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... to alert the user to correct the interference by one or more of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. However, there is no guarantee that interference will soon be producing home video that to which can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to use. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class...
... to alert the user to correct the interference by one or more of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. However, there is no guarantee that interference will soon be producing home video that to which can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to use. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class...
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... for using the battery pack 60 Maintenance information and precautions 63 Using your own titles 46 Recording with the date/time 47 Optimizing the recording condition .. 48 Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 ...Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 13 Selecting the START/STOP mode 14 Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in the camcorder 55 Resetting...
... for using the battery pack 60 Maintenance information and precautions 63 Using your own titles 46 Recording with the date/time 47 Optimizing the recording condition .. 48 Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV36/ TRV43/TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 51 ...Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 13 Selecting the START/STOP mode 14 Shooting with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting in the camcorder 55 Resetting...
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... only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 24) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 24) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 55) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 79) CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 80) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording...
... only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 24) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 6, 24) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 55) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 79) CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 80) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording...
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... the $ mark on the battery pack. Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Note on the battery release lever and clicks. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Getting...
... the $ mark on the battery pack. Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Note on the battery release lever and clicks. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Getting...
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...the POWER switch to use the battery pack before it as a guide. Before using the camcorder with the viewfinder. Charging begins. Use it is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the display window. The battery pack is completed. For full charge... time. 7 You can also use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completely charged. It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on a...
...the POWER switch to use the battery pack before it as a guide. Before using the camcorder with the viewfinder. Charging begins. Use it is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the display window. The battery pack is completed. For full charge... time. 7 You can also use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completely charged. It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on a...
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... 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) F950 815 (730) 650 (590) 430 (385) 355 (320) 630 (570) CCD-TRV43/TRV46 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 F950 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460...176;F (25°C). ** Approximate minutes when recording while you use the camcorder in parentheses indicate the time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Battery pack (NP-) Charging time* (min.) F330 (supplied) 150 (90...
... 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) F950 815 (730) 650 (590) 430 (385) 355 (320) 630 (570) CCD-TRV43/TRV46 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 F950 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460...176;F (25°C). ** Approximate minutes when recording while you use the camcorder in parentheses indicate the time when you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Battery pack (NP-) Charging time* (min.) F330 (supplied) 150 (90...
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... in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed in the direction of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 29). 9 BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the arrow. However, the...
... in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording •Remaining battery time is displayed in the direction of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 29). 9 BATT RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the arrow. However, the...
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... recording. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. The "STBY" indicator...Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the camcorder is working correctly. The date is set to make a trial recording to . The red lamp lights up in... STANDBY down to LOCK and set it and reset the date and time to your time before you use the camcorder for 10 seconds after you start recording (p. 57). This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing ...
... recording. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. The "STBY" indicator...Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the camcorder is working correctly. The date is set to make a trial recording to . The red lamp lights up in... STANDBY down to LOCK and set it and reset the date and time to your time before you use the camcorder for 10 seconds after you start recording (p. 57). This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing ...
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... the viewfinder clearly, focus the viewfinder lens. Note on recording When you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it as for preventing the battery and tape from the actual time. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - you reset the date and time. - To focus... once a day. You can reset the clock in the menu system. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the beep sound is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as a guide.
... the viewfinder clearly, focus the viewfinder lens. Note on recording When you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it as for preventing the battery and tape from the actual time. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when: - you reset the date and time. - To focus... once a day. You can reset the clock in the menu system. Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the beep sound is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as a guide.
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... the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to brighten the LCD screen - side: to save the battery power. 1 2 90° 210° LCD BRIGHT 90° Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is closed. L. The LCD panel moves about...while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B. Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the...
... the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to brighten the LCD screen - side: to save the battery power. 1 2 90° 210° LCD BRIGHT 90° Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is closed. L. The LCD panel moves about...while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B. Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the...
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... Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. The viewfinder turns on the lens cover The lens cover does not open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off automatically. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. If...
... Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. The viewfinder turns on the lens cover The lens cover does not open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off automatically. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. If...
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..., NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 (not supplied) Notes on where you want to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to use your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You ...can choose any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. 24 This means that the battery pack cannot supply any of the following power sources for your camcorder. Choose the appropriate power source depending on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the...
..., NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 (not supplied) Notes on where you want to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to use your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You ...can choose any power if the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. 24 This means that the battery pack cannot supply any of the following power sources for your camcorder. Choose the appropriate power source depending on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the...
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...calculates the remainder of the tape. - for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to turn on the TV. AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is not displayed in PLAYER mode. - Advanced operations Changing... the remainder of the POWER switch to display the remaining tape bar: -for the period of normal. LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the LCD screen. Ò REMAIN* •Select AUTO when you let the subject monitor the shot ...
...calculates the remainder of the tape. - for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to turn on the TV. AUTO TV ON* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) You can use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is not displayed in PLAYER mode. - Advanced operations Changing... the remainder of the POWER switch to display the remaining tape bar: -for the period of normal. LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the LCD screen. Ò REMAIN* •Select AUTO when you let the subject monitor the shot ...
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...to STBY. •When NIGHTSHOT is inserted in the camcorder. •If you set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you insert a cassette during playback * These settings are retained even when the battery pack is removed, as long as usual. The ...to STBY. REC LAMP* •Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at once Eject the cassette, if inserted. Notes on the LCD screen and you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to ON, "NIGHTSHOT" appears in the viewfinder or on DEMO...
...to STBY. •When NIGHTSHOT is inserted in the camcorder. •If you set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you insert a cassette during playback * These settings are retained even when the battery pack is removed, as long as usual. The ...to STBY. REC LAMP* •Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at once Eject the cassette, if inserted. Notes on the LCD screen and you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to ON, "NIGHTSHOT" appears in the viewfinder or on DEMO...
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...cool. Slide LIGHT to OFF. LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Advanced operations Using the built-in use. 49 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs when you shoot ...white and bright subjects in AUTO mode, slide LIGHT to persons. While the camcorder is on for a while ...
...cool. Slide LIGHT to OFF. LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Advanced operations Using the built-in use. 49 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally. •When flickering occurs when you shoot ...white and bright subjects in AUTO mode, slide LIGHT to persons. While the camcorder is on for a while ...
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... present a risk of fire or explosion. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. •Wipe the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may explode if mistreated. Additional information Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the...
... present a risk of fire or explosion. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. •Wipe the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may explode if mistreated. Additional information Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the...
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Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached. Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 5 CR 202 CR 202 56 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.
Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached. Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 5 CR 202 CR 202 56 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.
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... obtain a smooth transition between scenes can get the most out of your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as you have planned. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as battery power is used up more quickly, if you are recording, set...
... obtain a smooth transition between scenes can get the most out of your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as you have planned. Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as battery power is used up more quickly, if you are recording, set...
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... to observe the following •Keep the battery pack away from 10°C to any mechanical shock. The battery pack heats up During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is not cause for using the battery pack Notes on the camcorder with a new fully charged one. This is... caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. Lower temperatures require a ...
... to observe the following •Keep the battery pack away from 10°C to any mechanical shock. The battery pack heats up During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is not cause for using the battery pack Notes on the camcorder with a new fully charged one. This is... caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack. Lower temperatures require a ...
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... as how the autofocusing is displayed The power consumption of Sony Corporation. * The indication may not be indicated in a cold environment. Do not move the camcorder for long time, or you have used under some condition. If the condition changed drastically, the remaining battery indication may also flash under . Tips for using a fully...
... as how the autofocusing is displayed The power consumption of Sony Corporation. * The indication may not be indicated in a cold environment. Do not move the camcorder for long time, or you have used under some condition. If the condition changed drastically, the remaining battery indication may also flash under . Tips for using a fully...