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Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. Serial No. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions
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... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. You ...will not occur in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard,...
... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the user to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. You ...will not occur in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard,...
Operating Instructions
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... image on pictures 22 Checking the recording - 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 - Table of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Advanced...
... image on pictures 22 Checking the recording - 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 - Table of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Advanced...
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... clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." e.g. When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch. ** Output only 6 z z - - z - - As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - monaural - - 360× - z - - z** 360× - Getting started - monaural...
... clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." e.g. When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch. ** Output only 6 z z - - z - - As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - monaural - - 360× - z - - z** 360× - Getting started - monaural...
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...affect the recorded picture in any way. Keep your recordings on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder to the provision of the copyright laws. Sometimes this manual Note on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. To view... your camcorder away from country to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. ...
...affect the recorded picture in any way. Keep your recordings on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder to the provision of the copyright laws. Sometimes this manual Note on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. To view... your camcorder away from country to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. ...
Operating Instructions
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... indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only) - Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only) The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,...in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the NightShot function in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on. While your camcorder to ON. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in ...
... indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only) - Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only) The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,...in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the NightShot function in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on. While your camcorder to ON. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in ...
Operating Instructions
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...indicators before starting actual recording. 22 Press DATE to record the time. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be twice or more in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only). while the fader function is set to OFF NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so...and time in the picture Record the date and time in the menu settings (p. 55). Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is in use - You can record the date or time displayed in the standby...
...indicators before starting actual recording. 22 Press DATE to record the time. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be twice or more in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only). while the fader function is set to OFF NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so...and time in the picture Record the date and time in the menu settings (p. 55). Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is in use - You can record the date or time displayed in the standby...
Operating Instructions
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Tape Photo recording - Picture effect - Focus manually using a tripod. When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/...
Tape Photo recording - Picture effect - Focus manually using a tripod. When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/...
Operating Instructions
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...brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Adjust the exposure manually in the standby or recording mode. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 43 Slow ...shutter (CCD-TRV87 only) - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - night scenes) faithfully...
...brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Adjust the exposure manually in the standby or recording mode. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 43 Slow ...shutter (CCD-TRV87 only) - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - night scenes) faithfully...
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... you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS, your camcorder focuses on infinity and indicator appears. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. subjects with little contrast with water droplets - This makes focusing easier. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn NEAR...
... you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS, your camcorder focuses on infinity and indicator appears. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. subjects with little contrast with water droplets - This makes focusing easier. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn NEAR...
Operating Instructions
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... mode, your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. c Cancel it to ON. (p. 55) • The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL. • FOCUS is not clear. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only...Sony service facility. Troubleshooting If you run out. c Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 16) • The viewfinder lens is working. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following page) 67 If "C: ss:ss" appears on the viewfinder screen is set to MANUAL...
... mode, your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. c Cancel it to ON. (p. 55) • The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL. • FOCUS is not clear. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only...Sony service facility. Troubleshooting If you run out. c Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 16) • The viewfinder lens is working. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following page) 67 If "C: ss:ss" appears on the viewfinder screen is set to MANUAL...
Operating Instructions
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... indicator (p. 37) 8 LCD bright indicator (p. 17)/Volume indicator (p. 24) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41) q; Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa Wind indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 56) qs SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (p. 57) qd Manual focusing indicator (p. 44) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis...
... indicator (p. 37) 8 LCD bright indicator (p. 17)/Volume indicator (p. 24) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41) q; Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa Wind indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 56) qs SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (p. 57) qd Manual focusing indicator (p. 44) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis...
Operating Instructions
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... the recording mode) • Smoothtransitionbetweenscenes FADER (p. 34) • Takingastillpicture PHOTO (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) • Digitalprocessingofimages PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 38) • Creatingasoftbackgroundforsubjects Soft portrait mode (p. 41) •...) • Preventingdeteriorationofpicturequality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 55) • Focusingmanually Manual focus (p. 44) • Reducingwindnoise WIND [MENU] (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 55) • Shootingdistantsubjects Landscape mode (p. 41) •Recording fast-...
... the recording mode) • Smoothtransitionbetweenscenes FADER (p. 34) • Takingastillpicture PHOTO (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) • Digitalprocessingofimages PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 38) • Creatingasoftbackgroundforsubjects Soft portrait mode (p. 41) •...) • Preventingdeteriorationofpicturequality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 55) • Focusingmanually Manual focus (p. 44) • Reducingwindnoise WIND [MENU] (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 55) • Shootingdistantsubjects Landscape mode (p. 41) •Recording fast-...
Operating Instructions
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... 63 HiFi SOUND 57 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14 Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28 LANC 83 LCD screen 17 LP mode 58 LUMINANCEKEY 38 M, N Main sound 57 Manual focus 44 Menu settings 55 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation .......... 73 Monaural 64 MONOTONE 34 Mosaic fader 34 NIGHTSHOT 21 Normal charge 10 NTSC system...
... 63 HiFi SOUND 57 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14 Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28 LANC 83 LCD screen 17 LP mode 58 LUMINANCEKEY 38 M, N Main sound 57 Manual focus 44 Menu settings 55 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation .......... 73 Monaural 64 MONOTONE 34 Mosaic fader 34 NIGHTSHOT 21 Normal charge 10 NTSC system...