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3-059-564-12 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV820
DCR-TRV720/TRV820
©2000 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING If you have any questions about this product, you To prevent fire or shock hazard, do may call
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfere
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Table of contents Quick Start Guide ............................... 6 Advanced Playback Operations Checking supplied accessories .............. 8 Playing back a tape with picture effects ........................................................... 50 Getting started Playing back a tape with digital effects ........................................................... 51 Using this manual ................................... 9 Enlarging recorded images Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 – PB
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Table of contents Printing operations (DCR-TRV820 only) Using the printer – Introduction ....... 104 Making prints – Standard print ........ 112 Making prints of split screens – Split printing .............................. 119 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback ......................................... 121 About i.LINK ....................................... 123 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder ...................................... 125 Troubleshooting
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 16) 1 Open the lid of the 2 Insert a cassette 3 Close the cassette cassette compartment, into the cassette compartme
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Quick Start Guide VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA ( ) CHARGE VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) Recording a picture (p. 17) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Viewfinder The picture appears When the LCD panel is closed, use the on the LCD screen. viewfinder placing your eye ag
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 45 6 7 89 0 qa qs qd 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 17) (p. 149) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 93) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 0 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 74) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 93) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 125) The lithium battery is already insta
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Getting started — 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. The DCR-TRV820 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV820 only.” As you read t
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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. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camco
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VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA ( ) CHARGE 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. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to O
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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. – The AC power adaptor is disconnected. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV720 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 70 (60) 100 (90) NP-F530 110 (95) 170 (155) NP-F550 140 (125) 205 (185) NP-F730 250 (225) 350 (310) NP-F730H/F750 285 (255) 425 (380) NP-F930 390 (355) 555 (500) NP-F950 445 (400) 650 (590) NP-F960 525 (470) 765 (685) DCR-TRV820 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 60 (55) 90 (80) NP-F530 100 (85) 145
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2, 3 1 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power sou
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette 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. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) Close the lid of the cassette compartm
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Recording – Basics VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA VTR MEMORY (CHARGE) OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 11 to 16). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mo
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Recording a picture 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. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture 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. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side:for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) WT W T W T Zoom greater than 25× is performed digitally. To activa
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Recording a picture 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. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mod
