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... return your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. You can enjoy for years to your Handycam Vision, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. You will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude... to constitute a risk of lithium ion batteries in the literature accompanying the appliance. For ...
... return your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. You can enjoy for years to your Handycam Vision, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. You will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude... to constitute a risk of lithium ion batteries in the literature accompanying the appliance. For ...
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... Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Recording - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on pictures 27 Checking the recording - Basics Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects - Table of...
... Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Recording - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on pictures 27 Checking the recording - Basics Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects - Table of...
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... cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 6 The compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of the cassette compartment...
... cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 6 The compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of the cassette compartment...
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...you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. REW 3 Press N ... small green button. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to off. 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 Recording a picture (p. 20) 1 Remove the ...
...you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. REW 3 Press N ... small green button. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to off. 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 Recording a picture (p. 20) 1 Remove the ...
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.../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) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made...
.../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) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made...
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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 . 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.
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... (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). When the CHG lamp goes out, the charging is completed. 4 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA CHG lamp 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 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 power adaptor supplied with your ...
... (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). When the CHG lamp goes out, the charging is completed. 4 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA CHG lamp 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 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 power adaptor supplied with your ...
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...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 ...of the DC plug of minutes to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Something is not installed correctly. - Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 ...
...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 ...of the DC plug of minutes to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Something is not installed correctly. - Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 ...
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... 580 320 NP-F930 780 430 NP-F950 900 495 NP-F960 1035 570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 205 110 240 130 410 225 490 270 650 355 750 410 880 485 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP...-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 140 75 245 135 280 155 500 275 580 320...
... 580 320 NP-F930 780 430 NP-F950 900 495 NP-F960 1035 570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 205 110 240 130 410 225 490 270 650 355 750 410 880 485 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP...-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 140 75 245 135 280 155 500 275 580 320...
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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 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950... time on LCD screen 120 205 240 410 490 650 750 880 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 95...
.... Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950... time on LCD screen 120 205 240 410 490 650 750 880 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 95...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut ..., even if the set itself has been turned off the power. This means that you use 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. (3) Connect the power cord...
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut ..., even if the set itself has been turned off the power. This means that you use 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. (3) Connect the power cord...
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... screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. If you turn it into the camcorder body. 21 Basics Recording a picture Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during...not eject the cassette even if you change the battery pack, set the counter to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76). Recording - To set the POWER switch to CAMERA again.
... screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. If you turn it into the camcorder body. 21 Basics Recording a picture Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during...not eject the cassette even if you change the battery pack, set the counter to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76). Recording - To set the POWER switch to CAMERA again.
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Recording - Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in CAMERA mode. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the screen. BACK LIGHT When you close the LCD panel and open it again, ...- indicator appears on the conditions in which you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Remaining battery time indicator Note on tape. Press BACK LIGHT in Hi8 format. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining...
Recording - Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in CAMERA mode. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the screen. BACK LIGHT When you close the LCD panel and open it again, ...- indicator appears on the conditions in which you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Remaining battery time indicator Note on tape. Press BACK LIGHT in Hi8 format. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining...
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When 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 LIGHT until the indicator ... the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. To turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode. •The built-in light may not illuminate the subject properly. Turn it stays on in light is turned on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery...
When 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 LIGHT until the indicator ... the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. To turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode. •The built-in light may not illuminate the subject properly. Turn it stays on in light is turned on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery...
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.../TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a TV game or similar machine. Note on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. If you have dubbed over and recorded the ...CAMERA To reduce intensity To increase intensity Notes on which you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. The other than 5 minutes after removing the power source The "EDIT" and "COMMANDER" (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) items are held in memory even when the battery...
.../TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a TV game or similar machine. Note on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. If you have dubbed over and recorded the ...CAMERA To reduce intensity To increase intensity Notes on which you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. The other than 5 minutes after removing the power source The "EDIT" and "COMMANDER" (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) items are held in memory even when the battery...
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...recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not operate. • The POWER switch is dead or nearly dead. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 19) • The tape is stuck to CAMERA again. (p. 20) • The battery pack is set to OFF in CAMERA mode, your Sony...; The SteadyShot function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to...CAMERA. (p. 20) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 68) The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. • The video...
...recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not operate. • The POWER switch is dead or nearly dead. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 19) • The tape is stuck to CAMERA again. (p. 20) • The battery pack is set to OFF in CAMERA mode, your Sony...; The SteadyShot function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to...CAMERA. (p. 20) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 68) The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. • The video...
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... is not connected to a wall outlet. (p. 16) •The tape was ejected after recording. •You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time. • The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) • A deviation has occured in the remaining...
... is not connected to a wall outlet. (p. 16) •The tape was ejected after recording. •You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time. • The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) • A deviation has occured in the remaining...
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...16). polarities incorrectly matching the + - If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is not set to OFF in the menu settings. You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your comcorder. • The POWER switch is set to OFF (... Actions The Remote Commander supplied with the correct polarity. (p. 78) • The batteries are dead. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder does not work , press...
...16). polarities incorrectly matching the + - If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is not set to OFF in the menu settings. You cannot charge the battery pack installed to your comcorder. • The POWER switch is set to OFF (... Actions The Remote Commander supplied with the correct polarity. (p. 78) • The batteries are dead. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder does not work , press...
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... facility. Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. c Clean the heads using a battery pack that you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 67) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 68) • A malfunction other than the above that you try corrective actions a few times, contact...
... facility. Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. c Clean the heads using a battery pack that you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 67) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 68) • A malfunction other than the above that you try corrective actions a few times, contact...
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...flashing: •The tape is near the end. Warning indicators The video heads are 5 to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). Warning indicator as to tape or battery Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. •The tape is near the end. •...;No tape is inserted.* •The write-protect tab on conditions, the environment or the battery pack, ...
...flashing: •The tape is near the end. Warning indicators The video heads are 5 to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). Warning indicator as to tape or battery Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. •The tape is near the end. •...;No tape is inserted.* •The write-protect tab on conditions, the environment or the battery pack, ...