Page 1: Digital Video Camera
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 Serial No.
Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
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.
Page 3 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. “Memory Stick” This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...
Page 4: Main Features
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) •...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
... 146 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 148 About i.LINK ... 149 Using your camcorder abroad ... 151 Maintenance information and precautions ... 152 Specifications ... 157 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ... 159...
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Inserting a cassette Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder.
Page 7 The picture appears on the LCD screen. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p.
Page 8: Getting Started
The DCR-TRV830 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-TRV830...
Page 9: Precautions On Camcorder Care
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Page 10: Checking Supplied Accessories
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 power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.
Page 11: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply
Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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.
Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack
See page 148 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (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.
Page 13 This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. SERIES...
Page 14: Charging Time
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.
Page 15: Playing Time
Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery.
Page 16: Connecting To A Wall Outlet
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.
Page 17: Step 2 Setting The Date And Time
MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will have been discharged (p.
Page 18: Step 3 Inserting A Cassette
•Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 • The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape.
Page 19: Recording - Basics
•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 78). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
Page 20: Adjusting The Lcd Screen
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 (CHG).
Page 21: Using The Zoom Feature
Recording a picture Brightness of the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in the menu settings (p. 78). Even if you adjust the LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded picture will not be affected.
Page 22 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.
Page 23: Shooting Backlit Subjects - Back Light
While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Page 24: Using The Nightshot Light
Notes •Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
Page 25: Self-Timer Recording
Recording a picture Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote 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 (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial.
Page 26: Editsearch/Rec Review
Press the – (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
Page 27: Playback - Basics
LCD panel is closed. To stop playback Press x. When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. PLAY VOLUME...
Page 28 To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. 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). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Page 29: Various Playback Modes
– The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen. Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back.
Page 30 Playing back a tape 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...
Page 31: Viewing The Recording On Tv
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. To display the screen indicators on TV Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p.
Page 32 AV cordless IR receiver. Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
Page 33: Advanced Recording Operations
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. To record clear and less fluctuated still images We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s .
Page 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 Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial.
Page 35: Printing The Still Image
Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). 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.
Page 36: Using The Wide Mode
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when: – you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. – you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.
Page 37: Using The Fader Function
Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. STBY FADER OVERLAP * WIPE * DOT * (ramdom dot) 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.
Page 38 – Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears from the screen. Depending on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly.
Page 39: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the 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).
Page 40: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect
You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark images more brightly. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to images. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. STILL LUMI.
Page 41 Using special effects – Digital effect (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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 mode. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Page 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: –...
Page 43: Using The Program Ae Function
Landscape This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. Low lux...
Page 44 •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. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.
Page 45: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: – if you change the PROGRAM AE mode – if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON...
Page 46: Focusing Manually
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.
Page 47: Superimposing A Title
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 49). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. The title menu display appears on the screen.
Page 48 You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape. You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with the A/V connecting cable. If you use the i.LINK cable instead of the A/V connecting cable, you cannot record the title.
Page 49: Making Your Own Titles
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press the dial.
Page 50 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters. If you select [ The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [ ] to return to the previous screen.
Page 51: Inserting A Scene
The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b].
Page 52: Advanced Playback Operations
• You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.
Page 53: Playing Back A Tape With Digital Effects
•You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function with this camcorder. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Page 54: Enlarging Recorded Images - Tape Pb Zoom
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder in the playback or playback pause mode. The image is enlarged, and R r indicators which showing the direction to move the image appear on the screen.
Page 55: Quickly Locating A Scene Using The Zero Set Memory Function
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.
Page 56: Searching A Recording By Date - Date Search
(3) When the current position is [b], press . to search towards [a] or press > to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next date. SEARCH...
Page 57: Searching For A Photo - Photo Search/Photo Scan
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) (3) Press . or > to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback from the photo.
Page 58: Scanning Photo
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 photo scan indicator appears on the screen. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) (3) Press .
Page 59: Editing
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
Page 60 With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to...
Page 61 Dubbing a tape 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.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Page 62: Dubbing Only Desired Scenes - Digital Program Editing
•When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC Step 1: Connecting the VCR You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting...
Page 63: Set The Ir Setup Code
(4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
Page 64 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3.
Page 65 – Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR.
Page 66 •After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code”, set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Page 67: Dv Connecting Cable
When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input.
Page 68 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder.
Page 69 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing O T H E R S E D I T S E T CON T RO L A D J T E S T R E T URN ” CU T - I N ” E X E CU T E ”...
Page 70 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
Page 71 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program 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 canceled.
Page 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 to recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Page 73: Using With Analog Video Unit And Your Computer - Signal Convert Function
•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colors.
Page 74: Recording Video Or Tv Programs
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (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.
Page 75 Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (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 VCR.
Page 76: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr - Insert Editing
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 74, 75. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Page 77: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr – Insert Editing
REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode. (6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene.
Page 78: 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, VCR or MEMORY mode, press MENU.
Page 79 Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch.
Page 80 To fire the flash before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal Normal setting Makes the flash level lower than normal appears on the screen. Your camcorder prevents POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA...
Page 81 ) that was used to record on the tape, and play back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder.
Page 82 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L. z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.
Page 83 • For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY • For 5 seconds after inserting a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode • When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode •...
Page 84 OFF Notes on formatting •Supplied or optional “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows “FORMATTING”. •You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”...
Page 85 LP mode. Notes on the LP mode •When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in images or sound.
Page 86 To set the date or time (p. 17) — To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 32) To switch the video input on a Sony TV when VIDEO2 using the super laser link function (p. 32) VIDEO3 —...
Page 87 If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected with the i.
Page 88: Memory Stick" Operations
You can record and play back 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 your computer etc., using the USB cable for “Memory Stick”...
Page 89 •If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that has been used on other equipment, format the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder following the steps on page 84. Note that all images on the “Memory Stick” will be deleted if you format it.
Page 90: Inserting "Memory Stick
Press the “Memory Stick” eject button. The “Memory Stick” pops up. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory Stick”...
Page 91: Selecting Image Quality Mode
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 92: Image Quality Settings
Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording. Meaning This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3.
Page 93: Selecting The Image Size
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting the image size You can select either one of two image sizes Still images: 1152 864 or 640 480. The default setting is 1152 864. Moving pictures: 320 240 or 160 112 The default setting is 320 (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Page 94: Still Set
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction MENU STILL SET MEMOR Y S E T S T I L L S E T P I C MOD E S I NG L E QU A L I T Y I MA G E S I Z E R E T U R N [ ME N U ] : E N D STILL SET...
Page 95 Image size Note When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152 864 size are played back on a unit that does not support that size, the full image may not appear. Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick”...
Page 96 Using “Memory Stick”–introduction 32MB type (optional): Image size SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) 64MB type (optional): Image size SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject.
Page 97: Recording Still Images On "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo Recording
Stick” – Memory Photo recording 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.
Page 98: Recording Images Continuously
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. When recording in MEMORY mode The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.
Page 99 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum number of still images depending on the image size. When you stop pressing, the recording stops. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 100 Continuous shooting settings Setting SINGLE CONTINUOUS Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals. MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”...
Page 101: Self-Timer Memory Photo Recording
Press START/STOP in step 7. To cancel the recording, press START/STOP again. To cancel self-timer recording Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with Remote Commander.
Page 102: Recording An Image From A Tape As A Still Image
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 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.”...
Page 103: Recording A Still Image From Other Equipment
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Page 104: Recording Moving Pictures On "Memory Stick"S - Mpeg Movie Recording
(unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds.
Page 105 Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s. Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded. During recording on “Memory Stick” Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick.”...
Page 106: Recording Moving Pictures From A Tape
Recording moving pictures from a tape Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.”...
Page 107 If “ AUDIO ERROR” is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V connecting cable to input images from an external unit used to play back the image. The picture may be recorded on the “Memory Stick” incorrectly if: –...
Page 108: Recording A Moving Picture From Other Equipment
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. S VIDEO...
Page 109 – Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the tape recorded in Hi8/ standard 8 system During recording on “Memory Stick” Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is not recorded on the “Memory Stick.” DV IN/OUT...
Page 110: Superimposing A Still Image In The "Memory Stick" On An Image - Memory Mix
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an 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. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick.”...
Page 111: Recording Superimposed Images On A Tape
Before operation •Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 •Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
Page 112 – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 – For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 132). When you select M. OVERLAP You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.
Page 113 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The mode changes as follows: M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image is superimposed on the moving image.
Page 114 – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 – For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 132). Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment...
Page 115: Copying Still Images From A Tape - Photo Save
Digital8 Before operation •Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial.
Page 116 Image size is automatically set to 640 480. 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.
Page 117: Viewing A Still Image - Memory Photo Playback
To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY. Note You may not be able to play back images correctly on your camcorder when: – playing back image data modified with your computer – playing back image data shot with other equipment Notes on the file name •The directory is not displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to the...
Page 118 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback 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.
Page 119 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. 100-0006 •To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +. •To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –. To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Press MEMORY +/–...
Page 120: Viewing A Moving Picture - Mpeg Movie Playback
To stop MPEG movie playback Press MPEG N X. Note You may not be able to play back images correctly on your camcorder when: – playing back image data modified with your computer – playing back image data shot with other equipment To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your...
Page 121 Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback Image size Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures 2 / 2 0 MO V 0 0 0 0 1 MEMOR Y P L A Y 0 : 1 2 Memory playback indicator Protect indicator Data directory number/File number...
Page 122: Viewing Images Using Your Computer
Viewing images using your computer 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 that applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer. •...
Page 123: Installing The Usb Driver
Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. Note You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder. Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB driver. For Macintosh users (1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
Page 124: Viewing Images
(2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the the other end to the USB connector on your computer. (3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.
Page 125: For Windows 2000 Users
•When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file.
Page 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.
Page 127: Copying The Image Recorded On "Memory Stick" To Tapes
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired image. Set the Hi8 (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. The Hi8 /Digital8 (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image you want to copy.
Page 128 Memory playback stops. Image data modified with your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators...
Page 129: Enlarging Still Images Recorded On "Memory Stick"S - Memory Pb Zoom
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (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 indicators showing the direction to move the image appear on the screen.
Page 130 Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM Note You cannot record or print the images enlarged by the PB ZOOM mode on “Memory Stick”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: –...
Page 131: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop - Slide Show
Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2. 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.
Page 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 to the left (unlock) position.
Page 133: Deleting Images
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 VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 134 Deleting images 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 (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
Page 135 Deleting images 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 images.
Page 136: 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. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick”...
Page 137: Using The External Printer
Using the external printer You can use the external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) on your camcorder to 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 how...
Page 138: 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 screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has worked.
Page 139 • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape. (p. 27) • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 153) • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu settings.
Page 140 Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 16) • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)
Page 141 Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 133) • The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder or use another “Memory Stick.” (p. 84) • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
Page 142 • The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly. • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery’s temperature is extremly high or low because of the ambient temperature.
Page 143: Self-Diagnosis Display
C:31:ss C:32:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.
Page 144: Warning Indicators And Messages
Fast flashing: • The battery is dead. % Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: • Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 152). Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”*...
Page 145: Warning Messages
(p. 118) No “Memory Stick” is inserted.* You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder on “Memory Stick”.* (p. 107) The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.* (p. 90) Check the type of formatting.* (p. 84) The “Memory Stick”...
Page 146: Additional Information
COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.
Page 147 STEREO Stereo Monaural Unnatural Sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound and sub sound Main sound...
Page 148: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
•Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camcorder. This is to maintain the battery pack’s functions.
Page 149: About I.link
About the Name “i.LINK” i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Page 150 DV jacks, see page 60. 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.
Page 151: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
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].
Page 152: Maintenance Information And Precautions
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows: – You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.
Page 153: Cleaning The Video Heads
– playback pictures are hardly visible. – playback pictures do not appear. If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning. Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.
Page 154 Noise may appear on the image. • Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object. • If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Page 155: About Care And Storage Of The Lens
•When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system into your computer, dub the image into a Digital8 computer. When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesn’t work. To use this function, dub the image into a Digital8 AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.
Page 156: Battery Pack
•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Page 157: Specifications
DV input/output 4-pin connector LCD screen Picture DCR-TRV730: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 50.3 37.4 mm (2 1 1/2 in.) DCR-TRV828/TRV830: 8.8 cm (3.5 type) 72.2 50.4 mm (2 7/8 2 in.) Total dot number DCR-TRV730: 61 600 (280 220) DCR-TRV828/TRV830:...
Page 158 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 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.)
Page 159: Quick Reference
3 OPEN button (p. 19) 4 VOLUME buttons (p. 27) 5 Battery pack (p. 11) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”...
Page 160 Identifying the parts and controls 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.
Page 161 Identifying the parts and controls wg EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 26) wh MPEG u button (p. 120) wj Speaker wk MEMORY – button (p. 111, 117) wl RESET button (p. 142) e; MEMORY PLAY button (p. 117) ea MEMORY INDEX button (p. 118) es EXPOSURE button (p.
Page 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) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer.
Page 163 OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 18) th Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. tj Cassette compartment (p. 18)
Page 164 Identifying the parts and controls 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.LINK compatible. Fastening the grip strap ya LANC jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
Page 165: Remote Commander
•Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.
Page 166: Operation Indicators
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) 2 Format indicator (p. 146) indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p.
Page 167: Index
Index A, B AC power adaptor ... 12 Adjusting viewfinder ... 22 AFM HiFi Sound ... 147 AUDIO MIX ... 81 AUDIO MODE ... 85 A/V connecting cable ... 31, 59, 103 BACK LIGHT ... 23 Battery pack ... 11 BEEP ...
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