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3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Serial No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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...modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. You will not occur in this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Note: In some areas the disposal of electric shock to Part 15 of this manual could void your Handycam Vision, you can capture life's precious moments with advanced... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Connect the equipment into an outlet on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and ...
...modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. You will not occur in this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Note: In some areas the disposal of electric shock to Part 15 of this manual could void your Handycam Vision, you can capture life's precious moments with advanced... operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Connect the equipment into an outlet on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and ...
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... 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 manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your own titles 47 Using the built-in your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77...
... 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 manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your own titles 47 Using the built-in your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77...
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...is being carried out. Types of your camcorder are shown in the table below. z - - monaural - - 200 z - - monaural - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." e.g. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - ... z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder. z - - The CCD-TRV87 is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch. ** Output only 6 z z - - Before you can hear a beep ...
...is being carried out. Types of your camcorder are shown in the table below. z - - monaural - - 200 z - - monaural - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." e.g. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - ... z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder. z - - The CCD-TRV87 is indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch. ** Output only 6 z z - - Before you can hear a beep ...
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... Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Sometimes this manual Note on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as to point the viewfinder... toward the sun. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your...
... Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Sometimes this manual Note on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as to point the viewfinder... toward the sun. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your...
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... use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. 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 OFF. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot...Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in the viewfinder. outdoors in a dark place. This may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode ...
... use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. 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 OFF. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot...Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in the viewfinder. outdoors in a dark place. This may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode ...
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.... Press DATE and/or TIME again. Carry out the following operations in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only). Press DATE to East Coast Standard Time. Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - while the fader function is set or in use - The date and/or time... the black screen as the background for about 10 feet (3 m). Superimposing the date and time on the picture. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be twice or more in the standby or recording mode.
.... Press DATE and/or TIME again. Carry out the following operations in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only). Press DATE to East Coast Standard Time. Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - while the fader function is set or in use - The date and/or time... the black screen as the background for about 10 feet (3 m). Superimposing the date and time on the picture. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be twice or more in the standby or recording mode.
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... following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. When recording in the old movie mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Exposure - Exposure - Using special effects - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the...
... following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. When recording in the old movie mode: - Focus manually using a tripod. Exposure - Exposure - Using special effects - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital Effect Notes •The following function does not work in the...
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... EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if ...manually, the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjust the exposure manually in the standby or recording mode. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 43 Backlight - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually...
... EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if ...manually, the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjust the exposure manually in the standby or recording mode. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 43 Backlight - Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually...
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... subjects When you shoot close to focus on near objects even though you release FOCUS, your camcorder focuses on . 44 The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn NEAR/FAR to AUTO. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting... appears. When you press FOCUS down to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. when the subject is not effective when shooting - When you are trying to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to shoot a distant object. This makes...
... subjects When you shoot close to focus on near objects even though you release FOCUS, your camcorder focuses on . 44 The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn NEAR/FAR to AUTO. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting... appears. When you press FOCUS down to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. when the subject is not effective when shooting - When you are trying to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to shoot a distant object. This makes...
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... STANDBY. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The LCD panel is...CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 16) • The viewfinder lens is not a malfunction. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19) • STEADYSHOT is set to AUTO. (p. 44) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 5 minutes. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL...73) • While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has...
... STANDBY. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The LCD panel is...CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 16) • The viewfinder lens is not a malfunction. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 19) • STEADYSHOT is set to AUTO. (p. 44) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 5 minutes. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL...73) • While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has...
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...(CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 56) qs SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (p. 57) qd Manual focusing indicator (p. 44) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/ Photo mode indicator (CCD-... 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 ...
...(CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 56) qs SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (p. 57) qd Manual focusing indicator (p. 44) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 70)/ Photo mode indicator (CCD-... 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 ...
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... the recording mode) • Smoothtransitionbetweenscenes FADER (p. 34) • Takingastillpicture PHOTO (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) • Digitalprocessingofimages PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 38) • Creatingasoftbackgroundforsubjects Soft portrait mode (p. 41) •...) • 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-...
... the recording mode) • Smoothtransitionbetweenscenes FADER (p. 34) • Takingastillpicture PHOTO (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) • Digitalprocessingofimages PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 38) • Creatingasoftbackgroundforsubjects Soft portrait mode (p. 41) •...) • 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-...
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... 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 LUMINANCEKEY 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...
... 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 LUMINANCEKEY 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...