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Model No. Serial No. AC-L Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. CCD-TRV Model No. 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.
Model No. Serial No. AC-L Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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. CCD-TRV Model No. 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.
Operating Instructions
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... instructions in capital letters. Any differences in operation are shown in this manual are for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. z - - z - - z z - - z - - Set the POWER switch ...camcorder. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z** 360× - e.g. monaural - - 200 z - - z - - Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the table below. monaural TRV87 z z 360× z z z z z z z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder...
... instructions in capital letters. Any differences in operation are shown in this manual are for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. z - - z - - z z - - z - - Set the POWER switch ...camcorder. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z** 360× - e.g. monaural - - 200 z - - z - - Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the table below. monaural TRV87 z z 360× z z z z z z z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder...
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... Backlight - while the digital effect function is equipped with your camcorder. Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is set or in use. •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. Wide mode - Super NightShot •The PHOTO button does ...Digital effect - The still picture is in use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. Refer to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the following functions: - Tape Photo recording Notes •During tape photo recording...
... Backlight - while the digital effect function is equipped with your camcorder. Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is set or in use. •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. Wide mode - Super NightShot •The PHOTO button does ...Digital effect - The still picture is in use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. Refer to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the following functions: - Tape Photo recording Notes •During tape photo recording...
Operating Instructions
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... function - Customizing Your Camcorder 59 To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA - Changing the menu ...settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE Mode z ON AUTO TV ON (CCD-TRV87 only) TV INPUT (CCD... or on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on the LCD screen and you have set to CAMERA without a cassette ...
... function - Customizing Your Camcorder 59 To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA - Changing the menu ...settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE Mode z ON AUTO TV ON (CCD-TRV87 only) TV INPUT (CCD... or on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on the LCD screen and you have set to CAMERA without a cassette ...
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...CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL. • FOCUS is set to CAMERA. (p. 16) • STANDBY is working. c Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony... drum (moisture condensation). See page 70. c Set it . (p. 38) • The video heads may be dirty. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19) • STEADYSHOT is not...cassette and leave your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the...
...CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The autofocusing function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL. • FOCUS is set to CAMERA. (p. 16) • STANDBY is working. c Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony... drum (moisture condensation). See page 70. c Set it . (p. 38) • The video heads may be dirty. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19) • STEADYSHOT is not...cassette and leave your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the...
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...work. 68 •The tape was ejected after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to minimum. No sound or only a low sound...CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has run out. c Adjust it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is set to OFF. (p. 55) • The video... the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo tape is displayed in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically...
...work. 68 •The tape was ejected after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to minimum. No sound or only a low sound...CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has run out. c Adjust it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is set to OFF. (p. 55) • The video... the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo tape is displayed in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically...
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... facility. You may have cleaned the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). [a] [b] [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty Note on the LCD screen or in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw. If this ... To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. If this happens, clean the video heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may remove only the screw to clean the LCD screen. The video head may be replaced with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in the viewfinder. • Playback...
... facility. You may have cleaned the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). [a] [b] [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty Note on the LCD screen or in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw. If this ... To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. If this happens, clean the video heads with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may remove only the screw to clean the LCD screen. The video head may be replaced with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in the viewfinder. • Playback...
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...)* * Objects unable to be shot with infrared lighting. Additional Information Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57: Standard 8 CCD-TRV67/TRV87: Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120...
...)* * Objects unable to be shot with infrared lighting. Additional Information Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57: Standard 8 CCD-TRV67/TRV87: Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120...
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... ql S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) w; Lens cover (p. 16) wa 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. ...SUPER LASER LINK? (CCD-TRV87 only) The SUPER LASER LINK system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Identifying the parts ...
... ql S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) w; Lens cover (p. 16) wa 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. ...SUPER LASER LINK? (CCD-TRV87 only) The SUPER LASER LINK system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Identifying the parts ...