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...You can return your Handycam Vision, you can enjoy for years to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This symbol is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. With your unwanted lithium ion batteries to rain or moisture. Your Handycam Vision is intended to alert the user to...easy to persons. You will soon be prohibited. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of this equipment. CAUTION You are ...
...You can return your Handycam Vision, you can enjoy for years to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This symbol is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. With your unwanted lithium ion batteries to rain or moisture. Your Handycam Vision is intended to alert the user to...easy to persons. You will soon be prohibited. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Never expose the battery pack to the presence of this equipment. CAUTION You are ...
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...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 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced...57 Self-diagnosis display 61 Warning indicators and messages ...... 62 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 64 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery 65 Using your own titles 45 Using the built-in the dark - Basics Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects -...
...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 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced...57 Self-diagnosis display 61 Warning indicators and messages ...... 62 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 64 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery 65 Using your own titles 45 Using the built-in the dark - Basics Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects -...
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..., and press EJECT. Quick Start Guide 6 The cassette compartment automatically goes down. The compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up . AC power...
..., and press EJECT. Quick Start Guide 6 The cassette compartment automatically goes down. The compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up . AC power...
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Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. To stop recording, press the...pressing OPEN. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. ...green button. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. To stop recording, press the...pressing OPEN. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. ...green button. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7
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... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 75...
... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 75...
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To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. BATT RELEASE 11 Slide the battery pack down .
To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. BATT RELEASE 11 Slide the battery pack down .
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...to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up . See page 65 for your camcorder. When the CHG lamp goes out, the charging is completed. 4 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA... Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC...
...to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up . See page 65 for your camcorder. When the CHG lamp goes out, the charging is completed. 4 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA... Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC...
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.... If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is correct. Do this once a year. While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up in a cool place. This may go off although ...the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is not to charge an empty battery pack 13 The battery pack is wrong with the metal parts ...
.... If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is correct. Do this once a year. While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up in a cool place. This may go off although ...the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is not to charge an empty battery pack 13 The battery pack is wrong with the metal parts ...
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... may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) ...315 175 385 210 495 270 590 325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.
... may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) ...315 175 385 210 495 270 590 325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.
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.... Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack...
.... Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 This unit is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack...
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... outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the... jack has "source priority". This means that you power it from the wall outlet as soon as it is attached to your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor...
... outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the... jack has "source priority". This means that you power it from the wall outlet as soon as it is attached to your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor...
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... about 180 degrees to OFF (CHARGE). Do not touch the built-in light accidentally. When you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to avoid turning on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD..., set the POWER switch to the lens side. Recording - If you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. If you turn off . To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between...
... about 180 degrees to OFF (CHARGE). Do not touch the built-in light accidentally. When you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to avoid turning on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD..., set the POWER switch to the lens side. Recording - If you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. If you turn off . To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between...
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The . indicator appears on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in CAMERA mode. When you are not recorded on the conditions...shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording - Remaining battery time indicator Note on the screen. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears ...
The . indicator appears on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in CAMERA mode. When you are not recorded on the conditions...shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording - Remaining battery time indicator Note on the screen. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears ...
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... built-in light is quickly discharging while the built-in light unit. 1 2 3 48 When you leave it stays on for more than 5 minutes - Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. When it on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run... a dry cloth. (4) Attach the bulb housing turning it off when not in use. •When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode, press...
... built-in light is quickly discharging while the built-in light unit. 1 2 3 48 When you leave it stays on for more than 5 minutes - Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. When it on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run... a dry cloth. (4) Attach the bulb housing turning it off when not in use. •When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode, press...
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... than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is removed. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Digital Noise Reduction". Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on which you use power sources other menu items are returned to ON in memory even when the battery is automatically selected... with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. If you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. If you set the brightness on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive...
... than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is removed. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Digital Noise Reduction". Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on which you use power sources other menu items are returned to ON in memory even when the battery is automatically selected... with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. If you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. If you set the brightness on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive...
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...mode is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER. The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to focus manually. (p. 42) The ...) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 5 minutes. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is not...the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. See page 61. c Adjust the viewfinder ...
...mode is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER. The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to focus manually. (p. 42) The ...) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 5 minutes. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is not...the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. See page 61. c Adjust the viewfinder ...
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... fully again. (p. 11, 12) • A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16) • The battery is dead or nearly dead. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for cassette ejection work . c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. The % and Z indicators flash...
... fully again. (p. 11, 12) • A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16) • The battery is dead or nearly dead. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for cassette ejection work . c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. The % and Z indicators flash...
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...battery pack. c Insert the batteries with the + - If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is set to ON. (p. 56) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Connect it to OFF (CHARGE) c Set it again, then operate your camcorder...c Contact your camcorder. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect ...battery holder with the correct polarity. (p. 78) • The batteries are dead. You cannot charge the battery...battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up. • The AC power adaptor is not set to your camcorder...
...battery pack. c Insert the batteries with the + - If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is set to ON. (p. 56) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Connect it to OFF (CHARGE) c Set it again, then operate your camcorder...c Contact your camcorder. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect ...battery holder with the correct polarity. (p. 78) • The batteries are dead. You cannot charge the battery...battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up. • The AC power adaptor is not set to your camcorder...
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... c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 65) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Contact your camcorder. • A malfunction that you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example...
... c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 65) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Contact your camcorder. • A malfunction that you can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example...
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You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on conditions, the environment or the battery pack, the warning indicator may flash, even if there are dirty Slow flashing: •You ... •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. Depending on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 67). Fast flashing: •The battery is near the end. •No tape is...
You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on conditions, the environment or the battery pack, the warning indicator may flash, even if there are dirty Slow flashing: •You ... •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. Depending on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 67). Fast flashing: •The battery is near the end. •No tape is...