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...;F (60°C), such as in a car parked in accordance with superior picture and sound quality. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Welcome! Congratulations on your authority to use. This symbol is no guarantee that to which the receiver is encouraged... to try to radio communications. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of this equipment does cause harmful interference to persons. For the Sony...
...;F (60°C), such as in a car parked in accordance with superior picture and sound quality. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Welcome! Congratulations on your authority to use. This symbol is no guarantee that to which the receiver is encouraged... to try to radio communications. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of this equipment does cause harmful interference to persons. For the Sony...
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... time on a tape - 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 .... 41 Adjusting the exposure...
... time on a tape - 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 .... 41 Adjusting the exposure...
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...) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide 4 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. 2 Insert a cassette into... with its window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover.
...) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide 4 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. 2 Insert a cassette into... with its window facing out. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover.
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...screen (p. 24) 1 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. LOCK...LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. Your camcorder starts recording. 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 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 4 Press the red button.
...screen (p. 24) 1 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. LOCK...LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. Your camcorder starts recording. 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 LOCK NDBY START/STOP 4 Press the red button.
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... be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder. Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with 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...
... be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in your camcorder. Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with 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...
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Slide the battery pack down . To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. 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.
Slide the battery pack down . To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. 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.
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... (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the...
... (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the...
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... AC power adaptor. Keep the battery pack in the display window. Battery pack The battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it leaves the factory. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or...
... AC power adaptor. Keep the battery pack in the display window. Battery pack The battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it leaves the factory. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or...
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... 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/...) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°...
... 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/...) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°...
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 125 (...) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may not be correct, depending on your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which you close the LCD panel and open it...
Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 125 (...) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may not be correct, depending on your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which you close the LCD panel and open it...
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...The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is ...current) as long as it is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the ...
...The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is ...current) as long as it is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the ...
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.../STOP again. Do not touch the built-in the viewfinder when you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. 16 Recording - Your camcorder starts recording. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch ... turns off. (4) Turn STANDBY to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. The recording lamp lights up . - When you record with the viewfinder. 2 POWER CAMERA OFF ...
.../STOP again. Do not touch the built-in the viewfinder when you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. 16 Recording - Your camcorder starts recording. Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch ... turns off. (4) Turn STANDBY to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. The recording lamp lights up . - When you record with the viewfinder. 2 POWER CAMERA OFF ...
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... indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. •The date appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen (Mirror mode)....The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OFF (CHARGE). (5) Remove the battery pack. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. Basics Recording a picture If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the ...
... indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. •The date appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen (Mirror mode)....The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to OFF (CHARGE). (5) Remove the battery pack. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. Basics Recording a picture If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the ...
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...behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording a picture Indicators displayed in Hi8 format. The . Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be... canceled. 20 Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the ...
...behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Recording a picture Indicators displayed in Hi8 format. The . Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be... canceled. 20 Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the ...
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... . The built-in light automatically turns on . CAUTION Be careful not to the ambient brightness. Slide LIGHT to ON while your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to OFF. However, the built-in light automatically turns off the built-in light Slide LIGHT to avoid turning on for... a while after the light is in the standby mode. To turn on /off . The built-in light turns on /off when you do not use your camcorder is...
... . The built-in light automatically turns on . CAUTION Be careful not to the ambient brightness. Slide LIGHT to ON while your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to OFF. However, the built-in light automatically turns off the built-in light Slide LIGHT to avoid turning on for... a while after the light is in the standby mode. To turn on /off . The built-in light turns on /off when you do not use your camcorder is...
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...CCD-TRV87 only) items are held in the 16:9FULL mode. DNR z ON To reduce picture noise VTR/PLAYER OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of movement DNR stands for camera-shake. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Digital Noise Reduction". In more than the battery... function. •SteadyShot does not operate in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is automatically selected. 57 LCD B. Note on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) •The SteadyShot function will not correct...
...CCD-TRV87 only) items are held in the 16:9FULL mode. DNR z ON To reduce picture noise VTR/PLAYER OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of movement DNR stands for camera-shake. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Digital Noise Reduction". In more than the battery... function. •SteadyShot does not operate in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is automatically selected. 57 LCD B. Note on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) •The SteadyShot function will not correct...
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... unusual condition occurs CAMERA on your camcorder To output the beep sound instead of your camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is automatically selected. 60 If you set here. Notes on INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only) • When you select "BL ON", battery life is reduced by the...
... unusual condition occurs CAMERA on your camcorder To output the beep sound instead of your camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is automatically selected. 60 If you set here. Notes on INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only) • When you select "BL ON", battery life is reduced by the...
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... the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the lithium battery. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is set to East Coast Standard Time. You must reset the date and time when the ...lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you replace the lithium battery with no power source installed. The date and time are...
... the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the lithium battery. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is set to East Coast Standard Time. You must reset the date and time when the ...lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you replace the lithium battery with no power source installed. The date and time are...
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...battery may explode if mistreated. Insert the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of it in memory by the lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery ... The battery may not last 1 year. Changing the lithium battery in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you will need to ensure good contact. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack ...
...battery may explode if mistreated. Insert the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of it in memory by the lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery ... The battery may not last 1 year. Changing the lithium battery in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you will need to ensure good contact. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack ...
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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing 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 a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 CR 202 3 4 5 CR 202 66
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing 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 a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 CR 202 3 4 5 CR 202 66