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Sony DCR-TRV720, DCR-TRV820 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, Setting, Meaning, Setting, (supplied), Image quality settings, Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

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Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

Image quality settings

Setting	Meaning
FINE (FINE)	Usethismodewhenyouwanttorecordhighquality
	images.Theimageiscompressedtoabout1/6.

STANDARD(STD)	Thisisthestandardimagequality.Theimageis
	compressedtoabout1/10.

Differences in image quality mode RecordedimagesarecompressedinJPEGformatbeforebeingstoredintomemory.The memorycapacityallottedtoeachimagevariesdependingontheselectedimagequality

mode.Detailsareshowninthetablebelow.(Thenumberofpixelsis640×480, regardlessofimagequalitymode.Thedatasizebeforecompressionisabout600KB.)

Image quality mode Memory capacity

FINEAbout100KB

STANDARD About60KB

Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” Theapproximatenumberofimagesyoucanrecordona“MemoryStick”formatted usingthiscamcordervariesdependingonwhichimagequalitymodeyouselectandthe complexityofthesubject.

Maximum number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”

Setting	4MB	8MB	16MB	32MB	64MB
	(supplied)

FINE	40	81	164	329	659

STANDARD	60	122	246	494	988

Note on the image quality mode indicator

Thisisonlydisplayedduringrecording.

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Contents

Page Welcome WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY Note: For customers in CANADA “Memory Stick” For customers in the U.S.A Table of contents Table of contents Printing operations (DCR-TRV820only) Additional Information Quick Reference Quick Start Guide Viewfinder Checking supplied accessories Using this manual Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care [a] [b] [c] Step 1 Preparing the power supply Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack (1) (2) (3) Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time Charging time Recording time Playing time DCR-TRV720 Theremainingbatterytimeindicator Whatis”InfoLITHIUM” Connecting to a wall outlet PRECAUTION Usingacarbattery Step 2 Inserting a cassette Recording a picture Recording a picture NoteonLOCK Toenablesmoothtransition Ifyouleaveyourcamcorderinthestandbymodefor3minutes Adjusting the LCD screen After recording Using the zoom feature Notesondigitalzoom Whenyoushootclosetoasubject To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder Indicators displayed in the recording mode Format indicator Recording mode indicator Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT BACK LIGHT IfyoupressEXPOSUREwhenshootingbacklitsubjects Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super Nightshot NightShot Light emitter Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT Using the NightShot Light WhileusingtheNightShotfunction,youcannotusethefollowingfunctions: Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode NightShotLight Self-timerrecording START/STOP 1 (self-timer) To stop the self-timerrecording To record still images using the self-timer Checking the recording Playing back a tape Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators – Display function DATA CODE DISPLAY Using the data code function Various playback modes To view a still image (playback pause) To advance the tape To rewind the tape To change the playback direction Viewing the recording on TV Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver S.LASERLINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timertape photo recording Printing the still image If the video printer is equipped with S video input Using the wide mode Using the fader function [a] STBY Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] When fading out [b] To cancel the fader function Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: Note on the bounce function Using special effects – Picture effect Using special effects – Digital effect Using special effects – Digital effect To cancel the digital effect Using special effects – Digital Effect When recording in the slow shutter mode Shutter speed Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Adjusting the exposure manually Focusing manually Superimposing a title Superimposing a title To superimpose the title while you are recording To select the language of a preset title If you display the menu while superimposing a title To use the custom title Making your own titles Making your own titles To change a title you have stored If you select To erase a character To enter a space Inserting a scene Playing back a tape with picture effects Playing back a tape with digital effects Enlarging recorded images – PB ZOOM Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Searching a recording by date – Date search Searching a recording by date – Date search Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo To stop scanning Dubbing a tape Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system During digital editing If you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function Recording video or TV programs Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack Before recording Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing To change the insert end point When the inserted picture is played back To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Changing the menu settings Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting POWER Icon/item HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE LCD B. L LCD COLOR VF B.L CONTINUOUS QUALITY FLD./FRAME PRINT MARK PROTECT 9PIC SAME 9PIC MULTI REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP Resetting the date and time Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Using “Memory Stick”–introduction “Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer Notes on image data compatibility Inserting “Memory Stick” 2 “Memory Stick” compartment access lamp To eject the “Memory Stick” When the access lamp is lit or flashing 2,6 MENU Image quality settings Setting Meaning Image quality mode Memory capacity Maximum number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording When you are recording a still image Recording images continuously Multi screen mode 2,6 If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full Continuous shooting settings Meaning (indicator on the screen) Self-timermemory photo recording (self-timer) Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX Page To change the still image to superimpose To change the mode setting To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM/M.OVERLAP The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images When you select M.OVERLAP Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment VCR Copying still images from a tape – Photo save Copying still images from a tape – Photo save To stop copying When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full To record all the images recorded on the tape Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback To stop memory photo playback Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes Note on the index screen If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection Deleting images Deleting images Deleting all the images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” While DELETING appears Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK Using the printer – Introduction Using the printer – Introduction About lamp indications (p.131) PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp PRINT PAPER lamp PRINT lamp Inserting the print cartridge 2 Ribbon protector Printing head PRINT CARTRIDGE OPEN Page Removing the print cartridge Removal switch If the removal switch is not slid to the end When the print cartridge cannot be inserted easily Inserting the print paper 3PRINT PAPER lamp lamp To remove drawn in print paper Supplied print paper When the PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp is flashing slowly Checking the power supply Making prints – Standard print Making prints – Standard print To cancel printing To make a print Making prints from other equipment VCR Titles superimposed on the image Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” Printing the index screen Printing images recorded on tape The printer on your camcorder Printing images on which superimposed a still image by using MEMORY MIX function If you press PHOTO after step Making prints of split screens – Split printing Making prints of split screens – Split printing Printing images recorded on “Memory Stick” in recording order If the number of still images is less than nine Digital8 system, recording and playback Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system Sound from speaker HiFi Sound About i.LINK About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit Required i.LINK Cable Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cause and/or Corrective Actions In the playback mode In the recording and playback modes When operating using the “Memory Stick” When operating using the printer Others Self-diagnosisdisplay Warning indicators and messages Warning indicators and messages Warning messages Using your camcorder abroad Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the LCD screen Cleaning the video head When you playback/record in the Digital8 system Precautions Camcorder operation On handling tapes Camcorder care Connection to your PC AC power adaptor Note on dry batteries If batteries are leaking Specifications Specifications Power requirements Memory Power consumption Operating voltage Identifying the parts and controls Identifying the parts and controls 9Video control buttons (p. 25, 27) qd Microphone qf Camera recording lamp (p. 17) qk Display window (p. 150) ql FOCUS switch (p. 44) Identifying the parts and controls ws ws Eyecup wl MEMORY DELETE button (p. 100) wd MEMORY PLAY button (p. 91) e; FADER button (p. 34) r; Power Zoom lever (p. 19) ra “Memory Stick” lamp rs PHOTO button (p. 30, 79) rd DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 39, 51) rf END SEARCH button (p. 24) rg PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37, 50) rh MENU button (p. 33, 65) 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) tg S VIDEO ID-2jack (p. 28) th i (headphones) jack Page Remote Commander 1PHOTO button (p. 30, 80) 2DISPLAY button (p. 26) 3SEARCH MODE button (p. 54, 56) buttons Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window Quick Function Guide Index A, B I, J, K, L C, D M, N