Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Note: In some areas the disposal of this equipment. For customers in the United...140°F) such as in a car parked in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Congratulations on your Handycam Vision, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for years to rain...
...risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Note: In some areas the disposal of this equipment. For customers in the United...140°F) such as in a car parked in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Congratulations on your Handycam Vision, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for years to rain...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 39) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 39) Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode) •Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide...the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only) Date and time (p. 27) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Correcting jitter TBC [...
... settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 39) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 39) Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode) •Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide...the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only) Date and time (p. 27) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Correcting jitter TBC [...
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... 25 Shooting in light 47 5 Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on pictures 27 Checking the recording - Basics Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects - Picture effect 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions...
... 25 Shooting in light 47 5 Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on pictures 27 Checking the recording - Basics Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects - Picture effect 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions...
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...TRV58 - 460× - - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder. The CCD-TRV98 is being carried out. e.g. Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA.... As you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 Not provided TRV49 z 450× - - z TRV88 - 560× - Otherwise, the model name is indicated in capital letters. Types of your camcorder are for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." Getting started - To view your recordings on a TV, you read through this manual...
...TRV58 - 460× - - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder. The CCD-TRV98 is being carried out. e.g. Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA.... As you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 Not provided TRV49 z 450× - - z TRV88 - 560× - Otherwise, the model name is indicated in capital letters. Types of your camcorder are for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." Getting started - To view your recordings on a TV, you read through this manual...
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...for effective use. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your ...a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction.... operational for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. However...
...for effective use. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your ...a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction.... operational for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. However...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... are infrared and so are invisible. outdoors in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, you to ON. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, focus manually. NightShot The NightShot function enables you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when...
... are infrared and so are invisible. outdoors in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, you to ON. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, focus manually. NightShot The NightShot function enables you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... TIME again. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Carry out the following operations in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before using (p. 17). Press TIME to record the date. Set the date and time to ... time on pictures You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to off. DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Recording -
... TIME again. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Carry out the following operations in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before using (p. 17). Press TIME to record the date. Set the date and time to ... time on pictures You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to off. DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Recording -
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 41 Your camcorder automatically returns to the... automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. ...
... backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 41 Your camcorder automatically returns to the... automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. ...
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... makes focusing easier. When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. FOCUS To return to sharpen focus. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the autofocus mode...at the "W" (wide-angle) position. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position ...
... makes focusing easier. When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. FOCUS To return to sharpen focus. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to the autofocus mode...at the "W" (wide-angle) position. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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.... (p. 23) (CCD-TRV58/TRV68 only) If you set to 40×/560×, digital zoom is activated and more than 20× to 20× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) - To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 34) To record in this illustration. If... (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 Icon/item PROGRAM AE P EFFECT Mode -- -- Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending...
.... (p. 23) (CCD-TRV58/TRV68 only) If you set to 40×/560×, digital zoom is activated and more than 20× to 20× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) - To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 34) To record in this illustration. If... (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 Icon/item PROGRAM AE P EFFECT Mode -- -- Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...MANUAL to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is stuck to ON. (p. 52) • The SteadyShot function does not work . • FOCUS is too high. c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). In the recording... contrast between the subject and background is set to OFF in the viewfinder. • The video heads may be dirty. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 21) A vertical band appears ...
...MANUAL to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is stuck to ON. (p. 52) • The SteadyShot function does not work . • FOCUS is too high. c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). In the recording... contrast between the subject and background is set to OFF in the viewfinder. • The video heads may be dirty. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 21) A vertical band appears ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...Video control mode indicator (p. 31) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 25) qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 28) qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 26) ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date indicator (p. 18, 27) w; TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual...(p. 61) 79 Backlight indicator (p. 25) qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCD- FADER C I NEMA END SEARCH qj 6 SEP I A 7 qk JUL 4 2001 ql 8 12:00:00 AM 9 w; 0 wa qa qs ws qd Quick Reference 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 ...
...Video control mode indicator (p. 31) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/ Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 25) qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 28) qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 26) ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date indicator (p. 18, 27) w; TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual...(p. 61) 79 Backlight indicator (p. 25) qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCD- FADER C I NEMA END SEARCH qj 6 SEP I A 7 qk JUL 4 2001 ql 8 12:00:00 AM 9 w; 0 wa qa qs ws qd Quick Reference 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 ...
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.../out 37 FADER 36 FOCUS 42 Grip strap 77 Heads 68 Hi8 system 64 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu settings 51 Mirror mode 21 Moisture condensation .......... 67 MONOTONE 36 Mosaic fader ...Recording mode 54 Recording time 14 Remaining battery time indicator 25 Remaining tape indicator ...... 25 RESET 60 RFU adaptor 32 S Self-diagnosis display 61 Shoulder strap 75 Skip scan 31 Slow playback 31 Standard 8 mm system .......... 64 STEADYSHOT 52 STRIPE 36 Superimposing the date and time 17 SUPER LASER LINK 33 S VIDEO... screen 21 LP mode 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564811
.../out 37 FADER 36 FOCUS 42 Grip strap 77 Heads 68 Hi8 system 64 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu settings 51 Mirror mode 21 Moisture condensation .......... 67 MONOTONE 36 Mosaic fader ...Recording mode 54 Recording time 14 Remaining battery time indicator 25 Remaining tape indicator ...... 25 RESET 60 RFU adaptor 32 S Self-diagnosis display 61 Shoulder strap 75 Skip scan 31 Slow playback 31 Standard 8 mm system .......... 64 STEADYSHOT 52 STRIPE 36 Superimposing the date and time 17 SUPER LASER LINK 33 S VIDEO... screen 21 LP mode 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564811