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... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Welcome! This symbol is loaded with superior picture... sound quality. CAUTION You are cautioned that you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for years to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Your Handycam Vision is intended to alert the user to persons. LITHIUM...
... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Welcome! This symbol is loaded with superior picture... sound quality. CAUTION You are cautioned that you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for years to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Your Handycam Vision is intended to alert the user to persons. LITHIUM...
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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...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... you to the basic features of the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment...
... you to the basic features of the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment...
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... (p. 20) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. To stop recording, press the red button again. REW 3 Press N to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. PLAY 1 Set the POWER...
... (p. 20) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. To stop recording, press the red button again. REW 3 Press N to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. PLAY 1 Set the POWER...
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... NTSC system-based TV. 8 Types of your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. Not provided TRV49 z 450× - - TRV58 - 460× - - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your recordings on a TV, you read through this manual...differ from country to CAMERA. Set the POWER switch to country. Before you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in capital letters. TRV68 - 460× - To view your camcorder, check the model ...
... NTSC system-based TV. 8 Types of your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. Not provided TRV49 z 450× - - TRV58 - 460× - - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your recordings on a TV, you read through this manual...differ from country to CAMERA. Set the POWER switch to country. Before you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in capital letters. TRV68 - 460× - To view your camcorder, check the model ...
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...the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder ...sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are operational for ...
...the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. • Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder ...sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are operational for ...
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... 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...
... 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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BATT RELEASE 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down .
BATT RELEASE 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down .
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...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. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up . See page 65 for your... camcorder. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after ...
...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. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up . See page 65 for your... camcorder. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after ...
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... 160 90 195 105 325 180 395 215 515 285 610 335 720 395 CCD-TRV98 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 ...210 495 270 590 325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat...
... 160 90 195 105 325 180 395 215 515 285 610 335 720 395 CCD-TRV98 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 ...210 495 270 590 325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat...
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...with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption ... 95 160 195 325 395 515 610 720 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV98 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960...Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15
...with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). This unit is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption ... 95 160 195 325 395 515 610 720 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV98 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960...Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...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 to cut off . Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional).... the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. 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 wall outlet as soon as possible to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not ...
...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 to cut off . Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional).... the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. 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 wall outlet as soon as possible to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not ...
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... [ MENU ] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN J U L 4 2001 5:30:00 PM [ MENU ] : END 17 If you use your camcorder for the first time. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your... and time Set the date and time settings when you do not use your camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
... [ MENU ] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN J U L 4 2001 5:30:00 PM [ MENU ] : END 17 If you use your camcorder for the first time. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your... and time Set the date and time settings when you do not use your camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
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...The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 Auto date function When you start recording (Auto date function). you reset the date and time. - Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder for the first time, turn it back to ON in the menu settings. you eject and insert the... indicator. Step 2 Setting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to your local time before you use your camcorder operates on the auto date function You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings. 18 This function...
...The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 Auto date function When you start recording (Auto date function). you reset the date and time. - Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder for the first time, turn it back to ON in the menu settings. you eject and insert the... indicator. Step 2 Setting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to your local time before you use your camcorder operates on the auto date function You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings. 18 This function...
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.... (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette to record in step 3. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically...Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 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, and press EJECT.
.... (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette to record in step 3. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically...Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 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, and press EJECT.
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... information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the...
... information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the...
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... minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to the lens side. If you turn off . This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder to CAMERA again. When you turn it to avoid turning on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD... panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. To...
... minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to the lens side. If you turn off . This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder to CAMERA again. When you turn it to avoid turning on the screen (Mirror mode). 180° 90° When closing the LCD... panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. To...
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...the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Even if 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 the menu settings. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct ...sunlight The LCD screen may be affected. 22 During recording in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT MENU [ MENU ] : END LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness...
...the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Even if 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 the menu settings. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct ...sunlight The LCD screen may be affected. 22 During recording in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work. LCD SET LCD BR I GHT MENU [ MENU ] : END LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness...
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... using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the screen. While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to shoot a subject in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is in a dark place. NightShot The NightShot function enables you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to...
... using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the screen. While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to shoot a subject in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is in a dark place. NightShot The NightShot function enables you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to...
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... pictures You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. If you purchase your local time before starting actual recording. 27 Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting... is set to record the date and time. DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Press DATE (or TIME),...
... pictures You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. If you purchase your local time before starting actual recording. 27 Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting... is set to record the date and time. DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Press DATE (or TIME),...