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3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation AC-L Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation AC-L Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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...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 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple ...
...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 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple ...
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... in capital letters. You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. r TRV43 H 330× r r r r TRV46 H 330× r r r r Note on the camcorder are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." The CCD-TRV46 is indicated in the illustrations. As you read through this manual, buttons and... this malfunction cannot be contrary to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in any way. Letting the camcorder get wet. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]....
... in capital letters. You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. r TRV43 H 330× r r r r TRV46 H 330× r r r r Note on the camcorder are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." The CCD-TRV46 is indicated in the illustrations. As you read through this manual, buttons and... this malfunction cannot be contrary to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in any way. Letting the camcorder get wet. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]....
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... (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 or playback is not made...
... (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 or playback is not made...
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... (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...) 180 (165) 225 (200) 290 (260) 345 (310) Playing time on /off. The actual battery life may be shorter if 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...
... (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...) 180 (165) 225 (200) 290 (260) 345 (310) Playing time on /off. The actual battery life may be shorter if 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...
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... mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the beeps sound for a while. If you cannot record. If you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only). (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. Inserting a cassette Make...
... mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the beeps sound for a while. If you cannot record. If you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only). (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. Inserting a cassette Make...
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... cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to display the screen indicators on automatically. If the POWER switch is set to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. The viewfinder turns on the LCD screen. Basic operations Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen...the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can adjust the volume using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to the @ jack. Do not open the LCD panel. To view the ...
... cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to display the screen indicators on automatically. If the POWER switch is set to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. The viewfinder turns on the LCD screen. Basic operations Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen...the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can adjust the volume using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to the @ jack. Do not open the LCD panel. To view the ...
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To resume normal playback, release the button. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on the Remote Commander during playback. Playing back a tape Various... center, or top and bottom of the screen when you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on playback •Noise may appear when you use the crystal-clear still/slow/picture search...playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed automatically. Notes on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22 To resume playback, press P or (. To resume normal playback, press (. To monitor the high...
To resume normal playback, release the button. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on the Remote Commander during playback. Playing back a tape Various... center, or top and bottom of the screen when you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on playback •Noise may appear when you use the crystal-clear still/slow/picture search...playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed automatically. Notes on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22 To resume playback, press P or (. To resume normal playback, press (. To monitor the high...
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... after ( is automatically selected, and LCD B.L. AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use this item to turn on the TV. TV INPUT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the...the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function. LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to hear the beep sound. 27 When you do not want to... •Select OFF when you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 8 seconds after the camcorder is dark. Advanced operations Changing the mode settings Notes on changing the mode setting •...
... after ( is automatically selected, and LCD B.L. AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use this item to turn on the TV. TV INPUT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the...the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function. LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to hear the beep sound. 27 When you do not want to... •Select OFF when you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 8 seconds after the camcorder is dark. Advanced operations Changing the mode settings Notes on changing the mode setting •...
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... or time. When a tape recorded on this camcorder. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only When you have already performed this item to automatically adjust the recording condition to show the display both on this camcorder in LP mode is not recorded in the Hi8 system, but in LP (long play) mode... to release the SteadyShot function. ORC stands for the camcorder. •Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander. The display appears on the LCD screen. •Select V-OUT/LCD to get the best possible recording. STEADYSHOT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) •Normally select ON. •Select OFF...
... or time. When a tape recorded on this camcorder. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only When you have already performed this item to automatically adjust the recording condition to show the display both on this camcorder in LP mode is not recorded in the Hi8 system, but in LP (long play) mode... to release the SteadyShot function. ORC stands for the camcorder. •Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander. The display appears on the LCD screen. •Select V-OUT/LCD to get the best possible recording. STEADYSHOT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) •Normally select ON. •Select OFF...
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... wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set to 16:9FULL, the SteadyShot function does not work and the indicator flashes (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only). •In wide mode, you cannot select the BOUNCE function with FADER. •When you record in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of...
... wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set to 16:9FULL, the SteadyShot function does not work and the indicator flashes (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only). •In wide mode, you cannot select the BOUNCE function with FADER. •When you record in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of...
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... is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene. •When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) or a video light (not supplied). When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you must maintain a sufficient... be adjusted when using the NightShot function. Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use the built-in front of PROGRAM AE mode, the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode. 43
... is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene. •When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) or a video light (not supplied). When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you must maintain a sufficient... be adjusted when using the NightShot function. Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use the built-in front of PROGRAM AE mode, the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode. 43
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..., if the built-in light to the ambient brightness. Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to OFF. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to be turned off. The built-in light is turned on for a while... surfaces are hot while the light is quickly discharging while the built-in light turns on /off STANDBY. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is in light - While the camcorder is about 5 minutes, it up again.
..., if the built-in light to the ambient brightness. Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to OFF. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to be turned off. The built-in light is turned on for a while... surfaces are hot while the light is quickly discharging while the built-in light turns on /off STANDBY. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is in light - While the camcorder is about 5 minutes, it up again.
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CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake. To activate the SteadyShot function again Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system (p. 28). You can release the SteadyShot function when ...
CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake. To activate the SteadyShot function again Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system (p. 28). You can release the SteadyShot function when ...
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... video equipment having the LASER LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on the TV automatically when you use a Sony TV •You can turn on your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.... (3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the camcorder to start playback. (6) Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. To do either of the AV cordless IR receiver. LASER LINK -CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the...
... video equipment having the LASER LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on the TV automatically when you use a Sony TV •You can turn on your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.... (3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the camcorder to start playback. (6) Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. To do either of the AV cordless IR receiver. LASER LINK -CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the...
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... standard 8 mm system, and was developed to realize higher picture quality. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only This Hi8 system is made in the Hi8 system. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, the recording is new type of recording in SP mode. The video 8 XR camcorder is made in which the tape has been recorded. When you use...
... standard 8 mm system, and was developed to realize higher picture quality. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only This Hi8 system is made in the Hi8 system. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, the recording is new type of recording in SP mode. The video 8 XR camcorder is made in which the tape has been recorded. When you use...
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...let sand get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it may appear on the LCD screen. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it is in or out. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only • Do not knock or jolt the... built-in light while it may heat up internally. •Keep the camcorder away...
...let sand get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it may appear on the LCD screen. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it is in or out. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only • Do not knock or jolt the... built-in light while it may heat up internally. •Keep the camcorder away...
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Very humid - CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following. •Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction. •... will disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm while in locations that nothing metallic comes into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 67
Very humid - CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following. •Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction. •... will disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm while in locations that nothing metallic comes into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 67
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m Replace the lithium battery with a new one . (p. 20) The SteadyShot function does not activate. (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to ON. The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode is not malfunctioning. m Set it to AUTO....conditions are not suitable for more than 2 seconds. A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is not malfunctioning. The camcorder is shot against a dark background. Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from • The battery is not clear...
m Replace the lithium battery with a new one . (p. 20) The SteadyShot function does not activate. (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to ON. The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode is not malfunctioning. m Set it to AUTO....conditions are not suitable for more than 2 seconds. A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is not malfunctioning. The camcorder is shot against a dark background. Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from • The battery is not clear...
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...m Set it to OFF in your nearest Sony dealer. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place. (p. 33) Others Symptom The supplied Remote Commander does not work. (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only) The beep sounds for at least 1...place. Additional information Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject. • The camcorder is open. There is worn out. You can deactivate the demonstration. (p. 29) The picture does not appear on the LCD screen. ...
...m Set it to OFF in your nearest Sony dealer. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place. (p. 33) Others Symptom The supplied Remote Commander does not work. (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only) The beep sounds for at least 1...place. Additional information Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject. • The camcorder is open. There is worn out. You can deactivate the demonstration. (p. 29) The picture does not appear on the LCD screen. ...