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... Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your own titles 47 Using the built-in the dark (NightShot 21 Superimposing the date and time on a tape - Table of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Advanced Playback Operations Getting started... Guide 86 Index 87 Using special effects - 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 Playback - Basics Recording...
... Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your own titles 47 Using the built-in the dark (NightShot 21 Superimposing the date and time on a tape - Table of contents Quick Start Guide 4 Advanced Playback Operations Getting started... Guide 86 Index 87 Using special effects - 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 Playback - Basics Recording...
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... TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z z - - z** 360× - As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch. ** Output only 6 monaural - - 360× - z - - z - - Any differences in operation are shown in capital letters. z - - The CCD-TRV87 is the model used for example, "CCD-...the operation is indicated in this manual and operating 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 ...
... TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z z - - z** 360× - As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch. ** Output only 6 monaural - - 360× - z - - z - - Any differences in operation are shown in capital letters. z - - The CCD-TRV87 is the model used for example, "CCD-...the operation is indicated in this manual and operating 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 ...
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... •Do not use these functions only in the Super NightShot mode. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. While your camcorder to ON in the menu settings (p. 55). To enable...
... •Do not use these functions only in the Super NightShot mode. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. While your camcorder to ON in the menu settings (p. 55). To enable...
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Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - while the fader function is set or in the standby ...to record the date. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is set to OFF NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. DATE TIME The default clock setting is about...DATE to record the date and time. You can record the date or time displayed in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only). Press TIME to East Coast Standard Time. If you do not record the date and time...
Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - while the fader function is set or in the standby ...to record the date. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is set to OFF NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. DATE TIME The default clock setting is about...DATE to record the date and time. You can record the date or time displayed in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only). Press TIME to East Coast Standard Time. If you do not record the date and time...
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... - Fader - Exposure - You cannot select another still picture. Refer to the standby mode. Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on both your camcorder and the video printer. Picture effect - The picture may fluctuate. Connect it to the video jack on a tape - Backlight - To use .... •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. PROGRAM AE - Super NightShot •The PHOTO button does not work: - Connect the yellow plug of the cable to the S VIDEO jack and the S ...
... - Fader - Exposure - You cannot select another still picture. Refer to the standby mode. Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on both your camcorder and the video printer. Picture effect - The picture may fluctuate. Connect it to the video jack on a tape - Backlight - To use .... •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. PROGRAM AE - Super NightShot •The PHOTO button does not work: - Connect the yellow plug of the cable to the S VIDEO jack and the S ...
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... you do not fade in or fade out Erase them before operating the wipe or overlap function (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. Focus - Using the Fader function Note (CCD-TRV87 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Also, you are not needed. Wide mode... - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap/Wipe function only) - Super NightShot - Tape Photo recording The date, ...
... you do not fade in or fade out Erase them before operating the wipe or overlap function (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. Focus - Using the Fader function Note (CCD-TRV87 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Also, you are not needed. Wide mode... - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap/Wipe function only) - Super NightShot - Tape Photo recording The date, ...
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... - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 40 Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Exposure - Using special effects - Digital Effect...
... - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 40 Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Exposure - Using special effects - Digital Effect...
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... only) - Digital effect - Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) - Wipe - This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Bounce •The following ... AE in the following modes. Exposure •If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work in the low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only): - The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
... only) - Digital effect - Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) - Wipe - This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Bounce •The following ... AE in the following modes. Exposure •If you press PROGRAM AE when using the NightShot function, the PROGRAM AE indicator flashes and the PROGRAM AE function does not work in the low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only): - The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
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... is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 43 Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only) - The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust...
... is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 43 Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only) - The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust...
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...:9WIDE z OFF - Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: CAMERA SET VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only) PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only) LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in strong wind CAMERA PHOTO z NORMAL To... If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to 20× is activated and more than 20× to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/ PLAYER(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or CAMERA. CAMERA N.S.LIGHT z ON To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21) CAMERA OFF To cancel the...
...:9WIDE z OFF - Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: CAMERA SET VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only) PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only) LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in strong wind CAMERA PHOTO z NORMAL To... If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to 20× is activated and more than 20× to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/ PLAYER(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or CAMERA. CAMERA N.S.LIGHT z ON To use the NightShot Light function (p. 21) CAMERA OFF To cancel the...
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...OFF. •When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the viewfinder or on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE ...inserted. 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 OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2×...auto date function - To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p....
...OFF. •When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears in the viewfinder or on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE ...inserted. 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 OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2×...auto date function - To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p....
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...Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has run out. You can also cancel...video head may be dirty. An unknown picture is set to OFF, or use the NightShot function in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo tape is ...
...Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has run out. You can also cancel...video head may be dirty. An unknown picture is set to OFF, or use the NightShot function in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo tape is ...
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... - 72 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera CCD-TRV17/TRV37: 2 - 40 6/8 in. (51.8 -1036 mm) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87: 1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (41 - 820 mm) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination CCD-TRV17/TRV37: 1 lux (F 1.4) CCD-TRV57/TRV67: 0.4 lux (F 1.4) CCD-TRV87: 0.6 lux (F 1.4) 0 lux (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to +60 ...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.
... - 72 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera CCD-TRV17/TRV37: 2 - 40 6/8 in. (51.8 -1036 mm) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87: 1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (41 - 820 mm) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination CCD-TRV17/TRV37: 1 lux (F 1.4) CCD-TRV57/TRV67: 0.4 lux (F 1.4) CCD-TRV87: 0.6 lux (F 1.4) 0 lux (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to +60 ...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.
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...) 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 Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the...is SUPER LASER LINK? (CCD-TRV87 only) The SUPER LASER LINK system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Identifying the parts and...
...) 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 Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the...is SUPER LASER LINK? (CCD-TRV87 only) The SUPER LASER LINK system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Identifying the parts and...
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... f 12:00:00 AM 9 w; 0 wa qa qs ws qd Quick Reference 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 58)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 17) 2 Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 20, 63) 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 20) 4 Exposure indicator (p. 43)/Zoom indicator (p. 18) 5 Fader indicator (p. ... (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/ Photo mode indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 20) qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 23) qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 21) ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 62)/Date indicator (p. 22, 62) w;
... f 12:00:00 AM 9 w; 0 wa qa qs ws qd Quick Reference 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 58)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 17) 2 Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 20, 63) 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 20) 4 Exposure indicator (p. 43)/Zoom indicator (p. 18) 5 Fader indicator (p. ... (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/ Photo mode indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 20) qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 23) qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 21) ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 62)/Date indicator (p. 22, 62) w;
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Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • Inadarkplace NIGHTSHOT (p. 21) • Ininsufficientlight Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 41) • Indarkenvironmentssuchassunset,fireworks, or general night views Sunset & moon ...Preventingdeteriorationofpicturequality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 55) • Focusingmanually Manual focus (p. 44) • Reducingwindnoise WIND [MENU] (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 55) • Shootingdistantsubjects Landscape mode (p. 41) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 41) Functions...
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • Inadarkplace NIGHTSHOT (p. 21) • Ininsufficientlight Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 41) • Indarkenvironmentssuchassunset,fireworks, or general night views Sunset & moon ...Preventingdeteriorationofpicturequality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 55) • Focusingmanually Manual focus (p. 44) • Reducingwindnoise WIND [MENU] (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 55) • Shootingdistantsubjects Landscape mode (p. 41) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 41) Functions...
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... (not supplied 83 F, G, H FADER 34 Fade in/out 34 FLASH MOTION 38 FOCUS 44 Full charge 10 Grip strap 83 Heads 74 Headphone jack 83 Hi8 system 63 HiFi SOUND 57 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14 Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28 LANC 83 LCD screen 17 LP mode 58 ...38 M, N Main sound 57 Manual focus 44 Menu settings 55 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation .......... 73 Monaural 64 MONOTONE 34 Mosaic fader 34 NIGHTSHOT 21 Normal charge 10 NTSC system 72 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 38 Operation indicators 85 ORC 58 OVERLAP 34 Picture effect 37 Picture search ...
... (not supplied 83 F, G, H FADER 34 Fade in/out 34 FLASH MOTION 38 FOCUS 44 Full charge 10 Grip strap 83 Heads 74 Headphone jack 83 Hi8 system 63 HiFi SOUND 57 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14 Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28 LANC 83 LCD screen 17 LP mode 58 ...38 M, N Main sound 57 Manual focus 44 Menu settings 55 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation .......... 73 Monaural 64 MONOTONE 34 Mosaic fader 34 NIGHTSHOT 21 Normal charge 10 NTSC system 72 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 38 Operation indicators 85 ORC 58 OVERLAP 34 Picture effect 37 Picture search ...