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3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC-L Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation CCD-TRV Model No.
3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC-L Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation CCD-TRV Model No.
Operating Instructions
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... user to comply with superior picture and sound quality. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to the presence of lithium ion batteries in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your Handycam Vision, you call 416-499-SONY...
... user to comply with superior picture and sound quality. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to the presence of lithium ion batteries in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your Handycam Vision, you call 416-499-SONY...
Operating Instructions
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...-in light (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 13 Selecting the START/STOP mode 14 Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of the picture ... 23 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........ 24 Using the house current 25 Changing the mode settings 26 - Watching on a TV screen 52...
...-in light (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 13 Selecting the START/STOP mode 14 Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of the picture ... 23 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........ 24 Using the house current 25 Changing the mode settings 26 - Watching on a TV screen 52...
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... some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in the illustrations. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the LCD screen. Set the POWER switch to the provision of differences CCDSystem Digital zoom SteadyShot Remote sensor Laser link Built-in capital letters. Types of the copyright laws. To view your recordings on camcorder care •The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision...
... some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in the illustrations. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the LCD screen. Set the POWER switch to the provision of differences CCDSystem Digital zoom SteadyShot Remote sensor Laser link Built-in capital letters. Types of the copyright laws. To view your recordings on camcorder care •The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision...
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... you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD 100 (90) 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) 630 (570) Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use the camcorder in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the...
... you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD 100 (90) 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) 630 (570) Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use the camcorder in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the...
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... when you start recording (p. 57). The camcorder starts recording. Basic operations STA Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the camcorder is working correctly. The date is set the POWER switch to make sure that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you record with the viewfinder. The red lamp lights up in the...
... when you start recording (p. 57). The camcorder starts recording. Basic operations STA Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the camcorder is working correctly. The date is set the POWER switch to make sure that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you record with the viewfinder. The red lamp lights up in the...
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... date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - Note on the tape. Note that the indicators in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the beep sound is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as a warning of any start recording, press START/STOP. Notes on recording When you stop recording...
... date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - Note on the tape. Note that the indicators in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the beep sound is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as a warning of any start recording, press START/STOP. Notes on recording When you stop recording...
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... menu system and set to brighten the LCD screen - Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can select LCD B. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to BRIGHT. When using the battery pack as a power source. 15 side: to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B. only while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns...
... menu system and set to brighten the LCD screen - Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can select LCD B. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to BRIGHT. When using the battery pack as a power source. 15 side: to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B. only while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns...
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... recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Note that this function does not work once you eject the cassette after edit search Press END SEARCH. Re-recording begins from the speaker or an earphone. The last recorded portion is played back for about 5 seconds (10 seconds in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on the tape. Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using...
... recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Note that this function does not work once you eject the cassette after edit search Press END SEARCH. Re-recording begins from the speaker or an earphone. The last recorded portion is played back for about 5 seconds (10 seconds in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on the tape. Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using...
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... Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (5) Press ( to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. 1 2 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER 4 REW 5 PLAY VOLUME LCD...
... Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (5) Press ( to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. 1 2 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER 4 REW 5 PLAY VOLUME LCD...
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Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Press END SEARCH. This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or PLAYER. 2 1 END SEARCH If you start recording after using END SEARCH Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth...
Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Press END SEARCH. This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or PLAYER. 2 1 END SEARCH If you start recording after using END SEARCH Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth...
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... OFF when you use this item to adjust the color on the LCD screen. Ò REMAIN* •Select AUTO when you want to PLAYER or CAMERA. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is not displayed in the menu. Advanced operations Changing the mode settings Notes on changing the mode setting •Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to hear the beep sound. 27 TV INPUT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only...
... OFF when you use this item to adjust the color on the LCD screen. Ò REMAIN* •Select AUTO when you want to PLAYER or CAMERA. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is not displayed in the menu. Advanced operations Changing the mode settings Notes on changing the mode setting •Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to hear the beep sound. 27 TV INPUT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only...
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... the picture and sound may not work with some TV models. To do either of Sony Corporation. Advanced operations Watching on your TV or VCR, you can turn off the LASER LINK button when it is switched. •The above feature may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is not needed. 53 If you use a Sony TV •You can easily view the picture on a TV screen Using...
... the picture and sound may not work with some TV models. To do either of Sony Corporation. Advanced operations Watching on your TV or VCR, you can turn off the LASER LINK button when it is switched. •The above feature may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is not needed. 53 If you use a Sony TV •You can easily view the picture on a TV screen Using...
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... the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the battery is inserted or removed. When to save battery power. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be made even if recording is also used up more quickly, if you are using your battery pack. To save battery power Turn STANDBY down when not recording to replace the battery pack While you can be used when a tape is used...
... the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the battery is inserted or removed. When to save battery power. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be made even if recording is also used up more quickly, if you are using your battery pack. To save battery power Turn STANDBY down when not recording to replace the battery pack While you can be used when a tape is used...
Operating Instructions
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... accurate remaining battery indication Set the camcorder to show the correct time even after being fully charged. •After you actually use up the battery pack on its battery consumption. The recording time becomes very short in the operating instructions The recording time is not same as the battery remaining time on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the i indicator may not be indicated in the display window. 62...
... accurate remaining battery indication Set the camcorder to show the correct time even after being fully charged. •After you actually use up the battery pack on its battery consumption. The recording time becomes very short in the operating instructions The recording time is not same as the battery remaining time on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the i indicator may not be indicated in the display window. 62...
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... •When the camcorder is turned on as Sony sports pack. Periodically operate the camcorder both in the CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for a long time, remove the tape. Do not use the camcorder on or against something; This is in light - If there are used to sense the type of tape, thickness of the lens. •Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when not using the camcorder. •Do...
... •When the camcorder is turned on as Sony sports pack. Periodically operate the camcorder both in the CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for a long time, remove the tape. Do not use the camcorder on or against something; This is in light - If there are used to sense the type of tape, thickness of the lens. •Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when not using the camcorder. •Do...
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... function does not work . • FOCUS is set to 16:9 FULL. m Rewind the tape or use a new one . (p. 56) The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to OFF in the menu system. Picture Symptom The image on the viewfinder screen is not adjusted. Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from • The battery is too high. m Set...
... function does not work . • FOCUS is set to 16:9 FULL. m Rewind the tape or use a new one . (p. 56) The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to OFF in the menu system. Picture Symptom The image on the viewfinder screen is not adjusted. Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from • The battery is too high. m Set...
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.... m Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops. m Remove the cassette and insert it to ON. m Check the code and solve the problem. (p. 72) Picture is recorded in your nearest Sony dealer. m Set it again, then operate the camcorder. • Detach the eyecup and clean the viewfinder lens. (p.65) 71 Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place...
.... m Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops. m Remove the cassette and insert it to ON. m Check the code and solve the problem. (p. 72) Picture is recorded in your nearest Sony dealer. m Set it again, then operate the camcorder. • Detach the eyecup and clean the viewfinder lens. (p.65) 71 Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place...
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... RFU DC OUT Special minijack, DC 5V Earphone jack Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm) LANC control jack Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) MIC jack Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with infrared lighting. cassette) Approx. 5 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi 8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using 120 min.
... RFU DC OUT Special minijack, DC 5V Earphone jack Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm) LANC control jack Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) MIC jack Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with infrared lighting. cassette) Approx. 5 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi 8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using 120 min.
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... SHOOTING 14 Auto focus 39 Backlight 30 Beep 12 C, D Camera recording 11 Car battery 24 Charging battery 7 Cleaning video heads 64 Clock set 57 Connection 52 COUNTER RESET 12 DATE/TIME 47 DEMO 29, 80 Digital zoom 13 DISPLAY 21 E EDIT 29 Editing 54 EDITSEARCH 19 END SEARCH 23 Exposure 42 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M, N Manual focus 38 Menu system 26 MIC (microphone) jack .......... 78 NIGHTSHOT 33 O, P, Q ORC 48 PICTURE EFFECT 40 Playback pause 22 Power...
... SHOOTING 14 Auto focus 39 Backlight 30 Beep 12 C, D Camera recording 11 Car battery 24 Charging battery 7 Cleaning video heads 64 Clock set 57 Connection 52 COUNTER RESET 12 DATE/TIME 47 DEMO 29, 80 Digital zoom 13 DISPLAY 21 E EDIT 29 Editing 54 EDITSEARCH 19 END SEARCH 23 Exposure 42 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M, N Manual focus 38 Menu system 26 MIC (microphone) jack .......... 78 NIGHTSHOT 33 O, P, Q ORC 48 PICTURE EFFECT 40 Playback pause 22 Power...
