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 read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenex er you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-TRV. Model No. AC.

Serial No. Serial No.

DCR-TRV820

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DCR-TRV72 0/TRV820

m@2000 Sony Corporation

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your

Digital Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound

quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is

very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for vears to

come.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

[30 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 to temperatures

above 140 F (60-C) such as in a car F trked in

the sun or under direct sunlight.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your un wanted lithium ion batteries

to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory

Service Center.

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 damaged or leaking lithium

ion battery.

[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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-TRV720

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.

Address: ] Sony Drive, Park Ridge,

NJ, 07656 USA

Telephone No.: 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 cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Ntme: SONY

Model No.: DCR-TRV820

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: ] Sony Drive, Park Ridge,

NJ, 07656 USA

Telephone No.: 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 cause 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 apparatus complic, s with

CanadianlCES-003.

For customers in the 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

Getting started

Using this manual ................................... 9

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11

Installing the battery pack ............. 11

Charging the battery pack ............. 12

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 15

Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 16

Recording - Basics

Recording a picture ............................... 17

Shooting backlit subjects

- BACK LIGHT ........................ 21

Shooting in the dark

- NightShot/Super Nightshot

.................................................... 21

Self-timer recording ....................... 23

Checking the recording

- END SEARCH /EDITSEARCH /

Rec Review ...................................... 24

Playback - Basics

Playing back a tape ............................... 25

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 28

Advanced Recording

Operations

Recording a still image on a tape

- Tape Photo recording ................. 30

Using the wide mode ........................... 33

Using the fader function ...................... 34

Using special effects

- Picture effect ................................. 37

Using special effects

- Digital effect ................................. 38

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43

Focusing manually ................................ 44

Superimposing a title ........................... 45

Making your own titles ........................ 47

Inserting a scene .................................... 49

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects

........................................................... _0

Playing back a tape with digital effects

Enlarging recorded images

- PB ZOOM ..................................... 52

Quickly locating a scene using the

zero set memory function ............ 53

Searching a recording by date

- Date search ................................... 54

Searching for a photo

- Photo search/Photo scan ........... 56

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 58

Using with analog video unit and PC

- Signal convert ftmction ............... 60

Recording video or TV programs ....... 61

Inserting a scene from a VCR

- Insert Editing ............................... 63

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings ................ 65

Resetting the date and time ................. 73

"Memory Stick" operations

Using "Memory 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 an image from a tape as a still

image ................................................ 87

Copying still images from a tape

- Photo save .................................... 80

Viewing a still image

- Memory Photo playback ............ 01

Copying the image recorded on

"Memory Stick" to tapes ............... 04

Enlarging still images recorded on

"Memory Stick"s

- Memory PB ZOOM ..................... 96

Playing back images in a continuous loop

- SLIDE SHOW ............................... 07

Preventing accidental erasure

- hnage protection .......................... 99

Deleting images ................................... 100

Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK .. 103

Table of contents

Printing operations

(DCR-TRV820 only)

Using the printer -Introduction ....... 104

Making prints - Standard print ........ 112

Making prints of split screens

- Split printing .............................. 119

Additional Information

Digital8 _} system, recording and

playback ......................................... 121

About i.LINK ....................................... i23

Changing the lithium battery in your

camcorder ...................................... 125

Troubleshooting .................................. 127

Self-diagnosis display ......................... i33

Warning indicators and messages.... 134

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 136

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 137

Specifications ....................................... 143

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls .... 145

Quick Function Guide ........................ 153

Index ..................................................... i54

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registered in the United States and other

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• All other product nantes mentioned herein

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Quick Start Guide

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of }Tour

canrcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more

information.

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Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Open the DC IN

jackcover.

Connect the plug with

its • mark facing up.

Open the lid of the

cassette compartment,

and press EJECT. The

compartment opens

automatically.

_ 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 _ mark

on the cassette

compartment. The

cassette compartment

automatically goes

down.

Close the lid of the

cassette compartment.

I_{]_Remo_ethelenscap.

panel

whilepressingOPEN.

Thepictureappears

ontheLCDscreen.

1 [OSetthePOWER

switchtoCAMERA

whilepressingthe

smallgreenbutton.

O Presstheredbutton.

Yourcamcorder

startsrecording.To

stoprecording,press

theredbuttonagain.

Viewfinder

WhentheLCDpanelisclosed,usethe

viewfinderplacingyoureyeagainstitseyecup.

_Press_ torewindthetape.

REW8

_Press _ to start playback.

PLAY

_1]_ et the POWER

switch to VTR while

pressing the small

green button.

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

holding the viewfinder, the LCD

panel, or the battery pack.

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the _]]owing accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

[] [][]

[]

[] []

[]

[] Wireless Remote Commander (i) []

(p. i51) []

[] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power

adaptor (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.

[] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 151) []

[] A/V connecting cable (i) (p. 28) []

[] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 147)

[] Lens cap (1) (p. 17) []

[] PC serial cable (1) (p. 93)

"Memory Stick" (1) (p. 74)

Application software: PictureGear 4.1

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)

DCR-TRV820 only

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

-- Getting started --

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before

you start reading this nranual and operating your camcorder, check the model number

by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV820 is the model used for

illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Anv

diff_,rences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV820

only."

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in -_"

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

DCR- TRV720 TRV820

Printer -- •

• 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 to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

Contents of the printing cannot be compensated for if printing is not made due to a

malfunction of vour camcorder, etc.

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] [c]

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, xideo tape, etc.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.

Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 63

To remove the battery pack

Slide the battery pack out in the, direction of the arrow while pressing_ BATT

RELEASE down.

_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.

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.

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 is turned off.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicators the

recording time with the viewfinder.

Battery pack

The supplied battery pack is charged a little.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Until your camcorder cakuiates the actual remaining battery time

min" appears in the display window.

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 Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)

NP-F530/F550 210 (150)

NP-F730 /F730H /F750 300 (240)

NP-F930/F950 390 (330)

NP-F960 420 (360)

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack

Recording time

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-F330 (supplied) 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)

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.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Playing time

DCR-TRV720

Battery pack Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-F330 (supplied) 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)

DCR-TRV820

Battery pack Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-F330 (supplied) 60 (55) 90 (80)

NP-F530 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 batterv. The

battery lif{, will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

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 for

the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

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 the

"InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have _tnrourHmM mark.

"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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 the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

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 can supply powc, r c,v_q_ if thc_battc_ry pack is attached to your

camcorder.

• 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 acar battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

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.

To eject a cassette

Follow the procoduro above, and eject tho cassotto in stop 3.

Notes

4,5

• 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 to expose the red mark.

-- Recording - Basics --

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens

cap to the grip strap.

(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for

more information (p. 11 to 16).

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

Your camcorder is set to the standby :::ode.

(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder

lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

LOCK

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.

Recording a picture

Noteon LOCK

When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY

accidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting.

Toenable smooth transition

You can make the transition between the last scene vou recorded and the next scene

smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off vour camcorder. When

you change the battery pack set tire POWER switch to OFF (C_HARGE).

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 the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD

BRIGHT.

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to

the lens side.

If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the _ indicator appears

on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the

camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically

turns off.

When you use the LCDscreen outdoors indirectsunlight

The LCD screen mav be difficult to see. If this happens, w_, recomnwnd that you use the,

viewfinder.

Picture inthe mirror mode

The picture on the, LCD is a mirror-image. How_wer, the, picture will be normal when

recorded.

During recording inthe 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 appear

mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

Recording a picture

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).

(2) Close the LCD panel.

(3) Eject the cassette.

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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 I _Q J

zooming zone.

The digital zooming zone appears when you

select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in

the menu settings.

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.

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 and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Remaining battery time indicator

Format indicator

Recording mode indicator

STBY/REC indicator

Time code/Tape counter indicator

Remaining tape indicator

.............................................................................This appears after you start to record for a while.

Tme nd cator

This is displayed for five seconds after the POPPER switch

is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.

Date indicator

This is displayc, d for five seconds after the POWER switch

is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.

Time code (for tapes recorded 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 the subject or a subject with a

light background, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.

The [] indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the xiewfinder.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. 0

BACK LIGHT

Ifyou 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 is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

NightShot Light emitter

Recording a picture

Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded

in the NightShot mode.

(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 NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

To cancel the Super NightShot inode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set

N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 65).

Notes

• Do not use the NightShot funcfion in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This

may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be

recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,

focus manually.

While usingthe NightShot function,you can not usethe following functions:

Exposure

- PROGRAM AE

WhileusingtheSuperNightShotfunction,youcannotusethefollowing

functions:

- Fader

Digital effect

- Exposure

PROGRAM AE

Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode

The shutter speed will be autolnatically changed depending on the brightness of

the background. The inotion of the picture will be slow.

NightShotLight

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance

using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).

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 or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press START/STOP. o

Self-timer starts com_ting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two 5.

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automaticallv.

START/STOP 2

1-0(self-timer)

To stop the self-timer recording

Press START/STOP.

Use the Remote Commander for convenience.

To record still images using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 2. (p. 31)

To cancel self-timer recording

Pr_ss O (so,if-timer) so that the O indicator disapp_ars from the LCD or viewfinder

screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

-Self-timer recording is finished.

The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.

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

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 back and returns to the standby

mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

You can search for the next recording 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 inthe recorded portions

24 The end search function mav not work correctlv.

-- Playback - Basics --

Playing 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<eronyotwc_mlcorderissilentwhentheLCDp_elisclosed.

To stop playback

Press • .

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and nrove it back to the canrcorder body with the

LCD screen facing out.

Playing back a tape

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your

cairtcorder.

The indicators appear on the LCD screen.

To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DATA CO D E

DISPLAY

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the

recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code)

Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the playback

inodc _.

The display changes as follows:

date/time --+ various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance,

gain, shutter speed, aperture value) --+ no indicator

12:0556 AM

JUL 4 2000

'?1 AUTO

60 AWB

FI 6 9dB

Not to display recording date

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 65).

The display changes as follows:

date/time --+ no indicator

Notes on the data code function

• The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 I_ system.

• Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on

"Memory Stick."

Recording data

Recording data is your canrcorder's information when you have recorded. In the

recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use data code function, bars (......... and --:--:--) appear if:

- A blank section of tlw_tape is being played back.

The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

-The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code

26 When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.

Playing back a tape

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.

To view a still image (playback pause)

Pross n during playback. To rosumo playback, pross II or IP'_.

To advance the tape

Pross _ in tho stop mode. To rosumo normal playback, pross IP'_.

To rewind the tape

Press _ in tho stop mode. To rosunro nornml playback, pross Ira-.

To change the playback direction

Press < on tho Romoto Commandor during playback to reve, rse, tho playback diroction.

To resume nornml playback, press _.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Koop pre_ssing _ or _ during playback. To rosLlme, normal playback, roloase the,

button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or

rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing _ while rowinding or _ whilo advancing the tapo. To rosunro

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Pross I_ on the Remoto Commander during playback. For slow playback in tho roverse

direction, press <, then press I_- on the Remote Comnmnder. To resume normal

playback, press _.

To view the picture at double speed

Press x2 on the Renrote Comnmnder during playback. For double speed playback in the

reverse direction, press <, then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume

normal playback, press Im,,_.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Pross I1_ on the Romote Comnrandor in the playback pause mode. For framo-by-framo

playback in the reverse direction, press _111. To resume normal playback, press _.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The, last 5 seconds of the, recordod soction plays

back and stops.

In the various playback modes

•Noise nmy appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/

standard 8 system.

• Sound is muted.

• The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the

Digital8 |) system.

Notes on the playback pause mode

• When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your cal_corder automatically

enters the stop mode.

To resume playback, press _.

• The previous recording nmy appear.

Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 f) system

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; howevor, this

function does not work for an output signal from the _.DV IN/OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise nmy appear at the certter or top and bottom of the screeru This is not a

malfunction.

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied

with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate

the playback control buttons in the sanre way as when you nronitor playback pictures

on the LCD screen. When nronitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we

reconmrend that you power your camcorder front a wall outlet using the AC power

adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting

cable. Then, set the TV/VCR s¢,lector on the TV to VCR.

: Signal flow

@ S VIDEO

@ VIDEO

}AOD,O

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting

cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

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. If you connect the

white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R

(right) signal.

If your TV or VCR has an Svideo 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 on both your camcorder

and the TV or the VCR.

Viewing the recording on TV

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you

can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of

the AV cordless IR receiver.

S.LASERLINK

Super laser link

Before operation

Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert

the recorded tape.

(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch

on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to VTR.

(4) Press S. LASER LINK. The lamp of S.LASER LINK lights up.

(5) Press _ on vour camcorder to start playback.

(6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the

position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear

playback pictures.

To cancel the super laser link function

Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button o_°es•out.

If you use a Sony TV

• You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK on your

camcorder. To do so, do as follows in advance:

Turn the TV's main switch on.

- Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings.

- Point the super laser link emitter of your camcorder at the TV's remote sensor.

• You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV

cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to

the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the

picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is

switched.

• The above feature may not work on some TV models.

If you turn the power off

Supor lasor link function turns off automatically.

When super laser link is activated (the S.LASER LINK button is lit)

Your camcorder consumes power. Press S.LASER LINK to turn off the super laser link

function when it is not needed.

_ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 29

-- Advanced Recording Operations --

Recording a still image on a tape

-Tape Photo recording

You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to

record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer

(not supplied).

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode

on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on

"Memory Stick's (p. 74).

(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly tmtil a still image appears.

The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.

To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven

seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder untill recording

is completed.

Notes

• During tho tapo photo rocording, you cannot chango tho mode or setting.

• The PHOTO button does not work:

while the digital effect function is set or in use.

-while the fader function is in use.

• When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Mosaic-pattern noise may

appear on the image.

To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Your camcorder record an image on the LCD

screen or in the viewfinder immediatelv.

When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA

recording

You cannot chock an image on the LCD screon o1"in the viowfinder by prossing PHOTO

lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds,

and your camcorder returns to the standby *node. During the seven seconds to record,

you cannot shoot another still image.

Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording

You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when vou

want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) In the standby mode, press xtY_)(self-timer). The _tY_)(self-tilner) indicator

appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press PHOTO firmly.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

PHOTO

1(self-timer)

To cancel self-timer recording

Press _Q) (self-timer) so that the x@ indicator disappoars from the LCD or viowfinder

screen while your canrcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer

recording with the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

-Self-timer recording is finished.

The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.

Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording

You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video

printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.

Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow

plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating

instructions of the video printer as well.

Besides the video printer (not supplied), you can use the printer on your camcorder to

print images on the specified paper. (DCR-TRV820 only) (p. 104)

S VIDEO

--AUDIO/VIDEO

Video printer

LINE IN ]

VIDEO S VIDEO

rxxKx : Signal flow

If the video printer is equipped with S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the

S video input of the xideo printer.

Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE).

Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9

WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen

TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the

wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

[a]

)

[c] @

In the standby mode set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings (p. 65).

D-

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:gWIDE to OFF in the nlei'tu settings.

In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions:

Old movie

--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.

Using the fader function

You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

[a]

FADER

M.FADER

(mosaic)

BOUNCE _)2)

OVERLAP 2)

WIPE2)

DOT 2)

(ramdom dot)

[b]

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

_)You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting.

2)Fade in onlv.

Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER ---* M.FADER ---* BOUNCE ---* MONOTONE ---* OVERLAP ---*

WIPE ---* DOT

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to

the normal mode.

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

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, you cannot use the following functions:

Focus

-- ZooFi't

Picture eff_,ct

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:

D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings

- Wide mode

Picture effect

- PROGRAM AE

Using special effects - Picture effect

[a]

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the

TV.

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] : The image is mosaic.

[b] [c] [d] [el If]

(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

_a.

PICTURE

EFFECT

NEG. ART 1

To turn the picture effect function off

Pwss PICTURE EFFECT.

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select OLD MOVIE with DIGITAL EFFECT.

When you turn the power off

The picture effect is automatically cancc, led. 37

Using special effects - Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The

sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images successively at constant 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 autonmtically

sets the wide mode to ON, picture effi<t to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.

Still image Moving image

STILL

LUMI.

Still image Moving image

Using special effects -Digital effect

(1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicator

appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

The indicator changes as follows:

STILL H FLASH H LUMI. _ TRAIL _ SLOW SHTR _ OLD MOVIE

(3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear.

In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows:

STILL - The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving

image

FLASH - The interval of flash motion

LUMI. - The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving image

TRAIL - The vanishing time of the incidental image

SLOW SHTR - Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the

slower the shutter speed.

OLD MOVIE - No adjustment necessary

The more bars there are on screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars

appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

1DIGITAL

EFFECT

LUMI.

_&.

To cancel the digital effect

Pross DIGITAL EFFECT.

Using special effects -Digital Effect

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effect:

- Fader

Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE

- Tape photo recording

Super NightShot

• The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode:

Exposure

- PROGRAM AE

• The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:

-Exposure

Wide mode

- Picture effect

PROGRAM AE

When you turn the power off

The digital eff_,ct is automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number Shutter speed

SLOW SHTR i 1/30

SLOW SHTR 2 1/15

SLOW SHTR 3 1/8

SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting

requirements.

Spotlight mode

This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessix ely white

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

_Soft portrait mode

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as

people or flowers.

Sports lesson mode

This mode minimizes shake on fast-mo_ ing subjects such as in tennis o1"golf. =

Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents people's fac_,s from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,

such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope. _K.

Sunset & moon mode o

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

[] Landscape mode

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and

pre_ ents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Low lux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The PROGRAM AE

h_dicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

The indicator changes as follows:

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

PressPROGRAMAE.

Notes

• In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This

is because your canrcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

• In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on

distant subjects.

• The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:

- Slow shutter

Old movie

- Bounce

• The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:

-Digital effect

Overlap

- Wipe

Dot

- Exposure

• While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

(The indicator flashes.)

• While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn

the PROGRAM AE function off.

- Soft portrait mode

Sports lesson mode

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can manually adjust and set the exposure.

Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

-The subject is backlit

Bright subject and dark background

-To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.

The exposure indicator appears onthe LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

1EXPOSURE

To return to the automatic exposure mode

PressEXPOSURE.

Notes

• When you adjust the exposure manually, the following function and modes do not

work in CAMERA mode:

Backlight

Old movie

- Slow shutter

• When you adjust the exposure nranually, the backlight function does not work in

MEMORY mode.

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode:

- if you change the PROGRAM AE mode

if vou slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

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 and then shooting at

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) position.

_changes to the following indicators:

when recording a distant subject.

• when the subject is too close to focus on.

Superimposing a title

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also select

the language, color, size and position of titles.

(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. Q-

(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. _K.

0 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial. o

(_) 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.

1TITLE

VACATION

I PRESET TITLE

0:] HAPPY B RTHDAY

_> Appy HOL DAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

V_EDDING

VACATION

THE END

_RETURN

[TTLE END

_ VACATION_

[TITLE] END

| _VACATION =

L [_ITL_] END

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 *--* BLUE

• The title size changes as follows :

SMALL *--* LARGE

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 atitle while you are recording

The beep does not sound.

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.

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up

to 20characters.

(1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select T_>,then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second

line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL A_USH EXEC dial to select the colunm of the desired character,

thenpress the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6) Repeatsteps4and5untilyouhaveselectedallcharactersandcolnpletedthe

title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

TITLE

0 0

!f)

_a:.

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 alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [4'P1] to return

to the previous screen.

To erase a character

Sek, ct [÷]. The last character is erased.

To enter aspace

Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

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]

(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH,

and release the button at the insert end point [b].

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and

the COUl'tter resets to zero.

(3) Keep pressing the - g_ side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the

insert start point [a].

(4) Press START/STOP to start recording. The scene is inserted. Recording stops

automatically near the counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the

standby mode.

Q,.

MEMORY EDITSEARCH

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 atape has ablank portion in the recorded portions

Tho zoro sot momory function may not work corroctly.

-- Advanced Playback Operations --

Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,

SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

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 effect function

Pross PICTURE EFFECT.

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 through tho _ DV IN/

OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automaticallv canceled.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,

FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

m_til the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL)

flashes.

(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or

LUMI. mode, the image where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored in

memory as a still image.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

For details of each digital effect function, see page 38.

DIGITAL

EFFECT

STILL

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT.

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 through the [, DV IN/

OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automaticallv canceled.

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 dial.

*-- :The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.)

:The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.)

PB ZOOM

To cancel PB ZOOM function

Press PB ZOOM.

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 processed by PB ZOOM function

Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function are not output through the _ DV IN/OUT

jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back

52 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. The counter

shows "0:00:00" and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.

(3) Press • when you want to stop playback.

(4) Press _ to rewind the tape to the com_ter's zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.

(5) Press _. Playback starts from the counter's zero point.

DISPLAY

ZERO SET MEMORY

D-

-o

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 atape has ablank 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 at

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.

Searching a recording by date

- Date search

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]

_-DEC 31 2000

[el

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH ---* PHOTO SEARCH --* PHOTO SCAN

(3) When the current position is [b], press 1"91"9to search towards [a] or press

to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the

point where the date changes.

Each time you press _ or I_.1, the calncorder searches for the previous or

next date.

SEARCH DsEARO0

MODE '_E

To stop searching

Press II.

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.

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 repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH --* PHOTO SEARCH --* PHOTO SCAN

(3) Press _ or _1 to select the photo for playback. Each time you press _ or I_,-I,

the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback from the photo.

To stop searching

Pross II.

Searching for a photo -Photo search/Photo scan

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan

indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH --,, PHOTO SEARCH --,, PHOTO SCAN

(3)Press _ or I_1_1.

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

SEARCH p14oro 00

sc,_N

MODE

'*0

To stop scanning

Press II.

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.

-- 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. Refer to the operating instructions

of your VCR for more information.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

: Signal flow

,S VIDEO

__ @ VIDEO

_1 ¢}AUDIO VCR

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 not to record the indicators on the

dubbed tape:

DISPLAY

DATA CODE

-SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander

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.

If your VCR has an Svideo 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. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

(not supplied)

D o

s VlD£O eL_NC

DV IN/OUT

: 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 pictures

on other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

Using with analog video unit and PC

-Signal convert function

You can capture images and sound from an analog xideo unit connected to a PC which

has the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.

Analog video signals --_ Digital video signals

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Set A/V ---* DV OUT to ON in the menu settings (p. 65).

(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.

(4) Start capturing procedures on your PC.

The operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of PC and

software.

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT

,_, S VIDEO VIDEO

@ VIDEO

:}AUDIO ___ :_:_

AUDIO

VCR c:=dkx : Signal flow

{,DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

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 or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video

includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.

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.

OUT

S VIDEO

@ VIDEO

,%uo,o AUDIO/VIDEO

: 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 amonaural 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 Svideo 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 on your camcorder,

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 on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(6) Press II on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

El ®

a \'IDEO eLANC

DV IN/OUT

(not s utip li_-_d)

: Signal flow

_DVIN/OUT

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 using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by

pressing DISPLAY. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

Inserting a scene from a VCR

- Insert Editing

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]

Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press || to set the VCR

to the playback pause mode.

(3)On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing _ or D_I_. Then

press II to set it to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing .,4,4, then press

• REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set vour camcorder to the

recording pause nrode.

(6) First press II on the VCR, and after a fi,w seconds press II on your camcorder to

start inserting the new scene.

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.

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. This is not a

malfunction.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip step 3 and 4. Press • when you want to stop ins_,rting.

-- 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 the dial to

set.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to

set.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select _ RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 66).

[ CAMERA ]

MANUAL SET

4AUTO SHTR

i_ rMENU] END

[ MEMORY 1

I CAMERA SET

_D ZOOM

_ STEADYSHOT

_ N S UGHT

[MENU] END

VTR

MANUALSET

_ AUTO SHTR

OT._ 1

'8f WORLD T_ME

_c _ BEEP

_r-_ COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

{3 HR

[OTHERS

'_ 0 HR

t_ BEEP

_t_ OTHERS -- I

_t WORLD TIME

_ _ ON

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

_TC_tNDICATOR

I OTHERS

_i_ _/_ WORLD TIME

t'q BEEP

,_ _ OFF

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

_Tc_ INDICATOR

#RETURN

To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.

Changing the menu settings

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

{_ VTR SET

LCD/VF SET

D MEMORY SET

PRINT SET (DCR-TRV820 only)

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch.

The LCD screen and the viewfinder shows only the items you can operate at the

FilOlrt_-_nt.

Icon/item

AUTO SHTR

DZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N,S. LIGHT

Mode

•ON

OFF

• OFF

50×

450x

• OFF

• ON

OFF

• ON

OFF

POWER

switch

CAMERA

Meaning

To automatically activate tile electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions

To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 25× zoom is CAMERA

carried out. MEMORY

To activate digital zoom. More than 25x to 50×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 19)

To activate digital zoom. More than 25x to 450×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 19)

-- CAMERA

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 33)

To compensate for camera-shake CAMERA

To cancel the SteadyShot functkm. Natural MEMORY

pictures are produced when shooting a stationa D'

object with a tripod.

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21) CAMERA

To cancel the NightShot Light 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. Your camcorder prevents excessive

compensation for camera-shake.

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

HiFi SOUND • STERE() To play back a stereo tape or dual solmd track VTR

tape with main and sub sound (p. 122)

1 To play back a stereo tape with tile left sound

or a dual sound track tape with main sound.

2 To play back a stereo tape with tile right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.

TBC* • ON To correct jitter VTR

OFF 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.

TB( stands for "Time Base Corrector'.

DNR* • ON To reduce picture noise VTR

OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement

DNR stands for "Digital Noise Reduction".

AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance betw_,n the stereo 1 and

stereo 2

II 1

ST1 ,A ST2

PB MODE • AUTO

Fli_/_]

A/V --* DV OUT • OFF

VTR

To automatically select the system (HIS/ VTR

standard 8 or Digital8 }_) that was used to

record on the tape, and play 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 VTR

vide() signals via your camcorder.

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)

* When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system onlv.

Notes 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.

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

LCD B. L • BRT NORMAL To set the htrighhless on the LCD scceen normal VTR

BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen CAMERA

MEMORY

LCD COLOR

VF B.L

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning VTR

the SEL/PUSH dial to adjust the fowllowing bar CAMERA

MEMORY

tolighten _ to darken

• BRT NORMAL To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal VTR

CAMERA

BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder MEMORY

Notes 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.

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

CONTINUOUS • OFF Not to record continuously MEMORY

MULTI S(RN To record 9 images continuously (p. 80)

QUALITY • FINE To record still images in the fine image quality VTR

mode, using the "Memo D' Stick" MEMORY

STANDARD To record still images in the standard image

quality mode, using the "MemoD" Stick"

FLD./FRAME • FIELD To record moving subjects MEMORY

FRAME To record stopping subjects in high quality

PRINT MARK • OFF To cancel print marks on still images VTR

MEMORY

ON To write a print mark on the recorded still

images you want to print out later

PROTECT • OFF Not to protect still images VTR

MEMORY

ON To protect selected still images against

accidental erasure (p. 99)

To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 97)

To delete all the images (p. 101)

SLIDE SHOW -- MEMORY

DELETE ALL -- VTR

MEMORY

FORMAT • RETURN To cancel formatting. VTR

MEMORY

FORMAT To format an inserted "Memory Stick."

1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

2. Turn the SEL/PUSH 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 still images (p. 89) VTR

Note on print marks

You can print images with the printer on your camcorder including images without

print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only)

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 the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick"

is set to LOCK.

• Format again if the messago V_I appears.

Formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick"

Check the contents of the "Memory Stick" before formatting.

• Formatting erases sample images on the "Menrorv Stick."

• Formatting erases the protected image data on the "Memory Stick."

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item Mode Meaning

gPIC SAME* To make prints of same sp]it screens

9PlC MULTI*

RECMODE

• sP

AUDIO MODE •12BIT

16BIT

REMAIN •AUTO

To make prints of different split screen

DATA CODE

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode

• DATE/CAM

DATE

POWER

switch

VTR

MEMORY

VTR

MEMORY

VTR

CAMERA

To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two VTR**

stereo sounds) CAMERA

To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the

one stereo sound with high quality)

To display the remaining tape bar: VTR

• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is CAMERA

turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape

• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining

amount of tape

• for about 8 seconds after _ is pressed in

VTR mode

• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed

to display the screen indicators

• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in the VTR mode

To always display the remaining tape bar

To display date, time and recording data VTR

during playback

To display date and time during 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 a tape in the LP mode on vour camcorder, we reconmrend playing

tire tape on your camcorder. When you play back tire tape on other camcorders or

VCRs, noise may occur in images or sound.

• When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in

the LP mode, the playback image may be distorted or the time code may not be

written properly between scenes.

Note on AUDIO MODE

When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in

AUDIO MIX.

** To dub atape 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.

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

CLOCK SET To reset the date or time (p. 73) CAMERA

MEMORY

AUTO TV ON • OFF VTR

CAMERA

ON To automatically turn on the Sony TV when MEMORY

using the super laser link function

• VIDEO1 To switch the video input on a Sony TV when VTR

VIDEO2 using the super laser link function (p. 29) CAMERA

VIDEO3 MEMORY

TV INPUT

LTR SIZE

OFF

• NORMAL

To display selected menu items in normal size VTR

To display selected menu items at twice the CAMERA

MEMORY

normal size

DEMO MODE • ON To make the demonstration appear CAMERA

OFF To cancel the demonstration 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.

• 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.

Changing the menu settings

POWER

Icon/item Mode Meaning switch

WORLD TIME To set the (-lock to the local time. CAMERA

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time MEMORY

difference. The clock changes by the time

difference you set here. If you set the time

difference to 0, the clock returns to the

originally set time.

BEEP • MELODY To output tile melody when you start/stop VTR

recording or when an tmusual condition occurs CAMERA

on your camcorder MEMORY

NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody

OFF To cancel all sound including shutter sound

COMMANDER • ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied VTR

with your camcorder CAMERA

OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid MEMORY

remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR's remote control

DISPLAY • LCD To show the display on the L(D screen and in VTR

the viewfinder CAMERA

MEMORY

RECLAMP

INDICATOR

V-OUT/LCD

• ON

OFF

• BLOFF

To show the display on the TV screen, L(D

screen and in the viewfinder

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

_ror'_t of your camcorder

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of the recording

To turn off the backlight on display window

BL ON To turn on the backlight

CAMERA

MEMORY

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 is

connected with the i.LINK cable)

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.

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 the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 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 EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

• MENU

..<

_JAN /| 2000 _ E

12 O0 Afvl 12 O0 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 opt, rates on a 12-hour cycle<

• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.

• 12:00 PM stands for noon. 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 (extension .jpg).

Typical image data file name

100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of vour

canlcordc, r.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

Before using "Memory Stick"

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

• You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the "Memory

Stick" is set to LOCK.

• 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.

Using "Memory Stick"-introduction

"Memory Stick"s formatted by a computer

"Menrory Stick's formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a

guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.

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 _ are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

MemQrYStleK

Using "Memory Stick"-introduction

(1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment.

(2) Insert the "Memory Stick" with the • mark facing toward the "Memory Stick"

compartment as illustrated until it clicks.

(3) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.

"Memory Stick"

compartment

access lamp

To eject the "Memory Stick"

Open the, lid of the cassette compartment, then prc,ss th_ "Memory Stick" once lightly.

The "Memory Stick" pops up.

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.

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 display appear.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

LOCK

3I EMORY SET

_ OFF

QUALI [Y

_217_FLD , FRAME

_ PRINT MARK

cb PROTECT

_Tc SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

_RETURN

4I MEMORY SET

_r CONTINUOUS

_J_FLD _FRAME STANDARD

_ PRINT MARK

-J PROTECT

_rc SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

;_RETURN

I MEMORY SET

CONTINUOUS

_ STANDARD

_4 FLD _FRAME

_ _ PRINT MARK

_J PROTECT

_c SLIDE SHOW

_ DELETE ALL

FORMAT

_RETURN

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Using "Memory Stick"-introduction

Image 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 capacity

FINE About 100 KB

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 of images you can record on a "Memory Stick"

Setting 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

(supplied)

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.

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.

LOCK

Number of images can be recorded

on the "Memory Stick"

Number of recorded images

_ F,NEmm 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.

Recording still images on "Memory Stick"

- Memory Photo recording

When the POWER switch 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 9 still images continuously on a single page.

Recording still images on "Memory Stick"

- Memory Photo recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the

right (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the

dial.

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

r_[_ZZZZ_

_ QUALITY _ULTISCRN

_2J,FLD /FRAME

PRINT MARK

,_ PROTECT

E_ SLIDE S_OW

DELETE A_L

FORMAT

_ETOR_

[_ZNU]_END

If the capacity of the "Memory Stick" becomes full

"_ FULL" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still

images on the "Memorv Stick"

Recording still images on "Memory Stick"

- Memory Photo recording

Continuous shooting settings

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)

OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)

MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 s_,cintervals 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 even you select the FRAME

mode in the menu settings.

Recording still images on "Memory Stick"

- Memory Photo recording

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 _ (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen

or in the viewfinder.

(3) Press PHOTO firmly.

Self-timer starts com_ting down from 10 with a beep soun& In the last two

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

PHOTO

_PHOTO

LOCK

(self-timer)

To cancel self-timer recording

Pross _ (self-timor) so that the _ indicator disappoars from tho LCD or viowfinder

screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer recording with the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-fimer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

-Self-timer recording is finished.

The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.

Superimposing,a still image in the

Memory Stick on a moving image

- MEMORY MIX

You can superinrpose a still image you ha_e recorded on the "Memory Stick" on top of

the moving image, vou_ are recording.

M. CHROM (Memory chroma key)

You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a

mox ing image.

M. LUMI (Memory luminance key)

s c_

You can swap a brighter area _ f a still imaoe 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.

M. CHROM

Still image

Blue

Moving image

M. LUMI

Still image

N_Y

Moving image

Still image Moving image

C. CHROM +

Blue

Still image Still image +

Moving image

M. OVERLAP ÷ ÷

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on a moving

image - MEMORY MIX

Before operation

Insert a Hi8 Hi[]/Digital81_ tape for recording 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 - The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is

to be swapped with a moving image

M. LUMI - The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which

is to be swapped with a moving image

C. CHROM - The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image

which is to be swapped with a still image

M. OVERLAP - No adjustment necessary

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

(7) Press START/STOP to start recording.

MEMORYMIX

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on a moving

image - MEMORY MIX

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 EXECdial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM/M.OVERLAP

Press MEMORY MIX.

During recording

You cannot change 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 Stick" supplied with your camcorder are

protected (p. 99).

When you select M.OVERLAP

You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.

Recording an image from a tape as a still

=mage

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 in the Digital8 [) system and a "Memory Stick" into your

camcordc, r.

(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.

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 Stick". However, you can record titles

which have already been recorded on tapes.

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 a tape as a still image

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The images from TV or VCR appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 87.

Using the A/V connecting cable

OUT

S VIDEO

@ VIDEO

VCR

: Signal flow

AUDIO/VIDEO

•S VIDEO

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or

the TV.

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 jacks of both your camcorder and

the TV or VCR.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

@DV OUT

: Signal flow (not supplied)

[DVIN/OUT

Copying still images from a tape

- Photo save

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 and rewind the tape.

• Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch 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 the dial.

PHOTO BUTTON appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(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.

SAVI NG ,_ END

0 4

[I_'ENU] END [MENU] END

4_ PHoTo SAVE o oo oooo2/_

PHOTO BUTTON

[[P OTO] START [MENU] END[

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 stops. Insert another

"Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from step 2.

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 settings.

When you change the "Memory Stick" in the middle of copying

Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image r_,corded on the previous

"Memorv Stick".

Viewing a still image

- Memory Photo playback

You can play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick". You can also play back 6

images at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) 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 +.

3PLAY

LOCK

To stop memory photo playback

Pr€,ss MEMORY PLAY.

To play back recorded images on aWscreen

• 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.

Viewing a still image - Memory Photo playback

o-..,._'flvIEM_A_Y

Image number/Total number of recorded images

Print mark

------- Protect indicator

Data file name

You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

....................................MEMOR'Y ...........................................

PLAY INDEX DELETE

Press MEMORY INDEX.

A red I_ mark appears aboxe the image that is displayed before changing to the index

screen mode.

123

100-0006 6/40_

I_ mark

• To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +.

• To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY -.

To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Press MEMORY +/- to move the I_ mark to the image you want to display on full

screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

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.

LANC _ /

DIGITAL I/O Serial port

c:d2x :Signal flow PC serial cable (supplied)

Copying the image recorded on "Memory

Stick to tapes

You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick's and record them to

Hi8 I'|i[]/Digital8 !) tapes.

Before operation

Insert a Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 [) tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your

canlcordor,

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.

(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the

desired still image. Set the Hi8 Hi./Digital8 !) tape to playback pause mode.

(3) Press • REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your 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 and press II again to stop.

(6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.

4PLAY

Oil

•

PAUSE

To stop copying in the middle

Press II.

Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to tapes

During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY MIX, MEMORY +,

and 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 other equipment

You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.

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. 3

Enlarging still_ images recorded on

"Memory Stick s - Memory PB ZOOM

You can enlarge images recorded on a "Memory Stick".

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images

recorded on "Memory Stick." The still image is enlarged, and T _ appears on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

:The image moves downwards.

:The image moves upwards.

*-- ---* becomes available.

(4) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

*-- : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.)

---* :The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upwards.)

LOCK

PB ZOOM

2PB ZOOM PB ZOOM

÷ *

[EXEC]$t

To cancel memory PB ZOOM function

Press PB ZOOM.

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)

Playing back images in a continuous loop

- SLIDE SHOW

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially

when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

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) 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.

LOCK

MEr_IoRySET_ OFF

MEMORYSET SLIDE S_OW 2 _ /4O_/

CONT_tUOUS _ 100 0021

_OUALIT¥ ¢

[M PLAY/ START [MENU] E_

To stop the slide show

Press MENU.

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.

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 cable supplied with your

camcorder before operation.

If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation

The slide show does not operate. If you change the "Memory Stick", be sure to follow

the steps again from the beginning.

Preventing accidental erasure

- Image protection

To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into }Tour camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (m_lock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to protect (p. 91).

(3) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The o--, mark is displayed beside the

data file name of the protected image.

LOCK

_T_£Mo_¥ SET 21 /4o_

CONTINUOUS

QUALITY

_FLD /FRAME

SLID8 S_OW

DELETE A_L

FORMAT

_ETURN

To cancel image protection

SelectOFF in step6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXECdial.

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 Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot carry out imago protoction. 99

Deleting images

You can delete images stored in a "Memory Stick."

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 91).

(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. "DELETE?" appears on the LCD screen.

(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

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 steps 3

and 4.

Notes

• To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully

before deleting them.

100

Deleting images

You can delete all the Lmprotected images in the "Memory Stick".

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (m_lock) position.

(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes

to EXECUTE.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

DELETING appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images are

deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.

LOCK

MENU 3

I _,4EMORYSET

'_ CONTINUOUS

QUALITY

_:J* FLD /FRAME

PRI'_T MARK

_ PROTECT

FOR_,_AT O_

_ETURN

[MENU] _END

I _,4EMORYSET

_ CONTINUOUS

QUALITY

_::1_FLD /FRAME

PRI'_T MARK

,_, PROTECT

_*_ SLIDE SHOW

_*RETURN

FOR_,_AT

;,:RETURN

[MENU] END

To cancel deleting all the images in the "Memory Stick"

Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC. 101

Deleting images

While DELETING appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

102

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 or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to write a print mark. (p. 91)

(3) Press MENU to display the menu.

(4,) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select _, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The ,!3." mark is displayed beside the

data file name of the image with a print mark.

LOCK

,7 MENU

5_£MO_¥ SET 21 /40_

; EIIII,Ni

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 in high temperature or humid locations, dusty

locations or direct sunlight.

About print 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 or

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

Using the printer - Introduction

About lamp indications (p.131)

PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp PRINT lamp

PRINT PAPER lamp

PRINT lamp

Fast flashing (grc, en):

• Printer error

• Heat buildup inside printer

Slow flashing (orange):

• During printing

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 camcorder in the

direction of the arrow, and open the print cartridge lid.

(2) Insert the print cartridge as far as possible in the direction of the arrow on the

cartridge case until it clicks into the cartridge compartment.

Insert the print cartridge so that the printing head is located between the

ribbon and the cartridge case. When the print cartridge is inserted, the ribbon

protector comes loose.

(3) Close the print cartridge lid.

PRINT CARTRIDGE

OPENL

Ribbon protector

Printing head

106

Using the printer -Introduction

Note

The inside of your camcorder sometimes heats up. Do not put your hand inside the

print cartridge compartment.

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.

107

Using the printer -Introduction

Slide the removal switch to the, e,nd in the direction of the arrow, and re,move the print

cartridge.

Removal switch

Notes

• Do not remove the print cartridge when print paper is inserted. This may cause your

camcorder to malfunction.

• 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 roll

may be reduced by one.

If the removal switch is not slid to the end

You may not be able to remove the print cartridge.

When the print cartridge cannot be inserted easily

Remove, the print cartridge, and the,n re-inse, rt it.

Turn in the, direction of the, arrow to take up ribbon slack only if ribbon slack prevents

the, print cartridge, from being inserte, d correctly.

108

Using the printer -Introduction

Be sure to use the specified print paper.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(2) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(3) Slide the printer cover in the direction of the arrow to open.

The PRINT lamp is lit, and the PRINT PAPER lamp 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 feeder for about two seconds after the

beep. The print paper starts to be automatically drawn in.

PRINT PAPER lamp

PRINT CARTRIDGE

lamp

PRINT lamp

Printer cover

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 or VTR.

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 print paper. Select the paper type to suit

your specific requirements:

• Standard type

• Sticker type/Standard size

• Sticker type/9 split size

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 in print paper forcibly. Doing so may cause your camcorder to

malfunction.

When the PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp is flashing slowly

Check the print cartridge.

If print paper is not inserted

The PRINT PAPER lamp flashes slowly. The PRINT PAPER lamp flashes fast when an

error occurs.

110

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.

111

Making prints- Standard print

- DCR-TRV820 only

You can print images whenever you want to or print images recorded on "Memory

Stick."

hnages can also be captured from other equipment and printed.

Before operation

Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints.

(1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106)

(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the

right (unlock) position.

(3) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make sure that the PRINT

PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (p. 109)

(4) Keep pressing PRINT lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE

indicator appears.

(5) Press PRINT deeper.

PREPARING appears on the LCD screen.

The image on screen when PRINT is pressed in is printed. This image is not

recorded on "Memory Stick" or tape.

(6) Printing is started.

The image on the LCD screen disappears.

During printing, the PRINT lamp flashes slowly, and the print paper is fed to

the left and right four times.

When printing ends, the image appears on the LCD screen, and the beep

sounds.

(7) When printing ends, draw out the print paper in the direction of the arrow.

LOCK

,C_CAPTURE

PREPARING

112

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 and

repeat the procedure from step 4.

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 5.

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 inserted and ejected from

the left and right sides of the body without the LCD screen turning off even if PRINT

lamp flashes slowly.

To make a print

It takes about 150 seconds.

113

Making prints -Standard print

Before operation

Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using tire battery to make prints.

(1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106)

(2) Set the POWER 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 a tape from VCR.

Select TV program if you are recording from TV.

The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen.

(5) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make sure that the PRINT

PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (p. 109)

(6) Perform steps 4 to 7 on page i12.

Using the A/V connecting cable

OUT

_S VIDEO

VIDEO

VCR

cxd:x : Signal flow

AUDIONIDEO

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the xideo jack on the VCR or

the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an Svideo 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.

114

Making prints -Standard print

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

: Signal flow (not supplied)

_DVIN/OUT

Note

Prints cannot be made when images from other equipment ar_, being recorded on your

camcorder. (Print paper is not drawn in e_en if inserted.)

Titles superimposed on the image

You cannot print titles superimposed on the image.

115

Making prints -Standard print

Before operation

• Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints.

• Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106)

(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p. 91)

(4) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make sure that the PRINT

PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (p. i00)

(5) Press PRINT firmly.

PREPARING appears on the LCD screen.

(6) Printing is started.

The image on the LCD screen disappears.

During printing, PRINT lamp flashes slowly, and the print paper is fed to the

left and right four times.

When printing ends, the image appears on the LCD screen, and the beep

sounds.

(7) When printing ends, draw out the print paper in the direction of the arrow.

LOCK

PREPARING

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 Stick" as a still image.

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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 inserted and ejected from

the left and right sides of the body without the LCD screen turning off even if PRINT

light flashes slowly.

To make aprint

It takes about 150 seconds.

The printer on your camcorder

The printer on your camcorder does not conform with print marks. (p. 103)

117

Making prints -Standard print

Before operation

• Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints.

• Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106)

(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the

right (m_lock) position.

(3) Press MEMORY MIX.

The last recorded still image on "Memory Stick" appears on the lower part of

the screen as a thumbnail image.

(4) 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 +.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial

to set.

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 sure that the PRINT

PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (p. 109)

(8) Perform steps 4 to 7 on page 112.

3MEMORY MIX

Still image 5

If you press PHOTO after step 6

118 Youcan record the imageon"MemoryStick."

Making prints of split screens

- Split printing

- DCR-TRV820 only

You can print images recorded on "Memory Stick" to print paper (Sticker type/9 split

size).

Before operation

• Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints.

• Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106)

(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p. 91)

(4) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make sure that the PRINT

PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (Sticker type/{ ) split

size). (p. i09)

(5) Select 9PIC SAME in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

(p. 65)

(6) Perform steps 5 to 7 on page 112.

LOCK

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 to make prints.

• Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106)

(2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the right (unlock) position.

(3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p. 91)

(4) Open the LCD panel and the printer cover, then make sure that the PRINT

PAPER lamp is flashing slowly. Insert the print paper. (Sticker type/0 split

size) (p. 109)

(5) Select 9PIC MULTI in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

(p. 65)

Nine still images are displayed divided in order from the playback screen

selected in step 3.

(6) Perform steps 5 to 7 on page 112.

LOCK

In 9PIC MULTI mode

You cannot select respective images you want to print or change the order of images to

print out.

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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-- Additional Information --

Digital8 |3 system, recording and

playback

What is the "Digital8 !) system"?

This video system has been dc,v_qoped to enable digital recording to Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8

[3 video cassette.

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 |3 system cannot be played back on Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8

[] (analog) system machine.

[] 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.

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 switching from Digital8 [3 to Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 []

I'lig/[] --* [3: During switching 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

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, recording and playback

When you use tapes 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 Playing back

Mode a stereo tape

STERE() Steroo

1 Lch

2 Rch

Playing back a dual

sound track tape

Main sound and sub sound

Main sound

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 speaker

HiFi Sound Playing back

Mode a stereo tape

STERE(_) Stereo

1 Monaural

2 Unnatural Sound

Playing back a dual

sound track tape

Main sound and sub sound

Main sound

Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

122

About i.LINK

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What 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 to

be connected.

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, _=

and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the hrstitute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers. g.

i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

$100 (approx. 100Mbps *)

$200 (approx. 200Mbps)

$400 (approx. 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 maximum baud rate, the

baud rate sometimes diff_,rs from the indicated baud rate.

* 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.

123

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 cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and _ are trademarks.

124

Changing the lithium battery in your

camcoraer

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 may ¢,xplode if mistreated. Do not re,charge, disassemble, nor dispose of it

in fire.

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.

125

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 the

holder.

(3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+)

side facing out.

(4) Close the lid.

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126

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.

Symptom

START/STOP does not operate.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

The autofocusing function does not

work.

The fader function does not work.

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

You cannot record in the LP mode.

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE), VTR or

MEMORY.

•") 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)

• 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)

• 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.

•") Set it to AUTO. (p. 44)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

•") Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 44)

• The digital eff_ct function is working.

•") Cancel it. (p. 38)

• The LCD panel is open.

•") Close the LCD panel. (p. 18)

• The tape is the standard 8 tape.

•") Use Hi8 Hil_l/Digital8 [_ tapes. (p. 70)

(Continued on the following F age) 127

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

A vertical band appears when vou_ • The contrast betwec, n the subject and background is too

shoot a subject such as lights or a high. This is not a malfunction.

candle flame against a dark

background.

A vertical band appears when you • This is not a malfunction.

shoot a very bright subject.

Some tiny white spots appear on the • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is

LCD screen or in the viewfinder, activated. This is not a malfunction.

An unknown picture is displayed on • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration.

•"> Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 71)

The picture is recorded in incorrect • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

or unnatural colors. ") Set it to OFF. (p. 21)

Picture appears too bright, and the • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

subject does not appear on the L(D "> Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark

screen or in the viewfinder, place. (p. 21)

A horizontal black band appears • Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings. (p. 65)

when shooting a TV sct_en or

computer screen

Symptom

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

The playhack button does not work

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playhack picture is

not clear or does not appear.

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

The date search does not work

corr_!ct]_

The pictur_ _ which is recorded in the

Digital8 |) systt_m is not played back.

The tape which is recorded in the Hi8

/standard 8 syst_m is not played

back correctl_

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA, MEMORY or OFF

(CHARGE).

•"> Set it to VTR. (p. 25)

• The tape has run out.

•"> Rewind the tape. (p. 25)

• The video head may be dirty.

•"> Clean the heads using the Sony VS-25CLD cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 138)

• 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 tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions.

(p. 54)

•PB MODE is set to I.Iilil/lli in the menu settings.

•"> Set it to AUTO. (p. 65)

• Set PB MODE to I'li_/_." in the menu settings. (p. 65)

128

Troubleshooting

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

-> Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

-> Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 15)

The end search function does not • The tape was ejected after recording.

work. •You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

The end search functkm does not •The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

work correctl_

The battery pack is quickly • The operating temperature is too low.

discharged. • The battery pack is not fully charged.

•"> Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 12)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

•") Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

•") Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)

• The battery is dead.

•") Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

• Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery renmining indicator is correct.

The battery remaining

indicator does not indicate

the correct time.

The power goes off although the

battery remaining indicator indicates

that the batteD_ pack has enough

power to operate.

The cassette cannot be remow_d from • The power source is disconnected.

the holder. -> Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 15)

• The battery is dead.

-> Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

The [] and --_ indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occurred.

functions except for cassette ejection -> Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

work. least i hour to acclinmtize. (p. 137)

(Continued on the following page) 129

Troubleshooting

Symptom

The "Memory Stick" does :lot

function.

Recording does not function.

The image cannot be deleted.

You cannot format the "Memory

Stick".

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

You cannot protect tile image.

You cannot write a print mark on

the still image.

The photo save function does not

work.

Cause and/or Corre(tive Actions

• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE).

÷ Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77)

• The "Memory Stick" is not inserted.

÷ Insert a "Memory Stick". (p. 76)

• 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.

÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)

• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to

LOCK.

÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)

• The image is protected.

÷ Cancel image protection. (p. 99)

• The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to

LOCK.

÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)

• The write-protect tab on the "Memorv Stick" is set to

LOCK.

÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)

• The write-protect tab on the "Memorv Stick" is set to

LOCK.

÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)

• The image to protect is not played back.

÷ Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 91)

• The write-protect tab on the "Memorv Stick" is set to

LOCK.

÷ 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 write-protect tab on the "Memorv Stick" is set to

LOCK.

÷ Release the lock. (p. 74)

130

Troubleshooting

- DCR-TRV820 only

Symptom

Print paper cannnot be drawn in the

paper feeder.

Images do not become still images

even you press PRINT.

When you print images recorded on

the "Memory Stick", printing does

not start ew_n you press PRINT.

The print cartridge cannot be

removed from the cartridge

compa rt rn_.!nt.

Cause and/or 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)

• Print paper or the print cartridge is not inserted.

+ Insert the print paper or the print cartridge. (p. 106, 109)

• You have pressed PRINT lightly.

+ Press PRINT deeper. (p. 116)

• Print paper is inserted.

+ Remove the print paper. (p. 110)

• Printing is executed.

+ Remove the print cartridge after the printing is

completed. (p. 108)

• Pemoval switch is not slid to the end.

+ Slide it to the end.

• 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 • If you disconnect the power source such as the battery

cartridge, 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 has become too hot.

•") Leave your camcorder until it cools down, then resume

printing images.

The PRINT ( ARTRIDGE lamp is • The ribbon has run out.

flashing fast. ") Replace the print cartridge with a new one. (p. 106)

• You have left the printer cartridge in high temperature so

that the ribbon is damaged.

•") Replace the print cartridge with a new one. (p. 106)

Printing stops mid ma); and the • An error has occured during printing.

PRINT PAPER lamp or the PRINT ") Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, and

lamp is flashing fast. then set it to VTR or MEMORY again.

•-) Chargod the battery, and reinstall it.

You cannot select 9PIC SAME or • Print paper is not inserted, and the still image to print is

9PIC MULTI in the menu settings, not played back.

•") Insert print paper, and play back the still image to print.

(p. 91, 109)

The printed image has a black • If you record the image on "Memory Stick" with other

£rame. equipment other than this unit, the printed image may

have a black frame. This is not a malfunction.

132

Symptom

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not work.

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 or beep sounds for 5

s_conds.

While charging the battery pack, no

indicator appears or the indicator

flashes in the display window.

Cause and/or Corrective 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)

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.

-> Set it to LCD. (p. 65)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

") Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 1_37)

• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.

•") Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• 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 Sony

service facility.

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

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.

LCD screen, viewfinder or

display window

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 display

C:04:CIC1

C:21:CIC1

C:22:CIC1

C:31:CIC1

C:32:CIC1

E:61:CIC1

E:62:CIC1

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.

•") Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least i hour to acclimatize. (p. 137)

• The video heads are dirty.

•") Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (not supplied). (p. 138)

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

•") Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your caincorder.

•") Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power

source, operate your camcorder.

• 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 a few times,

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facilitv.

133

Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and nressages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the

display window, check the following:

See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information.

Warning indicators

The still image is protected*

Slow flashing:

• The still image is protected. (p. 68)

Warning indicator as to file '

Slow flashing:

• The file is corrupted. (p. 74)

• The file is unreadable. (p. 74)

Warning indicator as to --

"Memory Stick"*

Slow flashing:

• No "Memorv Stick" is inserted.

(p. 76)

Fast flasing:

• The "Memory Stick" is not

readable wiffr vour camcorder

(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.

Depending on conditions, the _\_

indicator may flash, even if there

are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.

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.*

100-0021 o,_ C:2I:00

-- Self-diagnosis display (p. 133)

-- Moisture condensation has

occurred*

Fast flashing:

• Eject the cassette, turn off your

canrcorder, and leave it for

about 1 hour with the cassette

compartment open. (p. 137)

_You need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the

cassette is out (red). (p. 16)

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation 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)

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

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Warning indicators and messages

Warning messages

•CLOCK SET

• FOR "InfoLITHIUM"

BATTERY ONLY

•8ram TAPE --* SP REC

Hi8 TAPE --* LP/SP REC

• _J, TAPE END

• _ NO TAPE

• rg-aCLEANING CASSETTE**

•COPY INHIBIT

• _ FULL

• _ NO FILE

• _ NO MEMORY STICK

• _ MEMORY STICK ERROR

• _ FORMAT ERROR

• _ _ DIRECTORY ERROR

Reset the date and time. (p. 73)

Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 14)

Use Hi8 Hi _]/Digital8 I) tapes when you record

in the LP mode.* (p. 70)

The tape has run out.*

Insert a cassette tape.* (p. 16)

The video heads are dirty. (p. 138)

You tried to record a picture that has a copyright

control signal.* (p. 121)

The "Memory Stick" is full.* (p. 81)

The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to

LOCK.* (p. 74)

No still image is recorded on the "Memory Stick".*

(p. 91)

No "Memory Stick" is inserted.* (p. 76)

The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.*

Check the type of formatting.*

The "Memory Stick" has more than one directory

such as 100msdcf.*

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

**The _ indicator and "r_ CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

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Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your canrcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor

supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

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, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 65 for more information.

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Maintenance information and

precautions

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 in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If moisture condensation 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 from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

- You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity 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).

D-

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Maintenance information and precautions

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD

Ck, aning Kit (not suppliod) to clean the LCD screon.

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 appear one after another

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

When you play back in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system

The video hoad may be dirty when:

playback pictures contain noise.

-playback pictures are hardly visible.

playback pictures do not appear.

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 and precautions

- DCR-TRV820 only

About the influence 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 hc,ad cleaner (supplied) when

you exchange the print cartridge. If printed images have thin lines, remove the print

cartridge, and clean the heads. Handle the print cartridge with care. See "Using the

printer-Introduction" for details when inserting the print cartridge.

How to clean the printer heads

Insert and remove the hc,ad cleaner sex _ral times. Store the head cl_aner in the sp_cifi_M

case (supplied) after cleaning the printer head. O.

About the color of printed images

Printing images continuously or printing images at a high temperature may cause the

color of the printed images to change.

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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 direction

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.

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.

Front side

/\ _ Cleaner

Back side

part

Less than 3 cm

140

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.

On purchasing cleaners

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform thc_m of

the following product numbers:

• Head cleaner (1-772-863-11)

• Platen roller cleaner (1-772-862-11)

Maintenance information and precautions

Camcorder operation

• Operate your canrcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) o1"8.4 V (AC pow_,r adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating

instructions.

• 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, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

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.

• 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 occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Specifications

Video recording system

2 rotary 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 time

(using 120 rain. Hi8 video

cassette)

Approx. 5 rain.

Viewfinder

Electric Viewfinder (color)

Image device

1/4 type CCD

(Charge Coupled Device)

Approx. 460,000 pixels

(Effective: Approx. 290,000

pixels)

Lens

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 1 1/2 in. (37 ram)

25× (Optical), 450× (Digital)

Focal length

5/32 - 3 3/4 in. (3.7 - 92.5 ram)

When converted to a 35 mm still

Cc'tIll _2r c't

1 15/16 - 47 1/4 in. (48 - 1200

iT/IT/)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

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 lighting.

Svideo input/output

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced

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)

Output impedance with less

than 2.2 kilohms/Stereo

mini jack

(_ 3.5ram)

Input impedance more than 47

kilohms

_, DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (o 3.5 ram)

LANC _/DIGITAL I/O jack

Stereo mini-minijack (o 2.5 ram)

Transfer rate:

Max 115.2 Kbps

RS-232C based

MIC jack

Stereo minijack (_ 3.5 ram)

Picture

4.0 type

3 1/4 × 2 1/2 in. (80.6 × 60.5

[T/[T/)

Total dot number

123,200 (560 x 220)

Print method

Variable dot thermal transfer

Print resolution

254 clpi

Number of printed 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)

Print area size

2 5/8 x 1 15/16 in.

(64 x 48 ram)

Number of prints per print

cartridge roll

Power Consumption

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption

(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

4.4 W

Viewfinder

3.0 W

Operating temperature

32 'Fto 104 'F (0 'Cto40 C)

Guaranteed operating

temperature for printing

(DCR-TRV820 only}

50 F to 95'F (10 'Cto35 C)

Storage temperature

M_'F to +140 'F ( 20 'C to +60

'C)

Print cartridge storage

temperature (DCR-TRV820

only}

--I 'F to +131 'F (-20 'C to +55

'C)

Dimensions (Approx.)

4 1/2x4 7/8×85/8in.

(112x 121 x218mm) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

DCR-TRV 720:

2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg)

DCR-TRV 820:

2 lb 13 oz (1.3 kg)

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.

N-"

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Specifications

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

VK OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Operating temperature

32Tto104 F(0 Cto40 'C)

Storage temperature

4 'Fto+140 'F ( 20 'C to +60

Dimensions (approx.)

5 x 1_/16 × 2 1/2 in.

(125 × 39 x 62 ram) (w/h/d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

9.8 oz (280 g)

excluding power cord

Memory

Flash memory

4MB: MSA-4A

Operating voltage

2.7- 3.6 V

Power consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating

n/ode

Approx. 130 HA in the standby

n/ode

Dimensions (approx.)

2×1/8×7/8 in.

(50 × 2.8 × 21.5 ram) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

0.14 oz (4 g)

Design and specifications are

subject to change without

notice.

Output voltage

V)( 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh

Dimensions (approx.)

1 9/16x 13/16× 2 7/8 in.

(38.4 x 20.6 × 70.8 ram) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

2.5 oz (70 g)

Type

Lithium ion

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-- Quick Reference --

Identifying the parts and controls

[] []

[]

[] []

[] LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 18)

[] OPEN button (p. 17)

[] VOLUME buttons (p. 25)

[] START/STOP button (p. 17)

[] POWER switch (p. 17)

[] BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11)

[] Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 147)

[] DC IN jack (p. 12)

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.

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Identifying the parts and controls

[]

[] Video control buttons (p. 25, 27)

• STOP (stop)

PEW (rewind)

I_ PLAY (playback)

FF (fastforward)

I I PAUSE (pause)

• REC (recording)

The control buttons light up when you

set the POWER switch to VTR.

[] EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 24)

[] S.LASER LINK button (p. 29)

[] Focus ring (p. 44)

[] Microphone

[] Camera recording lamp (p. i7)

[]

[] Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 29)

[] SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 21)

[] NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21)

[] Display window (p. 152)

[] FOCUS switch (p. 44)

[] Tripod 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

What is SUPER LASER LINK?

The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between xideo

equipment having the super laser link mark _ by using infrared rays.

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Identifying the parts and controls

[]

[] Eyecup

[] MEMORY PLAY button (p. 91)

[] MEMORY -button (p. 85, gl)

[] LCD screen (p. 18)

[] Speaker

[] _ (self-timer) button (p. 23, ,;1, 83)

[] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

(p.20)

[] MEMORY DELETE button (p. 100)

[] FADER button (p. 34)

[] BACK LIGHT button (p. 21)

[] PROGRAM AE button (p. 41)

[] EXPOSURE button (p. 43)

[] MEMORY MIX button (p. 84)

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder

strap.

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Identifying the parts and controls

[],

[]

[] Intelligent accessory shoe

[] DATA CODE button (p. 26)

[] DISPLAY button (p. 26)

[] PB ZOOM button (p. 52, 06)

[] TITLE button (p. 45)

[] Power Zoom lever (p. 19)

[] "Memory Stick" lamp

This lamp lights up while "Memory

Stick" is in the "Memory Stick"

compartment.

[] PHOTO button (p. 30, 79)

[] DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 39, 51)

[] END SEARCH button (p. 24)

[] PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37, 50)

[] MENU button (p. 33, 65)

[] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 33, 65)

_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 an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the

accessory.

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Identifying the parts and controls

[]

[] EJECT button (p. 16)

[] Access lamp (p. 76)

[] "Memory Stick" compartment (p. 76)

[] LOCK knob (p. 77)

[] Cassette compartment (p. 16)

[] 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.

[]

S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 28)

_, (headphones) jack

AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack

(p. 28, 58, 88)

[] MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

Com-tect an external microphone

(not supplied). This jack also accepts

a "plug-in-power" microphone.

[] r, DV IN/OUT jack (p. 59, 62, 88)

The _ DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK

compatible.

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmlv.

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Identifying the parts and controls

[]

[] Viewfinder (p. 20)

MEMORY INDEX button (p. q3)

[] Lithium battery compartment (p. i26)

[] MEMORY + button (p. 85, 91)

PRINTlamp* (p. 105/

[] PRINT PAPERlamp* (p. 105)

[] PRINT CARTRIDGElamp* (p. 105)

[] PRINTbutton* (p. 105)

[] Printer cover* (p. 100)

[] Print cartridge lid* (p. i06)

[] PRINT CARTRIDGEOPEN knob*

(p. 106)

* DCR-TRV820 only

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Identifying the parts and controls

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your canrcorder.

[]

[] PHOTO button (p. 30, 80)

[] DISPLAY button (p. 26)

[] SEARCH MODE button (p. 54, 56)

[] I<_/1_1 buttons (p. 54, 56)

[] Tape transport buttons (p. 27)

[] DATA CODE button (p. 26)

[] ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 49, 53)

[] Transmitter =_

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning on

the camcorder.

[] 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 polarities on the batteries to

the + marks inside the battery compartment.

Notes on the Remote 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 the parts and controls

152

LCD screen and Viewfinder

[]

[] Recording mode indicator (p. 17)

/Mirror mode indicator (p. 18)

[] Format indicator (p. 121)

D, Hi[] or [] indicator appears.

[] Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 12, 20)

[] Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure

indicator (p. 4,=;)

[] Fader indicator (p. 35)/Digital effect

indicator (p. 30, 51)

[] Wide mode indicator (p. 33)/

FRAME indicator (p. 69)

[] Picture effect indicator (p. ,=;7,50)

[] LCD bright indicator (p. iS)/Volume

indicator (p. 25)/Data code indicator

(p. 26)

[] PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41)

[] Backlight indicator (p. 21)

[] SteadyShot off indicator (p. 66)

[] Manual focusing indicator (p. 44)

[] Self-timer indicator (p. 23, 31, 83)

[] STBY/REC indicator (p. 17)/Video

control mode (p. 27)

[]

Display window

[] Tape counter indicator (p. 20, 49, 53)/

Time code indicator (p. 20)/

Self-diagnosis display indicator

(p. 133)/Tape photo recording

indicator (p. ,=;0)

[] Remaining tape indicator (p. 20)

[] ZERO SET MEMORY indicator

(p. 40, 53, 64)

[] Search mode indicator

(p. 24, 54, 56)

[] NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 21)

[] A/V _ DV indicator (p. 67)/

DV IN indicator (p. 62)

[] Audio mode indicator (p. 70)

[] Warning indicators (p. 134)

[] 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)

[] FULL charge indicator (p. 12)

Quick Function Guide

Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)

• In a dark place

• In insufficient light

• In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks,

or general night views

• Shooting backlit subjects

• In spotlight, such as at the theater

• In strong light or reflected light, such as

at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope

NIGHTSHOT (p. 21)

Low lux mode (p. 41)

Sunset & moon mode (p. 41)

BACK LIGHT (p. 21)

Spotlight mode (p. 41)

Beach & ski mode (p. 41)

Functions to give images more impact

(in the recording mode)

• Smooth transition between scenes

• Taking a still image,

• Digital processing of images

• Creating a soft background for subjects

• Superimposing a title

FADER (p. 34)

Tape photo recording (p. 30)/

Memory photo recording (p. 79)

PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/

DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 38)

Soft portrait mode (p. 40)

TITLE (p. 44)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

(in the recording mode)

• Preventing deterioration of picture quality D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 65)

in digital zoom

• Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 44)

• Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 41)

• Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 41)

Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)

• Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 33)

• Viewing images using a personal computer "Memory Stick" (p. 74)

Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)

•Digital processing of recordc,d images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 50)/

• Displaying the date/time or recording data

when you recorded

• Quickly locating a desired scene

• Searching for scenes recorded on tape in the

photo mode

• Scanning scenes recorded on tape in the

photo mode

• Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound

• Playing back the picture on a TV without

connecting a cord

DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 51)

Data code (p. 26)

Zero set memory (p. 49, 53)

Photo search (p. 56)

Photo scan (p. 57)

HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 65)

SUPER LASER LINK (p. 29)

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Index

A,B

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

C,D

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

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

I, J, K, L

i.LINK ......................... 50, 62, 123

Image protection ..................... 99

Image quality mode ............... 77

Index screen ............................. 92

"InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14

Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 29

!PEG..........................................74

LANC I,_/DIGITAL I/O

........................................ 93, 149

LCD _creen .............................. 18

EUMINANCEKEY ................. 38

M,N

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

O,P,Q

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 ........ 134

Wid_angle ................ 19

Wide mode ................ 33

WIPE ......................................... 34

WORLD TIME ............. 72

Write-protect tab ..................... 16

Zero set memory ......... 49, 53, 64

Zoom ........................................ 19

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