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... a circuit different from that may be prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in accordance with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Congratulations on , the user is loaded with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute...
... a circuit different from that may be prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in accordance with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Congratulations on , the user is loaded with the instructions, may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute...
Operating Instructions
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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 Resetting...
... 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 Resetting...
Operating Instructions
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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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Attach the battery pack to install and charge the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 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). Note on the battery release lever...
Attach the battery pack to install and charge the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 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). Note on the battery release lever...
Operating Instructions
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...recording time. 7 Use it is charged a little in the display window. Before using the camcorder with the viewfinder. The battery pack is completely charged. When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is indicated by the minutes on a flat surface without vibration.... Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on the display window. Charging begins. It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Remaining battery time is completed. min" appears in the display...
...recording time. 7 Use it is charged a little in the display window. Before using the camcorder with the viewfinder. The battery pack is completely charged. When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is indicated by the minutes on a flat surface without vibration.... Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on the display window. Charging begins. It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Remaining battery time is completed. min" appears in the display...
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...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 use a normally charged battery. CCD-TRV16/TRV36 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* ...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) ...
...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 use a normally charged battery. CCD-TRV16/TRV36 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* ...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) ...
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BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the arrow. To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.... and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to 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...
BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the arrow. To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.... and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to 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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...stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. Then, eject the cassette. The date is working correctly. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up in the viewfinder (Standby mode). Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set it and reset the date and... time to . Before you record onetime events, you may want to make a trial recording to OFF. The camcorder starts recording. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder when you record with the viewfinder. This feature works only once a day. (1) While...
...stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. Then, eject the cassette. The date is working correctly. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up in the viewfinder (Standby mode). Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set it and reset the date and... time to . Before you record onetime events, you may want to make a trial recording to OFF. The camcorder starts recording. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder when you record with the viewfinder. This feature works only once a day. (1) While...
Operating Instructions
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... beeps also sound as for preventing the battery and tape from the actual time. Note on Standby mode If you cannot see the indicators in the menu system. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - To focus the viewfinder lens If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while ...record from the comcorder after using the tape counter as a guide. Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as a warning of any start recording, press START/STOP. Note on the tape counter •The tape counter ...
... beeps also sound as for preventing the battery and tape from the actual time. Note on Standby mode If you cannot see the indicators in the menu system. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - To focus the viewfinder lens If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while ...record from the comcorder after using the tape counter as a guide. Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as a warning of any start recording, press START/STOP. Note on the tape counter •The tape counter ...
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only while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. 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. To adjust the brightness of the LCD panel. ... 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. The LCD panel moves about 90...
only while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. 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. To adjust the brightness of the LCD panel. ... 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. The LCD panel moves about 90...
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... from the speaker. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Do not open the LCD panel. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can adjust the volume using the supplied Remote Commander. Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close... can control playback using VOLUME. When you can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. To view on automatically. It may cause malfunction. 21
... from the speaker. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Do not open the LCD panel. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can adjust the volume using the supplied Remote Commander. Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close... can control playback using VOLUME. When you can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. To view on automatically. It may cause malfunction. 21
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... can choose any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. 24 Place Indoors Outdoors In the car Power source House current Battery pack 12 V or 24 V car battery Accessory to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to be used Supplied AC power adaptor...-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 use your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any of the following power sources for your...
... can choose any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. 24 Place Indoors Outdoors In the car Power source House current Battery pack 12 V or 24 V car battery Accessory to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to be used Supplied AC power adaptor...-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 use your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any of the following power sources for your...
Operating Instructions
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...mirror mode), the menu display does not appear. When you do not want to display the remaining tape bar: -for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is turned on and calculates the remainder of the tape. - is about 10 percent shorter during recording. BEEP* •Select ON so that beeps...screen. Ò REMAIN* •Select AUTO when you use this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV. AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is pressed in the menu. LTR SIZE* •Normally select NORMAL...
...mirror mode), the menu display does not appear. When you do not want to display the remaining tape bar: -for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is turned on and calculates the remainder of the tape. - is about 10 percent shorter during recording. BEEP* •Select ON so that beeps...screen. Ò REMAIN* •Select AUTO when you use this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV. AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is pressed in the menu. LTR SIZE* •Normally select NORMAL...
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... REC LAMP* •Select OFF when you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the camcorder. •If you set the clock by a time difference. Note that you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display. To look at the...demonstration appear. •Select OFF to minimize picture deterioration when editing. •Normally select OFF. Notes on the LCD screen and you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY. •When NIGHTSHOT is inserted in the menu system. •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a ...
... REC LAMP* •Select OFF when you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the camcorder. •If you set the clock by a time difference. Note that you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display. To look at the...demonstration appear. •Select OFF to minimize picture deterioration when editing. •Normally select OFF. Notes on the LCD screen and you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY. •When NIGHTSHOT is inserted in the menu system. •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a ...
Operating Instructions
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... by children. LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Advanced operations Using the built-in light Slide LIGHT to OFF. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is in Standby mode, slide LIGHT to ON. The built-in light to the ambient brightness. In this case, turn STANDBY down once ...in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs when you do not use and until cool. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use . 49 To stop using the built-in light - Notes •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light automatically Slide LIGHT to ON. •The...
... by children. LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Advanced operations Using the built-in light Slide LIGHT to OFF. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is in Standby mode, slide LIGHT to ON. The built-in light to the ambient brightness. In this case, turn STANDBY down once ...in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs when you do not use and until cool. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use . 49 To stop using the built-in light - Notes •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light automatically Slide LIGHT to ON. •The...
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.... Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Be sure to assure a good contact. •Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may explode if mistreated. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in...
.... Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Be sure to assure a good contact. •Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may explode if mistreated. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the I indicator flashes in...
Operating Instructions
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Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 5 CR 202 CR 202 56 Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached. 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.
Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 5 CR 202 CR 202 56 Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached. 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.
Operating Instructions
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... even if recording is stopped and started again. Battery life is shorter in the camcorder to replace the battery pack While you are using your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Remaining time in the viewfinder or on...
... even if recording is stopped and started again. Battery life is shorter in the camcorder to replace the battery pack While you are using your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Remaining time in the viewfinder or on...
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... Be sure to observe the following •Keep the battery pack away from 10°C to any mechanical shock. This is not cause for using the 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 ...
... Be sure to observe the following •Keep the battery pack away from 10°C to any mechanical shock. This is not cause for using the 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 ...
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...used under the condition of the camcorder, the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the camcorder changes depending on the condition and ...environment which can exchange data with video equipment having the mark and then recharge fully. How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of Sony...
...used under the condition of the camcorder, the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the camcorder changes depending on the condition and ...environment which can exchange data with video equipment having the mark and then recharge fully. How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of Sony...