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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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.... ** Output only 6 Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - monaural - z - - 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...
.... ** Output only 6 Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - monaural - z - - 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...
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...- while the digital effect function is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder. Connect the video printer using the video printer (not supplied). Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is in use. - Picture effect - Digital effect - Tape Photo recording ... recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of the video printer as well. Backlight - The still picture is set or in use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. Printing the still picture You can ...
...- while the digital effect function is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder. Connect the video printer using the video printer (not supplied). Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is in use. - Picture effect - Digital effect - Tape Photo recording ... recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of the video printer as well. Backlight - The still picture is set or in use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. Printing the still picture You can ...
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... Camcorder 59 To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. •When NIGHTSHOT is set to STBY (Standby) at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode VTR/PLAYER CAMERA CAMERA...link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA - Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE Mode z ON AUTO TV ON (CCD-TRV87 only) TV INPUT (CCD-TRV87 only) LTR SIZE OFF z ...
... Camcorder 59 To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. •When NIGHTSHOT is set to STBY (Standby) at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode VTR/PLAYER CAMERA CAMERA...link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA VTR CAMERA VTR CAMERA - Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE Mode z ON AUTO TV ON (CCD-TRV87 only) TV INPUT (CCD-TRV87 only) LTR SIZE OFF z ...
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If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following page) 67 In the recording mode Additional Information Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The fader function does not work. (CCD-TRV87 only) The x indicator flashes in the standby mode for ...8226; The viewfinder lens is stuck to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Cancel it to CAMERA. (p. 16) • STANDBY is not clear. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is open. If "C: ss:ss" appears on...
If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following page) 67 In the recording mode Additional Information Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The fader function does not work. (CCD-TRV87 only) The x indicator flashes in the standby mode for ...8226; The viewfinder lens is stuck to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Cancel it to CAMERA. (p. 16) • STANDBY is not clear. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is open. If "C: ss:ss" appears on...
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... appear when monitoring the picture from AUDIO/VIDEO jack, then connect it to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is not a malfunction.... c Set it again. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) •... played back with HiFi SOUND set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has run out...CCD-TRV87 only) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is heard when playing back a tape. An unknown picture is displayed in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder...
... appear when monitoring the picture from AUDIO/VIDEO jack, then connect it to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is not a malfunction.... c Set it again. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) •... played back with HiFi SOUND set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has run out...CCD-TRV87 only) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is heard when playing back a tape. An unknown picture is displayed in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder...
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...3 turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with new heads. If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). [a] [b] [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty Note on the LCD screen or in a clockwise direction, .... Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may have worn down due to long use. The video head may be replaced with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in the viewfinder. • Playback pictures contain noise. •Playback pictures are...
...3 turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with new heads. If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). [a] [b] [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty Note on the LCD screen or in a clockwise direction, .... Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may have worn down due to long use. The video head may be replaced with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in the viewfinder. • Playback pictures contain noise. •Playback pictures are...
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Additional Information Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57: Standard 8 CCD-TRV67/TRV87: Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120 min. cassette) SP mode: 2 hours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward...
Additional Information Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57: Standard 8 CCD-TRV67/TRV87: Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120 min. cassette) SP mode: 2 hours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward...
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Lens cover (p. 16) wa Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ws Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28) wd Microphone wf SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 21) wg NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) wh Display window (p. 85) wj Remote sensor (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 84) wk ...Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) (CCD-TRV87 only) qk EDITSEARCH button (p. 23) ql S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) w; Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder...
Lens cover (p. 16) wa Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ws Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28) wd Microphone wf SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 21) wg NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 21) wh Display window (p. 85) wj Remote sensor (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 84) wk ...Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) (CCD-TRV87 only) qk EDITSEARCH button (p. 23) ql S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) w; Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder...