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AC-L Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No.
AC-L Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No.
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...is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. However, ...your unwanted lithium ion batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your purchase of the following measures: - For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery...
...is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the literature accompanying the appliance. However, ...your unwanted lithium ion batteries to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your purchase of the following measures: - For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery...
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... 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 - 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...
... 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 - 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...
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... - z - - z - - The CCD-TRV87 is being carried out. z - - z - - monaural - z - - Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the illustrations. As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the ...CCD-TRV87 only." Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z z - - Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is the model used for the four models listed in capital letters. Using this manual The instructions in this manual are shown in the table below. e.g. Types of your camcorder...
... - z - - z - - The CCD-TRV87 is being carried out. z - - z - - monaural - z - - Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the illustrations. As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the ...CCD-TRV87 only." Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z z - - Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is the model used for the four models listed in capital letters. Using this manual The instructions in this manual are shown in the table below. e.g. Types of your camcorder...
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...normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Sometimes this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Keep your camcorder away from country to country. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never ... above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision ...
...normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Sometimes this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Keep your camcorder away from country to country. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never ... above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision ...
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... shoot a subject in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the following functions: - Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only) The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using...a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on. Basics NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter Using the Super NightShot mode - indicator ...
... shoot a subject in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the following functions: - Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only) The shutter speed will be clearer with the autofocus mode when using...a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on. Basics NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter Using the Super NightShot mode - indicator ...
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... then press TIME (or DATE) to record the time. when NIGHTSHOT is set to record the date. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be twice or more in use - Press TIME to record the date and time. The date and/or time indicator disappears. You can ...clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - Press DATE to OFF NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot ...
... then press TIME (or DATE) to record the time. when NIGHTSHOT is set to record the date. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be twice or more in use - Press TIME to record the date and time. The date and/or time indicator disappears. You can ...clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - Press DATE to OFF NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot ...
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PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect will be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Wide mode - Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto ...
PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect will be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Wide mode - Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto ...
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... or recording mode. Backlight - Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 43 if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: •The subject is... indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only) - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
... or recording mode. Backlight - Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 43 if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: •The subject is... indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only) - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure.
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... in the foreground to a subject in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. horizontal stripes - This makes focusing easier. To record distant...
... in the foreground to a subject in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. horizontal stripes - This makes focusing easier. To record distant...
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...to LOCK. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16) • STANDBY is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 44) • The digital effect function is stuck to troubleshoot the problem. A vertical band appears when you ... operated in the standby mode for autofocus. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set it to ON. (p. 55) • The SteadyShot function does not work ...
...to LOCK. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16) • STANDBY is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 44) • The digital effect function is stuck to troubleshoot the problem. A vertical band appears when you ... operated in the standby mode for autofocus. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set it to ON. (p. 55) • The SteadyShot function does not work ...
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... indicator (p. 70)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 10) wf FULL charge indicator (p. 10) 85 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. 70)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 10) wf FULL charge indicator (p. 10) 85 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...
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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-...
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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...