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... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium 2 ion battery. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. This equipment generates, uses, and can be prohibited. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Welcome! With your authority to rain or moisture. Reorient or...
... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium 2 ion battery. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. This equipment generates, uses, and can be prohibited. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Welcome! With your authority to rain or moisture. Reorient or...
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... for using the battery pack 60 Maintenance information and precautions 63 Using your own titles 46 Recording with the date/time 47 Optimizing the recording condition .. 48 Using the built-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 ...
... for using the battery pack 60 Maintenance information and precautions 63 Using your own titles 46 Recording with the date/time 47 Optimizing the recording condition .. 48 Using the built-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 ...
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... only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 24) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 24) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 55) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 79) CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 80) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording...
... only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 24) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 24) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 55) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 79) CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 80) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording...
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... carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 Attach the battery pack to install and charge the battery pack. Note on the battery release lever and clicks. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the $ mark on the battery pack. Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series...
... carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 Attach the battery pack to install and charge the battery pack. Note on the battery release lever and clicks. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the $ mark on the battery pack. Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series...
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...a wall outlet. (4) Slide the POWER switch to use the battery pack before it as a guide. When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the factory. (1) Open the DC IN jack ...cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor...
...a wall outlet. (4) Slide the POWER switch to use the battery pack before it as a guide. When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the factory. (1) Open the DC IN jack ...cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor...
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... will further reduce recording time. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning ... LCD 100 (90) 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) F950 815 (730) 650 (590) 430 (385) 355 (320) 630 (570) CCD-TRV43/TRV46 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 F950 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680...
... will further reduce recording time. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning ... LCD 100 (90) 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) F950 815 (730) 650 (590) 430 (385) 355 (320) 630 (570) CCD-TRV43/TRV46 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 F950 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680...
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... While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on using conditions and circumstances. •When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute ... screen. BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the arrow. However, the indication may not be displayed. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed in the direction of the functions available with this...
... While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on using conditions and circumstances. •When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute ... screen. BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the arrow. However, the indication may not be displayed. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed in the direction of the functions available with this...
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...). The date is automatically recorded for the first time, power on it to your time before you record with the viewfinder. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the POWER switch, set the POWER switch to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. Then, eject the cassette. This feature works ...only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on the front of the camcorder also lights up to OFF. To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. The "REC" indicator appears. The red lamp lights up in the viewfinder...
...). The date is automatically recorded for the first time, power on it to your time before you record with the viewfinder. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the POWER switch, set the POWER switch to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. Then, eject the cassette. This feature works ...only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on the front of the camcorder also lights up to OFF. To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. The "REC" indicator appears. The red lamp lights up in the viewfinder...
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Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from wearing down and up scenes when you will not miss any unusual condition of the camcorder. Use it to edit the tape using . Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET. •... mode. If you eject and insert the tape again. - 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 guide, record in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. To set to hear the beep sound, select "OFF...
Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from wearing down and up scenes when you will not miss any unusual condition of the camcorder. Use it to edit the tape using . Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET. •... mode. If you eject and insert the tape again. - 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 guide, record in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. To set to hear the beep sound, select "OFF...
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... turns off automatically. You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. L. 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. in the... speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to save the battery power. 1 2 90° 210° LCD BRIGHT 90° Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is closed.
... turns off automatically. You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. L. 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. in the... speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to save the battery power. 1 2 90° 210° LCD BRIGHT 90° Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is closed.
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Using an earphone Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. To view the playback picture in... only by turning the LCD screen up to PLAYER. When using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. Do not open when the POWER switch is set to 15 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 15° Using the remote commander... manually. Basic operations Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the @ jack. Before using the ...
Using an earphone Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. To view the playback picture in... only by turning the LCD screen up to PLAYER. When using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. Do not open when the POWER switch is set to 15 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 15° Using the remote commander... manually. Basic operations Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the @ jack. Before using the ...
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...is not plugged into a wall outlet. 24 Choose the appropriate power source depending on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. •The DC IN jack has power source priority. Place Indoors Outdoors In the..., NP-F930, NP-F950 Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 (not supplied) Notes on where you want to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to use your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any of the...
...is not plugged into a wall outlet. 24 Choose the appropriate power source depending on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. •The DC IN jack has power source priority. Place Indoors Outdoors In the..., NP-F930, NP-F950 Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 (not supplied) Notes on where you want to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to use your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any of the...
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...about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the remainder of the tape. - for about 10 percent shorter during recording. When you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 8 seconds after ( is pressed in ... forwarding or picture search in PLAYER mode. - AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is connected to when using the LASER LINK function. •...27 LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function....
...about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the remainder of the tape. - for about 10 percent shorter during recording. When you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 8 seconds after ( is pressed in ... forwarding or picture search in PLAYER mode. - AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is connected to when using the LASER LINK function. •...27 LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function....
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...;When NIGHTSHOT is set the clock by a time difference. When you insert a cassette during playback * These settings are retained even when the battery pack is in place. 29 Items for PLAYER mode only EDIT •Select ON to set to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. You can ...factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to ON, "NIGHTSHOT" appears in the camcorder. •If you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to deactivate the demonstration mode. The EDIT setting works only during the demonstration, the ...
...;When NIGHTSHOT is set the clock by a time difference. When you insert a cassette during playback * These settings are retained even when the battery pack is in place. 29 Items for PLAYER mode only EDIT •Select ON to set to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. You can ...factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to ON, "NIGHTSHOT" appears in the camcorder. •If you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to deactivate the demonstration mode. The EDIT setting works only during the demonstration, the ...
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CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the PROGRAM AE or BACK LIGHT function. •When inserting or ejecting...in light may be handled by turning on . In this case, turn STANDBY down once and turn on . Notes •The battery pack is on /off STANDBY. Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than about 5 feet (1.5 m). Slide ...LIGHT to OFF when not in use. •When you do not use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs when you use ...
CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the PROGRAM AE or BACK LIGHT function. •When inserting or ejecting...in light may be handled by turning on . In this case, turn STANDBY down once and turn on . Notes •The battery pack is on /off STANDBY. Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than about 5 feet (1.5 m). Slide ...LIGHT to OFF when not in use. •When you do not use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs when you use ...
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... mistreated. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to the manufacturer's instructions. In this case, replace the battery with a lithium battery installed. Additional information Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell...
... mistreated. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to the manufacturer's instructions. In this case, replace the battery with a lithium battery installed. Additional information Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell...
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Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 5 CR 202 CR 202 56 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached.
Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 5 CR 202 CR 202 56 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached.
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... the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the battery is inserted or removed. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to obtain a smooth transition between scenes can get the most out of your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as you are positioning the subject, selecting...
... the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the battery is inserted or removed. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to obtain a smooth transition between scenes can get the most out of your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as you are positioning the subject, selecting...
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...battery pack Notes on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from fire. •Keep the battery pack dry. •Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack. •Do not expose the battery...change that has occurred inside the battery pack. Additional information Tips for concern and is normal. The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F...
...battery pack Notes on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from fire. •Keep the battery pack dry. •Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack. •Do not expose the battery...change that has occurred inside the battery pack. Additional information Tips for concern and is normal. The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F...
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...The recording time is displayed The power consumption of Sony Corporation. * The indication may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged. •After you have repeated charging many times, the battery pack may not be indicated in minutes. Even... standby mode and point towards a stationary object. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. When you use the camcorder, the remaining battery time is indicated as the continuous recording time in the operating instructions. 1) Full charge: Charging until FULL appears in the display ...
...The recording time is displayed The power consumption of Sony Corporation. * The indication may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged. •After you have repeated charging many times, the battery pack may not be indicated in minutes. Even... standby mode and point towards a stationary object. The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. When you use the camcorder, the remaining battery time is indicated as the continuous recording time in the operating instructions. 1) Full charge: Charging until FULL appears in the display ...