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Your Handycam Vision is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. You will soon be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in household or business trash may be prohibited. CAUTION You are cautioned that you can enjoy ... with advanced features, but at the same time it is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Welcome! With your authority to persons. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60°C (...
Your Handycam Vision is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. You will soon be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in household or business trash may be prohibited. CAUTION You are cautioned that you can enjoy ... with advanced features, but at the same time it is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Welcome! With your authority to persons. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above 60°C (...
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......... 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 Recording Operations Using the wide mode 34 Using the fader function 36... Using special effects - NightShot 26 Superimposing the date and time on TV 32 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 51 Troubleshooting Types...
......... 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 Recording Operations Using the wide mode 34 Using the fader function 36... Using special effects - NightShot 26 Superimposing the date and time on TV 32 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 51 Troubleshooting Types...
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...out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up . Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The compartment opens automatically. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. See ...the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 6 AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open ...
...out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up . Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The compartment opens automatically. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. See ...the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 6 AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open ...
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... your eye against its eyecup. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to off. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). PLAY 1 Set the POWER switch to ...start playback. To stop recording, press the red button again. Monitoring the playback picture on ...
... your eye against its eyecup. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to off. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). PLAY 1 Set the POWER switch to ...start playback. To stop recording, press the red button again. Monitoring the playback picture on ...
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...a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the illustrations. When you carry out an operation, you read through this ...CAMERA. TRV68 - 460× - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are shown in the table below. TRV58 - 460× - - Types of your camcorder are for illustration purposes. z TRV78 z 560× - z TRV88 - 560× - Getting started - e.g. - As you can hear a beep sound to country. To view your recordings...
...a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the illustrations. When you carry out an operation, you read through this ...CAMERA. TRV68 - 460× - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are shown in the table below. TRV58 - 460× - - Types of your camcorder are for illustration purposes. z TRV78 z 560× - z TRV88 - 560× - Getting started - e.g. - As you can hear a beep sound to country. To view your recordings...
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...[a]. • Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as duck [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear ...in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. ...
...[a]. • Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as duck [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear ...in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. ...
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...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) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder...
...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) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder...
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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. BATT RELEASE 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. 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. BATT RELEASE 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down .
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...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 camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins, and the CHG lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the...
...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 camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins, and the CHG lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the...
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... 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... 500 275 580 320 780 430 900 495 1035 570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 95 50 155 85 190 105 315 175 385 210 495 270 590 325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when...
... 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... 500 275 580 320 780 430 900 495 1035 570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 95 50 155 85 190 105 315 175 385 210 495 270 590 325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when...
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...minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? Getting started...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-... 590 700 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 What is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "InfoLITHIUM" is a ...
...minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? Getting started...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-... 590 700 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 What is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "InfoLITHIUM" is a ...
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This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with ...cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply ... Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from the wall outlet as soon as it is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor, if any power if the ...
This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with ...cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply ... Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from the wall outlet as soon as it is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor, if any power if the ...
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... about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...make the menu disappear. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder will have been discharged. If you use your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set...
... about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...make the menu disappear. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder will have been discharged. If you use your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set...
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...clock of your local time before you stop recording within 10 seconds. - you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it on and reset the date and time to your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •...:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for 10 seconds after you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it back to display the date indicator. Note on the auto date function...change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings. 18 The date is automatically recorded for noon. you reset the date and time. - Step 2 Setting the date and time To check...
...clock of your local time before you stop recording within 10 seconds. - you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it on and reset the date and time to your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •...:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for 10 seconds after you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it back to display the date indicator. Note on the auto date function...change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings. 18 The date is automatically recorded for noon. you reset the date and time. - Step 2 Setting the date and time To check...
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...2 3 EJECT 4,5 To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes . (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. ...To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment opens automatically. ... cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette to record in step 3. Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette When you press any part of...
...2 3 EJECT 4,5 To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes . (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. ...To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment opens automatically. ... cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette to record in step 3. Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette When you press any part of...
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... both knobs on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 4 Camera recording lamp Microphone PLAYER 5 POWER 40min REC 0:00:01 OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 2 20 Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears. The recording lamp lights up . The camera recording lamp located on its sides and attach...
... both knobs on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 4 Camera recording lamp Microphone PLAYER 5 POWER 40min REC 0:00:01 OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 2 20 Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears. The recording lamp lights up . The camera recording lamp located on its sides and attach...
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...faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in light accidentally. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is...pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn off . If you turn it into the camcorder body. 21 This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder to avoid turning on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set ...
...faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in light accidentally. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to CAMERA again. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is...pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn off . If you turn it into the camcorder body. 21 This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder to avoid turning on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD panel, set ...
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... Select LCD B.L. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness of the backlight. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work. However, the date will not be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you adjust the LCD screen backlight... The recorded picture will be normal when recorded. Recording a picture Note When using the LCD screen except in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be affected. 22 Even if you use...
... Select LCD B.L. Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness of the backlight. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work. However, the date will not be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you adjust the LCD screen backlight... The recorded picture will be normal when recorded. Recording a picture Note When using the LCD screen except in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be affected. 22 Even if you use...
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NIGHTSHOT OFF ON NightShot Light emitter Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you can not use the following functions: -...indicators flash on . While using the NightShot function, you use the NightShot function in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is about 3 m (10 feet). 26 Exposure - While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to ON in bright places (ex. outdoors in the dark...
NIGHTSHOT OFF ON NightShot Light emitter Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you can not use the following functions: -...indicators flash on . While using the NightShot function, you use the NightShot function in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is about 3 m (10 feet). 26 Exposure - While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to ON in bright places (ex. outdoors in the dark...
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... time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. If you purchase your local time before starting actual recording. 27 Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the time. The date and/or time indicator disappears. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is...
... time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. If you purchase your local time before starting actual recording. 27 Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the time. The date and/or time indicator disappears. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is...