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Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly... be of sufficient magnitude to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the sun or under direct sunlight. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Note: In some areas the disposal of the following measures: - For the customers in the literature accompanying the ...
Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly... be of sufficient magnitude to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the sun or under direct sunlight. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Note: In some areas the disposal of the following measures: - For the customers in the literature accompanying the ...
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...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...AE function .... 36 Focusing manually 38 - for playback/editing - for camera recording - Watching on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of clock by ...
...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...AE function .... 36 Focusing manually 38 - for playback/editing - for camera recording - Watching on a TV screen 52 Editing onto another tape 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Simple setting of clock by ...
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...) that constantly appear on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to confirm your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Letting the camcorder get wet. e.g. You can hear the beep sound ... model name is indicated in any way. As you read through this manual are for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." Precaution on the LCD screen. Keep the camcorder away from country to CAMERA. Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on the...
...) that constantly appear on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to confirm your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Letting the camcorder get wet. e.g. You can hear the beep sound ... model name is indicated in any way. As you read through this manual are for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." Precaution on the LCD screen. Keep the camcorder away from country to CAMERA. Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on the...
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... 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 or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 5
... 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 or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 5
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... the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. 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... started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to the camcorder securely. Attach the battery pack to...
... the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. 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... started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to the camcorder securely. Attach the battery pack to...
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...the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator ...becomes ı, normal charge is indicated by the minutes on a flat surface without vibration. Use it is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the display window. POWER CAMERA...
...the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 It may differ from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator ...becomes ı, normal charge is indicated by the minutes on a flat surface without vibration. Use it is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the display window. POWER CAMERA...
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...) 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) 680 ... for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses indicate the time when you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD 100 (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) 680 ... for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses indicate the time when you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on LCD 100 (90) 165 (150)...
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... battery pack 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...
... battery pack 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...
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... START/STOP again. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on it to your time before you start recording (p. 57). When you use the camcorder for 10 seconds after you...
... START/STOP again. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. This feature works only once a day. (1) While pressing the small green button on it to your time before you start recording (p. 57). When you use the camcorder for 10 seconds after you...
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...be a time lag of the camcorder. Note on the tape. you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is not recorded on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set the counter to remove the battery pack from the actual time. Camera recording Note Be sure to zero, press... COUNTER RESET. •If the tape is recorded in SP and...
...be a time lag of the camcorder. Note on the tape. you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is not recorded on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set the counter to remove the battery pack from the actual time. Camera recording Note Be sure to zero, press... COUNTER RESET. •If the tape is recorded in SP and...
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Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. Recording continues for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Notes on START/STOP mode •If you have ... in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to take a series of one per second as illustrated below. 2 START/STOP MODE 5SEC ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 1 STA STA 3 LOCK NDBY START/STOP STBY LOCK NDBY START/STOP REC REC • To extend the recording time in 5SEC...
Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. Recording continues for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Notes on START/STOP mode •If you have ... in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to take a series of one per second as illustrated below. 2 START/STOP MODE 5SEC ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 1 STA STA 3 LOCK NDBY START/STOP STBY LOCK NDBY START/STOP REC REC • To extend the recording time in 5SEC...
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... date appears in mirror mode. Notes on mirror mode •The picture on the LCD looks as r. otherwise, the camcorder body may not appear in mirror mode. •While recording in mirror mode, you can turn the LCD panel over . The indicator appears on the LCD screen (Mirror mode) ... remaining tape indicators disappear. Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks [a]. •When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel •When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks, then turn it over so that it faces...
... date appears in mirror mode. Notes on mirror mode •The picture on the LCD looks as r. otherwise, the camcorder body may not appear in mirror mode. •While recording in mirror mode, you can turn the LCD panel over . The indicator appears on the LCD screen (Mirror mode) ... remaining tape indicators disappear. Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks [a]. •When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel •When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks, then turn it over so that it faces...
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...Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with your thumb. •Place your right elbow against your side. ...•Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. •Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane. •You can also record in direct sunlight,...
...Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with your thumb. •Place your right elbow against your side. ...•Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. •Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane. •You can also record in direct sunlight,...
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... surface of suitable height. Hints for a still camera, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may be damaged. If you have a tripod for better shooting Place the camcorder on the viewfinder and the LCD •Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by a window [d]. [c]... 18 The inside of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may damage the camcorder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by the LCD panel [c]. •Do not place the...
... surface of suitable height. Hints for a still camera, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may be damaged. If you have a tripod for better shooting Place the camcorder on the viewfinder and the LCD •Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by a window [d]. [c]... 18 The inside of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may damage the camcorder. Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by the LCD panel [c]. •Do not place the...
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...side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you record will be smooth. 19 The last recorded point is played back. You can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in LP mode) and stops. Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can...the sound from the point you released EDITSEARCH. Note that this function does not work once you recorded on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to the last recorded point after you eject the cassette after edit search Press END SEARCH. To go forward, hold...
...side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you record will be smooth. 19 The last recorded point is played back. You can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in LP mode) and stops. Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can...the sound from the point you released EDITSEARCH. Note that this function does not work once you recorded on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to the last recorded point after you eject the cassette after edit search Press END SEARCH. To go forward, hold...
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...LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (5) Press ( to a TV or VCR. 1 2 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER 4 REW 5 PLAY VOLUME LCD BRIGHT 6 3 To stop playback, press p. To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press...a tape You can also monitor the picture on the POWER switch, set it to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. You can monitor the ...the small green button on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using ...
...LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (5) Press ( to a TV or VCR. 1 2 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER 4 REW 5 PLAY VOLUME LCD BRIGHT 6 3 To stop playback, press p. To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press...a tape You can also monitor the picture on the POWER switch, set it to PLAYER. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. You can monitor the ...the small green button on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using ...
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CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up ...panel. Note on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. If the POWER switch is set to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. When using the supplied Remote Commander. Do not open the LCD panel. You can... turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can monitor sound only by pressing DISPLAY. When you can erase the indicator by using an earphone. Basic operations ...
CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up ...panel. Note on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. If the POWER switch is set to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. When using the supplied Remote Commander. Do not open the LCD panel. You can... turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can monitor sound only by pressing DISPLAY. When you can erase the indicator by using an earphone. Basic operations ...
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...playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. •Horizontal noise appears at 1/5 speed (slow playback) - CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on playback •Noise may appear when you play back the tapes recorded in LP mode. •Streaks appear and ...enjoy clear pictures on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22 To resume normal playback, press (. To resume normal playback, press (. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to play back the tape recorded in the Hi8 video system on the LCD screen during still,...
...playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. •Horizontal noise appears at 1/5 speed (slow playback) - CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on playback •Noise may appear when you play back the tapes recorded in LP mode. •Streaks appear and ...enjoy clear pictures on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22 To resume normal playback, press (. To resume normal playback, press (. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to play back the tape recorded in the Hi8 video system on the LCD screen during still,...
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... (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 (not supplied) Notes on where you want to use your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on power... sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. •The...
... (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Sony DC adaptor/charger DC-V700 (not supplied) Notes on where you want to use your camcorder: battery pack, house current and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate power source depending on power... sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. •The...
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... mark. 25 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. Note Keep the AC power adaptor away from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is disturbed. Advanced operations Using alternative... power sources Using the house current (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet, even if the set is not ...
... mark. 25 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. Note Keep the AC power adaptor away from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is disturbed. Advanced operations Using alternative... power sources Using the house current (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet, even if the set is not ...