3-059-564-13 (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.
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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For customers in the U.S.A.
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.
Table 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 ............. 11 Charging the battery pack ............. 12 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 15 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 16 Recording – Basics Recording a picture ...............................
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 ..........
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. Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 16) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The compartment opens automatically.
Recording a picture 2 Set the POWER MEMORY OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. VTR 1 Remove the lens cap. (p. 17) 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. MEMORY OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. VTR 4 Press the red button. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 151) 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. 125) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 151) 3 0 “Memory Stick” (1) (p.
— Getting started — Using this manual Type of difference DCRPrinter TRV720 TRV820 — z Getting started 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.
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.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Getting started 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 camcorder.
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 OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – – min” appears in the display window. Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Getting started 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.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV720 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 70 (60) 110 (95) 140 (125) 250 (225) 285 (255) 390 (355) 445 (400) 525 (470) Playing time with LCD closed 100 (90) 170 (155) 205 (185) 350 (310) 425 (380) 555 (500) 650 (590) 765 (685) Playing time on LCD screen 60 (55) 100 (85) 125 (110) 215 (195) 260 (230) 355 (315) 395 (350) 465 (415) Playing time with LCD closed 90 (80) 145
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. Getting started (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.
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 compartment.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. 1 VTR 3 Recording – Basics (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 mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
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).
Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. 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) W W Recording – Basics Using the zoom feature T W T T Zoom greater than 25 × is performed digitally.
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.
Recording a picture 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. Recording – Basics Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The . indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
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. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.
Recording a picture 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. VTR 2 START/STOP Recording – Basics (1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDIT SEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
— 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. VTR 2 Playback – Basics (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTRwhilepressingthesmallgreenbutton.The videocontrolbuttonslightup. (3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape.
Playing back a tape 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. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DATA CODE DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Playing back a tape 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. To resume normal playback, press N. Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 15). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
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. S.LASER LINK Playback – Basics Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.
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. PHOTO 2 PHOTO 1 Advanced Recording Operations (1) In the standby mode, press (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording 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. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE1) 2) OVERLAP2) WIPE2) DOT2) (ramdom dot) [b] STBY 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. 1) 2) 34 You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting. Fade in only.
Using the fader function 1 FADER FADER Advanced Recording Operations (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 M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the fader function 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. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions: – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) – Super NightShot – Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] Advanced Recording Operations MOSAIC [f] : The color and brightness of the image is reversed. The image is sepia. The image is monochrome (black-and-white). The light intensity is clearer, and the image looks like an illustration. The image expands vertically.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving image. TRAIL You can record the image so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
Using special effects – Digital Effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: – Exposure – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled.
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. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (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: 1 PROGRAM 2 A 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. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – The subject is backlit – Bright subject and dark background – To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets. – horizontal stripes. – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky. •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.
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. VACATION 1 Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected.
Superimposing a title 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 language and return to step 2. before step 2. Then select the desired If you display the menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.
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.
Making your own titles 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. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 3 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassttes is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off.
Inserting a scene You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. [a] [b] ZERO SET MEMORY Advanced Recording Operations (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) appears. For details of each picture effect function, see page 37. PICTURE EFFECT NEG. ART To cancel the picture effect function Press PICTURE EFFECT.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI.
Enlarging recorded images – PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. R : The image moves downwards. r : The image moves upwards. T t becomes available.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.
Searching a recording by date – Date search 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. JUL 4 2000 JUL 5 2000 [a] [b] DEC 31 2000 [c] (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears.
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. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan You can search for the still image recorded on tape (photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each 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. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears.
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 . or >. Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically. SEARCH MODE PHOTO Advanced Playback Operations 2 00 SCAN 3 To stop scanning Press x.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your 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. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR.
Dubbing a tape 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. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function 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) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VTR. Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in the menu settings (p. 65). Start playback on the analog video unit. Start capturing procedures on your PC. The operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use.
Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (p. 65).
Recording video or TV programs 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. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
Inserting a scene from 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. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press 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 press X to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.
— 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. (1) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings 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. The LCD screen and the viewfinder shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND TBC* POWER switch Mode Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 122) 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound. 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound. z ON To correct jitter OFF VTR VTR To not correct jitter.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD B. L. Meaning z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal BRIGHT LCD COLOR —–– To brighten the LCD screen To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH dial to adjust the fowllowing bar to lighten VF B.L. POWER switch Mode z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT VTR CAMERA MEMORY to darken To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal To brighten the viewfinder VTR CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item CONTINUOUS Mode Meaning POWER switch z OFF Not to record continuously MEMORY MULTI SCRN QUALITY z FINE STANDARD FLD.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning 9PIC SAME* —–– To make prints of same split screens VTR MEMORY 9PIC MULTI* —–– To make prints of different split screen VTR MEMORY REC MODE z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode VTR CAMERA AUDIO MODE LP To increase the recording time to 1.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning CLOCK SET —–– To reset the date or time (p. 73) CAMERA MEMORY AUTO TV ON z OFF —–– VTR CAMERA MEMORY ON TV INPUT z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 LTR SIZE z NORMAL OFF To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item POWER switch Mode Meaning WORLD TIME —–– To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
— “Memory Stick” operations — Using “Memory Stick”–introduction You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the serial port adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied) or PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied). On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction “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. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association).
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction 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. 2 “Memory Stick” compartment access lamp To eject the “Memory Stick” Open the lid of the cassette compartment, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly. The “Memory Stick” pops up.
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. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
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. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 65). Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode if you install it to the accessory shoe.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording 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. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen (2) Press or in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO firmly.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY 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. M. LUMI (Memory luminance key) You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving image.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 camcorder. tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded still image on “Memory Stick” appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose. To see the previous image, press MEMORY –.
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– before step 7. – Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To change the mode setting Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM/M.OVERLAP Press MEMORY MIX. During recording You cannot change the mode setting.
Recording an image from 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”. Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 camcorder. system and a “Memory Stick” into your (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press N.
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. The images from TV or VCR appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 87.
Copying still images from 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. Before operation •Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VTR. Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial.
Copying still images from a tape – Photo save To stop copying Press MENU to stop copying. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (4) Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image.
Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image number/Total number of recorded images 21 / 40 MEMORY PLAY 100-0021 Print mark Protect indicator Data file name 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. PLAY MEMORY INDEX DELETE MEMORY MIX MEMORY INDEX Press MEMORY INDEX.
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. Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation /Digital8 Insert a Hi8 camcorder. tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode. desired still image.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY MIX, MEMORY +, and MEMORY –. Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images recorded on “Memory Stick.” The still image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW 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.
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 VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to protect (p. 91). (3) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial.
Deleting images 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. (2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 91). (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images 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. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
Deleting images While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot delete images.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. This function is not for printing out still images on your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only) Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR.
— Printing operations — Using the printer – Introduction – DCR-TRV820 only You can use the printer on your camcorder to print images on the print paper (supplied). About the print cartridge •Do not touch the ribbon or leave it in a dusty place. Fingerprints or dust on the ribbon sometimes prevent good-looking prints from being made. •Avoid storing the print cartridge in high temperature or humid locations, dusty locations or direct sunlight.
Using the printer – Introduction About lamp indications (p.
Using the printer – Introduction 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. (2) Insert the print cartridge as far as possible in the direction of the arrow on the cartridge case until it clicks into the cartridge compartment. Insert the print cartridge so that the printing head is located between the ribbon and the cartridge case.
Using the printer – Introduction Note The inside of your camcorder sometimes heats up. Do not put your hand inside the print cartridge compartment. If the print cartridge is not inserted when the power is turned on The PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp flashes slowly. The PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp flashes fast when an error occurs on the print cartridge or when the ribbon has run out. Printing operations The ribbon protector The ribbon protector is located between the ribbon and the cartridge case.
Using the printer – Introduction Removing the print cartridge Slide the removal switch to the end in the direction of the arrow, and remove the print cartridge. Removal switch Notes •Do not remove the print cartridge when print paper is inserted. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •Do not remove the print cartridge until you use it up. If you reinsert the print cartridge before you use it up, the possible number of prints per print cartridge roll may be reduced by one.
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. (3) Slide the printer cover in the direction of the arrow to open. The PRINT lamp is lit, and the PRINT PAPER lamp flashes slowly. making (4) Insert print paper into the part of the paper feeder marked with sure that the print surface is facing towards you.
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.
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. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the possible printing time. If you press PRINT while the battery is low, the warning indicator, E, will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Making prints – Standard 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. (1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
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. 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.
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) (2) (3) (4) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) Set the POWER switch to VTR on your camcorder. Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (p. 65) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from VCR. Select TV program if you are recording from TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen.
Making prints – Standard print Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV S VIDEO LANC DV OUT DV IN/OUT : Signal flow (not supplied) Note Prints cannot be made when images from other equipment are being recorded on your camcorder. (Print paper is not drawn in even if inserted.) Printing operations Titles superimposed on the image You cannot print titles superimposed on the image.
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. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p.
Making prints – Standard print Notes •During printing, the print paper is inserted and ejected between the paper dispenser and the printer cover. Do not place any objects that may prevent the print paper from being inserted and ejected from the body. •During printing, do not draw out the print paper. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. •During printing, do not touch the print surface. •During printing, do not subject the body to vibration or shock.
Making prints – Standard print 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. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (3) Press MEMORY MIX.
Making prints of split screens – Split printing – DCR-TRV820 only You can print images recorded on “Memory Stick” to print paper (Sticker type/9 split size). Printing a single image 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. VTR 2 MEMORY OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA Printing operations (1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR.
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. (1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (3) Playback the still image you want to print. (p.
— Additional Information — Digital8 system, recording and playback What is the “Digital8 system”? This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette . /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette.* The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 / standard 8 tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8 / standard 8 system camcorder.
Digital8 system, recording and playback 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. 65).
About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is “i.LINK”? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
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. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 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. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 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. (4) Close the lid.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 133. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The SteadyShot function does not work.
Troubleshooting Symptom A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. • This is not a malfunction. Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom The power does not turn on. The end search function does not work. The end search function does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder. The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work. • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged.
Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. You cannot format the “Memory Stick”. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect the image. You cannot write a print mark on the still image. The photo save function does not work. 130 Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to MEMORY. (p.
Troubleshooting 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. c Slide the printer cover to open. (p. 109) • You have inserted print paper into the paper feeder right after you turned the power source on. c Remove the print paper once. Make sure that the PRINT PAPER lamp is flashing slowly, and then insert print paper into the paper feeder. (p.
Troubleshooting Symptom You cannot insert the print cartridge. The PRINT lamp is flashing fast. The PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp is flashing fast. Printing stops mid may, and the PRINT PAPER lamp or the PRINT lamp is flashing fast. You cannot select 9PIC SAME or 9PIC MULTI in the menu settings. The printed image has a black frame. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If you disconnect the power source such as the battery pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back to the original position.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning 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 The still image is protected* Slow flashing: •The still image is protected. (p. 68) Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: •The file is corrupted. (p. 74) •The file is unreadable. (p. 74) Self-diagnosis display (p.
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET Reset the date and time. (p. 73) •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 14) •8mm TAPE t SP REC Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC Use Hi8 /Digital8 in the LP mode.* (p. 70) tapes when you record •QZ TAPE END The tape has run out.* •Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.* (p. 16) • The video heads are dirty. (p. 138) CLEANING CASSETTE** You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p.
Using your camcorder abroad 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]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions 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. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions 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. When you playback/record in the Digital8 system The video head may be dirty when: – mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. – playback pictures do not move.
Maintenance information and precautions – DCR-TRV820 only About the influence of dirt on the printer Printed images may have red, blue, or white dots or thin lines on their surface due dirt or dust entering the printer. This is not a malfunction. These symptoms may become worse depending on the storage conditions of the print paper or print cartridge. See “Using the printer-Introduction” for details when handling print paper and the print cartridge.
Maintenance information and precautions – DCR-TRV820 only About the influence of dirt on the platen roller Printed images may have red, blue, or white dots periodically in horizontal direction due dirt or dust on the platen roller which is inside of the printer. If this happens, clean the platen roller with the platen roller cleaner. How to clean the platen roller Perform steps 1 to 7 on page 112.
Maintenance information and precautions 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. •If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
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. •Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
Specifications Video camera recorder System S video input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Audio/Video input/output AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative 327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 kilohms) Output impedance with less than 2.2 kilohms/Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) Input impedance more than 47 kilohms DV input/output 4-pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.
Specifications 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.) 5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord Battery pack Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh Dimensions (approx.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder VTR 4 MEMORY OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 5 POWER switch (p. 17) 2 OPEN button (p. 17) 6 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11) 3 VOLUME buttons (p. 25) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 147) 4 START/STOP button (p. 17) 8 DC IN jack (p. 12) Quick Reference 1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 18) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
Identifying the parts and controls 9 0 qa qh qs qj qk qd ql qf w; wa qg 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. qg Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 29) qh SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 21) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) qk Display window (p. 152) ql FOCUS switch (p. 44) qs Focus ring (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ws wk wd wf wl e; ea es ed wg wh wj ef wl MEMORY DELETE button (p. 100) wd MEMORY PLAY button (p. 91) e; FADER button (p. 34) wf MEMORY – button (p. 85, 91) ea BACK LIGHT button (p. 21) wg LCD screen (p. 18) es PROGRAM AE button (p. 41) wh Speaker ed EXPOSURE button (p. 43) wj (self-timer) button (p. 23, 31, 83) ef MEMORY MIX button (p. 84) Quick Reference ws Eyecup wk Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p.
Identifying the parts and controls eg r; eh ra rs ej rd rf rg ek rh rj el eg Intelligent accessory shoe rs PHOTO button (p. 30, 79) eh DATA CODE button (p. 26) rd DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 39, 51) ej DISPLAY button (p. 26) rf END SEARCH button (p. 24) ek PB ZOOM button (p. 52, 96) rg PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37, 50) el TITLE button (p. 45) rh MENU button (p. 33, 65) r; Power Zoom lever (p. 19) rj SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p.
Identifying the parts and controls rk rl tg t; ta th ts tj td tk tl tf rk EJECT button (p. 16) tg S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 28) rl Access lamp (p. 76) th i (headphones) jack t; “Memory Stick” compartment (p. 76) tj AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 28, 58, 88) ta LOCK knob (p. 77) td Grip strap tf LANC /DIGITAL I/O jack (p. 93) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
Identifying the parts and controls yf yg yh yj y; ya yk ys yl u; yd y; Viewfinder (p. 20) yg PRINT PAPER lamp* (p. 105) ya MEMORY INDEX button (p. 92) yh PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp* (p. 105) ys Lithium battery compartment (p. 126) yj PRINT button* (p. 105) yd MEMORY + button (p. 85, 91) yk Printer cover* (p. 109) yf PRINT lamp* (p. 105) yl Print cartridge lid* (p. 106) u; PRINT CARTRIDGE OPEN knob* (p.
Identifying the parts and controls 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. 7 1 2 8 3 4 5 9 0 6 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 49, 53) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 26) 4 ./> buttons (p. 54, 56) 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. 5 Tape transport buttons (p. 27) 9 START/STOP button (p. 17) 6 DATA CODE button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa Display window qf ws qg 40min W SP REC 0:00:00 T M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA ZERO SET MEMORY DATE 01 SEARCH A / V DV 16BIT qh qj wg 1 wf qk ql w; 2 3 qd wa ws qs qd 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. 19)/Exposure indicator (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place •In insufficient light •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theater •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT (p. 21) Low lux mode (p. 41) Sunset & moon mode (p. 41) BACK LIGHT (p. 21) Spotlight mode (p. 41) Beach & ski mode (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC power adaptor .................. 12 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 20 AFM HiFi Sound ................... 122 AUDIO MIX ............................ 67 AUDIO MODE ........................ 70 A/V connecting cable .............................. 28, 32, 58, 88 BACK LIGHT .......................... 21 Battery pack ............................. 11 BEEP ......................................... 72 BOUNCE .................................. 34 i.LINK .........................
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
