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Model No. Serial No. 3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Model No. Serial No. 3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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... wide mode function 34 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 36 Focusing manually 38 - for camera recording - Watching on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of clock by time difference 58 Usable cassettes and playback modes 59 Tips for the end of contents Before you begin Table of the picture ... 23 Advanced operations Using alternative power...
... wide mode function 34 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 36 Focusing manually 38 - for camera recording - Watching on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of clock by time difference 58 Usable cassettes and playback modes 59 Tips for the end of contents Before you begin Table of the picture ... 23 Advanced operations Using alternative power...
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... this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDSystem Digital zoom SteadyShot Remote sensor Laser link Built-in light TRV16 h 180× - - - - As you need an NTSC system-based TV. e.g. Set the POWER switch to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in color) that constantly appear on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes...
... this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDSystem Digital zoom SteadyShot Remote sensor Laser link Built-in light TRV16 h 180× - - - - As you need an NTSC system-based TV. e.g. Set the POWER switch to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in color) that constantly appear on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes...
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... (95) 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 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 the power on LCD 100 (90) 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365...
... (95) 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 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 the power on LCD 100 (90) 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365...
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... use the camcorder for 10 seconds after you start recording (p. 57). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch to make sure that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set it and reset the date and time to . 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...
... use the camcorder for 10 seconds after you start recording (p. 57). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch to make sure that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set it and reset the date and time to . 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...
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... reset the date and time. - Use it to ON again in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. You can reset the clock in the viewfinder clearly, focus the viewfinder lens. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - you stop recording within 10 seconds. - Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the actual time. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment...
... reset the date and time. - Use it to ON again in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. You can reset the clock in the viewfinder clearly, focus the viewfinder lens. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - you stop recording within 10 seconds. - Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the actual time. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment...
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... on the LCD screen, the dots do not appear. •You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING mode. 14 Recording continues for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY up to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). The dots disappear at a rate of quick shots resulting in...
... on the LCD screen, the dots do not appear. •You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING mode. 14 Recording continues for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY up to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). The dots disappear at a rate of quick shots resulting in...
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... picture while looking at the LCD screen. 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. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen to brighten the LCD screen - L. L. When using the battery pack as a power source. 15 Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen...
... picture while looking at the LCD screen. 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. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen to brighten the LCD screen - L. L. When using the battery pack as a power source. 15 Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen...
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... next scene you recorded on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the - (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; To go back to the scene you want. Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can monitor the sound from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in LP mode) and stops.
... next scene you recorded on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the - (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; To go back to the scene you want. Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can monitor the sound from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in LP mode) and stops.
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... 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. Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (5) Press ( to start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using LCD BRIGHT. Playing back a tape You can also monitor the picture on the POWER switch, set it to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recorded tape...
... 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. Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (5) Press ( to start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using LCD BRIGHT. Playing back a tape You can also monitor the picture on the POWER switch, set it to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recorded tape...
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... open when the POWER switch is set to display the screen indicators on automatically. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Note on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to 15 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 15° Using the remote commander - Before using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. To view the playback picture...
... open when the POWER switch is set to display the screen indicators on automatically. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Note on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to 15 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 15° Using the remote commander - Before using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. To view the playback picture...
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... LP mode) of the recorded portion play back the tape to either CAMERA or PLAYER. 2 1 END SEARCH If you start recording after using END SEARCH Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth. Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel...
... LP mode) of the recorded portion play back the tape to either CAMERA or PLAYER. 2 1 END SEARCH If you start recording after using END SEARCH Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth. Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel...
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... beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc. •Select OFF when you use this item to adjust the color on the LCD screen. Ò REMAIN* •Select AUTO when you want to display selected menu item by twice size of the video input on the TV. When you do not want to always display the remaining tape indicator. for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes LCD B. Selecting the mode setting of...
... beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc. •Select OFF when you use this item to adjust the color on the LCD screen. Ò REMAIN* •Select AUTO when you want to display selected menu item by twice size of the video input on the TV. When you do not want to always display the remaining tape indicator. for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes LCD B. Selecting the mode setting of...
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... the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used up . Remaining time in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be made even if recording is stopped and started again. When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to OFF on the LCD screen. The battery is also used up more quickly, if you are using your battery pack. While you are recording, set the POWER switch to rapid flashing...
... the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the battery is used up . Remaining time in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be made even if recording is stopped and started again. When the i indicator changes from slow flashing to OFF on the LCD screen. The battery is also used up more quickly, if you are using your battery pack. While you are recording, set the POWER switch to rapid flashing...
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... battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of using the battery pack Notes on the LCD screen or in the display window. 62 Note that you use this battery pack with video equipment not having the mark, the video equipment will not be indicated in the operating instructions is working. The continuous recording time in minutes. As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you use it with video...
... battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of using the battery pack Notes on the LCD screen or in the display window. 62 Note that you use this battery pack with video equipment not having the mark, the video equipment will not be indicated in the operating instructions is working. The continuous recording time in minutes. As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you use it with video...
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... with a soft cloth. •Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. it is not to be repaired. 66 This is turned on as Sony sports pack. Periodically operate the camcorder both in the CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for a long time, remove the tape. On handling tapes Do not insert anything in the...
... with a soft cloth. •Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. it is not to be repaired. 66 This is turned on as Sony sports pack. Periodically operate the camcorder both in the CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for a long time, remove the tape. On handling tapes Do not insert anything in the...
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.... The autofocusing function does not work . • The START/STOP MODE switch is set to . (p. 14) The date or time indicator disappears. • Reset the date and time. (p. 57) Exposure adjustment or the PROGRAM AE function does not work when the wide mode is not malfunctioning. m Change locations. 70 the holder. You may start recording. m Set it to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING . m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for cassette ejection works. •...
.... The autofocusing function does not work . • The START/STOP MODE switch is set to . (p. 14) The date or time indicator disappears. • Reset the date and time. (p. 57) Exposure adjustment or the PROGRAM AE function does not work when the wide mode is not malfunctioning. m Change locations. 70 the holder. You may start recording. m Set it to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING . m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for cassette ejection works. •...
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... the problem. (p. 72) Picture is recorded in the menu system. m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for 5 seconds. You can deactivate the demonstration. (p. 29) The picture does not appear on the LCD screen. • The NIGHTSHOT switch 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...
... the problem. (p. 72) Picture is recorded in the menu system. m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for 5 seconds. You can deactivate the demonstration. (p. 29) The picture does not appear on the LCD screen. • The NIGHTSHOT switch 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...
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... g) 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. cassette) Approx. 5 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi 8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using...
... g) 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. cassette) Approx. 5 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi 8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using...
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... 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 EDITSEARCH 19 END SEARCH 23 Exposure 42 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M, N Manual focus 38 Menu system 26 MIC (microphone) jack .......... 78 NIGHTSHOT 33 O, P, Q ORC 48 PICTURE EFFECT 40 Playback pause 22 Power...
... 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 EDITSEARCH 19 END SEARCH 23 Exposure 42 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M, N Manual focus 38 Menu system 26 MIC (microphone) jack .......... 78 NIGHTSHOT 33 O, P, Q ORC 48 PICTURE EFFECT 40 Playback pause 22 Power...