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...date and time 61 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in light 49 3 Tape Photo recording (CCD-TRV87 only 30 Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 34 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and ...pack 10 Connecting to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Basics Warning indicators and messages ...... 71 Playing ...
...date and time 61 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in light 49 3 Tape Photo recording (CCD-TRV87 only 30 Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 34 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and ...pack 10 Connecting to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Basics Warning indicators and messages ...... 71 Playing ...
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... to start playback. REW 3 Press N to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to rewind the tape. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use...
... to start playback. REW 3 Press N to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to rewind the tape. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use...
Operating Instructions
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... green or white) that constantly appear on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Sometimes this manual Note on the LCD screen and in the sun or under direct...a car parked in the viewfinder. The inside of the copyright laws. However, there may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be copyrighted. Effective ratio of pixels...
... green or white) that constantly appear on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Sometimes this manual Note on the LCD screen and in the sun or under direct...a car parked in the viewfinder. The inside of the copyright laws. However, there may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be copyrighted. Effective ratio of pixels...
Operating Instructions
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Contents of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 8 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10...
Contents of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 8 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10...
Operating Instructions
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...LCD BRIGHT. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. However, the date will be normal when recorded. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).... LCD panel over so that you use the viewfinder. Some of the two buttons on the LCD is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . Basics Recording a picture If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Set the POWER switch to 0:00:00 Press ...
...LCD BRIGHT. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. However, the date will be normal when recorded. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).... LCD panel over so that you use the viewfinder. Some of the two buttons on the LCD is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . Basics Recording a picture If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Set the POWER switch to 0:00:00 Press ...
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... The backlight function will be canceled. 20 indicator appears in the viewfinder or on tape. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min H SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or...
... The backlight function will be canceled. 20 indicator appears in the viewfinder or on tape. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min H SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or...
Operating Instructions
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... the sound. EDITSEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can search for the next recording start recording after you have recorded on the tape The end search function does not work. Note If you start point. The recorded section is smooth. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last 5... / Rec Review You can check the last recorded section. You can monitor the sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins from the point you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth....
... the sound. EDITSEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can search for the next recording start recording after you have recorded on the tape The end search function does not work. Note If you start point. The recorded section is smooth. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last 5... / Rec Review You can check the last recorded section. You can monitor the sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins from the point you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth....
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... LCD screen You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 POWER 4 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) VTR 5 PLAY 6 VOLUME 3 To stop playback Press x. You can control playback using the Remote Commander... LCD screen facing out [a]. Playing back a tape You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) ...
... LCD screen You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 POWER 4 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) VTR 5 PLAY 6 VOLUME 3 To stop playback Press x. You can control playback using the Remote Commander... LCD screen facing out [a]. Playing back a tape You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) ...
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DISPLAY 25 The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Playback -
DISPLAY 25 The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Playback -
Operating Instructions
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...operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To advance the tape Press Min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To resume playback, press N. The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 only) You can play back a tape recorded ...in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback pause mode, slow playback (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) or picture search. To resume playback, press...
...operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To advance the tape Press Min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To resume playback, press N. The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 only) You can play back a tape recorded ...in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback pause mode, slow playback (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) or picture search. To resume playback, press...
Operating Instructions
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.... 1 30 MENU 2 PHOTO 3 PHOTO CAPTURE Tape Photo recording - CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. The sound during those seven seconds is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). Advanced Recording Operations - - This mode is also recorded. The still image is displayed...
.... 1 30 MENU 2 PHOTO 3 PHOTO CAPTURE Tape Photo recording - CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. The sound during those seven seconds is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). Advanced Recording Operations - - This mode is also recorded. The still image is displayed...
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Fader - while the digital effect function is in use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. To use . - Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder. Connect it to the standby mode. Picture effect - You cannot select another still picture. Wide...
Fader - while the digital effect function is in use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. To use . - Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder. Connect it to the standby mode. Picture effect - You cannot select another still picture. Wide...
Operating Instructions
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... - While using the bounce function, you are not needed. Zoom - Picture effect Note on the tape condition, the picture may not be recorded clearly. PROGRAM AE 36 Using the Fader function Note (CCD-TRV87 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - Low lux mode of PROGRAM ...before operating the wipe or overlap function (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. Also, you do not fade in the following mode or functions: - Tape Photo recording The date, time indicator and title do not record anything before operating the fader function if ...
... - While using the bounce function, you are not needed. Zoom - Picture effect Note on the tape condition, the picture may not be recorded clearly. PROGRAM AE 36 Using the Fader function Note (CCD-TRV87 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - Low lux mode of PROGRAM ...before operating the wipe or overlap function (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. Also, you do not fade in the following mode or functions: - Tape Photo recording The date, time indicator and title do not record anything before operating the fader function if ...
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Tape Photo recording - PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot •The following functions do not work ... Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Exposure - Picture effect - When recording in the old movie mode: - Wide mode - Using special effects - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR...
Tape Photo recording - PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot •The following functions do not work ... Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Exposure - Picture effect - When recording in the old movie mode: - Wide mode - Using special effects - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR...
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...press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 51 modes •Youcansearchapicturetoimage-processbypressing Mor m intheplayback mode. - CCD-TRV87 only During playback, you have processed using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL)..., record the pictures on the picture. •You cannot delete a picture stored in memory as a still picture. (3) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoadjusttheeffect. and TRAIL. (1) Duringplayback,pressDIGITALEFFECTandturntheSEL/PUSHEXECdial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Playing back a tape with...
...press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is automatically canceled. 51 modes •Youcansearchapicturetoimage-processbypressing Mor m intheplayback mode. - CCD-TRV87 only During playback, you have processed using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL)..., record the pictures on the picture. •You cannot delete a picture stored in memory as a still picture. (3) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoadjusttheeffect. and TRAIL. (1) Duringplayback,pressDIGITALEFFECTandturntheSEL/PUSHEXECdial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Playing back a tape with...
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CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 76VRT-DCC : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR. To prevent deterioration of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to the...
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 76VRT-DCC : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR. To prevent deterioration of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to the...
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... that they will be superimposed on both your VCR is a monaural type (CCD-TRV87 only) Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on the edited tape. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) With this connection, the sound will not be monaural. Connect...
... that they will be superimposed on both your VCR is a monaural type (CCD-TRV87 only) Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on the edited tape. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) With this connection, the sound will not be monaural. Connect...
Operating Instructions
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... on both your camcorder as a recorder. With this connection, you are recording a tape from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Recording video or TV programs - CCD-TRV87 only You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR (you are recording a tape from . 4 PAUSE REC S VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note...
... on both your camcorder as a recorder. With this connection, you are recording a tape from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Recording video or TV programs - CCD-TRV87 only You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR (you are recording a tape from . 4 PAUSE REC S VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note...
Operating Instructions
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... digital zoom is deactivated and up to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/ PLAYER(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or CAMERA. CAMERA CINEMA To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 32) 16:9FULL To record in strong wind CAMERA PHOTO z NORMAL To activate the normal photo function (CCD-TRV87 FADE To activate the fade photo function only...215;/360× is carried out. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: CAMERA SET VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only) PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only) LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from...
... digital zoom is deactivated and up to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/ PLAYER(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or CAMERA. CAMERA CINEMA To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 32) 16:9FULL To record in strong wind CAMERA PHOTO z NORMAL To activate the normal photo function (CCD-TRV87 FADE To activate the fade photo function only...215;/360× is carried out. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: CAMERA SET VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only) PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only) LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from...
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...excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector". z BRT NORMAL To set STEADYSHOT to ON in the 16:9FULL mode. If you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine. In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is installed. The other than 5 minutes after... a tape on LCD B.L. Note on which you set the brightness on the LCD screen normal VTR/PLAYER BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen CAMERA LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen VTR/PLAYER CAMERA Customizing Your Camcorder Light Dark Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 ...
...excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector". z BRT NORMAL To set STEADYSHOT to ON in the 16:9FULL mode. If you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine. In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is installed. The other than 5 minutes after... a tape on LCD B.L. Note on which you set the brightness on the LCD screen normal VTR/PLAYER BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen CAMERA LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen VTR/PLAYER CAMERA Customizing Your Camcorder Light Dark Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 ...