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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. Model No. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. Model No. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...PROPERLY. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of electric shock to your authority ... it is very easy to rain or moisture. For the Sony Service Center nearest 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...
...PROPERLY. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of electric shock to your authority ... it is very easy to rain or moisture. For the Sony Service Center nearest 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...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 39) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 39) Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode) •Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV ... the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only) Date and time (p. 27) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Correcting jitter TBC [MENU...
...settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 39) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 39) Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode) •Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV ... the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only) Date and time (p. 27) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Correcting jitter TBC [MENU...
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... 20 Shooting backlit subjects - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on pictures 27 Checking the recording - Picture effect 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the...
... 20 Shooting backlit subjects - Basics Playing back a tape 29 Viewing the recording on pictures 27 Checking the recording - Picture effect 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the...
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... Using this manual The instructions in this manual are shown in the illustrations. The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in capital letters. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on a TV, you read through this manual and operating ...CCD-TRV98 only." Set the POWER switch to country. z TRV88 - 560× - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on your recordings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA...
... Using this manual The instructions in this manual are shown in the illustrations. The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in capital letters. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on a TV, you read through this manual and operating ...CCD-TRV98 only." Set the POWER switch to country. z TRV88 - 560× - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for illustration purposes. When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on your recordings on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA...
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... 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 on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology ...in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on the LCD screen and...
... 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 on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology ...in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on the LCD screen and...
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... this function. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to shoot a subject in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Exposure - While using the NightShot Light is in... a dark place. This may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . Recording a picture Shooting ...
... this function. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot function, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to shoot a subject in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Exposure - While using the NightShot Light is in... a dark place. This may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . Recording a picture Shooting ...
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... date and/or time indicator disappears. DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or... DATE) to record the date. Recording - Carry out the following operations in the black ...
... date and/or time indicator disappears. DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Press DATE and/or TIME again. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or... DATE) to record the date. Recording - Carry out the following operations in the black ...
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...slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 41 Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. if ...you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE...
...slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 41 Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. if ...you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE...
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.../PUSH EXEC dial to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. when the subject is not effective when shooting - Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting... to sharpen focus. horizontal stripes - When you want to change the focus from a subject in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS.
.../PUSH EXEC dial to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. when the subject is not effective when shooting - Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting... to sharpen focus. horizontal stripes - When you want to change the focus from a subject in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS.
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... the CINEMA mode (p. 34) To record in the 16:9FULL mode To compensate for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. D ZOOM z OFF 40× 450× ... produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your specific shooting requirement (p. 39... 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch.
... the CINEMA mode (p. 34) To record in the 16:9FULL mode To compensate for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. D ZOOM z OFF 40× 450× ... produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your specific shooting requirement (p. 39... 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch.
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...(CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to CAMERA. (p. 20) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8...contact your camcorder, use the following page) 57 In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not...12) The image on the following table to 16:9FULL. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to the drum (moisture condensation). This is not clear. Troubleshooting - c Use...the viewfinder. • The video heads may be dirty. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set ...
...(CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to CAMERA. (p. 20) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8...contact your camcorder, use the following page) 57 In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not...12) The image on the following table to 16:9FULL. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to the drum (moisture condensation). This is not clear. Troubleshooting - c Use...the viewfinder. • The video heads may be dirty. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set ...
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...AM 9 w; 0 wa qa qs ws qd Quick Reference 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 format indicator 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 4 Exposure... 62) ws Recording lamp (p. 20) This indicator appears in light indicator (p. 47) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/Video control mode indicator ...TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 42) qd Built-in the viewfinder only wd Date or time indicator (p. 18, 27)/Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61) 79 Backlight indicator (p. 25) qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCD...
...AM 9 w; 0 wa qa qs ws qd Quick Reference 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 format indicator 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 4 Exposure... 62) ws Recording lamp (p. 20) This indicator appears in light indicator (p. 47) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/Video control mode indicator ...TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 42) qd Built-in the viewfinder only wd Date or time indicator (p. 18, 27)/Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61) 79 Backlight indicator (p. 25) qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCD...
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... H Fade in/out 37 FADER 36 FOCUS 42 Grip strap 77 Heads 68 Hi8 system 64 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu settings 51 Mirror mode 21 Moisture condensation .......... 67 MONOTONE 36 ...Recording mode 54 Recording time 14 Remaining battery time indicator 25 Remaining tape indicator ...... 25 RESET 60 RFU adaptor 32 S Self-diagnosis display 61 Shoulder strap 75 Skip scan 31 Slow playback 31 Standard 8 mm system .......... 64 STEADYSHOT 52 STRIPE 36 Superimposing the date and time 17 SUPER LASER LINK 33 S VIDEO...screen 21 LP mode 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564811
... H Fade in/out 37 FADER 36 FOCUS 42 Grip strap 77 Heads 68 Hi8 system 64 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu settings 51 Mirror mode 21 Moisture condensation .......... 67 MONOTONE 36 ...Recording mode 54 Recording time 14 Remaining battery time indicator 25 Remaining tape indicator ...... 25 RESET 60 RFU adaptor 32 S Self-diagnosis display 61 Shoulder strap 75 Skip scan 31 Slow playback 31 Standard 8 mm system .......... 64 STEADYSHOT 52 STRIPE 36 Superimposing the date and time 17 SUPER LASER LINK 33 S VIDEO...screen 21 LP mode 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564811