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... the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the...
... the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the...
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... 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 adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for stereo model 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10...
... 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 adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for stereo model 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10...
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...hour after charging it 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 power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use... the battery longer than usual. Fully charging the battery allows you to u, normal charge is completed. 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. Charging begins.
...hour after charging it 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 power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use... the battery longer than usual. Fully charging the battery allows you to u, normal charge is completed. 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. Charging begins.
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The AC power adaptor is wrong with the battery pack. 11 Something is disconnected. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display windpw in... the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. Battery pack The ...
The AC power adaptor is wrong with the battery pack. 11 Something is disconnected. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display windpw in... the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. Battery pack The ...
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... remaining battery time to be shorter if you use your camcorder. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? The battery life will be displayed. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 ... 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery....
... remaining battery time to be shorter if you use your camcorder. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? The battery life will be displayed. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 ... 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery....
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... 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 the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet, even if the... 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. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC...
... 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 the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to the wall outlet, even if the... 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. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC...
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Open the jack cover. Connect your TV or VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback - When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you monitor playback pictures on the LCD ...* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CCD-TRV67 : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Viewing the...
Open the jack cover. Connect your TV or VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback - When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you monitor playback pictures on the LCD ...* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CCD-TRV67 : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Viewing the...
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...cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to VCR. (3) Press S.LASER LINK. With this connection, the sound is monaural. CCD-TRV87 only Once you connect ...supplied) to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Using the AV cordless IR receiver - With this connection, you do not connect the red plug). If your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. S.LASER LINK SUPER LASER LINK emitter (1) After connecting...
...cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to VCR. (3) Press S.LASER LINK. With this connection, the sound is monaural. CCD-TRV87 only Once you connect ...supplied) to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Using the AV cordless IR receiver - With this connection, you do not connect the red plug). If your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. S.LASER LINK SUPER LASER LINK emitter (1) After connecting...
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...the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is turned to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10) • The AC power adaptor is activated. Troubleshooting ...)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape. (p. 24) • The television's video channel is pressed. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo tape is played ...
...the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is turned to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 9, 10) • The AC power adaptor is activated. Troubleshooting ...)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape. (p. 24) • The television's video channel is pressed. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo tape is played ...
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... AC power adaptor is dead. functions except for a long time. • The battery pack is set to acclimatize. (p. 73) Additional Information Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The Remote Commander supplied with the battery pack. c Contact your camcorder for at work . (CCD-TRV57/TRV67...cold environment for cassette ejection c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 69 c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery pack has enough power to V-OUT/LCD in the battery holder with the correct polarity...
... AC power adaptor is dead. functions except for a long time. • The battery pack is set to acclimatize. (p. 73) Additional Information Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The Remote Commander supplied with the battery pack. c Contact your camcorder for at work . (CCD-TRV57/TRV67...cold environment for cassette ejection c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 69 c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the battery pack has enough power to V-OUT/LCD in the battery holder with the correct polarity...
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... code (a combination of your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of your camcorder. • A malfunction that is displayed, check the following code chart. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. This function displays the current condition of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the state of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack...
... code (a combination of your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of your camcorder. • A malfunction that is displayed, check the following code chart. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. This function displays the current condition of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the state of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack...
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... in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. The following shows TV color systems used overseas. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with your camcorder abroad You can use a commercially available AC plug...
... in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. The following shows TV color systems used overseas. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with your camcorder abroad You can use a commercially available AC plug...
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..., and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) sections and play back a tape for a long time. • Clean the lens with a mild detergent solution. it may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it . On...
..., and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) sections and play back a tape for a long time. • Clean the lens with a mild detergent solution. it may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it . On...
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... off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 76 CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the ...while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for... not expose the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your eyes with the + - Never pull the power cord itself. •Do not operate the unit with a damaged...
... off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 76 CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the ...while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for... not expose the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your eyes with the + - Never pull the power cord itself. •Do not operate the unit with a damaged...
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...220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using 120 min. Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device CCD-TRV17/TRV37: 1/6 inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87: 1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) CCD-TRV17/TRV37: Approx. 270... 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) Approx. 5 min.
...220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using 120 min. Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (monochrome) Image device CCD-TRV17/TRV37: 1/6 inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87: 1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) CCD-TRV17/TRV37: Approx. 270... 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) Approx. 5 min.
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Specifications AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature -4 ...to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.) 5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord Battery pack Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh Dimensions (approx.) 1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in. (38 × 21 × 71 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 3.4...
Specifications AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature -4 ...to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.) 5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord Battery pack Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh Dimensions (approx.) 1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 in. (38 × 21 × 71 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 3.4...
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...jack (CCD-TRV87 only)/v (earphone) jack (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only) When you connect a 2-pin microphone, supply power from DC OUT jack. Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 83 If you use headphones(CCD-TRV87 only)/earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67 only), the speaker on your camcorder is...this case, WIND in light (p. 49) td LIGHT switch (p. 49) th tj tf RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 28) tg MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls rh ta rj ts rk rl...
...jack (CCD-TRV87 only)/v (earphone) jack (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only) When you connect a 2-pin microphone, supply power from DC OUT jack. Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 83 If you use headphones(CCD-TRV87 only)/earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67 only), the speaker on your camcorder is...this case, WIND in light (p. 49) td LIGHT switch (p. 49) th tj tf RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 28) tg MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls rh ta rj ts rk rl...
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Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor 10 Adjusting viewfinder 19 AFM HiFi Sound 63 A/V connecting cable 27, 52, ...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... 85 ORC 58 OVERLAP 34 Picture effect 37 Picture search 26 Playback pause 26 Power sources (house current 14 (car battery 14 (battery pack 9 Power zoom 18 PROGRAM AE 41 R Rec Review 23 Recording and playback systems 63 ...
Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor 10 Adjusting viewfinder 19 AFM HiFi Sound 63 A/V connecting cable 27, 52, ...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... 85 ORC 58 OVERLAP 34 Picture effect 37 Picture search 26 Playback pause 26 Power sources (house current 14 (car battery 14 (battery pack 9 Power zoom 18 PROGRAM AE 41 R Rec Review 23 Recording and playback systems 63 ...