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...on your purchase of this equipment. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to use. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can return your authority to persons. For ... prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your Handycam Vision, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. CAUTION You are cautioned that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
...on your purchase of this equipment. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to use. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can return your authority to persons. For ... prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your Handycam Vision, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. CAUTION You are cautioned that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...
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... this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 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 Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Table of trouble and...
... this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 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 Recording a picture 20 Shooting backlit subjects - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Table of trouble and...
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... into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment...
... into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment...
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... eyecup. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7 OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. To stop recording, press the red button again.
... eyecup. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7 OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. To stop recording, press the red button again.
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... 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...
... 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...
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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. 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. BATT RELEASE 11 Slide the battery pack down .
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... operates only with the plug's v mark facing up . 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. Charging begins, and the CHG lamp lights up . (2) Connect...
... operates only with the plug's v mark facing up . 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. Charging begins, and the CHG lamp lights up . (2) Connect...
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...390 420 Approximate number of the AC power adaptor. If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When 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. Keep the battery pack in the following cases - The battery pack is correct. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects...
...390 420 Approximate number of the AC power adaptor. If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When 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. Keep the battery pack in the following cases - The battery pack is correct. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects...
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... 245 135 280 155 500 275 580 320 780 430 900 495 1035 570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 95 50 160 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 75 245 135 280 155 500 275 580 320...
... 245 135 280 155 500 275 580 320 780 430 900 495 1035 570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 95 50 160 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 75 245 135 280 155 500 275 580 320...
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Your camcorder operates only 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 on LCD screen 95 ... 515 610 720 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a trademark of 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...
Your camcorder operates only 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 on LCD screen 95 ... 515 610 720 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a trademark of 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...
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... is attached to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power ... a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. 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...
... is attached to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off the power. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power ... a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. 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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...panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. To set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and ...about 180 degrees to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76). After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Note Fasten the...
...panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. To set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to CAMERA again. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and ...about 180 degrees to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76). After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Note Fasten the...
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..., depending on the conditions in which you are not recorded on tape. The . BACK LIGHT If you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 ...subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in Hi8 format. BACK LIGHT When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for a while. Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed in minutes to be canceled. 25 To cancel, press...
..., depending on the conditions in which you are not recorded on tape. The . BACK LIGHT If you insert a cassette and record or play back for the correct remaining battery time in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 ...subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in Hi8 format. BACK LIGHT When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for a while. Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed in minutes to be canceled. 25 To cancel, press...
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... on in light is turned off. •When you leave it clockwise, then replace the built-in the following cases: - Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). To turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode. •...;The built-in light may be turned off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on . When you use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off when inserting or ejecting a cassette. •While the end...
... on in light is turned off. •When you leave it clockwise, then replace the built-in the following cases: - Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). To turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode. •...;The built-in light may be turned off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on . When you use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off when inserting or ejecting a cassette. •While the end...
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...than 5 minutes after removing the power source The "EDIT" and "COMMANDER" (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) items are held in the menu settings, the indicator flashes. When you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine. Your camcorder prevents excessive ...TBC to ON in memory even when the battery is automatically selected. 53 To adjust the color on the LCD screen PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA To reduce intensity To increase intensity Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not...
...than 5 minutes after removing the power source The "EDIT" and "COMMANDER" (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) items are held in the menu settings, the indicator flashes. When you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine. Your camcorder prevents excessive ...TBC to ON in memory even when the battery is automatically selected. 53 To adjust the color on the LCD screen PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA To reduce intensity To increase intensity Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not...
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... • This is set to CAMERA again. (p. 20) • The battery pack is open. Types of trouble and their solutions If you run out. In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ...goes off. • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to OFF in the viewfinder. • The video heads may be dirty. If "C:ss:ss" ... Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set it to ON. (p. 52) • The SteadyShot function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is ...
... • This is set to CAMERA again. (p. 20) • The battery pack is open. Types of trouble and their solutions If you run out. In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ...goes off. • While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to OFF in the viewfinder. • The video heads may be dirty. If "C:ss:ss" ... Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set it to ON. (p. 52) • The SteadyShot function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is ...
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... A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. The power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power 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. The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except ...
... A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time. The power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power 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. The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except ...
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... 17) appear, and the bars "--:--:--" appear. If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is set to OFF (CHARGE) c Set it to acclimatize. (p. 67) • Some troubles have occurred in the battery holder with your camcorder. c Contact your camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has ...-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to OFF (CHARGE) 60 c Insert the batteries with the battery pack. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized...
... 17) appear, and the bars "--:--:--" appear. If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is set to OFF (CHARGE) c Set it to acclimatize. (p. 67) • Some troubles have occurred in the battery holder with your camcorder. c Contact your camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has ...-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to OFF (CHARGE) 60 c Insert the batteries with the battery pack. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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...the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If 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 can service your camcorder yourself. ... Moisture condensation has occurred. After reconnecting the power source, operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. c Clean the heads using a battery pack that is displayed, check the following code chart. Five-digit...
...the power cord of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If 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 can service your camcorder yourself. ... Moisture condensation has occurred. After reconnecting the power source, operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. c Clean the heads using a battery pack that is displayed, check the following code chart. Five-digit...
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... (p. 61).* * You hear the melodh or beep sound Warning indicator as to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). Fast flashing: •The battery is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. You need to tape Slow flashing: •The tape is near...: See the page in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 67). Warning indicators The video heads are 5 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...
... (p. 61).* * You hear the melodh or beep sound Warning indicator as to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68). Fast flashing: •The battery is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. You need to tape Slow flashing: •The tape is near...: See the page in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 67). Warning indicators The video heads are 5 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...