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... States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with the instructions, may be prohibited. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to Part 15 of the following measures: - This symbol is intended to ... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can enjoy for years to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
... States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with the instructions, may be prohibited. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to Part 15 of the following measures: - This symbol is intended to ... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can enjoy for years to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in...
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...Superimposing the date and time on a tape - 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 Recording ...the recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - 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 Quick Function Guide 86 Index 87 Using special effects -...
...Superimposing the date and time on a tape - 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 Recording ...the recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - 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 Quick Function Guide 86 Index 87 Using special effects -...
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... pack in the display window. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the following cases - Something is not installed correctly. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Battery pack The battery pack is disconnected. - The AC power adaptor is charged a little before it fully discharges again... battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display windpw in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor.
... pack in the display window. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the following cases - Something is not installed correctly. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Battery pack The battery pack is disconnected. - The AC power adaptor is charged a little before it fully discharges again... battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display windpw in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor.
Operating Instructions
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...the liquid, wash it away from coming into contact with the metal parts of batteries. • Current flows from fire. • Never ... Do not expose the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your eyes with the charging function. • To prevent accident...during use different types of the connecting section. Dusty or dirty - CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only To avoid possible damage from the wall outlet when... + - polarities matched to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 76 Vibrating Battery pack • Use only the specified charger ...
...the liquid, wash it away from coming into contact with the metal parts of batteries. • Current flows from fire. • Never ... Do not expose the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your eyes with the charging function. • To prevent accident...during use different types of the connecting section. Dusty or dirty - CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only To avoid possible damage from the wall outlet when... + - polarities matched to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 76 Vibrating Battery pack • Use only the specified charger ...
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...;C) Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.) 5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord Battery pack Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh Dimensions (approx.) 1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in. (38 × 21...
...;C) Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.) 5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord Battery pack Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh Dimensions (approx.) 1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in. (38 × 21...
Operating Instructions
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When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. 79 Quick Reference - Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 7 8 1 9 0 qa 2 qs 3 qd 4 qf 5 qg 6 qh 1 POWER switch (p. 16) 2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) 3 OPEN button (p. 16) 4 FOCUS switch (p. 44...(CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) qs BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9) qd STANDBY switch (p. 16) qf START/STOP button (p. 16) qg Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 81) qh DC IN jack (p. 4, 10) This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video...
When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. 79 Quick Reference - Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 7 8 1 9 0 qa 2 qs 3 qd 4 qf 5 qg 6 qh 1 POWER switch (p. 16) 2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) 3 OPEN button (p. 16) 4 FOCUS switch (p. 44...(CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) qs BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9) qd STANDBY switch (p. 16) qf START/STOP button (p. 16) qg Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 81) qh DC IN jack (p. 4, 10) This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video...
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Identifying the parts and controls qj qk ql wf wg w; Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. What is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). These are trademarks. 80 wh wa wj ws wd wk qj Video control buttons (p. 24, 26,... Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ws Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28) wd Microphone wf SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 21) wg NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) wh Display window (p. 85) wj Remote sensor (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 84) wk Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw...
Identifying the parts and controls qj qk ql wf wg w; Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. What is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). These are trademarks. 80 wh wa wj ws wd wk qj Video control buttons (p. 24, 26,... Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ws Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28) wd Microphone wf SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 21) wg NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) wh Display window (p. 85) wj Remote sensor (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 84) wk Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw...
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Quick Reference 81 Speaker ea LCD screen (p. 17) es DIGITAL EFFECT button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) ed FADER button (p. 35) ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) eg eh ej ek el eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 42) eh EXPOSURE button (p. 43) ej SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 55) ek MENU button (p. 55) el PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcordr to the hooks for the shoulder strap. ef ea es wl Lithium battery compartment (p. 65) e; Identifying the parts and controls wl ed e;
Quick Reference 81 Speaker ea LCD screen (p. 17) es DIGITAL EFFECT button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) ed FADER button (p. 35) ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) eg eh ej ek el eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 42) eh EXPOSURE button (p. 43) ej SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 55) ek MENU button (p. 55) el PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcordr to the hooks for the shoulder strap. ef ea es wl Lithium battery compartment (p. 65) e; Identifying the parts and controls wl ed e;
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Identifying the parts and controls r; COUNTER RESET button (p. 17) ra TIME button (p. 22) rs DATE button (p. 22) rg rd DISPLAY button (p. 25) rf END SEARCH button (p. 23) rg TITLE button (p. 45) 82 ra rs rd rf r;
Identifying the parts and controls r; COUNTER RESET button (p. 17) ra TIME button (p. 22) rs DATE button (p. 22) rg rd DISPLAY button (p. 25) rf END SEARCH button (p. 23) rg TITLE button (p. 45) 82 ra rs rd rf r;
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...(p. 15) t; In this case, WIND in -power" microphone. If you use headphones(CCD-TRV87 only)/earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67 only), the speaker on your camcorder is used for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is silent. This jack ...has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 83 Quick Reference Identifying the parts...
...(p. 15) t; In this case, WIND in -power" microphone. If you use headphones(CCD-TRV87 only)/earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67 only), the speaker on your camcorder is used for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is silent. This jack ...has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 83 Quick Reference Identifying the parts...
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... on the batteries to avoid remote control misoperation. CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 2 4 3 5 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to the + - If you use another...
... on the batteries to avoid remote control misoperation. CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 2 4 3 5 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to the + - If you use another...
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...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 display indicator (p. 70)/ Photo mode indicator (CCD-...counter indicator (p. 20)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 10) wf FULL charge indicator (p. 10) 85 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 qf 2 2 wa 3 qg wf 4 40min H SP STBY 0:00:00 W ...
...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 display indicator (p. 70)/ Photo mode indicator (CCD-...counter indicator (p. 20)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 10) wf FULL charge indicator (p. 10) 85 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 qf 2 2 wa 3 qg wf 4 40min H SP STBY 0:00:00 W ...