Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DCR-TRV720 Sony
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©2000 Sony Corporation Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 T able of contents Quick Start Guide ............................... 6 Checking supplied accessories .............. 8 Getting started Using this manual ................................... 9 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack .
5 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 .
Quick Start Guide 6 Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p.
Quick Start Guide 7 Recording a picture (p. 17) Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 1 Remove the lens cap. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.
8 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 149) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p.
Getting started 9 — 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 manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder.
10 [a] [b] [c] Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care • 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.
11 Getting started Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.
12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
13 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates 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.
14 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 (.
15 Getting started Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder 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 connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.
16 We recommend using Hi8 /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.
17 Recording – Basics 5 3 4 1 2 40min REC 0:00:01 SP VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA ( CHARGE ) VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA ( CHARGE ) — Recording – Basics — Recor ding a pictur e 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.
18 Note on 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. To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off your camcorder.
19 Recording – Basics After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. Using the zoom feature Move 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.
20 To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder 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.
21 Recording – Basics Recording a picture BACK LIGHT NightShot Light emitter Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.
22 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.
23 Recording – Basics Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer 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.
24 Checking the r ecor ding – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
25 Playback – Basics — 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.
26 To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen.
27 Playback – Basics Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still image (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N . To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode.
28 V iewing the r ecor ding on TV If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
29 Playback – Basics Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver 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.
30 Notes • During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the 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.
31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
32 Printing the still image 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.
33 Advanced Recording Operations 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.
34 You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. Using the fader function 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.
35 Advanced Recording Operations 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.
36 Notes • The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function.
37 Advanced Recording Operations 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 image is sepia. B&W : The image is monochrome (black-and-white).
38 Using special effects – Digital ef fect 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.
39 Advanced Recording Operations 3 4 LUMI. 1 2 LUMI. 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 y FLASH y LUMI.
40 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 .
41 Advanced Recording Operations 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 excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.
42 ( 1 ) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator 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 Press PROGRAM AE. Notes • In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups.
43 Advanced Recording Operations 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.
44 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.
45 Advanced Recording Operations 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.
46 To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select before step 2.
47 Advanced Recording Operations Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
48 To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased.
49 Advanced Recording Operations 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.
50 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.
51 Advanced Playback Operations 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 until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI.
52 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 camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
53 Advanced Playback Operations 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.
54 You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search) . Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
55 Advanced Playback Operations 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 may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.
56 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 image for five seconds automatically (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
57 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo ( 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 t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN ( 3 ) Press .
58 Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
59 Editing Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting 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.
60 You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a PC which has the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Analog video signals t Digital video signals ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in the menu settings (p.
61 Editing Recor ding video or TV pr ograms 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.
62 Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting 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.
63 Editing Inserting a scene fr om a VCR – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from 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.
64 To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Notes • The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
65 Customizing Your Camcorder — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items 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.
66 Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET (DCR-TRV820 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch.
67 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND TBC* TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”. DNR* DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.
68 Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Mode z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT —–– z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Meaning To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal To brighten the LCD sc.
69 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item CONTINUOUS QUALITY FLD./FRAME PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE Mode z OFF MULTI SCRN z FINE STANDARD z FIELD FRAME z OFF ON z OFF ON ––– ––– z RETURN FORMAT ––– Meaning Not to record continuously To record 9 images continuously (p.
70 Changing the menu settings Icon/item 9PIC SAME* 9PIC MULTI* REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN DATA CODE Mode —–– —–– z SP LP z 12BIT 16BIT z AUTO ON z DATE/CAM DATE Meaning To make prints of same split screens To make prints of different split screen To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.
71 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE Mode —–– z OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2 × z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p.
72 Changing the menu settings Icon/item WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR Mode —–– z MELODY NORMAL OFF z ON OFF z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference.
73 Customizing Your Camcorder 2 4 2000 JAN 1 12 00 AM 1, 7 3 6 MENU SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE [ MENU ] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MO.
74 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.
75 “Memory Stick” operations “Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer “Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
76 Inserting “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. ( 2 ) Insert the “Memory Stick” with the v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” compartment as illustrated until it clicks. ( 3 ) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.
77 “Memory Stick” operations Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting image quality mode 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 (unlock) position.
78 Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when 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.
79 “Memory Stick” operations 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 mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode.
80 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.
81 “Memory Stick” operations 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.
82 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) O F F Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.
83 “Memory Stick” operations Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. 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.
84 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMOR Y MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving image you 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 moving image.
85 “Memory Stick” operations 1 2 4 5 6 M. CHROM M. LUMI M. LUMI M. LUMI III•••• I•••••• VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA ( CHARGE ) 3 MEMORY MIX 100–0021 100–0021 100–0021 100–002.
86 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.
87 “Memory Stick” operations Recor ding an image fr om a tape as a still image 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”.
88 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment ( 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.
89 “Memory Stick” operations Copying still images fr om a tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.
90 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.
91 “Memory Stick” operations V iewing 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.
92 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image.
93 “Memory Stick” operations Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. These numbers are different from the data file names.
94 Copying the image r ecor ded on “Memory Stick” to tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
95 “Memory Stick” operations 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.
96 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.
97 “Memory Stick” operations 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.
98 To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder 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.
99 “Memory Stick” operations Preventing accidental erasur e – Image pr otection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR.
100 You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. Deleting selected images ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
101 “Memory Stick” operations Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
102 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.
103 “Memory Stick” operations W riting 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 camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out.
104 — 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.
105 Printing operations About lamp indications (p. 131) PRINT lamp Fast flashing (green): • Printer error • Heat buildup inside printer Slow flashing (orange): • During printing PRINT PAPER lamp.
106 Inserting the print cartridge 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.
107 Printing operations 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.
108 Removing the print cartridge Slide the removal switch to the end in the direction of the arrow, and remove the print cartridge. Notes • Do not remove the print cartridge when print paper is inserted. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
109 Printing operations Using the printer – Introduction Inserting the print paper 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.
110 Using the printer – Introduction To remove drawn in print paper Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), and set 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.
111 Printing operations Using the printer – Introduction Checking the power supply 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.
112 Making prints – Standar d print – DCR-TRV820 only You can print images whenever you want to or print images recorded on “Memory Stick.” Images can also be captured from other equipment and printed. Printing images whenever you want to Before operation Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints.
113 Printing operations Making prints – Standard print To cancel printing The print paper is automatically ejected by setting 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.
114 Making prints – Standard print Making prints from other equipment 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 VTR on your camcorder.
115 Printing operations Making prints – Standard print Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) S VIDEO LANC DV : Signal flow (not supplied) DV IN/OUT DV OUT Note Prints cannot be made when images from other equipment are being recorded on your camcorder.
116 Making prints – Standard print Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” 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.
117 Printing operations 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.
118 Printing images on which superimposed a still image by using MEMORY MIX function 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.
119 Printing operations Making prints of split scr eens – Split printing – DCR-TRV820 only You can print images recorded on “Memory Stick” to print paper (Sticker type/9 split size). Printing a single image Before operation • Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints.
120 Making prints of split screens – Split printing Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” in recording order 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.
121 Additional Information — Additional Information — Digital8 system, recor ding and playback What is the “Digital8 system”? This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette . Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette.
122 When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 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.
123 Additional Information 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.
124 About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit 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.
125 Additional Information When replacing the lithium 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.
126 Changing the lithium battery ( 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.
127 Additional Information 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.
128 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction. • This is not a malfunction. • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.
129 Additional Information In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
130 When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77) • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 76) • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capacity.
131 Additional Information Troubleshooting (Continued on the following page) When operating using the printer – DCR-TRV820 only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The print cartridge is not inserted. c Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) • The printer cover is closed.
132 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 65) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + – polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.
133 Additional Information Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 14) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize.
134 C:21:00 100–0021 W ar ning indicators and messages If indicators and messages 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 Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: • The tape is near the end.
135 Additional Information Warning messages • CLOCK SET Reset the date and time. (p. 73) • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 14) BATTERY ONLY • 8mm TAPE t SP REC Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC in the LP mode.
136 Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder 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 ] .
137 Additional Information Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens.
138 Maintenance information Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.
139 Additional Information Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions.
140 Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
141 Additional Information Input/output connectors S video input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.
142 AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature –4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.
143 Quick Reference — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 18) 2 OPEN button (p. 17) 3 VOLUME buttons (p. 25) 4 START/STOP button (p. 17) 5 POWER switch (p. 17) 6 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p.
144 9 Video control buttons (p. 25, 27) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. q; EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 24) qa S.LASER LINK button (p.
145 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. ws Eyecup wd MEMORY PLAY button (p. 91) wf MEMORY – button (p. 85, 91) wg LCD screen (p.
146 Identifying the parts and controls eg Intelligent accessory shoe eh DATA CODE button (p. 26) ej DISPLAY button (p. 26) ek PB ZOOM button (p. 52, 96) el TITLE button (p. 45) r; Power Zoom lever (p. 19) ra “Memory Stick” lamp This lamp lights up while “Memory Stick” is in the “Memory Stick” compartment.
147 Quick Reference Fastening the grip strap Identifying the parts and controls rk EJECT button (p. 16) rl Access lamp (p. 76) t; “Memory Stick” compartment (p. 76) ta LOCK knob (p. 77) ts Cassette compartment (p. 16) td Grip strap tf LANC / DIGITAL I/O jack (p.
148 Identifying the parts and controls y; Viewfinder (p. 20) ya MEMORY INDEX button (p. 92) ys Lithium battery compartment (p. 126) yd MEMORY + button (p. 85, 91) yf PRINT lamp* (p. 105) yg PRINT PAPER lamp* (p. 105) yh PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp* (p. 105) yj PRINT button* (p.
149 Quick Reference Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
150 Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 17) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 18) 2 Format indicator (p. 121) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 20) 4 Zoom indicator (p.
151 Quick Reference Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 21) • In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 41) • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p.
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 12 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 20 AFM HiFi Sound ................... 122 AUDIO MIX ............................ 67 AUDIO MODE ........................ 70 A/V connecting cable .
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