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SERVICE MANUAL
DIGITAL VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
RMT-814
B700 MECHANISMTM
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NTSC MODEL : DCR-TRV820/TRV820PPAL MODEL : DCR-TRV820E
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT, refer tothe 8mm Video
MECHANICALADJUSTMENT MANUAL (9-973-801-11).
Photo: DCR-TRV820E
US ModelCanadian Model
DCR-TRV820
AEP ModelUK Model
DCR-TRV820E
E ModelDCR-TRV820/TRV820E/TRV820P
Korea ModelDCR-TRV820
Australian ModelChinese Model
DCR-TRV820E
Tourist ModelDCR-TRV820/TRV820E
DCR-TRV820/TRV820E/TRV820P
Video camerarecorder
System
Video recording system2 rotary headsHelical scaning systemAudio
recording systemRotary heads, PCM systemQuantization: 12 bits (Fs
32 kHz,stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)Video
signalDCR-TRV820/TRV820P :NTSC color, EIA standardsDCR-TRV820E :PAL
colour, CCIR standardsRecommended cassetteHi8/Digital8 video
cassetteRecording/Playback time (using120 min. Hi8 video
cassette)SP mode: 1 hourLP mode: 1 hour and 30
minutesFastforward/rewind time (using120 min. Hi8 video
cassette)Approx. 5 min.
ViewfinderElectric Viewfinder (colour)Image device1/4 type CCD
(Change CoupledDevice)DCR-TRV820/TRV820P :Approx. 460,000
pixels(Effective: Approx. 290,000 pixels)DCR-TRV820E :Approx.
800,000 pixels(Effective: Approx. 400,000 pixels)LensCombined power
zoom lensFilter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)25
(Optical)DCR-TRV820/TRV820E: E, AUS, CN,JE/TRV820P :450
(Digital)DCR-TRV820E: AEP, UK :100 (Digital)Focal length3.7 - 92.5
mm (5/32 - 3 3/4 in.)When converted to a 35 mm still camera48 -
1200 mm (1 15/16 - 47 1/4 in.)Colour temperatureAuto
Minimum illuminationDCR-TRV820/TRV820P :1 lux (F 1.6)DCR-TRV820E
:3 lux (F 1.6)0 lux (in the NightShot mode)** Objects unable to be
seen due to the
dark can be shot with infraredlighting.
Input/outputconnectors
DCR-TRV820/TRV820P :S video input/output4-pin mini DINLuminance
signal: 1 Vp-p,75 ohms, unbalancedChrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,75
ohms, unbalancedAudio/Video input/outputAV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75
ohms,unbalanced, sync negative327 mV, (at output impedance more
than47 kilohms)Output impedance with less than 2.2kilohms/Stereo
minijack ( 3.5 mm)Input impedance more than 47 kilohmsDCR-TRV820E
:
S video input/output4-pin mini DINLuminance signal: 1 Vp-p,75
ohms, unbalancedChrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,75 ohms,
unbalancedAudio/Video outputAV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75
ohms,unbalanced, sync negative327 mV, (at output impedance more
than47 kilohms)Output impedance with less than 2.2kilohms/Stereo
minijack ( 3.5 mm)
DV input/output4-pin connectorHeadphone jackStereo minijack (
3.5 mm)LANC /DIGITAL I/O jackStereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)Transfer
rate: Max 115.2 KbpsRS-232C basedMIC jackStereo minijack ( 3.5
mm)
When the machine needs to be repaired,please refer to page 8 to
discriminate thetype of LCD.
Ver 1.1 2000.12With SUPPLEMENT 1(9-929-820-82)
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1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or
poorly-sol-dered connections. Check the entire board surface for
soldersplashes and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires
arepinched or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transis-tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
themout to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious
signsof deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recom-mend their replacement.
SAFETY CHECK-OUTAfter correcting the original service problem,
perform the followingsafety checks before releasing the set to the
customer.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.6.
Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 Cduring
repairing.
Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor ofthe
circuit board (within 3 times).
Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when sol-dering
or unsoldering.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT LA SCURIT!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR LES DIAGRAMMES
SCHMATIQUES ET LA LISTEDES PICES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SCURITDE
FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM-POSANTS QUE PAR DES PICES SONY
DONT LESNUMROS SONT DONNS DANS CE MANUEL OUDANS LES SUPPLMENTS
PUBLIS PAR SONY.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK
0 OR DOTTEDLINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMSAND IN THE
PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFEOPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS
WITHSONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR ASSHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR
IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-LISHED BY SONY.
LCD screen
Picture4.0 type80.6 60.5 mm (3 1/4 2 1/2 in.)Total dot
number123,200 (560 220)
Printer
Print methodVariable dot thermal transferPrint resolution254
dpiNumber of printed dots640 480 (paper feed direction)Print
speed2.54 mm (1/8 in.)/secondSize of print paper91 55 mm(3 5/8 2
1/4 in.)Print area size64 48 mm(2 5/8 1 15/16 in.)Number of prints
per printcartridge roll20Power Consumption8 W
General
power requirements7.2 V (battery pack)8.4 V (AC power
adaptor)Average power consumption(When using the battery
pack)During camera recording usingLCD4.4
WViewfinderDCR-TRV820/TRV820P :3.0 WDCR-TRV820E :3.1 WOperating
temperature0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F)Storage temperature20 C to
+60 C (4 F to +140 F)Dimensions (approx.)112 121 218 mm(4 1/2 4 7/8
8 5/8 in.) (w/h/d)Mass (approx.)1.3 kg (2 lb 13 oz)excluding the
battery pack, lithiumbattery, cassette and shoulder strap1.4 kg (3
lb 1 oz)DCR-TRV820/TRV820P :including the battery pack
NP-F330,lithium battery CR2025, 120 min. Hi8cassette, and shoulder
strapDCR-TRV820E :including the battery pack NP-F330,lithium
battery CR2025, 90 min. Hi8cassette, and shoulder strap
AC power adaptorPower requirements100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower
consumption23 WOutput voltageDC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in theoperating
modeOperating temperature0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F)Storage
temperature20 C to +60 C (4 F to +140 F)Dimensions (approx.)125 39
62 mm(5 1 9/16 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)excluding projecting partsMass
(approx.)280 g (9.8 oz)excluding power cord
Battery PackOutput voltageDC 7.2 VCapacity5.0 WhDimensions
(approx.)38 21 71 mm(1 9 /16 1 3/16 2 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)Mass
(approx.)95 g (3.4 oz)TypeLithium ion
Memory StickMemoryFlash memory4 MB: MSA-4AOperating voltage2.7 -
3.6 VPower consumptionApprox. 45 mA in the operating modeApprox.
130 A in the standby modeDimensions (approx.)50 2.8 21.5 mm(2 1/8
7/8 in.) (w/h/d)Mass (approx.)4 g (0.14 oz)
Design and specifications are subject tochange without
notice.
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Table for differences of function
AEP, UK
PAL100960H
CD-271
Model
Destination
Color systemDigital zoomCCD imagerLCD typeCD board
DCR-TRV820
US, CND, E,KR, JE
E, AUS,CN, JE
PAL450960H
CD-271
DCR-TRV820E
AbbreviationAUS : Australian modelCN : Chinese modelCND :
Canadian modelJE : Tourist modelKR : Korea model
DCR-TRV820P
E
NTSC450720H
CD-270
Supplied accessories
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC Power
adaptor (1),
Mains lead (1)3 NP-F330 battery pack (1)4 CR2025 lithium battery
(1)
The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder.5 R6
(Size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2)6 A/V connecting cable
(1)7 Shoulder strap (1)8 Lens cap (1)9 21-pin adaptor (1)
DCR-TRV820E: AEP, UK0 2-pin conversion adaptor (1)
DCR-TRV820: E/TRV820E: E/TRV820P
qa 2-pin conversion adaptor (1)DCR-TRV820: JE/TRV820E: JE
qs Carrying bag (1)DCR-TRV820P
qd PC serial cable (1)qf Memory Stick (1)qg Application
software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD ROM) (1)qh Print paper
Standard type (20 sheets 1),Sticker type/Standard size (10
sheets 1),Sticker type/9 split size (10 sheets 1)
qj Print cartridge (2)
qh qj
Please refer to page 8 to discriminate the type of LCD (TYPE C
or TYPE S).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title PageSERVICE NOTE
1. Power Supply During Repairs
.................................... 72. To Take Out a Cassette
When Not Eject (Force Eject)
.................................... 73. Note for Repair
........................................................... 84. LCD
Type Check ........................................................
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
1. Self-diagnosis Function
.............................................. 92. Self-diagnosis
Display ................................................ 93.
Service Mode Display
................................................ 93-1. Display
Method ...........................................................
93-2. Switching of Backup No.
............................................ 93-3. End of Display
............................................................ 94.
Self-diagnosis Code Table .........................................
10
1. GENERAL
Checking Supplied Accessories
.......................................... 1-1Quick Start Guide
.................................................................
1-1Using This Manual
................................................................
1-2Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply
..................................... 1-2Step 2 Inserting a
Cassette ..................................................
1-4Recording a Picture
..............................................................
1-5Checking the Recording END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec Review
..................... 1-7Playing Back a Tape
.............................................................
1-8Viewing the Recording on TV
............................................... 1-9Recording a
Still Image on a Tape Tape Photo Recording
....................................................... 1-10Using
the Wide Mode
...........................................................
1-11Using the Fader Function
..................................................... 1-11Using
Special Effects Picture Effect
.....................................................................
1-12Using Special Effects Digital Effect
......................................................................
1-12Using the PROGRAM AE Function
...................................... 1-13Adjusting the Exposure
Manually ......................................... 1-13Focusing
Manually
...............................................................
1-14Superimposing a Title
...........................................................
1-14Making Your Own Titles
........................................................
1-15Inserting a Scene
.................................................................
1-15Playing Back a Tape with Picture Effects
............................. 1-15Playing Back a Tape with Digital
Effects .............................. 1-16Enlarging Recorded
Images PB ZOOM
..........................................................................
1-16Quickly Locating a Scene Using the Zero SetMemory Function
..................................................................
1-16Searching a Recording by Date Date Search
.......................................................................
1-17Searching for a Photo Photo Search/Photo Scan
................................................. 1-17Dubbing a
Tape
....................................................................
1-18Using with Analog Video Unit and PC Signal Convert Function
.................................................... 1-19Recording
Video or TV Programmes ...................................
1-19Inserting a Scene from a VCR Insert
Editing......................................................................
1-20Changing the Menu Settings
................................................ 1-21Resetting the
Date and Time................................................
1-23Using Memory Stick Introduction
.................................... 1-23Recording Still Images on
Memory Stick Memory Photo Recording
................................................. 1-24Superimposing
a Still Image in theMemory Stick on a moving Image MEMORY MIX
...................................................................
1-26Recording an Image from a Tape as a Still Image ..............
1-27Copying Still Images from a Tape Photo Save
........................................................................
1-27
Viewing a Still Image Memory Photo Playback
................................................... 1-28Copying the
Image Recorded onMemory Stick to Tapes
.......................................................
1-29Enlarging Still Images Recorded on Memory Sticks Memory PB ZOOM
............................................................
1-29Playing Back Images in a Continuous Loop SLIDE SHOW
....................................................................
1-30Preventing Accidental Erasure Image Protection
...............................................................
1-30Deleting Images
....................................................................
1-31Writing a Print Mark PRINT
MARK.....................................................................
1-31Using the Printer Introduction
........................................................................
1-32Making Prints Standard Print
....................................................................
1-34Making Prints of Split Screens Sprit Printing
......................................................................
1-36Digital8 System, Recording and Playback
........................... 1-36About i. LINK
........................................................................
1-37Changing the Lithium Battery in Your Camcorder ...............
1-37Troubleshooting
....................................................................
1-38Self-diagnosis Display
..........................................................
1-39Warning Indicators and Messages
....................................... 1-39Using Your Camcorder
Abroad ............................................ 1-40Maintenance
Information and Precautions ..........................
1-40Identifying the Parts and Controls
........................................ 1-41
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. LCD Assembly, PD-118 Board
................................... 2-22-2. VF-141 Board, VF Lens
Assembly ............................. 2-32-3. Front Panel Assembly
................................................ 2-42-4. Cassette
Lid Assembly, Cabinet (L) Assembly .......... 2-42-5. Cabinet (R)
Assembly ................................................ 2-52-6.
PC-78 Board
...............................................................
2-52-7. Cabinet (L) Assembly
................................................. 2-62-8. Battery
Panel Assembly .............................................
2-62-9. PR-33 Board, Printer Unit
.......................................... 2-62-10. CF-72 Board
...............................................................
2-72-11. Lens Block
..................................................................
2-82-12. SE-114 Board, Control Switch Block (FK-10000) ......
2-82-13. FU-141 Board
.............................................................
2-82-14. VC-235 Board
.............................................................
2-82-15. Circuit Boards Location
.............................................. 2-102-16. Flexible
Boards Location ............................................
2-11
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. Overall Block Diagram 1
............................................ 3-13-2. Overall Block
Diagram 2 ............................................ 3-33-3.
Overall Block Diagram 3
............................................ 3-53-4. Overall Block
Diagram 4 ............................................ 3-73-5.
Power Block Diagram 1
.............................................. 3-93-6. Power Block
Diagram 2 .............................................. 3-113-7.
Power Block Diagram 3
.............................................. 3-13
4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ANDSCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1. Frame Schematic Diagrams
...................................... 4-3Frame (1) Schematic
Diagram ................................... 4-3Frame (2) Schematic
Diagram ................................... 4-5
4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......
4-7CD-270 Printed Wiring Board andSchematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-7CD-271
Printed Wiring Board andSchematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-9VC-235
Printed Wiring Board .................................... 4-11
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Section Title Page Section Title PageVC-235 (CAMERA
PROCESSOR)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-15VC-235
(Y/C PROCESSOR)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-17VC-235
(LENS MOTOR DRIVE)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-19VC-235
(VIDEO IN/OUT) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-21VC-235 (BASE BAND
INPUT)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-23VC-235
(VIDEO/AUDIO DSP, D/A CONVERTER)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-25VC-235 (DV
INTERFACE, OSD)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-27VC-235
(A/D CONVERTER, REC/PB AMP)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-29VC-235
(Hi8/Std8 PB AMP) Schematic Diagram ...... 4-31VC-235 (HI CONTROL)
Schematic Diagram ............ 4-33VC-235 (Digital8 MECHANISM
CONTROL)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-35VC-235
(CAMERA CONTROL, Hi8/Std8 MECHANISMCONTROL) Schematic Diagram
................................ 4-37FP-38, FP-220, FP-221, FP-249,
FP-355, FP-356,VC-235 (SERVO) Schematic Diagram
..................... 4-39FP-249, FP-355, FP-356 Printed Wiring
Boards andVC-235 (D/A CONVERTER) Schematic Diagram ..... 4-41VC-235
(AUDIO IN/OUT) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-43VC-235 (DC/DC
CONVERTER)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-45PC-78
(DIGITAL STILL CONTROL)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-47PC-78
(STILL PICTURE SIGNAL PROCESS)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-49PC-78
(PRINTER CONTROL) Schematic Diagram .. 4-51PC-78 (DC/DC
CONVERTER)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-53PC-78
Printed Wiring Board .......................................
4-55PR-33 Printed Wiring Board
....................................... 4-57PR-33 (PRINTER DRIVE),
FP-162, FP-227Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-59PR-33
(DC/DC CONVERTER)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-61SE-114
Printed Wiring Board .....................................
4-63SE-114 Schematic Diagram
....................................... 4-65FP-156, MI-37 Printed
Wiring Boards ........................ 4-67FP-156, MI-37 (STEREO
MIC AMP)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-71MI-37 (IR
TRANSMITTER) Schematic Diagram ....... 4-73CF-72 Printed Wiring
Board ....................................... 4-75MF-10000, CF-72
Schematic Diagram ...................... 4-79KP-009 Printed Wiring
Board andSchematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-81VF-141
Printed Wiring Board .....................................
4-83VF-141 Schematic Diagram
....................................... 4-85FK-10000 Schematic
Diagram ................................... 4-87LB-62 Printed
Wiring Board ....................................... 4-88LB-62
Schematic Diagram .........................................
4-89PD-118 Printed Wiring Board
..................................... 4-91PD-118 (RGB LCD DRIVER,
TIMING GENERATOR),BV-10000, PR-10000 Schematic Diagram
................ 4-95PR-10000, PD-118 (CG LCD DRIVER, BACK
LIGHT)Schematic Diagram
.................................................... 4-97FU-141
Printed Wiring Board .....................................
4-99SS-10000, FU-141 Schematic Diagram ....................
4-101
4-3. Waveforms
.................................................................
4-1034-4. Parts Location
............................................................
4-107
5. ADJUSTMENTS
1. Before Starting Adjustment
........................................ 5-11-1. Adjusting
Items
when Replacing Main Parts and Boards .............. 5-25-1.
Camera Section Adjustment ......................................
5-4
1-1. Preparations Before Adjustment(Camera Section)
.................................................. 5-4
1-1-1. List of Service Tools
.............................................. 5-41-1-2.
Preparations
..........................................................
5-61-1-3. Precaution
.............................................................
5-8
1. Setting the Switch
................................................. 5-82. Order of
Adjustments ............................................ 5-83.
Subjects
.................................................................
5-8
1-2. Initialization of 7, 8, C, D, E, F Page Dataand
Modification of B Page Data .......................... 5-9
1-2-1. Initialization of 8, C, D Page Data
......................... 5-91. Initializing the 8, C, D Page Data
.......................... 5-92. Modification of 8, C, D Page Data
........................ 5-93. 8 Page Table
......................................................... 5-94. C
Page Table
......................................................... 5-105. D
Page Table
......................................................... 5-11
1-2-2. Initialization of 7, E, F Page Data
......................... 5-121. Initializing the 7, E, F Page Data
.......................... 5-122. Modification of 7, E, F Page Data
......................... 5-123. 7 Page Table
......................................................... 5-124. E
Page Table
......................................................... 5-135. F
Page Table
......................................................... 5-14
1-2-3. Modification of B Page Data
................................. 5-151. Modification of B Page
Data ................................. 5-152. B Page Table
......................................................... 5-15
1-3. Camera System Adjustments ...............................
5-151. HALL Adjustment
................................................... 5-152. Flange
Back Adjustment
(Using the Minipattern Box) ..................................
5-163. Flange Back Adjustment
(Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart SubjectMore Than 500 m Away)
....................................... 5-17
3-1. Flange Back Adjustment (1)
.................................. 5-173-2. Flange Back Adjustment
(2) .................................. 5-17
4. Flange Back Check
............................................... 5-185. Optical Axis
Adjustment ........................................ 5-196. Picture
Frame Setting ........................................... 5-207.
Color Reproduction Adjustment ............................ 5-218.
AWB & LV Standard Data Input ............................
5-229. Auto White Balance Adjustment ...........................
5-22
10. White Balance Check
............................................ 5-2311. Angular
Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Data Preset and
SteadyShot Check
................................................ 5-241-4. Color
Electronic Viewfinder
System Adjustments
.............................................. 5-251. EVF Initial
Data Input (1) ...................................... 5-252. EVF
Initial Data Input (2) ......................................
5-263. VCO Adjustment (VF-141 Board) .........................
5-264. RGB AMP Adjustment (VF-141 Board) ................. 5-275.
Contrast Adjustment (VF-141 Board) ................... 5-276.
Backlight Consumption Current Adjustment
(VF-141 Board)
..................................................... 5-287. White
Balance Adjustment (VF-141 Board) .......... 5-28
1-5. LCD System Adjustments
..................................... 5-291. LCD Initial Data Input
(1) ...................................... 5-292. LCD Initial Data
Input (2) ...................................... 5-303. VCO
Adjustment (PD-118 Board) ......................... 5-304. RGB AMP
Adjustment (PD-118 Board) ................. 5-315. Contrast
Adjustment (PD-118 Board) ................... 5-316. COM AMP
Adjustment (PD-118 Board) ................ 5-327. V-COM Adjustment
(PD-118 Board) ..................... 5-328. White Balance
Adjustment
(PD-118 Board)
..................................................... 5-335-2.
Mechanism Section Adjustment .................................
5-34
2-1. Hi8/Standard 8 mm Mode
..................................... 5-342-1-1. How to Enter
Playback Mode Without Cassette .. 5-342-1-2. Tape Path Adjustment
........................................... 5-34
1. Preparations for Adjustment .................................
5-342-2. Digital8 Mode
........................................................ 5-352-2-1.
How to Enter Record Mode Without Cassette ...... 5-352-2-2. How to
Enter Playback Mode Without Cassette .. 5-352-2-3. Overall Tape
Path Check ...................................... 5-35
1. Recording of the Tape Path Check Signal ............ 5-352.
Tape Path Check ...................................................
5-35
5-3. Video Section Adjustment
.......................................... 5-363-1. Preparations
Before Adjustments ......................... 5-36
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Section Title Page Section Title Page3-1-1. Equipment to
Required ......................................... 5-363-1-2.
Precautions on Adjusting ......................................
5-373-1-3. Adjusting Connectors
............................................ 5-383-1-4. Connecting
the Equipment .................................... 5-383-1-5.
Alignment Tape
...................................................... 5-393-1-6.
Input/output Level and Impedance ....................... 5-403-2.
System Control System Adjustment ..................... 5-41
1. Initialization of 7, 8, C, D, E, F Page Data ............
5-412. Node Unique ID No. Input
..................................... 5-41
2-1. Input of Company ID
............................................. 5-412-2. Input of
Serial No. .................................................
5-41
3. Battery End Adjustment (VC-235 Board) .............. 5-433-3.
Servo and RF System Adjustments ...................... 5-44
1. REEL FG Adjustment (VC-235 Board) ................. 5-442.
PLL f0 & LPF f0 Pre-adjustment (VC-235 Board) .. 5-443.
Switching Position Adjustment (VC-235 Board) ... 5-454. AGC Center
Level Adjustment (VC-235 Board) ... 5-455. APC & AEQ Adjustment
(VC-235 Board) ............. 5-466. PLL f0 & LPF f0 Final
Adjustment
(VC-235 Board)
..................................................... 5-467.
Hi8/standard 8 mm Switching Position Adjustment
(VC-235 Board)
..................................................... 5-478. CAP FG
Duty Adjustment (VC-235 Board) ........... 5-47
3-4. Video System Adjustments
................................... 5-483-4-1. Video System
Adjustments ................................... 5-48
1. 27 MHz/36 MHz Origin Oscillation Adjustment(VC-235 Board))
.................................................... 5-48
2. Chroma BPF f0 Adjustment (VC-235 Board) ........ 5-483. S
VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment
(VC-235 Board)
..................................................... 5-494. S
VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment
(VC-235 Board)
..................................................... 5-495. VIDEO
OUT Y, Chroma Level Check
(VC-235 Board)
..................................................... 5-506.
Hi8/standard 8 mm AFC f0 Adjustment
(VC-235 Board) (Using Digital Voltmeter) ............ 5-507.
Hi8/standard 8 mm AFC f0 Adjustment
(VC-235 Board) (Auto Adjustment) .......................
5-503-5. IR Transmitter Adjustments
................................... 5-51
1. IR Video Carrier Frequency Adjustment(MI-37 Board)
........................................................ 5-51
2. IR Video Deviation Adjustment (MI-37 Board) ..... 5-513. IR
Audio Deviation Adjustment (MI-37 Board) ...... 5-52
3-6. Audio System Adjustments
................................... 5-531. Hi8/standard 8 mm AFM
BPF f0 Adjustment
(VC-235 Board)
..................................................... 5-532.
Hi8/standard 8 mm AFM 1.5 MHz Deviation
Adjustment (VC-235 Board) ..................................
5-543. Hi8/standard 8 mm AFM 1.7 MHz
Deviation Adjustment (VC-235 Board) .................. 5-544.
Digital8 Playback Level Check ............................. 5-545.
Overall Level Characteristics Check ..................... 5-546.
Overall Distortion Check .......................................
5-547. Overall Noise Level Check
................................... 5-558. Overall Separation Check
..................................... 5-55
3-7. Printer System Adjustment
................................... 5-561. Printer Head Voltage
Adjustment ......................... 5-56
5-4. SERVICE MODE
........................................................ 5-574-1.
Adjustment Remote Commander ......................... 5-57
1. Using the Adjustment Remote Commander ......... 5-572.
Precautions Upon Using the Adjustment Remote
Commander
...........................................................
5-574-2. Data Process
......................................................... 5-584-3.
Service Mode
........................................................ 5-59
1. Setting the Test Mode
........................................... 5-592. Emergence Memory
Address ................................ 5-59
2-1. C Page Emergence Memory Address .................. 5-592-2.
F Page Emergence Memory Address ................... 5-602-3. EMG
Code (Emergency Code) ............................. 5-602-4. MSW
Code ............................................................
5-61
3. Bit Value Discrimination
........................................ 5-624. Input/output Check
................................................ 5-625. LED, LCD
(Display Window) Check ..................... 5-626. Printer LED
Check ................................................ 5-62
7. Record of Use Check
............................................ 5-638. Switch Check
(1) ................................................... 5-639.
Switch Check (2)
................................................... 5-64
10. Headphone Jack Check
........................................ 5-64
6. REPAIR PARTS LIST
6-1. Exploded Views
..........................................................
6-16-1-1. Front Panel Section
.............................................. 6-16-1-2. Cabinet
(R) Section ...............................................
6-26-1-3. LCD Assembly Section
......................................... 6-36-1-4. EVF Block
Section ................................................ 6-46-1-5.
Cabinet (L) Section ...............................................
6-56-1-6. Battery Panel Block Section
................................. 6-66-1-7. Lens Block Section
................................................ 6-76-1-8. Main
Board Section ...............................................
6-86-1-9. Cassette Compartment Assembly ........................
6-96-1-10. LS Chassis Assembly
............................................ 6-106-1-11. Mechanism
Chassis Assembly ............................. 6-11
6-2. Electrical Parts List
..................................................... 6-12
* The optical axis frame is shown on page 295.The color
reproduction frame is shown on page 296.The parts reference sheet
is shown on page 297.
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SERVICE NOTE
1. POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS
In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied (8.4 V)
to thebattery terminal using the service power cord (J-6082-223-A),
thepower is shut off so that the unit cannot operate.This following
two methods are available to prevent this. Takenote of which to use
during repairs.
Method 1.Connect the servicing remote commander RM-95
(J-6082-053-B)to the LANC jack, and set the remote commander switch
to theADJ side.
Method 2.Press the battery switch of the battery terminal using
adhesive tape,etc.
Method 3.Use the DC IN terminal. (Use the AC power adaptor.)
2. TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT (FORCE EJECT)1 Refer to
2-3 to remove the front panel assembly.2 Refer to 2-5 to remove the
cabinet (R) assembly.3 Refer to 2-7 to remove the cabinet (L)
assembly.4 Refer to 2-8 to remove the battery panel assembly.5
Disconnect CN4401 of VC-235 board.6 Add +5 V from the DC POWER
SUPPLY and unload with a
pressing the cassette lid.
Battery switch
Battery terminal #
Battery terminal 3DC IN terminal
7 Pull the timing belt in the direction of thearrow with a
pincette while pressing the cassette lid (be careful not to damage
it) to adjust the bending of a tape.
8 Let go your hold the cassette lid and rise the cassette
compartment to take out a cassette.
Pincette
Timing belt
Timing belt
Press the cassette lid to rise the cassette compartment
[DC power supply](+5 V)
Adjust the bending of a tape
Disconnect CN4401 of VC-235 board.
Loading motor
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3. NOTE FOR REPAIR
Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked
ofbent at the terminal.Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor
crookedly.
When remove a connector, dont pull at wire of connector.It is
possible that a wire is snapped.
Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point.(Be
careful or some pieces of gilt may be left inside)
When installing a connector, dont press down at wire of
connector.It is possible that a wire is snapped.
4. LCD TYPE CHECKBy measuring the resistor value between Pin 6
of CN5502 andPin 0 of CN5502 on PD-118 board, the type of LCD can
be dis-criminated.Note: About PD-118 board and LCD module,
discriminate LCD
type on the machine, and replace the same type.
PD-118 board CN5502Resistor
LCD type PD boardvalue8.2 k TYPE S PD-118 (TYPE S)10 k TYPE C
PD-118 (TYPE C)
Multi CPC jig(J-6082-311-A)
CN5502 Volt ohm meter
PD-118 board
6 pin
0 pin
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION1. Self-diagnosis FunctionWhen problems
occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagno-sis function
starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or Dis-play window
what to do. This function consists of two display;self-diagnosis
display and service mode display.Details of the self-diagnosis
functions are provided in the Instruc-tion manual.
Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be backed up by the
coin-type lithium battery (CF-72 board BH001). When thiscoin-type
lithium battery is disconnected, the self-diagnosis display data
will be lost by initialization.
2. Self-diagnosis DisplayWhen problems occur while the unit is
operating, the counter ofthe viewfinder or Display window shows a
4-digit display consist-ing of an alphabet and numbers, which
blinks at 3.2 Hz. This 5-character display indicates the repaired
by:, block in whichthe problem occurred, and detailed code of the
problem.
3. Service Mode DisplayThe service mode display shows up to six
self-diagnosis codes shown in the past.
3-1. Display MethodWhile pressing the STOP key, set the switch
from OFF to VTR, and continue pressing the STOP key for 5 seconds
continuously.The service mode will be displayed, and the counter
will show the backup No. and the 5-character self-diagnosis
codes.
3-2. Switching of Backup No.By rotating the control dial, past
self-diagnosis codes will be shown in order. The backup No. in the
[] indicates the order in which theproblem occurred. (If the number
of problems which occurred is less than 6, only the number of
problems which occurred will be shown.)[1] : Occurred first time
[4] : Occurred fourth time[2] : Occurred second time [5] : Occurred
fifth time[3] : Occurred third time [6] : Occurred the last
time
3-3. End of DisplayTurning OFF the power supply will end the
service mode display.
Order of previous errors
Backup No. Self-diagnosis Codes
C : 3 1 : 1 1[3]
Lights up
Viewfinder
[3] C : 3 1 : 1 1 3 C : 3 1 : 11Display window
1 13 1
C : 3 1 : 11
C
Repaired by:Refer to page 10 and 11.Self-diagnosis Code
Table.
Indicates the appropriatestep to be taken.E.g.31 ....Reload the
tape.32 ....Turn on power again.
Block Detailed Code
Blinks at 3.2Hz
C : Corrected by customerH : Corrected by dealerE : Corrected by
service
engineer
Viewfinder Display windowC : 3 1 : 1 1
Display window
Control dial
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4. Self-diagnosis Code Table
CCC
C
C
CCCCCCCCCCC
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
BlockFunction
2 12 22 3
3 1
3 1
3 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 1
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
3 2
DetailedCode
0 00 00 0
1 0
1 1
2 02 12 22 33 03 14 04 14 24 34 4
1 0
1 1
2 0
2 1
2 2
2 3
3 0
3 1
4 0
4 1
4 2
4 3
4 4
Symptom/State
Condensation.Video head is dirty.Non-standard battery is
used.LOAD direction. Loading does notcomplete within specified
timeUNLOAD direction. Loading does notcomplete within specified
timeT reel side tape slacking when unloading.S reel side tape
slacking when unloading.T reel fault.S reel fault.FG fault when
starting capstan.FG fault during normal capstan operations.FG fault
when starting drum.PG fault when starting drum.FG fault during
normal drum operations.PG fault during normal drum operations.Phase
fault during normal drum operations.LOAD direction loading motor
time-out.UNLOAD direction loading motortime-out.T reel side tape
slacking whenunloading.S reel side tape slacking whenunloading.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault during normal capstanoperations.
FG fault when starting drum.
PG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drumoperations.PG fault during normal
drumoperations.Phase fault during normal drumoperations.
Self-diagnosis Code
Repa
ired b
y:
Correction
Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.Clean
with the optional cleaning cassette.Use the InfoLITHIUM
battery.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Load the tape again, and perform operations from the
beginning.Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and
performoperations from the beginning.Remove the battery or power
cable, connect, and performoperations from the beginning.Remove the
battery or power cable, connect, and performoperations from the
beginning.Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and
performoperations from the beginning.Remove the battery or power
cable, connect, and performoperations from the beginning.Remove the
battery or power cable, connect, and performoperations from the
beginning.Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and
performoperations from the beginning.Remove the battery or power
cable, connect, and performoperations from the beginning.Remove the
battery or power cable, connect, and performoperations from the
beginning.Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and
performoperations from the beginning.Remove the battery or power
cable, connect, and performoperations from the beginning.Remove the
battery or power cable, connect, and performoperations from the
beginning.Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and
performoperations from the beginning.
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E
E
E
E
BlockFunction
6 1
6 1
6 2
6 2
DetailedCode
0 0
1 0
0 0
0 1
Symptom/State
Difficult to adjust focus(Cannot initialize focus.)
Zoom operations fault(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)
Handshake correction function does notwork well. (With pitch
angular velocitysensor output stopped.)Handshake correction
function does notwork well. (With yaw angular velocitysensor output
stopped.)
Self-diagnosis CodeRe
paire
d by:
Correction
Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin 9 of CN1551
ofVC-235 board) when focusing is performed when the control dialis
rotated in the focus manual mode and the focus motor drive
circuit(IC1553 of VC-235 board) when the focusing is not
performed.Note: Use the remote commander RM-95 only for the
model
without the focus dial.Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor
(Pin 0 of CN1551 ofVC-235 board) when zooming is performed when the
zoom lens isoperated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC1553 of
VC-235board) when zooming is not performed.Inspect pitch angular
velocity sensor (SE201 of SE-114 board)peripheral circuits.
Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE202 of SE-114
board)peripheral circuits.
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SECTION 1GENERAL This section is extracted from
DCR-TRV720E/TRV820E instruction manual.
DCR-TRV820/TRV820E/TRV820P
2
English
Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this SonyDigital
Handycam camcorder. With your DigitalHandycam, you can capture
lifes preciousmoments with superior picture and soundquality.Your
Digital Handycam is loaded with advancedfeatures, but at the same
time it is very easy touse. You will soon be producing home video
thatyou can enjoy for years to come.
WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet.Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
! Digital Handycam Sony. DigitalHandycam . Digital Handycam , .
, .
.
. .
, .
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWERADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN
THEUNITED KINGDOMA moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fittedto
this equipment for your safety andconvenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need tobe replaced, a 5 AMP
fuse approved by ASTAor BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has adetachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach thefuse cover after you change the fuse.
Neveruse the plug without the fuse cover. If youshould lose the
fuse cover, please contactyour nearest Sony service station.
ATTENTIONThe electromagnetic fields at the specificfrequencies
may influence the picture and soundof this digital camcorder.
For the customers in GermanyDirective: EMC Directive
89/336/EEC.
92/31/EECThis equipment complies with the EMCregulations when
used under the followingcircumstances:Residential areaBusiness
districtLight-industry district(This equipment complies with the
EMCstandard regulations EN55022 Class B.) 3
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Checking suppliedaccessories
Make sure that the following accessories aresupplied with your
camcorder.
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 0 qa
qs
, .
1 (1) (. 197)
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C (1), (1) (. 16)
3 NP-F330 (1) (. 15, 16)4 R2025 (1) (. 161)
.
5 R6 ( ) (2) (. 198)
6 /(1) (. 41)
7 (1) (. 193)8 (1) (. 24)9
(1) (. 127)0 Memory Stick (1) (. 105)qa :
PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (. 127)qs (. 146)
(20 1), / (10 1), / 9 (10 1) DCR-TRV820E
qd (2) (. 142) DCR-TRV820E
qf 21- (1) (. 42)
1Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 197)2AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC
power adaptor (1),
Mains lead (1) (p. 16)3NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16)4
CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 161)
The lithium battery is already installed inyour camcorder.
5 R6 (Size AA) battery for RemoteCommander (2) (p. 198)
6A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 41)7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 193)8
Lens cap (1) (p. 24)9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 127)q; Memory Stick
(1) (p. 105)qaApplication software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite
(CD-ROM) (1) (p. 127)qs Print paper (p. 146)
Standard type (20 sheets 1),Sticker type/Standard size (10
sheets 1),Sticker type/9 split size (10 sheets 1)DCR-TRV820E
only
qd Print cartridge (2) (p. 142)DCR-TRV820E only
qf 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 42)
qd qf
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Qu
ick Start Gu
ide
English
Quick Start Guide
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of
yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses ( ) for
moreinformation.
Open the DC INjack cover.
Connect the plug withits v mark facing up.
Inserting a cassette (p. 22)
Connecting the mains lead (p. 21)Use the battery pack when using
your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
3Close the cassettecompartment by pressingthe mark on
thecassette compartment.The cassette compartmentautomatically goes
down.Close the lid of thecassette compartment.
1Open the lid of thecassette compartment,and press EJECT.
Thecompartment opensautomatically.
2 Insert a cassetteinto the cassettecompartment withits window
facingout and the write-protect tab on thecassette up.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
EJECT
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Qu
ick Start Gu
ide
Recording a picture (p. 24)
ViewfinderWhen the LCD panel is closed, use theviewfinder
placing your eye against its eyecup.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (p. 36)
NoteDo not pick up your camcorder byholding the viewfinder, the
LCD panelor the battery pack.
1Set the POWERswitch to VTR whilepressing the smallgreen
button.
2Press m to rewind the tape.
3Press N to start playback.
3Open the LCD panelwhile pressing OPEN.The picture appears onthe
LCD screen
2 Set the POWERswitch to CAMERAwhile pressing thesmall green
button.
4Press the red button.Your camcorderstarts recording. Tostop
recording, pressthe red button again.
PLAY
1Remove the lens cap. VTRO
FFM
EMORYCAMERA
(CHARGE )
VTRO
FFM
EMORYCAMERA
(CHARGE )
VTRO
FFM
EMORYCAMERA
(CHARGE )
REW
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Getting started
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the twomodels listed in
the table below. Before you startreading this manual and operating
yourcamcorder, check the model number by lookingat the bottom of
your camcorder. TheDCR-TRV820E is the model used for
illustrationpurposes. Otherwise, the model name isindicated in the
illustrations. Any differences inoperation are clearly indicated in
the text, forexample, DCR-TRV820E only.As you read through this
manual, buttons andsettings on your camcorder are shown in
capitalletters.e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.When you carry
out an operation, you can hear abeep sound to indicate that the
operation is beingcarried out.
z Provided/ Not provided/
Before using your camcorder
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8/Digital8 video
cassettes. Your camcorder
records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also,
your camcorder plays back tapesrecorded in the Hi8 /standard 8
(analog)system. You, however, cannot use the functionsin Advanced
Playback Operations on page 67to 75 for playback in the Hi8
/standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition, werecommend that
you do not mix picturesrecorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with
theDigital8 system on a tape.
Type of difference/
DCR- TRV720E TRV820EPrinter/ z
, . , , . DCR-TRV820E. . - ,, DCR-TRV820E. , .. POWER CAMERA. ,
.
Hi8 /Digital8 . Digital8 . , , Hi8 / 8 (). , 67 75 Hi8 / 8 . ,
Hi8 / 8 , , Digital8 .
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Using this manual
. , PAL.
, , . .
( DCR-TRV820E)
, ..
Note on TV colour systems
TV colour systems differ from country tocountry. To view your
recordings on a TV, youneed a PAL system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programmes, films, video tapes, andother materials
may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materials maybe
contrary to the provision of the copyrightlaws.
No compensation for contentsof the printing
(DCR-TRV820Eonly)
Contents of the printing cannot be campensatedfor if printing is
not made due to a malfunctionof your camcorder, etc.
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Contents of the recording cannot becompensated if recording or
playback is notmade due to a malfunction of the camcorder,video
tape, etc.
Using this manual
. / (, , ). . 99,99% .
, . . , , [a].
60 (140F),, , , [b].
, . [c].
[a] [b] [c]
Precautions on camcorder care
The LCD screen and the viewfinder aremanufactured using
high-precisiontechnology. However, there may be sometiny black
points and/or bright points (red,blue, green or white) that
constantly appearon the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.These
points occur normally in themanufacturing process and do not affect
therecorded picture in any way. Effective ratioof pixels and/or
screen are 99.99% or more.
Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep yourcamcorder away from
rain and sea water.Letting your camcorder get wet may cause
yourcamcorder to malfunction. Sometimes thismalfunction cannot be
repaired [a].
Never leave your camcorder exposed totemperatures above 60C
(140F), such as in acar parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight[b].
Do not place your camcorder so as to point theviewfinder, the
LCD screen or lens toward thesun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD
screenor lens may be damaged [c].
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Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack to use your camcorderoutdoors.
Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To remove the battery packSlide the battery pack out in the
direction of thearrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.
After installing the battery packDo not carry your camcorder by
holding thebattery pack. If you do so, the battery pack mayslide
off your camcorder unintentionally,damaging your camcorder.
Step 1 Preparing thepower supply
1
, .
, .
, BATT RELEASE.
, . , .
BATTRELEASE
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Step 1 Preparing the powersupply
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for yourcamcorder.Your
camcorder operates only with theInfoLITHIUM battery pack (L
series).(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the
AC power adaptor supplied with yourcamcorder to the DC IN jack
with the plugs vmark facing up.
(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC poweradaptor.
(3) Connect the mains lead to the mains.(4) Set the POWER switch
to OFF (CHARGE).
Charging begins. The remaining battery timeis indicated in
minutes on the displaywindow.
When the remaining battery indicator changes tou, normal charge
is completed. To fully chargethe battery (full charge), leave the
battery packattached for about 1 hour after normal charge
iscompleted until FULL appears in the displaywindow. Fully charging
the battery allows you touse the battery longer than usual.
1
. InfoLITHIUM ( L).(1) DC IN
, , DC IN, v .
(2) .
(3) .
(4) POWER OFF (CHARGE). . .
u, , . () , FULL. .
VTRO
FFM
EMORYCAMERA
(CHARGE )
4
1
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After charging the battery packDisconnect the AC power adaptor
from the DCIN jack on your camcorder.
NotesPrevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the DC plug ofthe AC power
adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Keep the battery pack dry.When the battery pack is not to be
used for a
long time, charge the battery pack once fully,and then use it
until it fully discharges again.Keep the battery pack in a cool
place.
When the battery pack is charged fullyThe LCD backlight of the
display window isturned off.
Remaining battery time indicatorThe remaining battery time
indicator in thedisplay window roughly indicates the recordingtime
with the viewfinder.
Battery packThe supplied battery pack is charged a little.
Until your camcorder calculates the actualremaining battery time
min appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicatorappears or the
indicator flashes in the displaywindow in the following cases: The
battery pack is not installed correctly. The AC power adaptor is
disconnected. Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging time/
Approximate number of minutes to charge anempty battery pack
Step 1 Preparing the powersupply
1
Battery pack/ Full charge (Normal charge)/ ( )
NP-F330150 (90)(supplied)/()
NP-F530/F550 210 (150)
NP-F730/F750 300 (240)
NP-F930/F950 390 (330)
NP-F960 420 (360)
DC IN .
. .
.
, , , . .
.
.
-.
, min.
, : .
. - .
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Playing time/ DCR-TRV720E
DCR-TRV820E
Playing time Playing timeBattery pack/ on LCD screen/ with LCD
closed/
NP-F33070 (60) 100 (90)(supplied)/()
NP-F530 110 (95) 165 (150)NP-F550 140 (125) 200 (180)NP-F730 250
(225) 335 (300)NP-F750 285 (255) 410 (365)NP-F930 390 (355) 535
(480)NP-F950 445 (400) 630 (570)NP-F960 525 (470) 740 (665)
Playing time Playing timeBattery pack/ on LCD screen/ with LCD
closed/
NP-F33060 (55) 85 (75)(supplied)/()
NP-F530 100 (85) 140 (125)NP-F550 125 (110) 170 (155)NP-F730 215
(195) 290 (260)NP-F750 260 (230) 355 (315)NP-F930 355 (315) 460
(415)NP-F950 395 (350) 540 (485)NP-F960 465 (415) 640 (580)
Approximate number of minutes when you use afully charged
battery
Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the timeusing a normally
charged battery. The battery lifewill be shorter if you use your
camcorder in acold environment.
Step 1 Preparing the powersupply
1
( ) . .
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Recording time/
Step 1 Preparing the powersupply
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack/ the viewfinder/ the LCD screen/
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
* ** * **NP-F330
100 (90) 55 (50) 70 (65) 40 (35)(supplied)/()NP-F530 170 (155)
95 (90) 110 (100) 60 (55)NP-F550 205 (185) 115 (105) 140 (125) 80
(70)NP-F730 350 (310) 200 (175) 255 (230) 145 (130)NP-F750 425
(380) 240 (215) 290 (260) 165 (150)NP-F930 555 (500) 315 (285) 400
(360) 230 (205)NP-F950 650 (590) 370 (335) 455 (410) 260
(235)NP-F960 765 (685) 435 (390) 535 (480) 305 (275)
Approximate number of minutes when you use afully charged
battery
Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the timeusing a normally
charged battery.
* Approximate continuous recording time at25C (77F). The battery
life will be shorter ifyou use your camcorder in a
coldenvironment.
** Approximate number of minutes whenrecording while you repeat
recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.The
actual battery life may be shorter.
1
( ) .
* 25 (77F). .
** / , / . .
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The remaining battery time indicatorThe indicator may not be
correct, depending onthe conditions in which you are recording.
Whenyou close the LCD panel and open it again, ittakes about 1
minute for the correct remainingbattery time to be displayed.
If the power may go off although the batteryremaining indicator
indicates that the batterypack has enough power to operateCharge
the battery pack fully again so that theindication on the battery
remaining indicator iscorrect.
What is InfoLITHIUM?The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery
packwhich can exchange data such as batteryconsumption with
compatible electronicequipment. This unit is compatible with
theInfoLITHIUM battery pack (L series). Yourcamcorder operates only
with theInfoLITHIUM battery. InfoLITHIUM batterypacks have the
mark.InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of SonyCorporation.
Step 1 Preparing the powersupply
1
, . , 1 , .
, , .
InfoLITHIUM?InfoLITHIUM - , , , . InfoLITHIUM ( L). InfoLITHIUM.
InfoLITHIUM .InfoLITHIUM Sony Corporation.
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Connecting to the mains
When you use your camcorder for a long time,we recommend that
you power it from the mainsusing the AC power adaptor.(1) Open the
DC IN jack cover, and connect the
AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on yourcamcorder with the
plugs v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC poweradaptor.
(3) Connect the mains lead to the mains .
PRECAUTIONThe set is not disconnected from the AC powersource
(the mains) as long as it is connected tothe mains, even if the set
itself has been turnedoff.
NotesThe AC power adaptor can supply power even
if the battery pack is attached to yourcamcorder.
The DC IN jack has source priority. Thismeans that the battery
pack cannot supply anypower if the mains lead is connected to the
DCIN jack, even when the mains lead is notplugged into the
mains.
Using a car batteryUse Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not
supplied).
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Step 1 Preparing the powersupply
1
, .(1) DC IN
DC IN , v .
(2) .
(3) .
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DC IN . , , DCIN, .
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We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 videocassettes.(1) Prepare the
power supply (p. 15).(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment,
and
press EJECT. The cassette compartment opensautomatically.
(3) Insert a cassette with its window facing outand the
write-protect tab on the cassette up.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressingthe mark on the
cassette compartment.The cassette compartment automatically
goesdown.
(5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.
To eject a cassetteFollow the procedure above, and eject
thecassette in step 3.
Step 2 Inserting acassette
2 3 4,5
2
Hi8 /Digital8 .(1) (. 15).(2)
EJECT. .
(3) , , .
(4) , .
.(5) .
3.
EJECT
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NotesDo not press the cassette compartment down.
Doing so may cause malfunction.Your camcorder records pictures
in the Digital8
system. The recording time when you use your
camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you select
the LP mode in the menusettings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8
tape.
If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to playback the tape on this
camcorder. Mosaic-patternnoise may appear when you play back
standard8 tape on other camcorders (including
otherDCR-TRV720E/TRV820E).
The cassette compartment may not be closedwhen you press any
part of the lid other thanthe mark.
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding thelid of the cassette
compartment.
To prevent accidental erasureSlide the write-protect tab on the
cassette toexpose the red mark.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette 2
.
.
Digital8 .
, Hi8 . LP , 3/4 , Hi8 .
8,
. 8
, ( DCR-TRV720E/TRV820E).
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5
3
4
1
2
40min REC 0:00:01SP
VTRO
FFM
EMORYCAMERA
(CHARGE )VTR
OFF
MEMORY
CAMERA(CHARGE )
Recording Basics
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.(1) Remove the lens
cap by pressing both knobs
on its sides and attach the lens cap to the gripstrap.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette.See Step 1
and Step 2 for moreinformation (p. 15 to 23).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA whilepressing the small green
button. Yourcamcorder is set to the standby mode.
(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.The viewfinder
automatically turns off.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder startsrecording. The REC
indicator appears. Thecamera recording lamp located on the front
ofyour camcorder lights up. To stop recording,press START/STOP
again.
Camera recordinglamp/
Microphone/
.(1) ,
, .
(2) . 1 2 (. 15 23).
(3) , POWER CAMERA. .
(4) OPEN, . .
(5) START/STOP. . REC. , . START/STOP .
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NotesFasten the grip strap firmly.Do not touch the built-in
microphone during
recording.
Note on Recording modeYour 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. 88). In the LP mode, you can record
1.5 timesas long as in the SP mode. When you record atape in the LP
mode on your camcorder, werecommend that you play back the tape on
yourcamcorder.
Note on LOCKWhen you slide LOCK to the left, the POWERswitch can
no longer be set to MEMORYaccidentally. The LOCK is released as a
defaultsetting.
To enable smooth transitionYou can make the transition between
the lastscene you recorded and the next scene smooth aslong as you
do not eject the cassette if you turnoff your camcorder. When you
change thebattery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF(CHARGE).
If you leave your camcorder in the standbymode for 3 minutesYour
camcorder automatically turns off. This isto save battery power and
to prevent battery andtape wear. To resume the standby mode, set
thePOWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, thenturn it to CAMERA
again.
Recording a picture
.
.
SP () LP( ). SP LP (. 88). LP 1,5 , SP. LP .
LOCK LOCK, POWER MEMORY. LOCK .
, . POWER OFF (CHARGE).
3 . . POWER OFF(CHARGE), CAMERA.
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LCD
BRIG
HT
Recording a picture
Adjusting the LCD screen
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, presseither of the
two buttons on LCD BRIGHT.The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to
theviewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lensside.If you
turn the LCD panel over so that it faces theother way, the
indicator appears on the LCDscreen and in the viewfinder (Mirror
mode).
When closing the LCD panel, set it verticallyuntil it clicks,
and swing it into the camcorderbody.
NoteWhen using the LCD screen except in the mirrormode, the
viewfinder automatically turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors indirect sunlightThe LCD
screen may be difficult to see. If thishappens, we recommend that
you use theviewfinder.
Picture in the mirror modeThe picture on the LCD is a
mirror-image.However, the picture will be normal whenrecorded.
During recording in the mirror modeYou cannot operate the ZERO
SET MEMORY onthe Remote Commander.
Indicators in the mirror modeThe STBY indicator appears as Xz
and REC asz. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and
others are not displayed.
to brighten/
to dim/
180
90
LCD BRIGHT. 90 180 . , , ( ).
, , .
, .
. .
. .
ZEROSET MEMORY .
STBY Xz, REC z. , .
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TW
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 slowerzoom. Move it
further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom function sparingly results
inbetter-looking recordings.T side: for telephoto (subject appears
closer)W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther
away)
Zoom greater than 25 is performed digitally. Toactivate digital
zoom, select the digital zoompower in D ZOOM in the menu settings.
(p. 88)The picture quality deteriorates as the picture isprocessed
digitally.
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.The
digital zooming zone appears when you select thedigital zoom power
inD ZOOM in the menu settings./ . D ZOOM , .
(1) POWER OFF (CHARGE).
(2) .(3) .
. . . : (
) W:
( )
25 . D ZOOM (. 88). , .
TW TWW T
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Notes on digital zoomDigital zoom starts to function when
zoom
exceeds 25.The picture quality deteriorates as you go
toward the T side.
When you shoot close to a subjectIf you cannot get a sharp
focus, move the powerzoom lever to the W side until the focus
issharp. You can shoot a subject that is at leastabout 80 cm (about
2 feet 5/8 inch) away fromthe lens surface in the telephoto
position, orabout 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle
position.
To record pictures with theviewfinder adjusting
theviewfinder
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed,check the
picture with the viewfinder. Adjust theviewfinder lens to your
eyesight so that theindicators in the viewfinder come into
sharpfocus.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinderlens adjustment
lever.
, 25.
.
, W . , 80 1 .
, . , .
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,
.
( , Digital8 ) , 0:00:00 (: :) CAMERA 0:00:00:00(: : : ) VTR. .
, Hi8/ 8 . .
Indicators displayed in therecording mode
The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only)
The time code indicates the recording orplayback time, 0:00:00
(hours:minutes:seconds) in CAMERA mode and
0:00:00:00(hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VTR mode.You cannot
rewrite only the time code.When you play back tapes recorded in the
Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears.You cannot reset
the time code or the tapecounter.
SP 0:00:01
0:05:56 4 7 2000
40min REC
Recording a picture
STBY/REC indicator/ STBY/REC
Remaining tape indicator/ This appears after you start to record
for a while./ .
Remaining battery time indicator/
Time code/Tape counter indicator/ /
Format indicator/
Recording mode indicator/
Time indicator/ This is displayed for five seconds after the
POWER switch isset to CAMERA or MEMORY./ , POWER CAMERA MEMORY.
Date indicator/ This is displayed for five seconds after the
POWER switch isset to CAMERA or MEMORY./ , POWER CAMERA MEMORY.
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Recording a picture
BACK LIGHT
Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT
When you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the subject
or a subject with a lightbackground, use the backlight
function.
Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORYmode.The . indicator appears
on the LCD screen or inthe viewfinder.To cancel, press BACK LIGHT
again.
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlitsubjectsThe backlight
function will be canceled.
BACKLIGHT
, .
BACK LIGHT CAMERA MEMORY . .. BACK LIGHT .
EXPOSURE .
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Using SUPER NIGHTSHOTThe Super NightShot mode makes subjects up
to16 times brighter than those recorded in theNightShot mode.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and NIGHTSHOT
indicators flash on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and
SUPER
NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the LCDscreen or in the
viewfinder.To cancel the Super NightShot mode, pressSUPER NIGHTSHOT
again.
Using the NightShot LightThe picture will be clearer with the
NightShotLight on. To enable NightShot Light, setN.S.LIGHT to ON in
the menu settings (p. 88).
Shooting in the dark NightShot/Super NightShot
The NightShot function enables you to shoot asubject in a dark
place. For example, you cansatisfactorily record the environment
ofnocturnal animals for observation when you usethis function.
While your camcorder is in CAMERA orMEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON.
and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on theLCD screen or in the
viewfinder.To cancel the NightShot function, slideNIGHTSHOT to
OFF.
Recording a picture
NightShot Light emitter/
/
., .
, CAMERA MEMORY, NIGHTSHOT ON. NIGHTSHOT . NIGHTSHOT OFF.
SUPERNIGHTSHOT 16 , , .
(1) NIGHTSHOT ON CAMERA. NIGHTSHOT.
(2) SUPER NIGHTSHOT. SUPERNIGHTSHOT. SUPER NIGHTSHOT .
, . N.S.LIGHT ON (c. 88).
NIGHTSHOT
OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT
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Recording a picture
NotesDo not use the NightShot function in bright
places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This maycause your
camcorder to malfunction.
When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON innormal recording, the
picture may be recordedin incorrect or unnatural colours.
If focusing is difficult with the autofocus modewhen using the
NightShot function, focusmanually.
While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following
functions: Exposure PROGRAM AE
While using the Super NightShot function,you can not use the
following functions: Fader Digital effect Exposure PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed in the Super NightShot modeThe shutter speed will
be automatically changeddepending on the brightness of the
background.The motion of the picture will be slow.
NightShot LightNightShot Light rays are infrared and so
areinvisible. The maximum shooting distance usingthe NightShot
Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
(, ). .
NIGHTSHOT ON .
, .
: PROGRAM AE
: PROGRAM AE
. .
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Self-timer recording
Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 secondsautomatically.
This mode is useful when youwant to record yourself. You can also
use theRemote Commander for this operation.(1) Press (self-timer)
in the standby mode.
The (self-timer) indicator appears on theLCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
(2) Press START/STOP.Self-timer starts counting down from 10
witha beep sound. In the last two seconds of thecountdown, the beep
sound gets faster, thenrecording starts automatically.
To stop the self-timer recordingPress START/STOP.Use the Remote
Commander for convenience.
To record still images using the self-timerPress PHOTO in step
2. (p. 46)
To cancel self-timer recordingPress (self-timer) so that the
indicatordisappears from the LCD or viewfinder screenwhile your
camcorder is in the standby mode.
NoteThe self-timer recording mode is automaticallycancelled
when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to
OFF (CHARGE) or
VTR.
Recording a picture
(self-timer)/( )
1
. , . .(1) ( )
. ( ).
(2) START/STOP. 10 . , .
START/STOP. .
PHOTO 2. (. 46)
( ), c , .
: . POWER
OFF (CHARGE) VTR.
2 VTRO
FFM
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(CHARGE )
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Checking the recording END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review
You can use these buttons to check the recordedpicture or shoot
so that the transition betweenthe last recorded scene and the next
scene yourecord is smooth.
END SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded sectionafter you
record.
Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.The last 5 seconds of the
recorded section areplayed back and returns to the standby mode.You
can monitor the sound from the speaker orheadphones.
EDITSEARCH
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the +/ (7) side of EDITSEARCH inthe standby mode. The
recorded section is playedback.
+: to go forward : to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If youpress START/STOP,
re-recording begins fromthe point you released EDITSEARCH.
Youcannot monitor the sound.
END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/
, .
END SEARCH
.
END SEARCH . 5 , . .
EDITSEARCH
.
+/ (7) EDITSEARCH . .
+ : :
EDITSEARCH . START/STOP, , EDITSEARCH. .
ENDSEARCH
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Rec Review
You can check the section which you havestopped most
recently.
Press the (7) side of EDITSEARCHmomentarily in the standby
mode.The section you have stopped most recently willbe played back
for a few seconds, and then yourcamcorder will return to the
standby mode. Youcan monitor the sound from the speaker
orheadphones.
NotesEND SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review
work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
If you start recording after using the end searchfunction,
occasionally, the transition betweenthe last scene you recorded and
the next scenemay not be smooth.
Once you eject the cassette after you haverecorded on the tape,
the end search functiondoes not work.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recordedportionsThe end
search function may not work correctly.
Checking the recording END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review
, .
(7) EDITSEARCH . , , , . .
END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH
, Digital8 .
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Playback Basics
Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on theLCD screen. If you
close the LCD panel, you canmonitor the playback picture in the
viewfinder.You can control playback using the RemoteCommander
supplied with your camcorder.(1) Install the power source and
insert the
recorded tape.(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing
the small green button. The video controlbuttons light up.
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.(4) Press m to rewind
the tape.(5) Press N to start playback.(6) To adjust the volume,
press either of the two
buttons on VOLUME. The speaker on yourcamcorder is silent when
the LCD panel isclosed.
To stop playbackPress x.
. , . , .(1)
.(2) ,
POWER VTR. .
(3) OPEN, .
(4) m .
(5) N .
(6) VOLUME. , .
x.
3
5PLAY
4REW
2
6
1
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FFM
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When monitoring on the LCD screenYou can turn the LCD panel over
and move itback to the camcorder body with the LCD screenfacing
out.
To display the screen indicators Display function
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or theRemote Commander supplied
with yourcamcorder.The indicators appear on the LCD screen.To make
the indicators disappear, pressDISPLAY again.
Playing back a tape
DISPLAY
DATA CODE
, .
DISPLAY , . . , , DISPLAY.
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Using the data code functionYour camcorder automatically records
not onlyimages on the tape but also the recording data(date/time or
various settings when recorded)(Data code).
Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or theRemote Commander in the
playback mode.
The display changes as follows:date/time t various settings
(SteadyShot,exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain,shutter
speed, aperture value) t no indicator
Not to display recording dateSet DATA CODE to DATE in the menu
settings(p. 88).The display changes as follows:date/time t no
indicator
Notes on the data code functionThe data code function works only
for tapes
recorded in the Digital8 system.Various settings of the
recording data are not
recorded when recording images on MemoryStick.
Recording dataRecording data is your camcorders informationwhen
you have recorded. In the recording mode,the recording data will
not be displayed.
When you use data code function, bars(-- -- ---- and --:--:--)
appear if: A blank section of the tape is being played
back. The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or
noise. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without
the date and time set.
Data codeWhen you connect your camcorder to the TV, thedata code
appears on the TV screen.
4 7 2000 0:05:56
50 AWBF1.6 9dB
AUTO
, (/ )( ).
DATE CODE .
:/ t (, AUTO/MANUAL, , , , ) t
, DATE CODE DATE (. 88). :/ t
, Digital8 .
Memory Stick.
, . .
, (-- -- ---- --:--:--), :
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Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set thePOWER switch to
VTR.
To view a still image (playbackpause)Press X during playback. To
resume playback,press X or N.
To advance the tapePress M in the stop mode. To resume
normalplayback, press N.
To rewind the tapePress m in the stop mode. To resume
normalplayback, press N.
To change the playback directionPress on the Remote Commander
duringplayback to reverse the playback direction. Toresume normal
playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring thepicture (picture search)Keep
pressing m or M during playback. Toresume normal playback, release
the button.
To monitor the high-speed picturewhile advancing or rewinding
thetape (skip scan)Keep pressing m while rewinding or M
whileadvancing the tape. To resume rewinding oradvancing, release
the button.
To view the picture at slow speed(slow playback)Press y on the
Remote Commander duringplayback. For slow playback in the
reversedirection, press , then press y on the RemoteCommander. To
resume normal playback, pressN.
Playing back a tape
POWER VTR.
( ) X. X N.
M. N.
m. N.
. , N.
() m M . .
( ) m M . .
( ) y . , y . N.
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To view the picture at double speedPress 2 on the Remote
Commander duringplayback. For double speed playback in thereverse
direction, press , then press 2 on theRemote Commander. To resume
normalplayback, press N.
To view the picture frame-by-framePress C on the Remote
Commander in theplayback pause mode. For frame-by-frameplayback in
the reverse direction, press c. Toresume normal playback, press
N.
To search the last scene recorded(END SEARCH)Press END SEARCH in
the stop mode. The last 5seconds of the recorded section plays back
andstops.
In the various playback modesNoise may appear when your
camcorder plays
back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8system.
Sound is muted.The previous recording may appear as a mosaic
image when playing back in the Digital8 system.
Notes on the playback pause modeWhen the playback pause mode
lasts for 3
minutes, your camcorder automatically entersthe stop mode. To
resume playback, press N.
The previous recording may appear.
Slow playback for tapes recorded in theDigital8 systemThe slow
playback can be performed smoothlyon your camcorder; however, this
function doesnot work for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT
jack.
When you play back a tape in reverseHorizontal noise may appear
at the center or topand bottom of the screen. This is not
amalfunction.
Playing back a tape
2 . , 2 . N.
C . c. N.
(END SEARCH) END SEARCH . 5 , .
Hi8/8 .
Digital8 .
3 , . N.
.
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Viewing the recordingon TV
If your TV is already connectedto a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input onthe VCR by using
the A/V connecting cablesupplied with your camcorder. Set the
inputselector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monauraltype
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connectingcable to the video
input jack and the white or thered plug to the audio input jack on
the VCR orthe TV. If you connect the white plug, the soundis L
(left) signal. If you connect the red plug, thesound is R (right)
signal.
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR withthe A/V connecting
cable supplied with yourcamcorder to watch the playback picture on
theTV screen. You can operate the playback controlbuttons in the
same way as when you monitorplayback pictures on the LCD screen.
Whenmonitoring the playback picture on the TVscreen, we recommend
that you power yourcamcorder from the mains using the AC
poweradaptor (p. 21). Refer to the operatinginstructions of your TV
or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder tothe TV using the
A/V connecting cable. Then, setthe TV/VCR selector on the TV to
VCR.
: Signal flow/
/, . , . (. 21). . .
. /. , TV/VCR VCR.
Ec Ba
LINE IN /, . LINE.
/ . , L () . , R () .
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
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Viewing the recording on TV
/ 21- (EUROCONNECTOR)
21- , .
S S ( ) . () /. S () S .
() . .
TV
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pinconnector (EUROCONNECTOR)
Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with yourcamcorder.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jackConnect using an S video
cable (not supplied) toobtain high-quality pictures. With
thisconnection, you do not need to connect theyellow (video) plug
of the A/V connecting cable.Connect an S video cable (not supplied)
to the Svideo jacks on both your camcorder and the TVor the
VCR.
Using the AV cordless IRreceiver
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver(not supplied) to
your TV or VCR, you can easilyview the picture on your TV. For
details, refer tothe operating instructions of the AV cordless
IRreceiver.
S.LASER LINK
Super laser link emitter/
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Before operationAttach the power supply such as the AC
poweradaptor to your camcorder, and insert therecorded tape.
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IRreceiver, set the
POWER switch on the AVcordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selectoron the TV to
VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder toVTR.
(4) Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp of S.LASERLINK lights up.
(5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback.(6) Point the
super laser link emitter at the AV
cordless IR receiver. Adjust the position ofyour camcorder and
the AV cordless IRreceiver to obtain clear playback pictures.
To cancel the super laser linkfunctionPress S.LASER LINK. The
lamp on the S.LASERLINK button goes out.
If you turn the power offSuper laser link function turns off
automatically.
When super laser link is activated (theS.LASER LINK button is
lit)Your camcorder consumes power. Press S.LASERLINK to turn off
the super laser link functionwhen it is not needed.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation
Viewing the recording on TV
, , , .
(1) POWER ON.
(2) TVC/VCR VCR.
(3) POWER VTR.
(4) S.LASER LINK. S.LASER LINK.
(5) N .
(6) . .
S.LASER LINK. S.LASER LINK .
.
( S.LASER LINK) . S.LASER LINK , .
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You can record a still image like a photograph.This mode is
useful when you want to record apicture such as a photograph or
when you print apicture using a video printer (not supplied).You
can record about 510 images in the SP modeand about 765 images in
the LP mode on a tapewhich can record for 60 minutes in the SP
mode.Besides the operation described here, yourcamcorder can record
still images on theMemory Sticks (p. 105).(1) In the standby mode,
keep pressing PHOTO
lightly until a still image appears. TheCAPTURE indicator
appears. Recording doesnot start yet.To change the still image,
release PHOTO,select a still image again, and then press andhold
PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.The still image on the LCD screen or in
theviewfinder is recorded for about sevenseconds. The sound during
those sevenseconds is also recorded.The still image is displayed on
the LCD screenor in the viewfinder untill recording
iscompleted.
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on atape Tape Photo recording
. , ( ). 510 SP 765 LP , 60 SP. , Memory Stick (. 105).(1)
PHOTO , . CAPTURE. . PHOTO, , PHOTO.
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NotesDuring the tape photo recording, you cannot
change the mode or setting.The PHOTO button does not work:
while the digital effect function is set or inuse.
while the fader function is in use.When recording a still image,
do not shake
your camcorder. Mosaic-pattern noise mayappear on the image.
To use the tape photo recording functionusing the Remote
CommanderPress PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Yourcamcorder records
an image on the LCD screenor in the viewfinder immediately.
When you use the tape photo recordingfunction during normal
CAMERA recordingYou cannot check an image on the LCD screen orin
the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO lightly.Press PHOTO deeper. The
still image is thenrecorded for about seven seconds, and
yourcamcorder returns to the standby mode. Duringthe seven seconds
to record, y