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 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 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,...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Dubbing a tape ... 58 Using with analog video unit and PC Recording video or TV programs ... 61 Inserting a scene from a VCR Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings ... 65 Resetting the date and time ... 73 “Memory Stick” operations Using “Memory Stick”–introduction ...
Page 5 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder ... 125 Troubleshooting ... 127 Self-diagnosis display ... 133 Warning indicators and messages ... 134 Using your camcorder abroad ... 136 Maintenance information and precautions ... 137 Specifications ... 143 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ... 145 Quick Function Guide ...
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 Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The compartment opens automatically. This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder.
Page 7: Recording A Picture
(p. 25) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. (p. 17) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Page 8: Checking Supplied Accessories
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 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.
Page 9: Getting Started
The DCR-TRV820 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV820...
Page 10: Precautions On Camcorder Care
(DCR-TRV820 only) •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be damaged [c].
Page 11: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. 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. BATT...
Page 12: Charging The Battery Pack
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.
Page 13: Charging Time
Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). 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 14: Playing Time
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The remaining battery time indicator The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
Page 15: 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 16: Step 2 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 17: 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. 65). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
Page 18: 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 (CHARGE).
Page 19: Using The Zoom Feature
Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
Page 20 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 21: Shooting Backlit Subjects - Back Light
While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Page 22: 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 23: Self-Timer Recording
Press PHOTO in step 2. (p. 31) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: – Self-timer recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.
Page 24: Checking The Recording
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 25: 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...
Page 26: Using The Data Code Function
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen. JUL 4 2000 F1.6...
Page 27: Various Playback Modes
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops. In the various playback modes •Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. •Sound is muted.
Page 28: Viewing The Recording On Tv
: Signal flow If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Page 29 S.LASER LINK 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 30: Advanced Recording Operations
To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Your camcorder record an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately. When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA...
Page 31: Self-Timer Tape Photo Recording
(self-timer) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: – Self-timer recording is finished.
Page 32: Printing The Still Image
Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. Besides the video printer (not supplied), you can use the printer on your camcorder to print images on the specified paper. (DCR-TRV820 only) (p. 104) If the video printer is equipped with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied).
Page 33: 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 34: Using The Fader Function
Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. FADER M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE 1) 2) OVERLAP WIPE (ramdom dot) 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 35 WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. FADER To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
Page 36 – 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 LCD or viewfinder screen.
Page 37: 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 38: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect
However, the image may be less clear. 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.
Page 39 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.
Page 40 Using special effects – Digital Effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: –...
Page 41: Using The Program Ae Function
Landscape mode 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 mode...
Page 42 •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 43: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
– Slow shutter •When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in MEMORY mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: – if you change the PROGRAM AE mode – if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON...
Page 44: Focusing Manually
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on infinity and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.
Page 45: Superimposing A Title
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.
Page 46 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 47: 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 VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.
Page 48: To Change A Title You Have Stored
1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VTR 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52: Enlarging Recorded Images - 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 while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 •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...
Page 56: Searching For A Photo - Photo Search/Photo Scan
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (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 57: Scanning Photo
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 .
Page 58: Editing
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. S VIDEO...
Page 59 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. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
Page 60: Using With Analog Video Unit And Pc - Signal Convert Function
Depending on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.
Page 61: Recording Video Or Tv Programs
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.
Page 62 (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.
Page 63: 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 61, 62. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Page 64: 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 65: Customizing Your Camcorder
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
Page 66 To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21) To cancel the NightShot Light function appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive z is the default setting. POWER switch CAMERA...
Page 67 ) 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 68 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode 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 69 FORMAT PHOTO SAVE ––– Note on print marks You can print images with the printer on your camcorder including images without print marks. (DCR-TRV820 only) Notes on formatting •Supplied or optional “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this camcorder is not required.
Page 70 Use the Hi8 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 71 —–– To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) —–– To display selected menu items in normal size...
Page 72 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 LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected with the i.LINK cable)
Page 73: Resetting The Date And Time
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is 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 CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
Page 74: Memory Stick" Operations
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”...
Page 75 •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 69. Note that all images on the “Memory Stick” will be deleted if you format it.
Page 76: Inserting "Memory Stick
The “Memory Stick” pops up. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Page 77: Selecting Image Quality Mode
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.
Page 78: Image Quality Settings
Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.
Page 79: Recording Still Images On "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo Recording
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.
Page 80: 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. Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously.
Page 81 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 (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.
Page 82 Continuous shooting settings Setting MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and 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.
Page 83: Self-Timer Memory Photo Recording
(self-timer) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: – Self-timer recording is finished.
Page 84: Superimposing A Still Image In The "Memory Stick" On A Moving Image - Memory Mix
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.
Page 85 – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 camcorder. (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.
Page 86 – 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. 99). When you select M.OVERLAP...
Page 87: 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”.
Page 88: 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 (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Page 89: 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 VTR. (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 90 “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.
Page 91: Viewing A Still Image - Memory Photo Playback
Press MEMORY PLAY. 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 92 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback 1 0 0 - 0 0 2 1 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.
Page 93 Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you use the application software, PictureGear 4.1 Lite supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on the “Memory Stick”...
Page 94: Copying The Image Recorded On "Memory Stick" To Tapes
(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set the Hi8 (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. The Hi8 (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy (p. 91).
Page 95 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. 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 96: Enlarging Still Images Recorded On "Memory Stick"S - Memory Pb Zoom
(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.
Page 97: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop - Slide Show
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial. (5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick” in sequence. MENU...
Page 98: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop – Slide Show
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.
Page 99: 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.
Page 100: 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 VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position.
Page 101 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. (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 102 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.
Page 103: Writing A Print Mark - Print Mark
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.
Page 104: Printing Operations
— 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.
Page 105 Using the printer – Introduction About lamp indications (p. 131) PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp PRINT lamp PRINT PRINT PAPER lamp PRINT lamp Fast flashing (green): •Printer error •Heat buildup inside printer Slow flashing (orange): •During printing PRINT PAPER lamp (red) Fast flashing: •Print paper error Slow flashing: •Print paper not inserted...
Page 106 Inserting the print cartridge Be sure to use the specified print cartridge. (1) Slide PRINT CARTRIDGE OPEN knob on the bottom of your camcorder in the direction of the arrow, and open the print cartridge lid. (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.
Page 107 Using the printer – Introduction Note The inside of your camcorder sometimes heats up. Do not put your hand inside the print cartridge compartment. The ribbon protector The ribbon protector is located between the ribbon and the cartridge case. This protector prevents the ribbon from being tangled when inserting the print cartridge into the cartridge compartment.
Page 108 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.
Page 109 Insert the print paper until less than 3 cm of print paper is protruding from your camcorder. Press the print paper into the paper feeder for about two seconds after the beep.
Page 110 Doing so may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When the cassette compartment is open, print paper will not be automatically drawn •Do not pull out drawn in print paper forcibly. Doing so may cause your camcorder to malfunction. When the PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp is flashing slowly Check the print cartridge.
Page 111 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.
Page 112: Making Prints - Standard Print
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.
Page 113 •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.
Page 114 Be sure to use a fully charged battery when using the battery to make prints. (1) Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (p. 65) (4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from VCR.
Page 115 : Signal flow 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.) Titles superimposed on the image You cannot print titles superimposed on the image.
Page 116 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.
Page 117 LCD screen turning off even if PRINT light flashes slowly. To make a print It takes about 150 seconds. The printer on your camcorder The printer on your camcorder does not conform with print marks. (p. 103)
Page 118 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.
Page 119: Making Prints Of Split Screens - Split Printing
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.
Page 120 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.
Page 121: 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 122 HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 65). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Mode STEREO You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track Playing back Playing back a dual a stereo tape...
Page 123: 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 124 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.
Page 125: Changing The Lithium Battery In Your Camcorder
POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 126 (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.
Page 127: 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.
Page 128 Rewind the tape. (p. 25) • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 138) • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu settings.
Page 129 • 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. 137) (Continued on the following page)
Page 130 Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 79, 100) • The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder or use another “Memory Stick.” (p. 69) • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
Page 131 • Pemoval switch is not slid to the end. c Slide it to the end. • The ribbon is jammed in the cartridge compartment. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • If you disconnect the power source such as the battery pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back to the original position.
Page 132 Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 15) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 133: 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 134: Warning Indicators And Messages
Self-diagnosis display (p. 133) 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. 137) You need to eject the cassette* Slow flashing: •The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red).
Page 135 Warning indicators and messages Warning messages •CLOCK SET •FOR “InfoLITHIUM” BATTERY ONLY •8mm TAPE t SP REC Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC •QZ TAPE END •Q NO TAPE • CLEANING CASSETTE** •COPY INHIBIT • FULL • • NO FILE • NO MEMORY STICK •...
Page 136: 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 137: 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 138 – 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 (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.
Page 139 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.
Page 140 • The number of printed image per print cartridge roll will be reduced by one after cleaning the platen roller. On purchasing cleaners Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the following product numbers: • Head cleaner (1-772-863-11) •...
Page 141 •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 LCD screen or in the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction.
Page 142: 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 143: Specifications
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video cassette Recording/playback time...
Page 144 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)
Page 145: Quick Reference
2 OPEN button (p. 17) 3 VOLUME buttons (p. 25) 4 START/STOP button (p. 17) 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 146 Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. wa Remote sensor by using infrared rays.
Page 147 (self-timer) button (p. 23, 31, 83) wk Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 20) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. wl MEMORY DELETE button (p. 100) e; FADER button (p. 34) ea BACK LIGHT button (p.
Page 148 Identifying the parts and controls eg Intelligent accessory shoe eh DATA CODE button (p. 26) ej DISPLAY button (p. 26) ek PB ZOOM button (p. 52, 96) el TITLE button (p. 45) r; Power Zoom lever (p. 19) ra “Memory Stick” lamp This lamp lights up while “Memory Stick”...
Page 149 Identifying the parts and controls rk EJECT button (p. 16) rl Access lamp (p. 76) t; “Memory Stick” compartment (p. 76) ta LOCK knob (p. 77) ts Cassette compartment (p. 16) td Grip strap tf LANC /DIGITAL I/O jack (p. 93) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
Page 150 Identifying the parts and controls y; Viewfinder (p. 20) ya MEMORY INDEX button (p. 92) ys Lithium battery compartment (p. 126) yd MEMORY + button (p. 85, 91) yf PRINT lamp* (p. 105) yg PRINT PAPER lamp* (p. 105) yh PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp* (p. 105) yj PRINT button* (p.
Page 151: 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 152 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 17) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 18) 2 Format indicator (p. 121) indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 20) 4 Zoom indicator (p.
Page 153: Quick Function Guide
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 Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
Page 154: Index
Index A, B 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 ...
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