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Record the serial number in the space provided below. CCD-TRV Model No. Serial No. 3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC-L Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. CCD-TRV Model No. Serial No. 3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC-L Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions
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... symbol is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your purchase of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ... and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You will not occur in a residential installation.... For the customers in household or business trash may be producing home video that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to the presence of uninsulated ...
... symbol is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your purchase of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ... and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You will not occur in a residential installation.... For the customers in household or business trash may be producing home video that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to the presence of uninsulated ...
Operating Instructions
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... with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting 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 the LCD screen ...... ... of clock by time difference 58 Usable cassettes and playback modes 59 Tips for the end of contents Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack 6 Inserting a cassette 10 Enjoying picture effect 40 Adjusting...
... with backlighting 30 Using the FADER function 31 Shooting 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 the LCD screen ...... ... of clock by time difference 58 Usable cassettes and playback modes 59 Tips for the end of contents Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack 6 Inserting a cassette 10 Enjoying picture effect 40 Adjusting...
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...CCD-TRV46 only." Letting the camcorder get wet. The CCD-TRV46 is the model used for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to country. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your recordings on a TV, you read through this manual...in this manual are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the illustrations. Otherwise, the model name is manufactured using high-precision technology. TRV36 H 330× - e.g. You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. Types ...
...CCD-TRV46 only." Letting the camcorder get wet. The CCD-TRV46 is the model used for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to country. As you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your recordings on a TV, you read through this manual...in this manual are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the illustrations. Otherwise, the model name is manufactured using high-precision technology. TRV36 H 330× - e.g. You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. Types ...
Operating Instructions
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... the LCD screen. Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open the lens cover manually. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can adjust the volume using VOLUME. If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up to...
... the LCD screen. Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open the lens cover manually. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can adjust the volume using VOLUME. If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up to...
Operating Instructions
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Press BACK LIGHT. However, when you adjust the exposure manually, you cannot operate the BACK LIGHT function. 30 Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under the following conditions: • A subject with a light source nearby ... viewfinder or on the LCD screen. [a] BACK [b] LIGHT [a] Subject is also effective under normal lighting condition. To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually.
Press BACK LIGHT. However, when you adjust the exposure manually, you cannot operate the BACK LIGHT function. 30 Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under the following conditions: • A subject with a light source nearby ... viewfinder or on the LCD screen. [a] BACK [b] LIGHT [a] Subject is also effective under normal lighting condition. To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually.
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...you to shoot a subject in a dark place. NightShot Light rays are infrared and are not operable when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 33 This may be more clear. The maximum limit of nocturnal animals for observation with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function....light is difficult with this function. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. Notes on the NightShot •Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex.outdoors). NightShot light emitter To cancel the NightShot...
...you to shoot a subject in a dark place. NightShot Light rays are infrared and are not operable when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 33 This may be more clear. The maximum limit of nocturnal animals for observation with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function....light is difficult with this function. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. Notes on the NightShot •Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex.outdoors). NightShot light emitter To cancel the NightShot...
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Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [b] [c] [d] • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] • Horizontal stripes [d] • Subjects through frosted glass • Subjects beyond nets, etc. • Bright subject or subject reflecting light • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 38
Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [b] [c] [d] • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] • Horizontal stripes [d] • Subjects through frosted glass • Subjects beyond nets, etc. • Bright subject or subject reflecting light • Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 38
Operating Instructions
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...The f indicator in the viewfinder or on manual focusing The following indicators may appear: when recording a very distant subject. Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to MANUAL. Advanced operations Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. ... the NEAR/FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus. (4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever. 1 AUTO MANUAL INFINITY 2W T W T 3 4 WT W T FAR NEAR To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. When it is released...
...The f indicator in the viewfinder or on manual focusing The following indicators may appear: when recording a very distant subject. Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to MANUAL. Advanced operations Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. ... the NEAR/FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus. (4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever. 1 AUTO MANUAL INFINITY 2W T W T 3 4 WT W T FAR NEAR To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. When it is released...
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Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] [b] [a] • The background is too bright (back lighting) • Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] • Bright subject and dark background • To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE - + 2 - + To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. 42
Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] [b] [a] • The background is too bright (back lighting) • Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] • Bright subject and dark background • To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE - + 2 - + To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. 42
Operating Instructions
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Shooting in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) or a video light (not supplied). Note Exposure cannot be recorded too dark. To get the best color, you to automatic exposure mode. 43 When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you change the setting of a white background,... Shooting with the sun behind your subject If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark. •The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the ...
Shooting in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) or a video light (not supplied). Note Exposure cannot be recorded too dark. To get the best color, you to automatic exposure mode. 43 When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you change the setting of a white background,... Shooting with the sun behind your subject If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark. •The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the ...
Operating Instructions
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...CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46...inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it since heat may build up . This is ... the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this manual. •Should any type of tape and if the recording tab is in or out. it , remove... them with a soft cloth. •Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Camcorder care •When the camcorder is not a malfunction. Periodically operate the camcorder both in the CAMERA...
...CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46...inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it since heat may build up . This is ... the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this manual. •Should any type of tape and if the recording tab is in or out. it , remove... them with a soft cloth. •Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Camcorder care •When the camcorder is not a malfunction. Periodically operate the camcorder both in the CAMERA...
Operating Instructions
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...not adjusted. m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 39) The fader function...a new one . (p. 20) The SteadyShot function does not activate. (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Set it to 16:9 FULL. m Set it to...the tape or use a new one . (p. 56) The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to PLAYER. • The...8226; The contrast between the subject and background is weak or dead. You may start recording. Flashing will stop soon. • The lithium battery is too high. m Set...
...not adjusted. m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 39) The fader function...a new one . (p. 20) The SteadyShot function does not activate. (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Set it to 16:9 FULL. m Set it to...the tape or use a new one . (p. 56) The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to PLAYER. • The...8226; The contrast between the subject and background is weak or dead. You may start recording. Flashing will stop soon. • The lithium battery is too high. m Set...
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...!• 9 !ª 0 @º !¡ !™ @¡ Additional information 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 28)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 16) 2 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 59) 3 Remaining battery time indicator 4 Exposure indicator (p. 42)/ Zoom indicator ... indicator (p. 36) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 30) !¡ Steadyshot off indicator (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 51) !™ Manual focusing (p. 39) !£ Standby/Recording mode indicator (p. 11) /Video control mode indicator (p. 22) !¢ Tape counter (p. 12)/Self-diagnosis functions ...
...!• 9 !ª 0 @º !¡ !™ @¡ Additional information 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 28)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 16) 2 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 59) 3 Remaining battery time indicator 4 Exposure indicator (p. 42)/ Zoom indicator ... indicator (p. 36) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 30) !¡ Steadyshot off indicator (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 51) !™ Manual focusing (p. 39) !£ Standby/Recording mode indicator (p. 11) /Video control mode indicator (p. 22) !¢ Tape counter (p. 12)/Self-diagnosis functions ...
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Additional information Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder 12 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 14 Auto focus 39 Backlight 30 Beep 12 C, D Camera recording 11 Car battery 24 Charging battery 7 Cleaning video heads 64 Clock set 57 Connection 52 COUNTER RESET 12 DATE/TIME 47 DEMO 29, 80 Digital zoom 13 DISPLAY 21 E ...EDIT 29 Editing 54 EDITSEARCH 19 END SEARCH 23 Exposure 42 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M, N Manual focus 38 Menu ...
Additional information Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder 12 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 14 Auto focus 39 Backlight 30 Beep 12 C, D Camera recording 11 Car battery 24 Charging battery 7 Cleaning video heads 64 Clock set 57 Connection 52 COUNTER RESET 12 DATE/TIME 47 DEMO 29, 80 Digital zoom 13 DISPLAY 21 E ...EDIT 29 Editing 54 EDITSEARCH 19 END SEARCH 23 Exposure 42 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M, N Manual focus 38 Menu ...