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...the presence of electric shock to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your Handycam Vision, you can be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle ...the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is intended to alert the user to use. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO...
...the presence of electric shock to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your Handycam Vision, you can be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle ...the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is intended to alert the user to use. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO...
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...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 ...and charging the battery pack 6 Inserting a cassette 10 Enjoying picture effect 40 Adjusting the exposure 42 Superimposing a title 44 Making your camcorder abroad 68 Trouble check 69 Self-diagnosis display 72 Specifications 73 Identifying the parts 74 Warning indicators 82 Index 83 3 for camera ...
...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 ...and charging the battery pack 6 Inserting a cassette 10 Enjoying picture effect 40 Adjusting the exposure 42 Superimposing a title 44 Making your camcorder abroad 68 Trouble check 69 Self-diagnosis display 72 Specifications 73 Identifying the parts 74 Warning indicators 82 Index 83 3 for camera ...
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...the four models listed below. These points are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Keep the camcorder away from country to country. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. r TRV43 H 330× r r r r TRV46 H 330× r r r r Note on the camcorder are shown in light TRV16 h 180× - - - - To view your...Types of the copyright laws. Over 99.99% are for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. The CCD-TRV46 is the model used for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red...
...the four models listed below. These points are clearly indicated in the illustrations. Keep the camcorder away from country to country. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. r TRV43 H 330× r r r r TRV46 H 330× r r r r Note on the camcorder are shown in light TRV16 h 180× - - - - To view your...Types of the copyright laws. Over 99.99% are for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. The CCD-TRV46 is the model used for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red...
Operating Instructions
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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...
... (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...
Operating Instructions
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... battery release lever and clicks. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to the camcorder securely. Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery pack Do not carry...
... battery release lever and clicks. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to the camcorder securely. Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery pack Do not carry...
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... You can also use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the display window. POWER CAMERA OFF PPLLAYEERR Notes •"- - - min" appears... the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 Before using the camcorder with the viewfinder. It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Remaining battery time is completely charged. For full charge, which allows you to OFF.
... You can also use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the display window. POWER CAMERA OFF PPLLAYEERR Notes •"- - - min" appears... the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 Before using the camcorder with the viewfinder. It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Remaining battery time is completely charged. For full charge, which allows you to OFF.
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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... power on/off. Lower numbers are the time when recording with the LCD screen. 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 use a normally charged battery....
... (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... power on/off. Lower numbers are the time when recording with the LCD screen. 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 use a normally charged battery....
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... battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed in the direction of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 29). 9 To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on using conditions and circumstances. •When...
... battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed in the direction of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 29). 9 To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on using conditions and circumstances. •When...
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... START/STOP LOCK NDBY START/STOP 11 This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on the front of the camcorder also lights up. 1 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER STA 2 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 40min SP STBY 0:00:00 AUTO DATE STA 3 LOCK NDBY START...START/STOP again. 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. Before you record onetime events, you start recording (p. 57). The red lamp lights up to OFF. To finish recording [b] ...
... START/STOP LOCK NDBY START/STOP 11 This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on the front of the camcorder also lights up. 1 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER STA 2 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 40min SP STBY 0:00:00 AUTO DATE STA 3 LOCK NDBY START...START/STOP again. 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. Before you record onetime events, you start recording (p. 57). The red lamp lights up to OFF. To finish recording [b] ...
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... the tape lead will ensure that the indicators in the menu system. Notes on the tape. There will not miss any unusual condition of the camcorder. Note on the beep sound The beep sounds when you eject and insert the tape again. - When you do not want to hear the beep... the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. you operate the camcorder. Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the comcorder after using the tape counter as a warning of any start recording, press...
... the tape lead will ensure that the indicators in the menu system. Notes on the tape. There will not miss any unusual condition of the camcorder. Note on the beep sound The beep sounds when you eject and insert the tape again. - When you do not want to hear the beep... the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. you operate the camcorder. Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the comcorder after using the tape counter as a warning of any start recording, press...
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...when you selected 5SEC, the tape counter disappears and five dots appear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY up to take a series of one per second as illustrated below. 2 START/STOP...or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING mode. 14 These modes enable you to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. If you press it again (factory setting). Notes on START/STOP mode •If you have turned off the indicators...
...when you selected 5SEC, the tape counter disappears and five dots appear. Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY up to take a series of one per second as illustrated below. 2 START/STOP...or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING mode. 14 These modes enable you to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. If you press it again (factory setting). Notes on START/STOP mode •If you have turned off the indicators...
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otherwise, the camcorder body may be normal. 16 To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder. Notes on mirror mode •The picture on ...
otherwise, the camcorder body may be normal. 16 To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder. Notes on mirror mode •The picture on ...
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... to support it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to determine the horizontal plane. •You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel [b]. ...happens, we recommend that you use the LCD screen outdoors in a low position to get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it . Lift the viewfinder up for better shooting For hand-held shots, you'll get an interesting...
... to support it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to determine the horizontal plane. •You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel [b]. ...happens, we recommend that you use the LCD screen outdoors in a low position to get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it . Lift the viewfinder up for better shooting For hand-held shots, you'll get an interesting...
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...a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may damage the camcorder. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may be damaged. If you have a tripod for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use it with the camcorder. Be... careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by the LCD panel [c]. •Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the...
...a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may damage the camcorder. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may be damaged. If you have a tripod for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use it with the camcorder. Be... careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by the LCD panel [c]. •Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the...
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... EDITSEARCH To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH. Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you want. the last few seconds of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the last recorded point after you eject the cassette after edit search Press END SEARCH.
... EDITSEARCH To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH. Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you want. the last few seconds of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the last recorded point after you eject the cassette after edit search Press END SEARCH.
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... using LCD BRIGHT. 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 BRIGHT 6 3 To stop playback, press p. To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ). 20...
... using LCD BRIGHT. 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 BRIGHT 6 3 To stop playback, press p. To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ). 20...
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... the LCD screen by using the supplied Remote Commander. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Note on automatically. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. The viewfinder turns on the lens cover The lens cover does...
... the LCD screen by using the supplied Remote Commander. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Note on automatically. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. The viewfinder turns on the lens cover The lens cover does...
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...release the button. To resume normal playback, press (. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. •Horizontal noise appears at 1/5 speed (slow playback) - Notes on ...the screen when you use the crystal-clear still/slow/picture search function to normal speed automatically. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on the Remote Commander during playback. To monitor the high-speed picture while ... tape Various playback modes You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22
...release the button. To resume normal playback, press (. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. •Horizontal noise appears at 1/5 speed (slow playback) - Notes on ...the screen when you use the crystal-clear still/slow/picture search function to normal speed automatically. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on the Remote Commander during playback. To monitor the high-speed picture while ... tape Various playback modes You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22
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... be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, 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 not plugged.... •The DC IN jack has power source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any of the following power sources for your camcorder. Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any power if the power cord is connected to use your...
... be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, 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 not plugged.... •The DC IN jack has power source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any of the following power sources for your camcorder. Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any power if the power cord is connected to use your...
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... jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the camcorder if the picture is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
... jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the camcorder if the picture is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.