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3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. CCD-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC-L Serial No.
3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. CCD-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. AC-L Serial No.
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...LCD screen. r - r TRV43 H 330× r r r r TRV46 H 330× r r r r Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen ...car parked in the text, for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to CAMERA. Over 99.99% are operational for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." TRV36 H 330× - Unauthorized recording of such materials may ...
...LCD screen. r - r TRV43 H 330× r r r r TRV46 H 330× r r r r Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen ...car parked in the text, for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to CAMERA. Over 99.99% are operational for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." TRV36 H 330× - Unauthorized recording of such materials may ...
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Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. Recording continues for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY... mode. 14 If you press START/STOP. The dots disappear at a rate of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts.../STOP mode •If you to STANDBY and press START/STOP. ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When ...
Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. Recording continues for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY... mode. 14 If you press START/STOP. The dots disappear at a rate of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts.../STOP mode •If you to STANDBY and press START/STOP. ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When ...
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..., and LCD B.L. is not displayed in PLAYER mode. - LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV. Advanced operations Changing the mode settings Notes on changing...bar: -for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is turned on and calculates the remainder of the tape. - TV INPUT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver ... - When you do not want to PLAYER or CAMERA. •When you use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is dark. for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes LCD B.
..., and LCD B.L. is not displayed in PLAYER mode. - LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV. Advanced operations Changing the mode settings Notes on changing...bar: -for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is turned on and calculates the remainder of the tape. - TV INPUT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver ... - When you do not want to PLAYER or CAMERA. •When you use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is dark. for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes LCD B.
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... a picture quality superior to the conventional video 8 camcorder respectively. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only This Hi8 system is new type of "Extended Resolution." Foreign 8 mm video Because the TV color systems differ from country to use a Hi8 video cassette, the recording is an abbreviation of 8 mm camcorder with the "XR" camcorder. Standard 8 mm video cassette is made in SP mode. Refer...
... a picture quality superior to the conventional video 8 camcorder respectively. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only This Hi8 system is new type of "Extended Resolution." Foreign 8 mm video Because the TV color systems differ from country to use a Hi8 video cassette, the recording is an abbreviation of 8 mm camcorder with the "XR" camcorder. Standard 8 mm video cassette is made in SP mode. Refer...
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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 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING . m Set it to PLAYER. .... m Change locations. 70 m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour. (p. 63) The date or time indicator is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power...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. Flashing...
.... 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 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING . m Set it to PLAYER. .... m Change locations. 70 m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour. (p. 63) The date or time indicator is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power...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. Flashing...
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...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 hour. (p. 63) ...video heads may be dirty. m Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in the menu system. m Remove the cassette and insert it to OFF. (p. 33) Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in your nearest Sony...POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette, the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO MODE is set ON in a bright place. m Please contact your camcorder. m Insert the...
...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 hour. (p. 63) ...video heads may be dirty. m Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in the menu system. m Remove the cassette and insert it to OFF. (p. 33) Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in your nearest Sony...POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette, the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO MODE is set ON in a bright place. m Please contact your camcorder. m Insert the...
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... V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV16/TRV36: 3.1 W CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 3.2 W Viewfinder CCD-TRV16/TRV36: 2.5 W CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 2.6 W Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40...CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 1 lb 15 oz (880 g) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb 3 oz (1 kg) including the battery pack NPF330, lithium battery CR2025, cassette and shoulder strap Microphone Monaural type Supplied accessories See page 5. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video...
... V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV16/TRV36: 3.1 W CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 3.2 W Viewfinder CCD-TRV16/TRV36: 2.5 W CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 2.6 W Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40...CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 1 lb 15 oz (880 g) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb 3 oz (1 kg) including the battery pack NPF330, lithium battery CR2025, cassette and shoulder strap Microphone Monaural type Supplied accessories See page 5. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video...
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Additional information Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder 12 ANTI GROUND 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 ...
Additional information Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder 12 ANTI GROUND 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 ...