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3-080-162-12(1)
©2003 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
DCR-TRV75/TRV80
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No. DCR-TRV
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
SERIES
TM
DCR-TRV80


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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can
capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is
loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be
producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the laser
beam used in this Handycam is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer to servicing to qualified personnel only.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
For customers in the U.S.A.
and CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
"Memory Stick"
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
DCR-TRV80 only
You can only use the Bluetooth wireless
connection function in the country or area
where you purchase the devices.
For details, refer to the separate Network
Function/Application Operating Instructions.


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For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-
SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-TRV80
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell,
NJ07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.:
201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
DCR-TRV80 only
IMPORTANT NOTE
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the following antenna
installation and device operating
configurations must be satisfied: the antenna
has been installed by the manufacturer and no
changes can be made.
This device and its antenna (s) must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For customers in CANADA
DCR-TRV80 only
The term "IC:" before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.


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Main Features
Recording moving pictures
or still images, and playing
them back
·Recording moving pictures on the
tape (p. 25)
·Playing back the tape (p. 37)
·Recording still images on the
"Memory Stick" (p. 44, 107)
·Recording moving pictures on the
"Memory Stick" (p. 120)
·Viewing still images recorded on
the "Memory Stick" (p. 128)
·Viewing moving pictures recorded
on the "Memory Stick" (p. 130)
Capturing images on the
computer
·Viewing moving pictures recorded on
the tape using the USB cable (p. 154)
·Viewing images recorded on the
"Memory Stick" using the USB cable
(p. 161, 166)
·Capturing images on the computer
from your camcorder using the USB
cable (p. 156)
·Converting an analog signal into
digital to capture images onto the
computer (p. 167)
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Main
Features


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Getting
Started
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Main Features
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Other uses
Functions for adjusting exposure during recording
·Back light function (p. 32)
·NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 32)
·PROGRAM AE (p. 57)
·Manual exposure (p. 59)
·Flexible Spot Meter (p. 60)
·Recording images with the flash (p. 111)
Functions for giving images more impact
·Digital zoom (p. 31)
The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10
×,
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
·Fader (p. 50)
·Picture effect (p. 53)
·Digital effect (p. 54)
·Title (p. 95)
·MEMORY MIX (p. 116)
Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings
·PROGRAM AE (p. 57)
­ SPORTS
­ LANDSCAPE
·Manual focus (p. 61)
·Expanded focus (p. 61)
·Spot Focus (p. 63)
Functions for using after recording
·End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 35)
·Data code (p. 38)
·Tape PB ZOOM/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 71, 133)
·Zero set memory (p. 72)
·Title search (p. 73)
·Digital program editing (p. 78, 125)
Main
Features
Accessing the network
and using BIP
(DCR-TRV80 only)
·You can access the Internet using
a Bluetooth device (optional) or a
dedicated accessory that serves
as a USB Network Adaptor
(optional) etc.
·You can use the following
functions by connecting to a
Bluetooth device (optional) using
BIP.
­ Remote Camera
­ Image Transport
For details, refer to the Network
Function/Application
Operating Instructions supplied
with your camcorder. (DCR-
TRV80 only) (p. 169)