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... by one or more of lithium ion batteries in this equipment. You will not occur in the literature accompanying the appliance. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can return... Vision, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. For customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 2 If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or ...
... by one or more of lithium ion batteries in this equipment. You will not occur in the literature accompanying the appliance. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can return... Vision, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. For customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 2 If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or ...
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...tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your camcorder 65 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis display 70 ... 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 your own titles 47 Using the built-in the dark...
...tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your camcorder 65 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis display 70 ... 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 your own titles 47 Using the built-in the dark...
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... IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 4 Quick...
... IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 4 Quick...
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...) VTR 2 Press m to start playback. 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 REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 1 Set the POWER switch to STANDBY.... Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button.
...) VTR 2 Press m to start playback. 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 REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 1 Set the POWER switch to STANDBY.... Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button.
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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 stereo...
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 stereo...
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Slide the battery pack down . BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. 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 . BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. 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.
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...switch to OFF (CHARGE). When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. POWER 4 CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 1 2 10 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 your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for about...
...switch to OFF (CHARGE). When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. POWER 4 CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 1 2 10 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 your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for about...
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... appears or the indicator flashes in the display windpw in a cool place. Something is not installed correctly. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is wrong with the battery pack. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the...
... appears or the indicator flashes in the display windpw in a cool place. Something is not installed correctly. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is wrong with the battery pack. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the...
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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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...battery time to be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which you use your camcorder. Your camcorder... time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) ...) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 The battery life will be displayed. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of ...
...battery time to be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which you use your camcorder. Your camcorder... time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) ...) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 The battery life will be displayed. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of ...
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...adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the... off. 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 your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to 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. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the... off. 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 your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power...
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...lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you exchange the battery pack in microphone during recording. When you record with the viewfinder. 2 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR STA 4 LOCK... 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 CAMERA while pressing the small green button. - Your...
...lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you exchange the battery pack in microphone during recording. When you record with the viewfinder. 2 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR STA 4 LOCK... 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 CAMERA while pressing the small green button. - Your...
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... recommend that it into the camcorder body. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over so that you use the LCD screen outdoors in the viewfinder and on LCD BRIGHT. to brighten 180° LCD BRIGHT to OFF (CHARGE). (5) Remove the battery pack. Indicators in the mirror... mode DATE and TIME on the LCD is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . To start recording, press START/STOP. Adjusting the LCD screen To adjust the ...
... recommend that it into the camcorder body. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over so that you use the LCD screen outdoors in the viewfinder and on LCD BRIGHT. to brighten 180° LCD BRIGHT to OFF (CHARGE). (5) Remove the battery pack. Indicators in the mirror... mode DATE and TIME on the LCD is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . To start recording, press START/STOP. Adjusting the LCD screen To adjust the ...
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Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the... press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 20 Recording a picture Indicators displayed in Hi8 format. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you insert a cassette and record or play back... for a while. Press BACK LIGHT in the viewfinder or on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or ...
Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the... press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 20 Recording a picture Indicators displayed in Hi8 format. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK LIGHT If you insert a cassette and record or play back... for a while. Press BACK LIGHT in the viewfinder or on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or ...
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...LIGHT to OFF. Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in light to suit your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light. •When flickering occurs... LIGHT to the ambient brightness. In this case, turn off according to AUTO. Notes •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light turns on for a while after the light is ...turned off . CAUTION Be careful not to ON while your camcorder is turned on /off when you do not use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in...
...LIGHT to OFF. Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in light to suit your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light. •When flickering occurs... LIGHT to the ambient brightness. In this case, turn off according to AUTO. Notes •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light turns on for a while after the light is ...turned off . CAUTION Be careful not to ON while your camcorder is turned on /off when you do not use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in...
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...LCD screen CAMERA LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen VTR/PLAYER CAMERA Customizing Your Camcorder Light Dark Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •...cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. TBC stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". z BRT NORMAL To set STEADYSHOT to their default settings. In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is installed. L. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for ...
...LCD screen CAMERA LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen VTR/PLAYER CAMERA Customizing Your Camcorder Light Dark Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •...cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. TBC stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". z BRT NORMAL To set STEADYSHOT to their default settings. In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is installed. L. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for ...
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...here. The clock changes by the time difference you press DISPLAY with your camcorder is automatically selected. 60 Notes on INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only) • When you select "BL ON", battery life is reduced by other than the battery pack, "BL ON" is connected to outputs on the LCD screen ...even when your camcorder VTR/PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid ...
...here. The clock changes by the time difference you press DISPLAY with your camcorder is automatically selected. 60 Notes on INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only) • When you select "BL ON", battery life is reduced by other than the battery pack, "BL ON" is connected to outputs on the LCD screen ...even when your camcorder VTR/PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid ...
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... 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 need not reset the date and time. Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set the year, then ...the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in memory...
... 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 need not reset the date and time. Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set the year, then ...the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in memory...
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...battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble, nor dispose of it in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you will need to the manufacturer's instructions. (+) (---) WARNING The battery may not last 1 year. Additional Information 65 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery... pack or other items in the menu settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. In this case, replace the battery with...
...battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Do not recharge, disassemble, nor dispose of it in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you will need to the manufacturer's instructions. (+) (---) WARNING The battery may not last 1 year. Additional Information 65 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery... pack or other items in the menu settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. In this case, replace the battery with...
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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