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Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation AC-L Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation AC-L Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
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...SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. Congratulations on a circuit different from that to which can be producing home video... installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can enjoy for years to the presence of the following measures: - Connect the ...
...SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. Congratulations on a circuit different from that to which can be producing home video... installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If this equipment does cause harmful interference to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. This equipment generates, uses, and can enjoy for years to the presence of the following measures: - Connect the ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 - 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...
... 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 - 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...
Operating Instructions
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.... z** 360× - The CCD-TRV87 is indicated in the text, for the four models listed in capital letters. e.g. - Getting started - monaural - - 360× - Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z - - monaural TRV87 z z 360× z z z z z z z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder. Using this manual The...
.... z** 360× - The CCD-TRV87 is indicated in the text, for the four models listed in capital letters. e.g. - Getting started - monaural - - 360× - Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z - - monaural TRV87 z z 360× z z z z z z z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder. Using this manual The...
Operating Instructions
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...affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. The inside of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. To view your camcorder away from country to country. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white...) that constantly appear on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Effective ratio of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Keep your ...
...affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. The inside of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. To view your camcorder away from country to country. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white...) that constantly appear on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Effective ratio of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Keep your ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Operating Instructions
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... facing out and the tab on the cassette up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette . (CCD-TRV67/ TRV87 only) (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. Doing so...
... facing out and the tab on the cassette up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette . (CCD-TRV67/ TRV87 only) (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. Doing so...
Operating Instructions
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... To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) - In the various playback modes Sound is muted. 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. To advance the tape Press Min... scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 26 To rewind the tape Press min the stop mode. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing mor Mduring playback. CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only Press yon the Remote Commander during playback...
... To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) - In the various playback modes Sound is muted. 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. To advance the tape Press Min... scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 26 To rewind the tape Press min the stop mode. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing mor Mduring playback. CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only Press yon the Remote Commander during playback...
Operating Instructions
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... control buttons in the same way as when you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback - Basics S VIDEO* 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...
... control buttons in the same way as when you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback - Basics S VIDEO* 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...
Operating Instructions
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...on both your TV or VCR is monaural even on stereo models. If your camcorder to VCR. (3) Press S.LASER LINK. Connect your TV or VCR has an S video jack (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain clear playback pictures. 28 Using the AV cordless... IR receiver - S.LASER LINK SUPER LASER LINK emitter (1) After connecting your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain ...
...on both your TV or VCR is monaural even on stereo models. If your camcorder to VCR. (3) Press S.LASER LINK. Connect your TV or VCR has an S video jack (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain clear playback pictures. 28 Using the AV cordless... IR receiver - S.LASER LINK SUPER LASER LINK emitter (1) After connecting your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain ...
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...the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK or N. If you use a Sony TV •You can switch the video input of the following: - If you turn on the S.LASER LINK button ...is not needed. 29 To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings and turn the TV's main switch on super laser link and... S.LASER LINK button is switched. •The above feature may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is lit), your camcorder consumes power. Basics Viewing the recording on some models, however, the picture and sound may ...
...the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK or N. If you use a Sony TV •You can switch the video input of the following: - If you turn on the S.LASER LINK button ...is not needed. 29 To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings and turn the TV's main switch on super laser link and... S.LASER LINK button is switched. •The above feature may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is lit), your camcorder consumes power. Basics Viewing the recording on some models, however, the picture and sound may ...
Operating Instructions
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Tape Photo recording - This mode is also recorded. The CAPTURE indicator appears. The still picture in the viewfinder or on a tape - CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then ... seconds is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). PHOTO FADE PHOTO SHUTTER PHOTO (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in the menu settings (p. 55). (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until...
Tape Photo recording - This mode is also recorded. The CAPTURE indicator appears. The still picture in the viewfinder or on a tape - CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then ... seconds is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). PHOTO FADE PHOTO SHUTTER PHOTO (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in the menu settings (p. 55). (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until...
Operating Instructions
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...picture may fluctuate. Refer to the video jack on a tape - To use . - Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the following functions: ... •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still ...
...picture may fluctuate. Refer to the video jack on a tape - To use . - Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the following functions: ... •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still ...
Operating Instructions
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Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the VCR. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 76VRT-DCC : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on...
Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the VCR. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 76VRT-DCC : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on...
Operating Instructions
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...do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. With this connection, you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, ...on the edited tape. Editing 53 Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) With this connection, the sound will not be monaural. Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. Dubbing a tape...
...do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. With this connection, you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, ...on the edited tape. Editing 53 Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) With this connection, the sound will not be monaural. Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. Dubbing a tape...
Operating Instructions
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... a recorder. Otherwise, the picture may not appear on screen. 54 Use your camcorder while editing. With this connection, you connect an S video cable, the picture may be monaural. CCD-TRV87 only You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV or VCR appears in the menu settings (p. 55).... If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on your camcorder at the scene where...
... a recorder. Otherwise, the picture may not appear on screen. 54 Use your camcorder while editing. With this connection, you connect an S video cable, the picture may be monaural. CCD-TRV87 only You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV or VCR appears in the menu settings (p. 55).... If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on your camcorder at the scene where...
Operating Instructions
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... only) TV INPUT (CCD-TRV87 only) LTR SIZE OFF z OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2× DEMO MODE z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 61) To record the date for 10 seconds after you cannot select DEMO MODE in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE is inserted in ... the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode VTR/PLAYER CAMERA CAMERA Notes on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is set to CAMERA without a cassette ...
... only) TV INPUT (CCD-TRV87 only) LTR SIZE OFF z OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2× DEMO MODE z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 61) To record the date for 10 seconds after you cannot select DEMO MODE in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE is inserted in ... the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode VTR/PLAYER CAMERA CAMERA Notes on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 29) To switch the video input on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is set to CAMERA without a cassette ...
Operating Instructions
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... an extension of the standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder when video tapes recorded on an "XR" camcorder are played back by a conventional standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder or when video tapes recorded on a conventional standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder are carried out in which the tape has been recorded. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV87 only "Video 8 XR"/"video Hi8 XR" is Video 8 /video Hi8 ? - Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting...
... an extension of the standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder when video tapes recorded on an "XR" camcorder are played back by a conventional standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder or when video tapes recorded on a conventional standard 8mm/Hi8 camcorder are carried out in which the tape has been recorded. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV87 only "Video 8 XR"/"video Hi8 XR" is Video 8 /video Hi8 ? - Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting...
Operating Instructions
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... been in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16) • STANDBY is open. c Cancel it to AUTO. (p. 44) ... only) The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder. c Set it . (p. 38) • The video heads may be dirty. c Turn STANDBY to 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 set to ON. (p....
... been in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16) • STANDBY is open. c Cancel it to AUTO. (p. 44) ... only) The x indicator flashes in the viewfinder. c Set it . (p. 38) • The video heads may be dirty. c Turn STANDBY to 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 set to ON. (p....
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... c Set it to 2 in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Some tiny white spots...is played back with HiFi SOUND set to ON in the menu settings (CCD-TRV87 only). c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo...Rewind the tape. (p. 24) • The television's video channel is set to a wall outlet. An unknown picture is set to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has ...
... c Set it to 2 in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Some tiny white spots...is played back with HiFi SOUND set to ON in the menu settings (CCD-TRV87 only). c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo...Rewind the tape. (p. 24) • The television's video channel is set to a wall outlet. An unknown picture is set to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67). (p. 24) • The tape has ...