Page 2 - WARNING; Regulatory Information; Declaration of Conformity; SONY
2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With yourDigital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and soundquality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it isvery easy to use. You will...
Page 3 - equipment and receiver.; For customers in CANADA; CAUTION
3 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment. “Memory Stick” This device complies with Part15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not causehar...
Page 4 - Main Features; Taking moving or still images, and playing them back; , select the digital zoom power in
4 Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back • Recording a picture (p. 19)• Recording a still image on a tape (p. 33)• Playing back a tape (p. 27)• Recording still images or moving pictures on “Memory Stick” (p. 97, 104)• Viewing a still image or a moving picture recorded on ...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Getting started 5 Table of contents Main Features ................................................... 4 Quick Start Guide ................................. 6 Getting started Using this manual ............................................ 8Checking supplied accessories ..................... 10Step 1 P...
Page 6 - Quick Start Guide; Inserting a cassette
Quick Start Guide 6 Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for moreinformation. Open the DC INjack cover. Connect the plug withits v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 18) Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the...
Page 7 - PLAY; Viewfinder; Open the LCD panel; Note; Set the POWER
Quick Start Guide 7 PLAY REW C AM ER A M EM ORY VC R O FF (C H G ) POWER Recording a picture (p. 19) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 27) C AM ER A M EM ORY VC R O FF (C H G ) POWER Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing youreye against its eyecup.Th...
Page 8 - — Getting started —; Using this manual; Type of difference; LCD screen; Before using your camcorder; With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8; Note on TV color systems
8 — Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model numberby looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV830 is the model used forillustra...
Page 9 - car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight
9 Getting started [a] [b] [c] Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precisiontechnology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.However, there ma...
Page 10 - Checking supplied accessories; qa
10 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 165) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC poweradaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for RemoteCommander (2) (...
Page 11 - Installing the battery pack; To remove the battery pack; Lift up the viewfinder.; Step 1 Preparing the power supply
11 Getting started Installing the battery pack We recommend using the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors. ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack out in the d...
Page 12 - Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.; When the remaining battery indicator changes to; normal charge; fully charge the battery; After charging the battery pack
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 (M series).See page 148 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the...
Page 13 - The LCD backlight of the display window is turned off.; mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
13 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug ofthe AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC poweradaptor. When the battery pack is charged fully The LCD backlight of the displa...
Page 14 - Charging time
14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-FM30 145 (85) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-FM91 360 (300) The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremly high or lowbecause of the ambient tem...
Page 15 - Playing time
15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV730 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 155 NP-FM30 75 95 NP-FM70 255 320 NP-FM90 390 490 NP-FM91 455 565 DCR-TRV828/TRV830 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD s...
Page 16 - Connecting to a wall outlet
16 Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC INjack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. ( 2 ) Connec...
Page 17 - The year changes as follows:; Step 2 Setting the date and time; Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select; MENU
17 Getting started The year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time “--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick.” Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.• 12:00 PM stands fo...
Page 18 - We recommend using Hi8; Close the cassette compartment by pressing the; To eject a cassette; Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step; Notes; than the; To prevent accidental erasure; Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.; Step 3 Inserting a cassette
18 We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. ( 1 ) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). ( 2 ) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. ( 3 ) Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartm...
Page 19 - — Recording – Basics —; Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.; Microphone
19 Recording – Basics — 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 lenscap to the grip strap. ( 2 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for mo...
Page 20 - Adjusting the LCD screen; Xz
20 Note on LOCK When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set toMEMORY 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 scenesmooth as long as you do not eject t...
Page 21 - Brightness of the LCD screen; After recording; Zoom greater than 18; Notes on digital zoom; • Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 18; When you shoot close to a subject
21 Recording – Basics Brightness of the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in themenu settings (p. 78). Even if you adjust the LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT, the recordedpicture will not be affected. After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (C...
Page 22 - The indicators are not recorded on tape.
22 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 viewfindercome into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the ...
Page 23 - indicator appears on the screen.; If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects; The backlight function will be canceled.; Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot; and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.; BACK LIGHT
23 Recording – Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with alight background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.The . indicator appears on the screen. To canc...
Page 24 - Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT; Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode.; Using the NightShot Light; may cause your camcorder to malfunction.; Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode; You cannot use the Super NightShot function.; NightShot Light
24 Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recordedin the NightShot mode. ( 1 ) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. ( 2 ) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indica...
Page 25 - Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode.; To stop the countdown; Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.
25 Recording – Basics Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use theRemote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ...
Page 26 - Checking the recording; END SEARCH
26 Checking the recording – END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transitionbetween 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. Pres...
Page 27 - — Playback – Basics —; Playing back a tape; Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.; To stop playback; Press; When monitoring on the LCD screen; REW
27 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 usingthe Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Install the...
Page 28 - Using the data code function; To display the screen indicators – Display function
28 Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also therecording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code) . Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode. The displ...
Page 29 - Data code; Various playback modes
29 Playback – Basics When you use data code function, bars (--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if: – A blank section of the 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 When you connect yo...
Page 30 - enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press; Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system
30 In the various playback modes • Noise may 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...
Page 31 - Viewing the recording on TV; If your TV is already connected to a VCR; If your TV or VCR has an S video jack; Yellow
31 Playback – Basics Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate theplayback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures onthe LCD scr...
Page 32 - Using the AV cordless IR receiver; Before operation; Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.; To cancel the super laser link function; If you use a Sony TV; • The above feature may not work on some TV models.; If you turn the power off; Super laser link function turns off automatically.; SUPER LASER LINK
32 Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you caneasily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of theAV cordless IR receiver. Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power ada...
Page 33 - We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s .; Recording a still image on a tape
33 Advanced Recording Operations You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want torecord an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer(optional).You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP modeon a...
Page 34 - Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording; In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.; To cancel self-timer recording
34 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the RemoteCommander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
Page 35 - Printing the still image; If the video printer is equipped with S video input; LINE IN
35 Advanced Recording Operations Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). Connect the videoprinter using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellowplug of the...
Page 36 - To cancel the wide mode; Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.; In the wide mode; You cannot select OLD MOVIE.; During recording; – you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.; Using the wide mode
36 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [ a ] . The picture during playing back on a normal TV [ b ] or a wide-screen TV [ c ] are compressed in the widthwise dire...
Page 37 - Using the fader function; MONOTONE
37 Advanced Recording Operations [a] REC STBY REC STBY [b] 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 ...
Page 38 - To cancel the fader function
38 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 t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t D...
Page 39 - : The color and brightness of the image is reversed.; SEPIA; The image expands vertically.; Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode.; To turn the picture effect function off; Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.; While using the picture effect function; You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function.; When you turn the power off; The picture effect is automatically canceled.; Using special effects – Picture effect
39 Advanced Recording Operations You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV. 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). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The light...
Page 40 - Using special effects – Digital effect; STILL
40 Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. Thesound 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 a...
Page 41 - To cancel the digital effect; Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
41 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. ( 2 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect ...
Page 42 - Using special effects – Digital Effect
42 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 function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – PROGRAM AE • The following functions do not work ...
Page 43 - Using the PROGRAM AE function; Spotlight; This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.
43 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements. Spotlight This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively whitewhen shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theate...
Page 44 - To turn the PROGRAM AE function off; Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.; • The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
44 ( 1 ) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. ( 2 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE, then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. To turn the PROGRAM AE function...
Page 45 - Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.; To return to the automatic exposure mode; Adjusting the exposure manually
45 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. The ex...
Page 46 - • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.; Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The; To return to the autofocus mode; To focus precisely; Focusing manually; FOCUS
46 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...
Page 47 - Superimposing a title; VACATION; TITLE
47 Advanced Recording Operations Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 49). You can also selectthe language, color, size and position of titles. ( 1 ) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. The title menudisplay appears on the s...
Page 49 - Making your own titles; Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode.
49 Advanced Recording Operations Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have upto 20 characters. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXE...
Page 50 - To change a title you have stored; new title as desired.; To erase a character
50 To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you wantto change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial toselect [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as ...
Page 51 - Keep pressing the –; The zero set memory function may not work correctly.; Inserting a scene
51 Advanced Recording Operations You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and endpoints. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will beerased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) While your camcorder is in the standby mode...
Page 52 - To cancel the picture effect function; The picture effect function is automatically canceled.; Playing back a tape with picture effects
52 During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback or playback pausemode. ( 2 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to se...
Page 53 - Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback mode.; To cancel the digital effect function; The digital effect function is automatically canceled.; Playing back a tape with digital effects
53 Advanced Playback Operations During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback mode. ( 2 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
Page 54 - To cancel PB ZOOM function; Enlarging recorded images
54 You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. You can also dub theenlarged images to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s.Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recordedon “Memory Stick”s. ( 1 ) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder in the playback or pla...
Page 55 - function is canceled.; If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions; The zero set memory function may not work correctly.; Quickly locating a scene using the zero; DISPLAY
55 Advanced Playback Operations Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scenehaving 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...
Page 56 - . Use the Remote Commander for this operation.; To stop searching; find the point where the recording date changes.; The date search function may not work correctly.; Searching a recording by date
56 You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and startplayback 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 eachrecording date. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch ...
Page 57 - You can search for the recorded still image recorded on tape; Searching for a photo
57 Advanced Playback Operations You can search for the recorded still image recorded on tape (photo search) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for fiveseconds automatically (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a phot...
Page 58 - To stop scanning; The photo search and photo scan functions may not work correctly.
58 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photoscan indicator appears on the screen.The indicator changes as follows:DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicato...
Page 59 - Using the A/V connecting cable; When you have finished dubbing a tape; You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:; DV or Digital8; Dubbing a tape
59 Editing Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder asa player.Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder. Before operation • Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default ...
Page 61 - Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system; The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction.; During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system; See page 149 for more infomation about i.LINK.; The following functions do not work during digital editing:
61 Editing Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 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...
Page 62 - Before operating the Digital program editing function; When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.; Using the Digital program editing function; Step 1: Connecting the VCR; Unwanted scene
62 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operatingthe VCR.Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Before operating the Digital program editing function Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 62). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 63, 67). ...
Page 63 - Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable
63 Editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor onthe VCR.When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to(4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) S...
Page 64 - Note on IR SETUP code; Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing; Brand; About the IR SETUP code
64 Brand IR SETUP code Multitech 23, 80, 32 NEC 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96 Pentax 42, 8 Philco 78, 77 Philips 83, 78, 77 Pioneer 78 Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17 RCA/PROSCAN 8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78* Realistic 77, 36 Sansui 21 Singer 73 Samsung 94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24* S...
Page 65 - (2) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR; Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.; – Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is; (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other; Remote sensor
65 Editing (2) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pauseon the VCR, then press the dial. Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR Th...
Page 67 - Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable; Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder .
67 Editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow theprocedure below. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . ( 2 ) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set t...
Page 68 - Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR; Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder.
68 Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen andpaper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. ( 2 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape y...
Page 70 - Operation 1: Making the program; Press MENU to display the menu.
70 Operation 1: Making the program ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape forrecording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, the...
Page 71 - Erasing the program you have set; Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program.; Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.; Erasing all programs; To cancel erasing all programs; Select RETURN in step 2.; To cancel a program you have set; • The Digital program editing does not work when PB MODE is set to; You cannot set IN or OUT to the following portions of the tape:
71 Editing Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program. ( 1 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is ca...
Page 72 - Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing; To stop dubbing during editing; To quit the Digital program editing function; You cannot record on the VCR when:
72 Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set torecording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DVconnecting cable).When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its ...
Page 73 - After capturing images and sound; includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.; VIDEO
73 Editing Using with analog video unit and yourcomputer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to yourcomputer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is ...
Page 74 - Recording video or TV programs; the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape.; If your VCR is a monaural type
74 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. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Insert a bla...
Page 75 - During digital editing
75 Editing Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT andto DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audiosignals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. Before operat...
Page 77 - Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing; To change the insert end point
77 Editing Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [ a ] , then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. ( 3 ) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [ c ] by pressing m or M . Then...
Page 78 - — Customizing Your Camcorder —; Changing the menu settings; If you want to change other items, select
78 1 CAMERA 2 3 4 VCR MEMORY MENU M A N U A L S E T P R O G R A M A EP E F F E C TD E F F E C TA U T O S H T R [ M E N U ] : E N D M A N U A L S E T P E F F E C TD E F F E C T [ M E N U ] : E N D M A N U A L S E T P R OG R A M A EP E F F E C T M A N U A L S E T P R O G R A M A EA U T O S H T R [ M E...
Page 79 - To make the menu display disappear; Menu items are displayed as the following icons:; Selecting the mode setting of each item; is the default setting.
79 Customizing Your Camcorder To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SETCAMERA SETVCR SETLCD/VF SETMEMORY SETPRINT SETTAPE SETSETUP MENUOTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ according...
Page 80 - Notes on the SteadyShot function; The SteadyShot off indicator; Notes on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL; compatible with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL.
80 Changing the menu settings Icon/item SELFTIMER D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT N.S. LIGHT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL Mode z OFF ON z OFF 36 × 500 × z OFF ON z ON OFF z ON OFF z ON AUTO AUTO HIGH z NORMAL LOW Meaning Not to use the self-timer function To use the self-timer function To deactivate digital zoom...
Page 81 - When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only.; Notes on AUDIO MIX
81 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”. AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V t DV OUT Mode z STEREO 1 2 z ON OFF z ON OFF — z AUTO / z OFF ON Meaning To play back a stereo tape or dual so...
Page 82 - LCD BRIGHT
82 Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Mode — z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT — z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screenwith the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To set the brightness on the LCD screenbacklight normal To brighten the LCD screen backlight ...
Page 83 - Note on IMAGESIZE
83 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item STILL SET PIC MODE QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN PRINT MARK PROTECT Mode z SINGLE CONTINUOUS MULTI SCRN z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD z 1152 × 864 640 × 480 z 320 × 240 160 × 112 z AUTO ON ON z OFF ON z OFF Meaning Not to...
Page 84 - Notes on formatting; with this camcorder is not required.; Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”
84 Changing the menu settings Icon/item SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE 9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME Mode — — z RETURN OK — z RETURN SAME MULTI MARKED z OFF DATE DAY&TIME Meaning To play back images in a continuous loop(p. 131) To delete all the images (p. 134) To cancel formatting To format an ...
Page 85 - REC MODE; Note on REC MODE; LP/SP REC” appears on the screen. Use the Hi8; Notes on the LP mode
85 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN Mode z SP LP z 12BIT 16BIT z AUTO ON Meaning To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times theSP mode To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (twostereo sounds) To...
Page 86 - Notes on DEMO MODE; and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.; Note on DATA CODE
86 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE DATA CODE Mode — z OFF ON z VIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2 × z ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS z ON OFF z DATE/CAM DATE Meaning To set the date or time (p. 17) — To automatically turn on the Sony ...
Page 88 - On file format; Typical image data file name; Before using “Memory Stick”; of the connecting section.; Using “Memory Stick”–introduction; Terminal
88 You can record and play back images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with yourcamcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchangeimage data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. On file f...
Page 89 - “Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer; “Memory Stick” and; are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
89 “Memory Stick” operations “Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer “Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have aguaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform wi...
Page 90 - Inserting “Memory Stick”; mark; To eject the “Memory Stick”; Press the “Memory Stick” eject button. The “Memory Stick” pops up.
90 Inserting “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated below. To eject the “Memory Stick” Press the “Memory Stick” eject button. The “Memory Stick” pops up. When the access lamp is lit or...
Page 91 - Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
91 “Memory Stick” operations Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting isSUPER FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set tothe left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Pr...
Page 92 - Image quality settings
92 Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.The number of still images you can record is less thanin FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record...
Page 93 - The default setting is 1152
93 “Memory Stick” operations Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting the image size You can select either one of two image sizesStill images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. The default setting is 1152 × 864. Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. ( 1 ) Set the POWER ...
Page 95 - Image size settings; SFN; Maximum recording time of moving pictures
95 “Memory Stick” operations Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator Recording Playback 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. 1152 SFN 1152 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 640 SFN 640 320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures. 320 320 160 × 1...
Page 97 - You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s.; Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.; Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green; Number of recorded images; Recording still images on “Memory
97 “Memory Stick” operations You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s. 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 left(unlock) position. ( 2 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flas...
Page 98 - Recording images continuously
98 Note When recording still images at step 2 with PHOTO pressed lightly, the imagemomentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work:– Wide TV– Digital zoom– SteadyShot function– SUPER NIGHTSHOT– Fader– Picture effect– Digital...
Page 99 - If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full
99 “Memory Stick” operations Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recording While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum numberof still images depending on the image size.When you stop pressing, the recording stops. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Mak...
Page 100 - Continuous shooting settings; Setting; SINGLE; The number of images in continuous shooting
100 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) SINGLE Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) CONTINUOUS Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( ) MULTI SC...
Page 101 - Self-timer memory photo recording
101 “Memory Stick” operations Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can use theRemote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left(unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU ...
Page 102 - Insert a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.; Set the POWER switch to VCR.; Image size is automatically set to 640
102 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape and record it as a stillimage on a “Memory Stick.”Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector andrecord it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Before o...
Page 103 - Recording an image from a tape as a still image
103 “Memory Stick” operations Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on t...
Page 104 - You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.; 12, the maximum recording time is 60; To stop recording; Sound is recorded in monaural.; When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
104 You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set tothe left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camer...
Page 105 - When recording in MEMORY mode; The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.; During recording on “Memory Stick”
105 “Memory Stick” operations When recording in MEMORY mode The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode. When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on “MemoryStick”s. Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash ...
Page 106 - Recording moving pictures from a tape
106 Recording moving pictures from a tape Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as amoving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picturedata through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “MemoryStick.” Before o...
Page 107 - a tape to “Memory Stick”s.
107 “Memory Stick” operations Recording moving pictures from a tape Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from a tape to “Memory Stick”s. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes. When the access lamp is lit or...
Page 109 - The “; DV OUT
109 “Memory Stick” operations Recording moving pictures from a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Note The “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert “Memory Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.– When recording on a tape in a poor recording...
Page 111 - Recording superimposed images on a tape; • Insert a Hi8; Still image
111 “Memory Stick” operations Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image– MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation • Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder. ( ...
Page 114 - To change the still image to superimpose; Do either of the following:; To change the mode setting; the picture may not be clear.; You cannot change the mode setting.; The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images; You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.; While recording on a “Memory Stick” using MEMORY MIX function; You cannot use the following functions
114 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an 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 ...
Page 116 - To stop copying; Press MENU to stop copying.; When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full; Image size of still images; When the access lamp is lit or flashing; Copying still images from a tape – Photo save
116 To stop copying Press MENU to stop copying. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen, and the copying stops. Insert another“Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When t...
Page 117 - Viewing a still image; Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.; To stop memory photo playback; DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of the
117 “Memory Stick” operations Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to...
Page 118 - Screen indicators during still image playback; Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.; Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback
118 To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. • When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfu...
Page 119 - A red; To return to the normal playback screen (single screen); mark to the image you want to display on full; These files may not be displayed on the index screen.
119 “Memory Stick” operations Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode. • To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +.• To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –. To retu...
Page 120 - To stop MPEG movie playback; N X
120 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also playback 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER...
Page 121 - Screen indicators during moving picture playback; Image size; Memory playback indicator
121 “Memory Stick” operations Screen indicators during moving picture playback Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Picture number/Total number of recordedpictures Image size Data directory number/File number Protect indicator 320 MO V 0 0 0 0 1 M E MO R Y P L A Y 2 / 2 0 0 : 1 2 Memory pl...
Page 122 - You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer.; JPEG format; Recommended computer environment; Recommended Windows environment; drive; equipment may not operate.; Viewing images using your computer
122 You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer. On file format Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure thatapplications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.• Still images: JPEG format • Moving images/audio...
Page 123 - For Macintosh users; USB connector
123 “Memory Stick” operations Viewing images using your computer Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to thecomputer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewingimages on a CD-ROM which is supplied with you...
Page 124 - For Windows 98 users; Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load.
124 Viewing images using your computer Viewing images For Windows 98 users ( 1 ) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. ( 2 ) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder andthe other end to the USB connector on your computer. ( 3 ) Insert a “Memory S...
Page 125 - Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”; Eject the “Memory Stick.”; Notes on using your computer; “Memory Stick”; Stick” has been formatted on your computer.; Software
125 “Memory Stick” operations Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick” To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below. For Windows 2000 users ( 1 ) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the TaskTray andclick to cancel the applicable drive. ( ...
Page 126 - Folder; ssss; Folder containing moving picture data
126 Viewing images using your computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in a folder.The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users(The drive recogni...
Page 127 - Copying the image recorded on “Memory; Insert a Hi8
127 “Memory Stick” operations Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes You can copy images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them toHi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWE...
Page 128 - You cannot record the index screen.; If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode; Memory playback stops.; If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode; Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes
128 During copying You cannot operate the following buttons:– MEMORY PLAY– MEMORY INDEX– MEMORY DELETE– MEMORY +/–– MEMORY MIX 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 your computer or shot ...
Page 129 - You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.”; indicators; To cancel memory PB ZOOM function; Enlarging still images recorded on
129 “Memory Stick” operations You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set tothe left (unlock) position . ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder whil...
Page 130 - The digital effect function does not work.; Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode
130 Note You cannot record or print the images enlarged by the PB ZOOM mode on “MemoryStick”s. In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not work. The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed: – MENU– MEMORY PLAY– MEMORY INDEX– MEMORY +/– Pictures in the PB ZOO...
Page 131 - To stop the slide show; Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2.; To view the recorded images on TV
131 “Memory Stick” operations You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especiallywhen 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 s...
Page 132 - To cancel image protection; You cannot carry out image protection.
132 Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection 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 VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set tothe left (unlock) posit...
Page 133 - You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.”; Deleting selected images; Play back the image you want to delete.; To cancel deleting an image; Press MEMORY – in step 4.; To delete an image displayed on the index screen; indicator to the desired image and follow steps 3; before deleting them.; Deleting images; DELETE
133 “Memory Stick” operations 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 VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set tothe left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Play back the image y...
Page 134 - Deleting all the images; You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”.
134 Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left(unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press t...
Page 135 - To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”; 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.
135 “Memory Stick” operations To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC. 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 image...
Page 136 - Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK; To cancel writing print marks; You cannot write print marks on still images.; Moving pictures; You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.
136 Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printingout still images later.Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard forspecifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “...
Page 137 - * 9 still images with print marks are printed together.; Using the external printer; Printer; PIC PRINT; DATE
137 “Memory Stick” operations You can use the external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) on your camcorderto print still images on the print paper.For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes ...
Page 138 - In the recording mode; Symptom; — Troubleshooting —; Types of trouble and their solutions
138 If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source andcontact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the screen or the display window, the self...
Page 139 - In the playback mode
139 Troubleshooting The date search does not workcorrectly. The picture which is recorded in theDigital8 system is not played back. The tape which is recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is not playedback correctly. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the PO...
Page 140 - In the recording and playback modes
140 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. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p....
Page 141 - When operating using the “Memory Stick”
141 Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 97) • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 90) • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full...
Page 142 - Others
142 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. c Check the connection and set the input selector on theVCR again. (p. 62) • The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony. c Set it to IR. (p. 63) • Setting program on a blank po...
Page 143 - Cause and/or Corrective Actions; ss; Self-diagnosis display
143 Troubleshooting C:21:00 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. 148) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for atleast 1 ho...
Page 144 - Warning indicators and messages; Warning indicators
144 Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check thefollowing.See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted.• The file is unrea...
Page 145 - Warning messages
145 Troubleshooting Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 17) • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 148) BATTERY ONLY • 8mm TAPE t SP REC Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC in the LP mode.* (p. 85) • Q Z TAPE END The tape has run out.*...
Page 146 - — Additional Information —; Digital8 system, recording and; What is the “Digital8 system”?; Playback system; Display during automatic detection of system; Copyright signal; When you play back
146 — Additional Information — Digital8 system, recording 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.* The recording time when you...
Page 147 - When you playback a dual sound track tape; When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system; Digital8 system, recording and playback
147 Additional Information 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 tracktape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menusettings (p. 78). Sou...
Page 148 - About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
148 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions forcommunicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorderand an AC power adaptor.The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack c...
Page 149 - About the Name “i.LINK”
149 Additional Information The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This sectiondescribes 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 otherdata in two directions between equipm...
Page 151 - necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet; NTSC system; Brazil; SECAM system; Simple setting of clock by time difference; Using your camcorder abroad
151 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied 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, depend...
Page 152 - Moisture condensation; indicator flashes. When the; If moisture condensation occurred; indicator does not appear when the power is; Note on moisture condensation
152 Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture maycondense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In thiscondition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or y...
Page 153 - Maintenance information; Cleaning the video heads; When you playback/record in the Digital8 system; indicator and “; Cleaning the LCD screen; Maintenance information and precautions; or
153 Additional Information Maintenance information Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When you playback/record in the Digital8 system The video heads may be dirty when:– mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.– playback pictur...
Page 154 - Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:; Precautions; Camcorder operation
154 Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery so as to retain the dateand time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeablebattery is always charged as long as ...
Page 155 - Connection to your computer; use a new Hi8; AC power adaptor; the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.; About care and storage of the lens
155 Additional Information Connection to your computer • When recording with i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your computer, use a new Hi8 /Digital8 tape. • When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system into your computer, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape f...
Page 156 - Battery pack; contact with the battery terminals.; Note on dry batteries; If batteries are leaking
156 Maintenance information and precautions Battery pack • Use only the specified charger or video equipment 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.• Nev...
Page 157 - Specifications
157 Additional Information Input/outputconnectors S video input/output 4-pin mini DINLuminance signal: 1 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Audio/Video input/output AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, syncnegative 327 mV, (at outputimpedance...
Page 159 - — Quick Reference —; Identifying the parts and controls; Attaching the shoulder strap; Camcorder
159 Quick Reference — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls 1 Lens cap (p. 19) 2 LCD screen (p. 19) 3 OPEN button (p. 19) 4 VOLUME buttons (p. 27) 5 Battery pack (p. 11) 6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 11) 7 POWER switch (p. 19) 8 START/STOP button (p. 19) 9 Hooks for shoulder stra...
Page 160 - What is SUPER LASER LINK?
160 qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 46) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared r...
Page 161 - Attaching the lens cap; Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.
161 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls e; MEMORY PLAY button (p. 117) ea MEMORY INDEX button (p. 118) es EXPOSURE button (p. 45) ed MEMORY DELETE button (p. 133) ef MEMORY + button (p. 111, 117) wg EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 26) wh MPEG u button (p. 120) wj Speaker wk MEMORY – button (p....
Page 162 - Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe
162 Identifying the parts and controls eg Intelligent accessory shoe eh END SEARCH button (p. 26) ej DISPLAY button (p. 28) ek PB ZOOM button (p. 54, 129) el TITLE button (p. 47) r; MEMORY MIX button (p. 111) ra Power zoom lever (p. 21) rs PHOTO button (p. 33, 97) rd “Memory Stick” eject button (p. ...
Page 164 - tk; LANC jack; ys; Fasten the grip strap firmly.
164 Identifying the parts and controls tk ya ys y; tl tk AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31, 59, 103) tl S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31) y; DV IN/OUT jack (p. 60, 103) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINKcompatible. ya LANC jack LANC stands for Local ApplicationControl Bus System. The LANC controljack is used for contr...
Page 165 - Remote Commander; To prepare the Remote Commander; Notes on the Remote Commander; • Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes
165 Quick Reference Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically to the buttons on your camcorder. Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polar...
Page 166 - Operation indicators; LCD screen and Viewfinder; This indicator appears in the viewfinder.; or indicator appears.; wh
166 Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window qg Tape counter indicator (p. 22) /Time code indicator (p. 22) /Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 143) /Tape photo recording indicator (p. 33) /Memory photo indicator (p. 97) /Image number indicator (p. 118) qh Remaining tape indic...
Page 167 - Index
167 Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 12Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22AFM HiFi Sound ................... 147AUDIO MIX ............................ 81AUDIO MODE ........................ 85A/V connecting cable .................................. 31, 59, 103 BACK LIGH...
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