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...the presence of electric shock to come. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved... try to correct the interference by one or more of lithium ion batteries in a residential installation. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. You can be determined by turning the equipment off and on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Welcome! Your Handycam Vision is ...
...the presence of electric shock to come. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved... try to correct the interference by one or more of lithium ion batteries in a residential installation. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. You can be determined by turning the equipment off and on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Welcome! Your Handycam Vision is ...
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...55 Resetting the date and time 61 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image on pictures... 22 Checking the recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... ...
...55 Resetting the date and time 61 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image on pictures... 22 Checking the recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... ...
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... in parentheses "( )" for more information. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Open the DC IN jack cover. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Quick Start Guide 4 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your...
... in parentheses "( )" for more information. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Open the DC IN jack cover. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Quick Start Guide 4 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your...
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... START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press the red button again. Monitoring the playback picture on the ...Start Guide NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 1 ...
... START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press the red button again. Monitoring the playback picture on the ...Start Guide NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 1 ...
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... 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 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for stereo model 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81) 4 CR2025 lithium...
... 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 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for stereo model 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81) 4 CR2025 lithium...
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BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down .
BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down .
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... after charging it for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. 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 the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power...
... after charging it for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. 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 the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power...
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... - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The AC power adaptor is charged a little before it fully discharges again. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. min" appears in the following cases - While charging the battery pack, no indicator...use it until it leaves the factory. Something is wrong with the viewfinder. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic ...
... - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The AC power adaptor is charged a little before it fully discharges again. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. min" appears in the following cases - While charging the battery pack, no indicator...use it until it leaves the factory. Something is wrong with the viewfinder. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic ...
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...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 ... while you use your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be shorter. 12 The actual battery life may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in a cold environment...
...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 ... while you use your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be shorter. 12 The actual battery life may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in a cold environment...
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... parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. 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... (125) 245 (220) 280 (250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may not be displayed.
... parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. 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... (125) 245 (220) 280 (250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may not be displayed.
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When 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 the DC IN jack, even when the power cord... wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a ...
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When 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 the DC IN jack, even when the power cord... wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a ...
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.... The "REC" indicator appears. Do not touch the built-in the viewfinder when you do not eject the cassette. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to STANDBY. (5) Press START/STOP. The camera recording lamp ... To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Basics - See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. 16 Your camcorder starts recording. - Recording - The lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The recording lamp...
.... The "REC" indicator appears. Do not touch the built-in the viewfinder when you do not eject the cassette. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to STANDBY. (5) Press START/STOP. The camera recording lamp ... To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Basics - See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. 16 Your camcorder starts recording. - Recording - The lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The recording lamp...
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.... Note When using the LCD screen except in the viewfinder and on your camcorder in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to OFF (CHARGE). (5) Remove the battery pack. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. During recording in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on the LCD...LCD screen outdoors in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to the lens side. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over so that you leave your camcorder do not work. If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel...
.... Note When using the LCD screen except in the viewfinder and on your camcorder in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to OFF (CHARGE). (5) Remove the battery pack. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. During recording in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on the LCD...LCD screen outdoors in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to the lens side. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over so that you leave your camcorder do not work. If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel...
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...a while. Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the LCD screen. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the recording or standby mode. The . To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.... Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a ...
...a while. Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the LCD screen. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the recording or standby mode. The . To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.... Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a ...
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... to OFF when not in light turns on/off according to the ambient brightness. Notes •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light turns on. The built-in light is turned on.... To turn on/off when you do not use your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light. •When flickering occurs while...LIGHT to OFF when not in use. •When you use the built-in light to suit your camcorder is in light Slide LIGHT to OFF. The built-in light is turned off the built-in the standby...
... to OFF when not in light turns on/off according to the ambient brightness. Notes •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light turns on. The built-in light is turned on.... To turn on/off when you do not use your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light. •When flickering occurs while...LIGHT to OFF when not in use. •When you use the built-in light to suit your camcorder is in light Slide LIGHT to OFF. The built-in light is turned off the built-in the standby...
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... sources other menu items are returned to ON in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is automatically selected. 57 Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. When you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Changing the menu settings Icon...
... sources other menu items are returned to ON in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is automatically selected. 57 Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. When you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Changing the menu settings Icon...
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... 10 percent during recording. • When you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to outputs on the backlight VTR CAMERA Note (CCD-TRV87 only) If you set here. The clock changes by other than the battery pack, "BL ON" is connected to the originally set time. Notes on INDICATOR... picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder CAMERA To turn on the TV or VCR. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY NORMAL COMMANDER (CCD-TRV57/ TRV67/TRV87 only) OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON...
... 10 percent during recording. • When you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to outputs on the backlight VTR CAMERA Note (CCD-TRV87 only) If you set here. The clock changes by other than the battery pack, "BL ON" is connected to the originally set time. Notes on INDICATOR... picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder CAMERA To turn on the TV or VCR. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY NORMAL COMMANDER (CCD-TRV57/ TRV67/TRV87 only) OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY z LCD V-OUT/LCD REC LAMP z ON...
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... (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the lithium battery. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is set to East Coast Standard Time. The time indicator appears. 1, MENU 7 2 SETUP MENU ...RETURN [MENU] : END 61 You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is in memory by the time...
... (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the lithium battery. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is set to East Coast Standard Time. The time indicator appears. 1, MENU 7 2 SETUP MENU ...RETURN [MENU] : END 61 You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is in memory by the time...
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... the menu settings hold in fire. Additional Information 65 When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other battery may not last 1 year. Lithium battery installed at the factory This battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Use of any other...
... the menu settings hold in fire. Additional Information 65 When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other battery may not last 1 year. Lithium battery installed at the factory This battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Use of any other...
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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing 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 a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 CR 202 3 4 5 CR 202 66
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing 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 a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 CR 202 3 4 5 CR 202 66