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... or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to which can capture life's precious moments with the instructions, may... the following measures: - DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. These limits are cautioned that you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -
... or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to which can capture life's precious moments with the instructions, may... the following measures: - DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. These limits are cautioned that you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this Sony Handycam® camcorder. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -
Operating Instructions
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...Using your own titles 41 Re-recording a picture in the middle of recorded date (CCD-TRV81 only) 47 Returning to a pre-registered position (CCD-TRV81 only) 49 Locating the marking position (CCD- TRV81 only) 50 Writing the RC time code on a TV screen 46 Searching the ...boundaries of a recorded tape (CCD-TRV81 only) 42 Recording with backlighting 35 Adjusting the exposure 36 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 37 Superimposing a title 38 Making your camcorder abroad 70 Trouble check 71 Specifications 75 Identifying the parts 76...
...Using your own titles 41 Re-recording a picture in the middle of recorded date (CCD-TRV81 only) 47 Returning to a pre-registered position (CCD-TRV81 only) 49 Locating the marking position (CCD- TRV81 only) 50 Writing the RC time code on a TV screen 46 Searching the ...boundaries of a recorded tape (CCD-TRV81 only) 42 Recording with backlighting 35 Adjusting the exposure 36 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 37 Superimposing a title 38 Making your camcorder abroad 70 Trouble check 71 Specifications 75 Identifying the parts 76...
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... indicated with .1) in the illustrations, you begin Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. CCD-TRV81 FR 0 - • • 0 Note art*„FOrqrsyst,Fri , TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Keep the camcorder away from country to the provision of your recordings on a sandy beach or in a dusty place...
... indicated with .1) in the illustrations, you begin Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. CCD-TRV81 FR 0 - • • 0 Note art*„FOrqrsyst,Fri , TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Keep the camcorder away from country to the provision of your recordings on a sandy beach or in a dusty place...
Operating Instructions
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...;5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 81) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 46) E Shoulder strap (1) (p. 79) E Battery case (1) (p. 23, 66) Contents of the camcorder, video tape, etc. RMT-715* RMT-708 or ▪ Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 80) * for Hi8 model • AC-V316 AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6, 22) ▪ NP-... (1) (p. 60) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder.
...;5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 81) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 46) E Shoulder strap (1) (p. 79) E Battery case (1) (p. 23, 66) Contents of the camcorder, video tape, etc. RMT-715* RMT-708 or ▪ Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 80) * for Hi8 model • AC-V316 AC power adaptor (1) (p. 6, 22) ▪ NP-... (1) (p. 60) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder.
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... time.) 6 To charge the battery pack, use any other battery to charge an empty battery pack using your camcorder, the camcorder may not operate the battery life may be shorten. This camcorder operates with the edge o the terminal shutter of the battery pack indicated by the ► mark with the ..."InfoLITHIUM" battery such as NP-F530/F730. You can also use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. CO...
... time.) 6 To charge the battery pack, use any other battery to charge an empty battery pack using your camcorder, the camcorder may not operate the battery life may be shorten. This camcorder operates with the edge o the terminal shutter of the battery pack indicated by the ► mark with the ..."InfoLITHIUM" battery such as NP-F530/F730. You can also use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. CO...
Operating Instructions
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... recording time** 70 (65) 55 (50) NP-F730 270 (240) 200 (18G) 160 (145) 120 (110) Playing time on LCD 90 (80) 205 (185) CCD-TRV81 Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) Continuous recording.time*- 115 (105) 75 (65) Typical recording time** 70 (65) 45 (40) Playing time on the LCD screen...for the correct remaining time to be shorter. Notes on charging the battery pack • The CHARGE lamp will be shorter if you use the camcorder in the direction of the arrow. 0-0 iW Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording • When you use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack, ...
... recording time** 70 (65) 55 (50) NP-F730 270 (240) 200 (18G) 160 (145) 120 (110) Playing time on LCD 90 (80) 205 (185) CCD-TRV81 Battery pack NP-F530 (supplied) Continuous recording.time*- 115 (105) 75 (65) Typical recording time** 70 (65) 45 (40) Playing time on the LCD screen...for the correct remaining time to be shorter. Notes on charging the battery pack • The CHARGE lamp will be shorter if you use the camcorder in the direction of the arrow. 0-0 iW Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording • When you use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack, ...
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.... Set REC MODE in the viewfinder. Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the camcorder is working correctly. REC 0:00:01 40 min -;* To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode...). This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on the front of your time before you start recording (AUTO DATE feature) (CCD-TRV41 only). POWER CAMERA J1 OFF ■ VTR STBY 0:00:00 40 min 4 aid ~f 30i 41.
.... Set REC MODE in the viewfinder. Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the camcorder is working correctly. REC 0:00:01 40 min -;* To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode...). This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on the front of your time before you start recording (AUTO DATE feature) (CCD-TRV41 only). POWER CAMERA J1 OFF ■ VTR STBY 0:00:00 40 min 4 aid ~f 30i 41.
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...playback time. To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in same (SP or LP) mode. Notes on recording mode • This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in the viewfinder or on recording When you record from the actual time. To start... SP mode. • When a tape recorded on Standby mode If you play ) mode. This prevents wearing down and up scenes when you leave the camcorder in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. This will not be as good as a guide. The playback quality in LP mode, however, will ensure that...
...playback time. To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in same (SP or LP) mode. Notes on recording mode • This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in the viewfinder or on recording When you record from the actual time. To start... SP mode. • When a tape recorded on Standby mode If you play ) mode. This prevents wearing down and up scenes when you leave the camcorder in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. This will not be as good as a guide. The playback quality in LP mode, however, will ensure that...
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... faster zoom. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the subject in the wide-angle position. Note on the tape. CCD-TRV41 only The clock is properly adjusted. When moving from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 15 seconds so... A in the menu system. you stop recording, confirming the operation. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - You can change the size of the camcorder. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day. If you do not want to ON again in the illustration, a beep sounds when...
... faster zoom. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the subject in the wide-angle position. Note on the tape. CCD-TRV41 only The clock is properly adjusted. When moving from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 15 seconds so... A in the menu system. you stop recording, confirming the operation. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - You can change the size of the camcorder. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day. If you do not want to ON again in the illustration, a beep sounds when...
Operating Instructions
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... use. [a] [b] 0 Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. ♦...8226; Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. • Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to support it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b]. • Close the LCD panel completely when not in microphone. • ...
... use. [a] [b] 0 Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. ♦...8226; Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. • Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to support it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b]. • Close the LCD panel completely when not in microphone. • ...
Operating Instructions
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...; While recording in a low position, you use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on the LCD screen The LCD screen is made with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that you use the viewfinder. [a] [b] [c] START/STOP II Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use the LCD screen outdoors in a high position...
...; While recording in a low position, you use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on the LCD screen The LCD screen is made with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that you use the viewfinder. [a] [b] [c] START/STOP II Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use the LCD screen outdoors in a high position...
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To go back to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press the - (CD) side of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you released EDITSEARCH. To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH. The last recorded point is played back. To begin re-recording Press ...
To go back to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Press the - (CD) side of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you released EDITSEARCH. To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH. The last recorded point is played back. To begin re-recording Press ...
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... 20 degrees DA. [a] [b] 20° You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press to the camcorder with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. When monitoring on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. Adjust the angle ...
... 20 degrees DA. [a] [b] 20° You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press to the camcorder with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. When monitoring on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. Adjust the angle ...
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... To view the playback picture in the reverse direction, press 111/IMP-, then press x2 during playback. Do not open the LCD panel. CCD-TRV81 only For double speed playback in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. Before using the viewfinder, you can enjoy noiseless pictures on the camcorder is set to VTR.
... To view the playback picture in the reverse direction, press 111/IMP-, then press x2 during playback. Do not open the LCD panel. CCD-TRV81 only For double speed playback in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. Before using the viewfinder, you can enjoy noiseless pictures on the camcorder is set to VTR.
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...various playback modes. • When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. • Horizontal noise appears at 1/25 speed. For standard 8 mm model users: Tapes recorded in playback pause mode. on the screen (CCD-TRV81 only). To select the playback sound Change the "HiFi SOUND" mode setting in... or the Data Code is normal. To resume normal playback, press Pb"" To change the playback direction - To view the picture frame-by-frame - CCD-TRV81 only Press -.CV< or >AMP- This is displayed on the Remote Commander for reverse direction or >Alio-
...various playback modes. • When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. • Horizontal noise appears at 1/25 speed. For standard 8 mm model users: Tapes recorded in playback pause mode. on the screen (CCD-TRV81 only). To select the playback sound Change the "HiFi SOUND" mode setting in... or the Data Code is normal. To resume normal playback, press Pb"" To change the playback direction - To view the picture frame-by-frame - CCD-TRV81 only Press -.CV< or >AMP- This is displayed on the Remote Commander for reverse direction or >Alio-
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... When bars (--:--:--) appear • A blank portion of the tape is being played back. • The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the Data Code function. • The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set. • The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. • The tape...or editing. The Data Code is made on the Remote Commander. CCD-TRV81 only Even if you did not record the date or time when you were recording, you can display the date or time when you recorded Press DATE on the camcorder, or press DATA CODE on the tape. 20 To display...
... When bars (--:--:--) appear • A blank portion of the tape is being played back. • The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the Data Code function. • The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set. • The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. • The tape...or editing. The Data Code is made on the Remote Commander. CCD-TRV81 only Even if you did not record the date or time when you were recording, you can display the date or time when you recorded Press DATE on the camcorder, or press DATA CODE on the tape. 20 To display...
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... END SEARCH Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may damage the inserted tape. Searching for your camcorder. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last 5 seconds (10 seconds in LP mode) of the recorded portion play back...smooth. This function works when the POWER switch is set to use your camcorder: battery. pack, the house current and alkaline battery. Mace Indoors Outdoors Power source House current Battery pack Size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline battery Accessory to the end of the recorded picture (End Search). If...
... END SEARCH Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may damage the inserted tape. Searching for your camcorder. The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last 5 seconds (10 seconds in LP mode) of the recorded portion play back...smooth. This function works when the POWER switch is set to use your camcorder: battery. pack, the house current and alkaline battery. Mace Indoors Outdoors Power source House current Battery pack Size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline battery Accessory to the end of the recorded picture (End Search). If...
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WARNING The power cord must only be changed at the rear of the camcorder until it is connected to a wall outlet. (2) Lift up the viewfinder. (3) Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at a qualified service shop. Notes on ...
WARNING The power cord must only be changed at the rear of the camcorder until it is connected to a wall outlet. (2) Lift up the viewfinder. (3) Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at a qualified service shop. Notes on ...
Operating Instructions
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...with the alkaline batteries to be shorter depending on the storage condition of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack. 2 3 40 0 0 O Battery life Using Sony alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C) Model CCD-TRV41 Continuous recording time 135 (90) min. This mark indicates that you record...with the LCD screen. Typical recording time 80 {55) min. To remove the battery case The battery case is a genuine accessory for Sony N. video products. Notes • You may be sure the batteries are estimates. CCD-TRV81 130 (75) min. 80 (45) min.
...with the alkaline batteries to be shorter depending on the storage condition of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack. 2 3 40 0 0 O Battery life Using Sony alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C) Model CCD-TRV41 Continuous recording time 135 (90) min. This mark indicates that you record...with the LCD screen. Typical recording time 80 {55) min. To remove the battery case The battery case is a genuine accessory for Sony N. video products. Notes • You may be sure the batteries are estimates. CCD-TRV81 130 (75) min. 80 (45) min.
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... MENU BEEP LOONFF) [MENU!' END MENU RBTLLCCCIEELTZOEDDCLOPECHCLO2KAUOMSMESLEOEPTTR -> OFF IMENU): END While recording in the menu system to further enjoy the features ant functions of the camcorder. (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to erase...
... MENU BEEP LOONFF) [MENU!' END MENU RBTLLCCCIEELTZOEDDCLOPECHCLO2KAUOMSMESLEOEPTTR -> OFF IMENU): END While recording in the menu system to further enjoy the features ant functions of the camcorder. (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to erase...