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...This symbol is very easy to your authority to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of this manual could void your nearest... Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may...
...This symbol is very easy to your authority to temperatures above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of this manual could void your nearest... Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. With your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may...
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... 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 parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced... 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 of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 50 Getting...
... 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 parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced... 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 of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 50 Getting...
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... . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 16...
... . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment. The compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 16...
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...in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD ...panel while pressing OPEN. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to off. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7 Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. ...
...in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD ...panel while pressing OPEN. When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to off. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7 Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. ...
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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 - The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in the table below. z TRV88 - 560× - - Before you need ... z TRV78 z 560× - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." e.g. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. Any differences in operation are shown in the text, for ...
..., 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 - The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in the table below. z TRV88 - 560× - - Before you need ... z TRV78 z 560× - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder. Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." e.g. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. Any differences in operation are shown in the text, for ...
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...parked in any way. • Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Keep your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in... direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder to malfunction. However, there may be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to temperatures above...
...parked in any way. • Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Keep your camcorder exposed to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in... direct sunlight [b]. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Letting your camcorder to malfunction. However, there may be repaired [a]. • Never leave your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to temperatures above...
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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/... 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, storage media, etc. 10
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/... 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, storage media, etc. 10
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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. Slide the battery pack down . Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. BATT RELEASE 11
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 . Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. BATT RELEASE 11
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... 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 the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). 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. See page 65 for your camcorder. 12 Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up .
... 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 the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). 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. See page 65 for your camcorder. 12 Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up .
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The battery life will be shorter. 14 The actual battery life may be shorter if 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. Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 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 Continuous...
The battery life will be shorter. 14 The actual battery life may be shorter if 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. Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 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 Continuous...
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...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...Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. What is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack... 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. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion...
...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...Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. What is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack... 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. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion...
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... outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . 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 is not plugged into a wall outlet. •... power adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC...
... outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as possible to cut off . 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 is not plugged into a wall outlet. •... power adaptor, if any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC...
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... the first time. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in your camcorder will have been discharged. The time indicator appears. 1,7 MENU 2 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE [ MENU ] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK... dial by the time signal. Getting started Step 2 Setting the date 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...
... the first time. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in your camcorder will have been discharged. The time indicator appears. 1,7 MENU 2 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE [ MENU ] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK... dial by the time signal. Getting started Step 2 Setting the date 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...
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The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 Auto date function When you use your camcorder for 10 seconds after you start recording (p. 17). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your local time before you eject and insert ... automatically displays the date once a day. 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. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. Press DATE (or TIME) and then...
The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 Auto date function When you use your camcorder for 10 seconds after you start recording (p. 17). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your local time before you eject and insert ... automatically displays the date once a day. 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. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. Press DATE (or TIME) and then...
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.... The cassette compartment opens automatically. (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 compartment. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to record in step 3.... 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.
.... The cassette compartment opens automatically. (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 compartment. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to record in step 3.... 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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... recording. The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the front of your camcorder lights up. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 4 Camera recording...the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN....
... recording. The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the front of your camcorder lights up. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 4 Camera recording...the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN....
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... the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. Do not touch the... built-in light accidentally. When you turn it into the camcorder body. 21 To set the POWER switch to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76). Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees...
... the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. Do not touch the... built-in light accidentally. When you turn it into the camcorder body. 21 To set the POWER switch to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76). Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees...
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Picture in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work. Some of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on the LCD is working. However, ...
Picture in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work. Some of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on the LCD is working. However, ...
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While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you use the NightShot function in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is difficult with the NightShot Light on the ... can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is about 3 m (10 feet). 26 To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in a dark place. This may be clearer with the autofocus mode...
While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you use the NightShot function in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is difficult with the NightShot Light on the ... can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is about 3 m (10 feet). 26 To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in a dark place. This may be clearer with the autofocus mode...
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... the time. Recording - Press DATE to off. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date. Basics Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures You can record the date and...
... the time. Recording - Press DATE to off. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date. Basics Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures You can record the date and...