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... changes or modifications not expressly approved in the sun or under direct sunlight. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can be prohibited. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult...These limits are cautioned that may be producing home video that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Connect the equipment into an outlet on your authority to temperatures above 140 ...
... changes or modifications not expressly approved in the sun or under direct sunlight. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can be prohibited. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult...These limits are cautioned that may be producing home video that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Connect the equipment into an outlet on your authority to temperatures above 140 ...
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... a cassette 15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 55 Resetting the date and time 61... Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in light 49 3 Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function ...
... a cassette 15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 55 Resetting the date and time 61... Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in light 49 3 Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function ...
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The cassette compartment automatically goes down. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick ...Start Guide 4 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the arrow while pressing the...
The cassette compartment automatically goes down. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick ...Start Guide 4 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the arrow while pressing the...
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LOCK NDBY START/STOP 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to STANDBY. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel ...NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER.... To stop recording, press the red button again. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button.
LOCK NDBY START/STOP 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to STANDBY. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel ...NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER.... To stop recording, press the red button again. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button.
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...indicate that the operation is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." monaural TRV87 z z 360× z z z z z z z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of ...differences CCDSystem VIDEO/AUDIO IN* S VIDEO Digital zoom Super NightShot SteadyShot Remote sensor SUPER LASER LINK Photo mode PROGRAM AE Low lux mode Digital effect Fader function OVERLAP WIPE Audio z Provided - Not provided TRV17 TRV37...
...indicate that the operation is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." monaural TRV87 z z 360× z z z z z z z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of ...differences CCDSystem VIDEO/AUDIO IN* S VIDEO Digital zoom Super NightShot SteadyShot Remote sensor SUPER LASER LINK Photo mode PROGRAM AE Low lux mode Digital effect Fader function OVERLAP WIPE Audio z Provided - Not provided TRV17 TRV37...
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... in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. Unauthorized recording of such... differ from rain and sea water. The inside of the copyright laws. Keep your camcorder get wet may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Sometimes this manual Note on a TV, you ...need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your camcorder to country. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted....
... in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. Unauthorized recording of such... differ from rain and sea water. The inside of the copyright laws. Keep your camcorder get wet may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Sometimes this manual Note on a TV, you ...need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your camcorder to country. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted....
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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for...
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for...
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If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. 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 .
If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. 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 .
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... Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. The remaining battery time is completed. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the plug's v mark...indicated in the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after charging it for your camcorder to use the battery longer than usual. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with your...
... Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. The remaining battery time is completed. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with the plug's v mark...indicated in the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after charging it for your camcorder to use the battery longer than usual. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack with your...
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...;Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the viewfinder. The battery pack is disconnected. - The AC power adaptor is not installed correctly. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Something is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use it...
...;Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the viewfinder. The battery pack is disconnected. - The AC power adaptor is not installed correctly. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Something is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use it...
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... charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP...) 260 (235) 625 (560) 345 (310) 725 (650) 400 (355) 850 (765) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).
... charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP...) 260 (235) 625 (560) 345 (310) 725 (650) 400 (355) 850 (765) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).
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...InfoLITHIUM"? Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP... (250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on the conditions...charged battery Numbers in which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Note on the remaining battery time ...
...InfoLITHIUM"? Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP... (250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on the conditions...charged battery Numbers in which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Note on the remaining battery time ...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord...using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a ... • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority".
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord...using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a ... • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority".
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... last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you . (1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to STANDBY. (5) Press START/STOP. - Recording - The lens cover opens...you exchange the battery pack in microphone during recording. Do not touch the built-in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. 16 Your camcorder starts recording. The recording lamp lights up . When you record with the viewfinder. 2 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR STA 4 LOCK...
... last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you . (1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to STANDBY. (5) Press START/STOP. - Recording - The lens cover opens...you exchange the battery pack in microphone during recording. Do not touch the built-in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. 16 Your camcorder starts recording. The recording lamp lights up . When you record with the viewfinder. 2 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR STA 4 LOCK...
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... the LCD screen outdoors in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the two buttons on your camcorder in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off . Adjusting the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the...). (5) Remove the battery pack. However, the date will be difficult to prevent battery and tape wear. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. During recording in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on LCD BRIGHT. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over so that...
... the LCD screen outdoors in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the two buttons on your camcorder in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off . Adjusting the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the...). (5) Remove the battery pack. However, the date will be difficult to prevent battery and tape wear. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. During recording in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on LCD BRIGHT. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over so that...
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...may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. PROGRAM AE - CCD-TRV87 only The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON...you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the standby mode. Recording - This may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only) - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . Using the NightShot Light The picture will be...
...may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. PROGRAM AE - CCD-TRV87 only The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON...you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the standby mode. Recording - This may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only) - and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . Using the NightShot Light The picture will be...
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Playback - You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 POWER 4 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) VTR 5 ...control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a]. When monitoring on your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape. (5) Press ...
Playback - You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 POWER 4 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) VTR 5 ...control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a]. When monitoring on your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape. (5) Press ...
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DISPLAY 25 The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. Playback -
DISPLAY 25 The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. Playback -
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..., press N. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). When you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 26 To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END...
..., press N. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). When you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 26 To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END...
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... VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you power your TV or VCR. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback - Open the jack cover. Connect your... camcorder to the operating instructions of your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable.
... VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you power your TV or VCR. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback - Open the jack cover. Connect your... camcorder to the operating instructions of your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable.