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...;Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode... mode (p. 34) •Playing back 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) ...
...;Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode... mode (p. 34) •Playing back 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) ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDRemote sensor Digital zoom SUPER LASER LINK SteadyShot z Provided - TRV58 - 460× - - z TRV88 - 560× - The CCD-TRV98 is being carried out. As you ... the model name is indicated in capital letters. To view your camcorder are for the six models listed in the text, for illustration purposes. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." Getting started - z TRV98 z 560× z...
...you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDRemote sensor Digital zoom SUPER LASER LINK SteadyShot z Provided - TRV58 - 460× - - z TRV88 - 560× - The CCD-TRV98 is being carried out. As you ... the model name is indicated in capital letters. To view your camcorder are for the six models listed in the text, for illustration purposes. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." Getting started - z TRV98 z 560× z...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure 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...
Checking supplied accessories Make sure 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...
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... 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 ... 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 you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery...
... 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 ... 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 you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. 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... 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... "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 What is a trademark of minutes when...
... The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. 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... 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... "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 What is a trademark of minutes when...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Playback - Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only). (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind...screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 4 REW 5 PLAY 2 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 3 To stop playback Press x. 6 VOLUME 29 Basics - You can ...
Playback - Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only). (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind...screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 4 REW 5 PLAY 2 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 3 To stop playback Press x. 6 VOLUME 29 Basics - You can ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... playback. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. In the various playback modes Sound is... muted. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To...
... playback. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. In the various playback modes Sound is... muted. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... off automatically. If you can easily view the picture on your TV. is lit), your camcorder to PLAYER. (3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on your camcorder consumes power. Note When the super laser link function is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is ...Basics Viewing the recording on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out. CCD-TRV98 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. 33 Playback - For details, refer to obtain clear playback ...
... off automatically. If you can easily view the picture on your TV. is lit), your camcorder to PLAYER. (3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on your camcorder consumes power. Note When the super laser link function is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is ...Basics Viewing the recording on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out. CCD-TRV98 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. 33 Playback - For details, refer to obtain clear playback ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...OFF, digital zoom is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) - To use the NightShot Light function (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 If you set to 40×/...560×, digital zoom is carried out. D ZOOM z OFF 40× 450× z OFF 40× 460× z OFF 40× 560× 16:9WIDE z OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * z ON OFF N.S.LIGHT z ON OFF Meaning To suit your camcorder...
...OFF, digital zoom is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) - To use the NightShot Light function (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 If you set to 40×/...560×, digital zoom is carried out. D ZOOM z OFF 40× 450× z OFF 40× 460× z OFF 40× 560× 16:9WIDE z OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * z ON OFF N.S.LIGHT z ON OFF Meaning To suit your camcorder...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... to ON in the menu settings, the indicator flashes. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector". L. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF - PLAYER CAMERA LCD B. When you ...set the brightness on LCD B.L. PLAYER ON To minimize picture deterioration when editing TBC z ON To correct jitter PLAYER OFF To not correct jitter. To adjust the brightness on which you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88...
... to ON in the menu settings, the indicator flashes. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector". L. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch EDIT z OFF - PLAYER CAMERA LCD B. When you ...set the brightness on LCD B.L. PLAYER ON To minimize picture deterioration when editing TBC z ON To correct jitter PLAYER OFF To not correct jitter. To adjust the brightness on which you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... dial to set the clock to the local time. BEEP z MELODY NORMAL OFF COMMANDER* z ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning POWER switch To set a time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCR's remote... TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording * CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 56 CAMERA To output the melody when you set time.
... dial to set the clock to the local time. BEEP z MELODY NORMAL OFF COMMANDER* z ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning POWER switch To set a time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCR's remote... TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording * CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 56 CAMERA To output the melody when you set time.
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...viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is set to MANUAL. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is not adjusted. c Set it to ON. (p. 52) • The SteadyShot function does not work ...While being operated in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 21) A vertical band appears when you run out. Troubleshooting - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the viewfinder. • ...
...viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is set to MANUAL. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is not adjusted. c Set it to ON. (p. 52) • The SteadyShot function does not work ...While being operated in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 21) A vertical band appears when you run out. Troubleshooting - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder has been in the viewfinder. • ...
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... The batteries are dead. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. No funciton works though the power is wrong with your camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has occurred. You cannot charge the battery pack ...+ - c Contact your camcorder. If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is blocking the infrared rays. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Turn the power on . • Disconnect ...
... The batteries are dead. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. No funciton works though the power is wrong with your camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has occurred. You cannot charge the battery pack ...+ - c Contact your camcorder. If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is blocking the infrared rays. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Turn the power on . • Disconnect ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the dark can be shot with less than 47 kΩ (kilohms)) Output impedance with General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/ TRV78: 2.7 W CCD-TRV88: 3.3 W CCD-TRV98: 3.4 W Viewfinder 2.3W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F... scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120 min.
... the dark can be shot with less than 47 kΩ (kilohms)) Output impedance with General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/ TRV78: 2.7 W CCD-TRV88: 3.3 W CCD-TRV98: 3.4 W Viewfinder 2.3W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F... scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120 min.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... button (p. 20) 5 Power zoom button (p. 23) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder after turning on the batteries to avoid remote control misoperation. CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only The... remote sensor away from strong light sources such as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 4 2 5 3 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to the + - Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander...
... button (p. 20) 5 Power zoom button (p. 23) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder after turning on the batteries to avoid remote control misoperation. CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only The... remote sensor away from strong light sources such as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 4 2 5 3 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to the + - Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander...