............................. 11
BEEP ......................................... 72
BOUNCE .................................. 34
i.LINK ......................... 50, 62, 123
Image protection ..................... 99
Image quality mode ............... 77
Index screen ............................. 92
"InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14
Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 29
C,D
M,N
Camera cbromakey ................ 84
Charging batte W ..................... 12
(lock set ................................... 73
Connection
(viewing on TV) ................... 28
(dubbing a tape) .................. 58
Connection to your PC .......... 60
Data code ................................. 26
Date seardl .............................. 54
DEMO ....................................... 71
DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 38, 51
Digital 8 system .................... 121
DISPLAY .................................. 26
IX)T .......................................... 34
Dual sound track tape .......... 122
Dubbing a tape ........................ 58
DV connecting cable. ........ 59, 88
Main sound .............................. 67
Manual focus ........................... 44
Memo W chromakey ............... 84
Memo W luminancekey .......... 84
MEMORY MIX ........................ 84
Memo Wow, rlap ..................... 84
Memo W photo recording ...... 91
"Memo W Stick" ...................... 74
Menu settings .......................... 65
Mirror mode ............................ 18
Moisture condensation ........ 137
Monaural .................................. 28
MONOTONE .......................... 34
Mosaic fader ............................ 34
NIGHTSHOT .......................... 21
Normal charge ........................ 12
NTSC >ystem ......................... 136
!PEG..........................................
74
LANC I,_/DIGITAL I/O
........................................ 93, 149
LCD _creen .............................. 18
EUMINANCEKEY ................. 38
O,P,Q
EDITSEARCH ......................... 24
END SEARCH ................... 24, 27
Exposure .................................. 43
External microphone
(not supplied) ..................... 149
F,G,H
FADER ..................................... 34
Fade in/out .............................. 34
FLASH MOTION .................... 38
F(XUS ...................................... 44
Format ...................................... 69
Full charge ............................... 12
Grip _rap ............................... 149
Headphone jack .................... 149
Heads ...................................... 138
HiFi SOUND ........................... 67
154
OLD MO_E .......
38
Operation indicator_ ............ 152
OVERLAP ................................ 34
PB ZOOM ................................ 52
PC serial cable ......................... 93
Photo scan ................................ 57
Photo search ............................ 56
PICTURE EFFECT ............ 37, 50
Picture search .......................... 27
Playback pause ........................ 27
Power SOL1FC_'b
(battery pack) ....................... 11
(house current) ..................... 15
(car battery) .......................... 15
Print paper ............................. 109
Printmark ............................... 103
Print cartridge ....................... 106
PR(X.;RAM AE ....................... 41
Recording time .............
13
Rec Review ..................
24
Remaining battery time
indicator ................................ 20
Remaining tape indicator ...... 20
Remote Commander ............ 151
Remote contrd jack (LANC)
..............................................
14 c)
Remote sensor ....................... 146
Sdf-diagnosis display ......
133
Sdf-tim_,r ..................... 23, 31, 83
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ..... 33, 65
Shoulder strap ....................... 147
Signal convert function .......... 60
Skip scan .................................. 27
Slide show ....... ......................... 07
Slow playback ......................... 27
SLOW SHUTTER .................... 38
Split printing ......................... 119
Standard print ....................... 112
STEADYSHOT ........................ 66
Stereo tape ............................. 122
STILL ........................................ 38
Sub sound
................................
67
SUPER LASER LINK ..... 20, 146
SUPER NR ;HTSHOT ............. 22
S video jack .............................. 28
T,U,V
Tape counter ............................ 20
Tape photo recording ............. 30
Tdephote ................................. 1°,
Time code ................................. 20
Title ........................................... 45
TRAIL ....................................... 38
Transition ................................. 18
TV color systems ................... 136
w, x, Y, z
Warning
indicators
........
Wid_angle
................
Wide mode ................
WIPE .........................................
WORLD
TIME .............
134
19
33
34
72
Write-protect
tab .....................
16
Zero set memory
......... 49, 53, 64
Zoom ........................................
19
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