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...Self-diagnosis display 70 Playback - Basics Warning indicators and messages ...... 71 Playing back a tape 24 Viewing the recording on TV 27 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image...15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu ...
...Self-diagnosis display 70 Playback - Basics Warning indicators and messages ...... 71 Playing back a tape 24 Viewing the recording on TV 27 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image...15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54 Recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu ...
Operating Instructions
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... the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 To stop recording, press the red button again. LOCK STA 2 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. REW 3 Press N to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing... 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to rewind the tape. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to STANDBY. The picture ...
... the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 To stop recording, press the red button again. LOCK STA 2 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. REW 3 Press N to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing... 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to rewind the tape. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to STANDBY. The picture ...
Operating Instructions
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...% or more. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. Effective ratio of the copyright laws. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to the...
...% or more. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. Effective ratio of the copyright laws. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be contrary to the...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 model 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 65) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape...
... 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 model 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 65) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape...
Operating Instructions
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... the other 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 . If you use the LCD screen outdoors in the viewfinder and on LCD BRIGHT. Indicators in the mirror mode, the viewfinder.... During recording in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on your camcorder in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. However, the date will be normal when recorded. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over ...
... the other 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 . If you use the LCD screen outdoors in the viewfinder and on LCD BRIGHT. Indicators in the mirror mode, the viewfinder.... During recording in the mirror mode DATE and TIME on your camcorder in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. However, the date will be normal when recorded. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over ...
Operating Instructions
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... This appears after you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 20 indicator appears in the viewfinder or on tape. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the recording or standby mode. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK...
... This appears after you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 20 indicator appears in the viewfinder or on tape. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the recording or standby mode. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK...
Operating Instructions
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...of the recorded section are played back. EDITSEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can monitor the sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). 23 You can go backward Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. Press the - (7) side of the recorded ...after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you have recorded on the tape The end search function does not work. The last few seconds of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section is smooth. ...
...of the recorded section are played back. EDITSEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can monitor the sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). 23 You can go backward Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. Press the - (7) side of the recorded ...after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you have recorded on the tape The end search function does not work. The last few seconds of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section is smooth. ...
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... Playback - You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) ...OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape. (5) Press Ntostartplayback. (6) Toadjustthevolume,presseitherofthetwobuttonsonVOLUME.The speaker on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Playing back a tape...
... Playback - You can monitor the playback picture on your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) ...OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape. (5) Press Ntostartplayback. (6) Toadjustthevolume,presseitherofthetwobuttonsonVOLUME.The speaker on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Playing back a tape...
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To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY 25 Playback - The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY 25 Playback - The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen.
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... playback, press N. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 only) You can play back a tape recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback pause...
... playback, press N. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 only) You can play back a tape recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear during playback pause...
Operating Instructions
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NORMAL This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds. PHOTO FADE PHOTO SHUTTER PHOTO (1) While your camcorder is also recorded. The sound during those seven seconds is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in the menu settings (p. ...). To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Tape Photo recording - CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording does not start yet. The still image is displayed in...
NORMAL This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds. PHOTO FADE PHOTO SHUTTER PHOTO (1) While your camcorder is also recorded. The sound during those seven seconds is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in the menu settings (p. ...). To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Tape Photo recording - CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. Advanced Recording Operations - Recording does not start yet. The still image is displayed in...
Operating Instructions
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... digital effect function is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the video jack on a tape - The still picture is set or in use. •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. Connect the yellow plug of the video printer. 31 Fader - ...printer (not supplied). Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is in use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. Connect it to the operating instructions of the following functions: - while the fader...
... digital effect function is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the video jack on a tape - The still picture is set or in use. •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. Connect the yellow plug of the video printer. 31 Fader - ...printer (not supplied). Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is in use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. Connect it to the operating instructions of the following functions: - while the fader...
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... - If 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. Tape Photo recording The date, time indicator and title do not record anything before operating the fader function if they ...are shooting disappears from the viewfinder. Zoom - Picture effect Note on the tape condition, the picture may not be recorded clearly...
... - If 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. Tape Photo recording The date, time indicator and title do not record anything before operating the fader function if they ...are shooting disappears from the viewfinder. Zoom - Picture effect Note on the tape condition, the picture may not be recorded clearly...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 old movie mode: - Exposure - Picture effect - Fader - Tape Photo recording - Exposure - PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Wide...
... 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 old movie mode: - Exposure - Picture effect - Fader - Tape Photo recording - Exposure - PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be automatically canceled. Wide...
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... • You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. • To record pictures that you stop playing back a tape. STILL and LUMI. Playing back a tape with digital effects - CCD-TRV87 only During playback, you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The digital effect function is stored in memory even...
... • You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. • To record pictures that you stop playing back a tape. STILL and LUMI. Playing back a tape with digital effects - CCD-TRV87 only During playback, you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) The digital effect function is stored in memory even...
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... operating instructions of pictures from dubbing 52 Set EDIT to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (4) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable (not supplied...
... operating instructions of pictures from dubbing 52 Set EDIT to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (4) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable (not supplied...
Operating Instructions
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...Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV S-VHSC, If your VCR is a monaural type (CCD-TRV87 only) Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on...CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) With this connection, the sound will not be monaural. Dubbing a tape If you do not connect the red plug. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. You do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder...
...Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV S-VHSC, If your VCR is a monaural type (CCD-TRV87 only) Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on...CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) With this connection, the sound will not be monaural. Dubbing a tape If you do not connect the red plug. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. You do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder...
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Use your camcorder. If your camcorder. CCD-TRV87 only You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from . 4 PAUSE REC S VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note You cannot record dual sound broadcasts. ... has video/ audio outputs. Otherwise, the picture may not appear on both your camcorder while editing. If you connect an S video cable, the picture may be monaural. With this connection, you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug for video and...
Use your camcorder. If your camcorder. CCD-TRV87 only You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from . 4 PAUSE REC S VIDEO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow Note You cannot record dual sound broadcasts. ... has video/ audio outputs. Otherwise, the picture may not appear on both your camcorder while editing. If you connect an S video cable, the picture may be monaural. With this connection, you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug for video and...
Operating Instructions
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...the moment. 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 activate the normal photo function (CCD-TRV87 FADE To activate the fade photo ...
...the moment. 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 activate the normal photo function (CCD-TRV87 FADE To activate the fade photo ...
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...-shake. In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is installed. Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on LCD B.L. L. When you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. LCD B. If you use power sources other menu items are... the 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. •Attachment of ...
...-shake. In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is installed. Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on LCD B.L. L. When you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. LCD B. If you use power sources other menu items are... the 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. •Attachment of ...