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...the U.S.A. Welcome! Never expose the battery pack to which can be producing home video that you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant...CAUTION You are designed to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This symbol is connected. - For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not ...
...the U.S.A. Welcome! Never expose the battery pack to which can be producing home video that you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant...CAUTION You are designed to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can return your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This symbol is connected. - For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not ...
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...titles 47 Using the built-in the dark (NightShot 21 Superimposing the date and time on a tape - Tape Photo recording (CCD-TRV87 only 30 Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 34 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 79 ... 49 3 Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your camcorder 65 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis display 70 Playback - Basics Warning indicators...
...titles 47 Using the built-in the dark (NightShot 21 Superimposing the date and time on a tape - Tape Photo recording (CCD-TRV87 only 30 Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 34 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 79 ... 49 3 Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your camcorder 65 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis display 70 Playback - Basics Warning indicators...
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... the plug with its v mark facing up. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Quick Start Guide 4 EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces ...
... the plug with its v mark facing up. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Quick Start Guide 4 EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces ...
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...the battery pack. 5 REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. Recording a picture ...the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 1 Set the POWER switch to ...
...the battery pack. 5 REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. Recording a picture ...the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 1 Set the POWER switch to ...
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... indicate that the operation is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." z z - - e.g. z - - z - - - z - - Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the table below. monaural - Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of...
... indicate that the operation is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." z z - - e.g. z - - z - - - z - - Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the table below. monaural - Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of...
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... ), such as in a car parked in any way. Precautions on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder away from country to the provision of the copyright laws. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be contrary to... of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Effective ratio of such materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. Sometimes this manual Note on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. ...
... ), such as in a car parked in any way. Precautions on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder away from country to the provision of the copyright laws. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be contrary to... of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Effective ratio of such materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. Sometimes this manual Note on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. ...
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... be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder. Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor...
... be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder. Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor...
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If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down .
If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down .
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... changes to u, normal charge is indicated in the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the ...a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than usual. POWER 4 CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 1 2 10 Charging begins. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your...
... changes to u, normal charge is indicated in the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the ...a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than usual. POWER 4 CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 1 2 10 Charging begins. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your...
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Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The AC power adaptor is not installed correctly. - min" appears in a cool place. Keep the battery pack in the ...
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The AC power adaptor is not installed correctly. - min" appears in a cool place. Keep the battery pack in the ...
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... charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP...) 260 (235) 625 (560) 345 (310) 725 (650) 400 (355) 850 (765) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).
... charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP...) 260 (235) 625 (560) 345 (310) 725 (650) 400 (355) 850 (765) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).
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...charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder in a cold environment. When you use a fully charged battery Numbers in which can exchange...the mark. The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP... (250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 The battery life will be shorter if you close the LCD panel and open it again, it ...
...charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder in a cold environment. When you use a fully charged battery Numbers in which can exchange...the mark. The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP... (250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 The battery life will be shorter if you close the LCD panel and open it again, it ...
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... set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot ...supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ...Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a...
... set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot ...supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ...Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a...
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... recording lamp lights up . The lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The "REC" indicator appears. Your camcorder starts recording. Do not touch the built-in the viewfinder when you . (1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Recording a picture Your... to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. Recording - To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When you do not eject the cassette. - The ...
... recording lamp lights up . The lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The "REC" indicator appears. Your camcorder starts recording. Do not touch the built-in the viewfinder when you . (1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Recording a picture Your... to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. Recording - To stop recording, press START/STOP again. When you do not eject the cassette. - The ...
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... LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 82). This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (... prevent battery and tape wear. To start recording, press START/STOP. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in the viewfinder and on your camcorder in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off . to brighten 180° LCD BRIGHT to dim 90° When closing the LCD ...
... LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 82). This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (... prevent battery and tape wear. To start recording, press START/STOP. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in the viewfinder and on your camcorder in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off . to brighten 180° LCD BRIGHT to dim 90° When closing the LCD ...
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... enable NightShot Light, set to shoot a subject in a dark place. Notes •Do not use this function. This may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on. PROGRAM AE - To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Fader...* (CCD-TRV87 only) - Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the following functions: - While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash...
... enable NightShot Light, set to shoot a subject in a dark place. Notes •Do not use this function. This may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on. PROGRAM AE - To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Fader...* (CCD-TRV87 only) - Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the following functions: - While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash...
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When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape. (5) Press Ntostartplayback. (6) Toadjustthevolume,presseitherofthetwobuttonsonVOLUME.The speaker on the LCD screen...
When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape. (5) Press Ntostartplayback. (6) Toadjustthevolume,presseitherofthetwobuttonsonVOLUME.The speaker on the LCD screen...
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DISPLAY 25 Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. Playback - To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder.
DISPLAY 25 Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. Playback - To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder.
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... Press yon the Remote Commander during playback pause mode, slow playback (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) or picture search. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). When you play back the tapes recorded in the...
... Press yon the Remote Commander during playback pause mode, slow playback (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) or picture search. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). When you play back the tapes recorded in the...
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...cable supplied with your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV to the operating instructions of your camcorder to LINE. 27... Open the jack cover. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV screen. Refer to VCR. Basics S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CCD-TRV67 : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD... monitor playback pictures on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Set the input selector on...
...cable supplied with your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable. Connect your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV to the operating instructions of your camcorder to LINE. 27... Open the jack cover. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV screen. Refer to VCR. Basics S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CCD-TRV67 : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD... monitor playback pictures on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Set the input selector on...