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... (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 6 Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette ... press EJECT. Open the DC IN jack cover. The compartment opens automatically. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
... (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 6 Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette ... press EJECT. Open the DC IN jack cover. The compartment opens automatically. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
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Checking supplied accessories 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...
Checking supplied accessories 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...
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... battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Charging begins, and the CHG lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). See page 65 for your camcorder. 12 Your camcorder operates only with the plug...
... battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Charging begins, and the CHG lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). See page 65 for your camcorder. 12 Your camcorder operates only with the plug...
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... up in a cool place. Something is correct. If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not installed correctly. - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with... NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Full charge 150 210 300 390 420 Approximate number of the AC power adaptor. Do this once a year. Keep the battery pack in the following cases - The battery pack is not to charge an empty battery pack...
... up in a cool place. Something is correct. If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not installed correctly. - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with... NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Full charge 150 210 300 390 420 Approximate number of the AC power adaptor. Do this once a year. Keep the battery pack in the following cases - The battery pack is not to charge an empty battery pack...
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... outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off the power. 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 DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing...
... outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off the power. 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 DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing...
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... TV using an S video cable (optional) to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the TV. 32 Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the VCR by using the AC power adaptor (p. 16). Open the jack cover. If your camcorder to the S video jacks on the TV screen. Connect the S video cable... (optional) to watch the playback picture on both your TV and the RFU adaptor. You can operate the playback control buttons ...
... TV using an S video cable (optional) to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the TV. 32 Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the VCR by using the AC power adaptor (p. 16). Open the jack cover. If your camcorder to the S video jacks on the TV screen. Connect the S video cable... (optional) to watch the playback picture on both your TV and the RFU adaptor. You can operate the playback control buttons ...
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...view the picture on the TV to the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. 33 Press SUPER LASER LINK to your camcorder to obtain clear playback pictures. The lamp on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver - Playback - CCD-TRV98 only Once you turn off automatically. If you connect the... the recording on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out. SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the...
...view the picture on the TV to the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. 33 Press SUPER LASER LINK to your camcorder to obtain clear playback pictures. The lamp on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver - Playback - CCD-TRV98 only Once you turn off automatically. If you connect the... the recording on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out. SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the...
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... is too low. • The battery pack is disconnected. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. c Connect the AC power adaptor to acclimatize. (p. 67) (Continued on the following page) 59 c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11) • The battery is...does not work . • The power source is not fully charged. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is quickly discharged. c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16) • The battery is dead. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for a long time. • The...
... is too low. • The battery pack is disconnected. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time. c Connect the AC power adaptor to acclimatize. (p. 67) (Continued on the following page) 59 c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11) • The battery is...does not work . • The power source is not fully charged. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is quickly discharged. c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16) • The battery is dead. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for a long time. • The...
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...CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is set to OFF (CHARGE) c Set it to OFF in your camcorder. You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your comcorder. • The POWER...camcorder. The melody or beep sounds for at least 1 hour to the default.) (p. 75) While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up. • The AC power adaptor...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it to ON. (p. 56) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. No funciton works though the power...
...CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is set to OFF (CHARGE) c Set it to OFF in your camcorder. You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your comcorder. • The POWER...camcorder. The melody or beep sounds for at least 1 hour to the default.) (p. 75) While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up. • The AC power adaptor...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it to ON. (p. 56) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. No funciton works though the power...
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... 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 61 Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function.
... 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 61 Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function.
Operating Instructions
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..., that the battery is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is correct. We recommend using your camcorder. • We recommend charging the battery in an ambient temperature of this temperature range, you...
..., that the battery is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder and an AC power adaptor. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is correct. We recommend using your camcorder. • We recommend charging the battery in an ambient temperature of this temperature range, you...
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... depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with your camcorder in the menu settings. Simple setting of the wall outlet [b]. Select WORLD TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. If you want to 240 V AC, 50.../60 Hz. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia,...
... depending on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with your camcorder in the menu settings. Simple setting of the wall outlet [b]. Select WORLD TIME in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. If you want to 240 V AC, 50.../60 Hz. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia,...
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...camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use your camcorder. Be particularly careful of the lens. •Keep the POWER switch set to build up inside. •Keep your camcorder away from inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony... of the setting of the LCD screen may remove only the screw to house current using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours. Charging the rechargeable lithium cell: •Connect your...
...camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use your camcorder. Be particularly careful of the lens. •Keep the POWER switch set to build up inside. •Keep your camcorder away from inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony... of the setting of the LCD screen may remove only the screw to house current using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours. Charging the rechargeable lithium cell: •Connect your...
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... and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about 5 minutes when your camcorder to remove dust. Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the rear of the cassette. To disconnect the power cord, pull it may cause a fire or damage the built-in use, particularly...camcorder. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm during charging, keep metal contacts clean. •Do not disassemble the unit. •Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. •While the unit is in light. AC power adaptor...
... and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about 5 minutes when your camcorder to remove dust. Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the rear of the cassette. To disconnect the power cord, pull it may cause a fire or damage the built-in use, particularly...camcorder. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. •The unit becomes warm during charging, keep metal contacts clean. •Do not disassemble the unit. •Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit. •While the unit is in light. AC power adaptor...
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... temperature Auto Minimum illumination CCD-TRV49/TRV58: 1 lx (lux) (F 1.4) CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98: 0.4 lx (lux) (F 1.4) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with less than 47 kΩ (kilohms)) Output impedance with General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the...
... temperature Auto Minimum illumination CCD-TRV49/TRV58: 1 lx (lux) (F 1.4) CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98: 0.4 lx (lux) (F 1.4) 0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with less than 47 kΩ (kilohms)) Output impedance with General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the...
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Index A, B AC power adaptor 12 Adjusting viewfinder 24 A/V connecting cable 32, 50 BACK LIGHT 25 Battery pack 11 Beep 56 BOUNCE 36 C, D...jack 73 EDIT 53 END SEARCH 28, 31 Exposure 41 F, G, H Fade in/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 36 NIGHTSHOT 26 NTSC system 66... 19 Zoom 23 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 65 Infrared rays emitter ........ 26, 33 LCD screen 21 LP mode 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564811
Index A, B AC power adaptor 12 Adjusting viewfinder 24 A/V connecting cable 32, 50 BACK LIGHT 25 Battery pack 11 Beep 56 BOUNCE 36 C, D...jack 73 EDIT 53 END SEARCH 28, 31 Exposure 41 F, G, H Fade in/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 36 NIGHTSHOT 26 NTSC system 66... 19 Zoom 23 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 65 Infrared rays emitter ........ 26, 33 LCD screen 21 LP mode 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564811