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...constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or ...leaking lithium 2 ion battery. Your Handycam Vision is connected. - CAUTION You are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is loaded with the instructions, may be producing home video that any changes ...
...constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or ...leaking lithium 2 ion battery. Your Handycam Vision is connected. - CAUTION You are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is loaded with the instructions, may be producing home video that any changes ...
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... 26 - Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 13 Selecting the START/STOP mode 14 Shooting with the... on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of clock by time difference 58 Usable cassettes and playback modes 59 Tips for camera recording - for playback/editing -
... 26 - Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in light (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 13 Selecting the START/STOP mode 14 Shooting with the... on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of clock by time difference 58 Usable cassettes and playback modes 59 Tips for camera recording - for playback/editing -
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...-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 24) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 55) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 79) CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 80) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc...
...-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 24) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 55) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 79) CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 80) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc...
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.... 6 "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the $ mark on the battery pack. Note on the battery release lever and clicks. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need...
.... 6 "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the $ mark on the battery pack. Note on the battery release lever and clicks. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need...
Operating Instructions
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...in the display window. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on the display window. min" appears in the display window until FULL appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the plug's 4 mark up. (2) Connect the...the battery pack before it as a guide. It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Charging begins. Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 For full charge, which allows you to OFF. POWER CAMERA OFF...
...in the display window. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on the display window. min" appears in the display window until FULL appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the plug's 4 mark up. (2) Connect the...the battery pack before it as a guide. It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Charging begins. Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 For full charge, which allows you to OFF. POWER CAMERA OFF...
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CCD-TRV16/TRV36 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 130 (115) 225 (200) 260 (230) 450 (405) 530 (480) 710 (640) 100 (90) 170 (155) 205 (185) 350 (310) 425 (380) 555 (500) Typical recording time** 65 (60) 55 (45) 115 (105) 135 (120) 235 (210...165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) F950 815 (730) 650 (590) 430 (385) 355 (320) 630 (570) CCD-TRV43/TRV46 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 F950 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680 (610) ...
CCD-TRV16/TRV36 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 130 (115) 225 (200) 260 (230) 450 (405) 530 (480) 710 (640) 100 (90) 170 (155) 205 (185) 350 (310) 425 (380) 555 (500) Typical recording time** 65 (60) 55 (45) 115 (105) 135 (120) 235 (210...165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) F950 815 (730) 650 (590) 430 (385) 355 (320) 630 (570) CCD-TRV43/TRV46 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 F950 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680 (610) ...
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... the arrow. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed in the direction of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 29). 9 To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on using conditions and...
... the arrow. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed in the direction of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 29). 9 To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on using conditions and...
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...and reset the date and time to OFF. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up in the viewfinder (Standby mode). The camcorder starts recording. The red lamp lights up . 1 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER STA 2 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 40min SP... a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to . The "REC" indicator appears. To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Basic operations STA Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted...
...and reset the date and time to OFF. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up in the viewfinder (Standby mode). The camcorder starts recording. The red lamp lights up . 1 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER STA 2 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 40min SP... a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to . The "REC" indicator appears. To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Basic operations STA Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted...
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...the viewfinder lens. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select "OFF" in the menu system. Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the comcorder after using... the tape counter as for preventing the battery and tape from wearing down and up scenes when you play back the tape.
...the viewfinder lens. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - If you do not want to hear the beep sound, select "OFF" in the menu system. Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the comcorder after using... the tape counter as for preventing the battery and tape from wearing down and up scenes when you play back the tape.
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..., select LCD B. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to BRIGHT. Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can select LCD B. When using the battery pack as a power source. 15
..., select LCD B. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to BRIGHT. Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can select LCD B. When using the battery pack as a power source. 15
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CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can control playback using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. Before using the supplied Remote Commander. You can adjust the volume using an earphone. When you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY. When using .... To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. If the POWER switch is set to the @ jack. Using an earphone Connect an earphone (not supplied) to CAMERA, you use an earphone, the sound does not come from the speaker. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Do not open the LCD panel. The viewfinder...
CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can control playback using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. Before using the supplied Remote Commander. You can adjust the volume using an earphone. When you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY. When using .... To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. If the POWER switch is set to the @ jack. Using an earphone Connect an earphone (not supplied) to CAMERA, you use an earphone, the sound does not come from the speaker. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Do not open the LCD panel. The viewfinder...
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Place Indoors Outdoors In the car Power source House current Battery pack 12 V or 24 V car battery Accessory to be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 (not supplied) Notes on where... cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. 24 Choose the appropriate power source depending on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. •The DC IN jack has power source priority.
Place Indoors Outdoors In the car Power source House current Battery pack 12 V or 24 V car battery Accessory to be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 (not supplied) Notes on where... cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. 24 Choose the appropriate power source depending on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. •The DC IN jack has power source priority.
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... calculates the remainder of the POWER switch to PLAYER or CAMERA. •When you let the subject monitor the shot ...video input on the setting of the tape. - for about 8 seconds after a cassette is dark. for the period of the tape. - LTR SIZE* •Normally select NORMAL. •Select 2x to hear the beep sound. 27 BEEP* •Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording...Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function. AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use the power sources other than the battery...
... calculates the remainder of the POWER switch to PLAYER or CAMERA. •When you let the subject monitor the shot ...video input on the setting of the tape. - for about 8 seconds after a cassette is dark. for the period of the tape. - LTR SIZE* •Normally select NORMAL. •Select 2x to hear the beep sound. 27 BEEP* •Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording...Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function. AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use the power sources other than the battery...
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... demonstration mode. To look at the demonstration at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to minimize picture deterioration when editing. •Normally select OFF. The EDIT setting works only ...during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can start recording as the lithium battery is removed, as long as usual. When you insert a cassette during playback * These settings are retained even when the...
... demonstration mode. To look at the demonstration at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to minimize picture deterioration when editing. •Normally select OFF. The EDIT setting works only ...during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can start recording as the lithium battery is removed, as long as usual. When you insert a cassette during playback * These settings are retained even when the...
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CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the built-in use and until cool. Slide LIGHT to ...turns on . It remains hot for more than 4 feet (1.22 meters) during use . 49 To turn on . Notes •The battery pack is turned on /off by children. Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than about 5 feet (1.5 m). The ...built-in light may turn it automatically turns off when you use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs when you shoot white and bright ...
CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the built-in use and until cool. Slide LIGHT to ...turns on . It remains hot for more than 4 feet (1.22 meters) during use . 49 To turn on . Notes •The battery pack is turned on /off by children. Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than about 5 feet (1.5 m). The ...built-in light may turn it automatically turns off when you use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs when you shoot white and bright ...
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... explosion. Discard used batteries according to CAMERA. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. •Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to install the lithium battery so that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals as illustrated. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts... the POWER switch to the manufacturer's instructions. Additional information Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the...
... explosion. Discard used batteries according to CAMERA. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. •Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to install the lithium battery so that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals as illustrated. The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts... the POWER switch to the manufacturer's instructions. Additional information Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the...
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Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached. Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 5 CR 202 CR 202 56 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.
Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached. Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 5 CR 202 CR 202 56 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.
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...the lens moves automatically and the battery is inserted or removed. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be made even if recording is stopped and started again. When to replace the battery pack While you are recording in the camcorder to obtain ...used up . Be sure and remove the battery pack after the battery pack has been replaced. 60 The battery is also used when a tape is used. To save battery power Turn STANDBY down when not recording to 3 times as much recording as battery power is used up more quickly, if ...
...the lens moves automatically and the battery is inserted or removed. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be made even if recording is stopped and started again. When to replace the battery pack While you are recording in the camcorder to obtain ...used up . Be sure and remove the battery pack after the battery pack has been replaced. 60 The battery is also used when a tape is used. To save battery power Turn STANDBY down when not recording to 3 times as much recording as battery power is used up more quickly, if ...
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... recording, the battery pack heats up. Charging temperature You should be replaced with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from fire. •Keep the battery pack dry. •Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery... pack. •Do not expose the battery pack to 30°C). The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F...
... recording, the battery pack heats up. Charging temperature You should be replaced with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from fire. •Keep the battery pack dry. •Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery... pack. •Do not expose the battery pack to 30°C). The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F...
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...using a fully charged (or normal charged) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). How the battery consumption is working. Note that you have used the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with compatible video equipment about its use, such as the continuous recording time in the operating instructions. 1) Full ... used under the condition of Sony Corporation. * The indication may suddenly decrease or increase by the environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in minutes. However, if you use the camcorder, the remaining battery time is not same as ...
...using a fully charged (or normal charged) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). How the battery consumption is working. Note that you have used the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with compatible video equipment about its use, such as the continuous recording time in the operating instructions. 1) Full ... used under the condition of Sony Corporation. * The indication may suddenly decrease or increase by the environmental temperature and conditions. The recording time becomes very short in minutes. However, if you use the camcorder, the remaining battery time is not same as ...