Using the fader function

You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

M.FADER (mosaic)

BOUNCE1) 2)

OVERLAP2)

WIPE2)

DOT2) (ramdom dot)

MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting. Fade in only.
(1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
Notes The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions: Digital effect Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) Super NightShot Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Depending on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: Focus Zoom Picture effect Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE

Superimposing a title

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected. (4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary. 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then press the dial. The item appears. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired. (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting. (6) Press START/STOP to start recording. (7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.
PRESET T I TLE HELLO ! HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY HOL I DAYS CONGRATULAT I ONS ! OUR SWEET BABY WEDD I NG VACAT I ON THE END

[T I TLE] : END

PRESET T I TLE HELLO ! HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY HOL I DAYS CONGRATULAT I ONS ! OUR SWEET BABY WEDD I NG VACAT I ON THE END RETURN [T I TLE] : END

T I TLE

S I ZE

VACATION VACATION

To superimpose the title while you are recording
Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded.
To select the language of a preset title
If you want to change the language, select language and return to step 2. before step 2. Then select the desired
If you display the menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. If you have not made any custom title, . appears on the display. Title setting The title color changes as follows : WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE The title size changes as follows : SMALL y LARGE You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size. The title position changes as follows : 1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9 The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned. When you select the title size LARGE, you cannot choose position 9. When you are selecting and setting the title You cannot record the title displayed on the screen. When you superimpose a title while you are recording The beep does not sound. While you are playing back You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape. You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with the A/V connecting cable. If you use the i. LINK cable instead of the A/V connecting cable, you cannot record the title.

Icon/item 9PIC SAME* 9PIC MULTI* REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT q REMAIN z AUTO Meaning To make prints of same split screens To make prints of different split screen To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo sound with high quality) To display the remaining tape bar: for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in VTR mode for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the VTR mode To always display the remaining tape bar To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback VTR VTR CAMERA POWER switch VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR CAMERA VTR** CAMERA
ON DATA CODE z DATE/CAM DATE
* DCR-TRV 820 only Note on REC MODE When you record on the standard 8 tape, your camcorder records in the SP mode even you select the LP mode in the menu settings. In this case, the indicator 8mm TAPE t SP REC, Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC appears on the LCD screen or in the tapes for the LP mode. viewfinder. Use the Hi8 Notes on the LP mode When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in images or sound. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback image may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Note on AUDIO MODE When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. ** To dub a tape to another VCR You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You, however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK cable.
POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY
Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON

Mode z OFF ON

Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 73) To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode

0 : 00 : 00 : / 40 F I NE
0 : 30 : 00 : / 40 F I NE

SAV I NG 0

MEMORY SET QUAL I TY F I NE PR I NT MARK PROTECT DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE READY RETURN [MENU] : END

PHOTO BUTTON

[PHOTO] : START [MENU] : END

To stop copying

Press MENU to stop copying.
When the memory of the Memory Stick is full
MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Insert another Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the Memory Stick or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. If the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select PHOTO SAVE in the menu settings. When you change the Memory Stick in the middle of copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous Memory Stick.
Viewing a still image Memory Photo playback
You can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (4) Press MEMORY +/ to select the desired still image. To see the previous image, press MEMORY. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.
To stop memory photo playback
Press MEMORY PLAY. To play back recorded images on a TV screen Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever. Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers. If NO FILE appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder No image is recorded on the Memory Stick. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.
Viewing a still image Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback
Image number/Total number of recorded images

100-/ 40 MEMORY PLAY

Deleting images

You can delete images stored in a Memory Stick. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.

Deleting selected images

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 91). (3) Press MEMORY DELETE. DELETE? appears on the LCD screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

3,4 DELETE

DELETE 1000021

DELETE?

[DELETE] : DEL [ ] : CANCEL
To cancel deleting an image

Press MEMORY in step 4.

To delete an image displayed on the index screen
Press MEMORY +/ to move the B indicator to the desired image and follow steps 3 and 4. Notes To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection. Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully before deleting them.
Deleting images Deleting all the images
You can delete all the unprotected images in the Memory Stick.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. DELETING appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL READY FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL RETURN FORMAT OK RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL RETURN FORMAT EXECUTE RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL DELET I NG FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL COMPLETE FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END

About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 59. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK Cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder
When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.

(--) -

WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, nor dispose of it in fire.
Lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact. Lithium battery installed at the factory This battery may not last 1 year.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery
(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery in the direction of the arrow and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid.

The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. A horizontal black band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen

In the playback mode

Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is set to CAMERA, MEMORY or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to VTR. (p. 25) The tape has run out. The playback button does not work c Rewind the tape. (p. 25) The video head may be dirty. There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning not clear or does not appear. cassette (not supplied). (p. 138) The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape. in the menu settings. c Set it to STEREO. (p. 65) The volume is turned to minimum. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 25) AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 65) The date search does not work The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions. correctly. (p. 54) The picture which is recorded in the PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings. Digital8 system is not played back. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 65) / in the menu settings. (p. 65) The tape which is recorded in the Hi8 Set PB MODE to
The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. /standard 8 system is not played back correctly.
Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes
The power does not turn on.
The end search function does not work. The end search function does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 15) The tape was ejected after recording. You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle. The operating temperature is too low. The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 12) The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11) You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time. The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11) The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.

The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.
The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work.
The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 15) The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137)
Troubleshooting When operating using the Memory Stick
The Memory Stick does not function.
Recording does not function.
The image cannot be deleted.
You cannot format the Memory Stick. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect the image.
You cannot write a print mark on the still image.
The photo save function does not work.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77) The Memory Stick is not inserted. c Insert a Memory Stick. (p. 76) The Memory Stick has already been recorded to its full capacity. c Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 79, 100) The Memory Stick formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the Memory Stick on your camcorder or use another Memory Stick. (p. 69) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 74) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 74) The image is protected. c Cancel image protection. (p. 99) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 74) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 74) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 74) The image to protect is not played back. c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 91) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 74) The image to write a print mark is not played back. c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 91) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 74)
Troubleshooting When operating using the printer
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The print cartridge is not inserted. c Insert the print cartridge. (p. 106) The printer cover is closed. c Slide the printer cover to open. (p. 109) You have inserted print paper into the paper feeder right after you turned the power source on. c Remove the print paper once. Make sure that the PRINT PAPER lamp is flashing slowly, and then insert print paper into the paper feeder. (p. 109) The POWER switch is not set to VTR or MEMORY. c Set it to VTR or MEMORY. (p. 109) The print paper is not inserted properly. c Press the print paper into the paper feeder for about two seconds after the beep sounds. (p. 109) The tape is running. c Press x STOP button. (p. 25) Printing images continuously makes the inside of the printer heat up. When this happens, you may not be able to insert print paper. c Leave your camcorder until it cools down, then insert print paper into the paper feeder again. If you disconnect the power source such as the battery pack during printing, the platen roller may not move back to the original position. c Install the charged battery pack, and perform the operation again.(p. 109) Print paper or the print cartridge is not inserted. Images do not become still images even you press PRINT. c Insert the print paper or the print cartridge. (p. 106, 109) You have pressed PRINT lightly. When you print images recorded on the Memory Stick, printing does c Press PRINT deeper. (p. 116)

camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. The melody or beep sounds for 5 seconds.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window.
Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137) Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 15) Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. LCD screen, viewfinder or display window

C:21:00

C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

C:04:ss

C:21:ss

C:22:ss

C:31:ss C:32:ss

E:61:ss E:62:ss
Cause and/or Corrective Actions You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. c Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. (p. 14) Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 137) The video heads are dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 138) A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses ( ) for more information.

Warning indicators

The still image is protected* Slow flashing: The still image is protected. (p. 68) Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: The file is corrupted. (p. 74) The file is unreadable. (p. 74)

LCD screen

Print area size 2 5/15/16 in. (mm) Number of prints per print cartridge roll 20 Power Consumption 8W

General

Picture 4.0 type 3 1/1/2 in. (80.6 60.5 mm) Total dot number 123,200 (560 220)
Printer (DCR-TRV 820 only)
Print method Variable dot thermal transfer Print resolution 254 dpi Number of printed dots (paper feed direction) Print speed 1/8 in. (3.05 mm)/second Size of print paper 3 5/1/4 in. (mm)
Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 4.4 W Viewfinder 3.0 W Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F (0 C to 40 C) Guaranteed operating temperature for printing (DCR-TRV820 only) 50 F to 95 F (10 C to 35 C) Storage temperature 4 F to +140 F (20 C to +60 C) Print cartridge storage temperature (DCR-TRV820 only) 4 F to +131 F (20 C to +55 C) Dimensions (Approx.) 4 1/7/5/8 in. (218 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) DCR-TRV 720: 2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg) DCR-TRV 820: 2 lb 13 oz (1.3 kg) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap DCR-TRV 720: 2 lb 10 oz (1.2 kg) DCR-TRV 820: 3 lb 1 oz (1.4 kg) including the battery pack NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025, 120 min. Hi8 cassette, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 8.
Specifications AC power adaptor
Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F (0 C to 40 C) Storage temperature 4 F to +140 F (20 C to +60 C) Dimensions (approx.) 9/1/2 in. (62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord

Memory Stick

Memory Flash memory 4MB: MSA-4A Operating voltage 2.7 - 3.6 V Power consumption Approx. 45 mA in the operating mode Approx. 130 A in the standby mode Dimensions (approx.) 2 1/8 7/8 in. (50 2.8 21.5 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.14 oz (4 g) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh Dimensions (approx.) 1 9/16 13/7/8 in. (38.4 20.6 70.8 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 2.5 oz (70 g) Type Lithium ion

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

Camcorder

5 POWER switch (p. 17)
1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 18) 2 OPEN button (p. 17) 3 VOLUME buttons (p. 25) 4 START/STOP button (p. 17)
6 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 147) 8 DC IN jack (p. 12)
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark.

0 qa qs

9 qh qj qk

qd ql qf w; qg

9 Video control buttons (p. 25, 27) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. q; EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 24) qa S.LASER LINK button (p. 29) qs Focus ring (p. 44) qd Microphone qf Camera recording lamp (p. 17) qg Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 29) qh SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 21) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) qk Display window (p. 152) ql FOCUS switch (p. 44) w; Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. wa Remote sensor
What is SUPER LASER LINK? The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays.

ws wk wd wf

wl e; ea es ed ef
ws Eyecup wd MEMORY PLAY button (p. 91) wf MEMORY button (p. 85, 91) wg LCD screen (p. 18) wh Speaker wj (self-timer) button (p. 23, 31, 83) wl MEMORY DELETE button (p. 100) e; FADER button (p. 34)
ea BACK LIGHT button (p. 21) es PROGRAM AE button (p. 41) ed EXPOSURE button (p. 43) ef MEMORY MIX button (p. 84)
wk Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 20)
Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

eg eh ej

r; ra rs rd rf rg
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) rj SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 33, 65)
eg Intelligent accessory shoe eh DATA CODE button (p. 26) ej DISPLAY button (p. 26) ek PB ZOOM button (p. 52, 96) el TITLE button (p. 45) r; Power Zoom lever (p. 19) ra Memory Stick lamp This lamp lights up while Memory Stick is in the Memory Stick compartment.
Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information. The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.

rk rl t; ta ts td tj tk tf tl tg th
rk EJECT button (p. 16) rl Access lamp (p. 76) t; Memory Stick compartment (p. 76) ta LOCK knob (p. 77) ts Cassette compartment (p. 16) td Grip strap tf LANC /DIGITAL I/O jack (p. 93) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.

Fastening the grip strap

tg S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 28) th i (headphones) jack tj AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 28, 58, 88) tk MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a plug-in-power microphone. tl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 59, 62, 88) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible.
Fasten the grip strap firmly.

yf yg yh yj yk

y; Viewfinder (p. 20) ya MEMORY INDEX button (p. 92) ys Lithium battery compartment (p. 126) yd MEMORY + button (p. 85, 91) yf PRINT lamp* (p. 105) yg PRINT PAPER lamp* (p. 105) yh PRINT CARTRIDGE lamp* (p. 105) yj PRINT button* (p. 105) yk Printer cover* (p. 109) yl Print cartridge lid* (p. 106) u; PRINT CARTRIDGE OPEN knob* (p. 106)

* DCR-TRV820 only

Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
1 PHOTO button (p. 30, 80) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 26) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 54, 56) 4./> buttons (p. 54, 56) 5 Tape transport buttons (p. 27) 6 DATA CODE button (p. 26)
7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 49, 53) 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. 9 START/STOP button (p. 17) 0 Power zoom button (p. 19)
To prepare the Remote Commander
Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and polarities on the batteries to the + marks inside the battery compartment.
Notes on the Remote Commander Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators

Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)
Digital processing of recorded images Displaying the date/time or recording data when you recorded Quickly locating a desired scene Searching for scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Scanning scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord PICTURE EFFECT (p. 50)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 51) Data code (p. 26) Zero set memory (p. 49, 53) Photo search (p. 56) Photo scan (p. 57) HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 65) SUPER LASER LINK (p. 29)
AC power adaptor. 12 Adjusting viewfinder. 20 AFM HiFi Sound. 122 AUDIO MIX.. 67 AUDIO MODE. 70 A/V connecting cable.. 28, 32, 58, 88 BACK LIGHT. 21 Battery pack.. 11 BEEP... 72 BOUNCE.. 34

I, J, K, L

i.LINK.. 59, 62, 123 Image protection. 99 Image quality mode.. 77 Index screen.. 92 InfoLITHIUM battery. 14 Infrared rays emitter. 21, 29 JPEG.. 74 LANC /DIGITAL I/O.. 93, 149 LCD screen.. 18 LUMINANCEKEY.. 38
Recording time. 13 Rec Review.. 24 Remaining battery time indicator.. 20 Remaining tape indicator. 20 Remote Commander. 151 Remote control jack (LANC)... 149 Remote sensor.. 146
Self-diagnosis display.. 133 Self-timer.. 23, 31, 83 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.. 33, 65 Shoulder strap.. 147 Signal convert function.. 60 Skip scan.. 27 Slide show.. 97 Slow playback.. 27 SLOW SHUTTER.. 38 Split printing.. 119 Standard print.. 112 STEADYSHOT. 66 Stereo tape.. 122 STILL.. 38 Sub sound.. 67 SUPER LASER LINK.. 29, 146 SUPER NIGHTSHOT. 22 S video jack.. 28
Camera chromakey. 84 Charging battery. 12 Clock set.. 73 Connection (viewing on TV). 28 (dubbing a tape). 58 Connection to your PC.. 60 Data code.. 26 Date search.. 54 DEMO.. 71 DIGITAL EFFECT. 38, 51 Digital 8 system.. 121 DISPLAY.. 26 DOT.. 34 Dual sound track tape.. 122 Dubbing a tape. 58 DV connecting cable. 59, 88
Main sound.. 67 Manual focus.. 44 Memory chromakey.. 84 Memory luminancekey.. 84 MEMORY MIX. 84 Memory overlap. 84 Memory photo recording. 91 Memory Stick.. 74 Menu settings. 65 Mirror mode.. 18 Moisture condensation. 137 Monaural.. 28 MONOTONE. 34 Mosaic fader.. 34 NIGHTSHOT. 21 Normal charge. 12 NTSC system.. 136

RF CONCEPTS LTD

Note: This is for information only. It is your own responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible. PAL Cameras SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY (NTSC Cameras below)
DCR-HC19E Mini-DV 1CCD S-AV out DCR-HC22E Mini-DV 1CCD S-AV out DCR-HC32E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-HC39E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-HC42E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-HC90E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-PC1000E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-PC53E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+S-AV out DCR-PC55E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-VX2100E Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV in/out HDR-FX1E HDV 3CCD DV+AV in/out DSR-PD170P DVCAM 3CCD DV+AV in/out HDR-HC1E HDV 3CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-DVD202E DVD 1CCD S-AV out DCR-DVD203E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD403E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD653E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD7E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD92E DVD 1CCD S-AV out DCR-TRV270E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-TRV285E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-TRV480E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-IP1E MICROMV 1CCD MV+S-AV in/out
CANON MV700 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out MV700i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out* MV730i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV750i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV800 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MV830 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MV830i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV850i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV880X Mini-DV 1CCD DV out, AV in/out MVX200 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MVX200i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX250i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX300 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MVX330i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX350i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX20i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX25i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX30i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX35i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX40 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only

MVX40i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX45i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX3i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out DM-XM2 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out DM-XL2 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out JVC GZ-MC100 MicroDrive 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MC200 MicroDrive 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MC500 MicroDrive 3CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG20 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG30 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG50 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG70 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GR-D23 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D53 Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out GR-D73 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-D93 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-D230 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out GR-DX28 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-DX57 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-DX97 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D240 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D290 Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out GR-DF420 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-DF470 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-DZ7 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-PD1 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-X5 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out PANASONIC VD-RM55B DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VD-RM75B DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out NV-GS17B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS21B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS35B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS75B Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS150B Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS200B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out NV-GS250B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out NV-GS400B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out SDR-S100 SD Video 3CCD USB 2.0, AV out
SAMSUNG VP-D6550 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D351 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D353 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D323 Mini-DV 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out VP-D325i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out VP-M105 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0 VP-M110 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VP-X110 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VP-D230 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D270i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out

HITACHI DZ-MV550E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV580E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV730E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV750E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV780E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-GX20E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out SANYO Xacti VPC-C1E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out Xacti VPC-C4E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV out Xacti VPC-C5E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out
Note: This is for information only. It is your own responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible. NTSC Cameras Manufacturer Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Model Elura Elura 2 Elura 2 MC Elura 10 Elura 20 MC Elura 40 MC Elura 50 MC * Elura 60 Elura 65 Elura 70 Elura 80 Elura 85 Elura 90 ES75 ES8400 ES8600 GL1 GL2 Optura Optura 10 MC Optura 20 MC Optura 30 Optura 40 Optura 50 Optura 60 Optura 100 MC Optura 200 MC Optura 300 Optura 400 Optura 500 Optura PI Optura Xi Ultura Vistura XL1 XL2 AV Input Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes unit unit unit unit unit
LANC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No
Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Yes Yes No No No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC
XL1S ZR ZR10 ZR20 * ZR25 MC * ZR30 MC * ZR40 ** ZR45 MC ** ZR50 MC ** ZR60 ZR65 MC ZR70 MC ZR80 ZR85 ZR90 ZR100 ZR200 ZR300 ZR400 DZMV100A(dvd) DZMV200A(dvd) DZMV230A(dvd) DZMV270A(dvd) DZMV350A(dvd) DZMV380A(dvd) DZMV580A GR-300U GR-AX880 GR-AXM210 GR-AXM710 GR-AXM910 GR-D30 GR-D33 GR-D70 GR-D73 GR-D90 GR-D93 GR-D200 GR-DMV96 GR-DV90 GR-DV91U GR-DV500 GR-DV800 GR-DV2000 GR-DV3000 GR-DVF10U GR-DVL100 GR-DVL120 GR-DVL300 GR-DVL320 GR-DVL500 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL520 GR-DVL720 GR-DVL725
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic

Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony Sony
DCR-VX1000 DCR-VX2000 DSR-PD100A DSR-PD150 GV-A500 GR-DV900 GV-D200 GV-D1000 VX700 HDR-FX1 VX1000 VX2000 VX2100
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Note: This is for information only. It is your own responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible.