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Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No.
Model No. CCD-TRV46 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 CCD-TRV16 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-865-333-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No.
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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...screen is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." Set the POWER switch to confirm your camcorder. TRV36 H 330× - To view your recordings on TV color systems TV color systems ... for illustration purposes. r TRV43 H 330× r r r r TRV46 H 330× r r r r Note on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Letting the camcorder get wet. The CCD-TRV46 is manufactured using high-precision... process and do not affect the recorded picture in this manual are operational for the four models listed below. You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. Over 99.99% are for...
...screen is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV46 only." Set the POWER switch to confirm your camcorder. TRV36 H 330× - To view your recordings on TV color systems TV color systems ... for illustration purposes. r TRV43 H 330× r r r r TRV46 H 330× r r r r Note on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Letting the camcorder get wet. The CCD-TRV46 is manufactured using high-precision... process and do not affect the recorded picture in this manual are operational for the four models listed below. You can hear the beep sound to CAMERA. Over 99.99% are for...
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... (1) (p. 79) CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 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...
... (1) (p. 79) CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 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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... require a longer charging time.) Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Using both will be shorter. 8 Battery life will further reduce recording time. CCD-TRV16/TRV36 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 130 (115)... 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...
... require a longer charging time.) Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Using both will be shorter. 8 Battery life will further reduce recording time. CCD-TRV16/TRV36 Battery pack (NP-) Continuous recording time* F330 (supplied) F530 F550 F730 F730H /F750 F930 130 (115)... 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...
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...with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the EJECT switch, slide it in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only). (1) While pressing the small blue button on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark. 10 The cassette... red mark. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to record with the red mark exposed, the and 6 indicators flash, and you want to record in the direction of the arrow. To re-record on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. When...
...with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the EJECT switch, slide it in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only). (1) While pressing the small blue button on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark. 10 The cassette... red mark. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to record with the red mark exposed, the and 6 indicators flash, and you want to record in the direction of the arrow. To re-record on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. When...
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Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to CAMERA, you can adjust the volume using VOLUME. If the POWER switch is set to display the screen indicators on automatically. When you can adjust the ... not come from the speaker. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. The viewfinder turns on the LCD screen. Do not open the LCD panel. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the @ jack. Using an earphone Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the...
Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to CAMERA, you can adjust the volume using VOLUME. If the POWER switch is set to display the screen indicators on automatically. When you can adjust the ... not come from the speaker. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. The viewfinder turns on the LCD screen. Do not open the LCD panel. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the @ jack. Using an earphone Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the...
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CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22 To resume normal playback, press (. To locate a scene (picture...modes. •When playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to play back the tape recorded in LP mode. •Streaks appear and the sound is normal. •You can enjoy clear pictures on... playback •Noise may appear when you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on the Remote Commander during playback. Playing back a tape Various playback modes You can play back...
CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22 To resume normal playback, press (. To locate a scene (picture...modes. •When playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to play back the tape recorded in LP mode. •Streaks appear and the sound is normal. •You can enjoy clear pictures on... playback •Noise may appear when you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on the Remote Commander during playback. Playing back a tape Various playback modes You can play back...
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...When you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 10 percent shorter during recording. TV INPUT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver (not supplied) is turned...BRIGHT is not displayed in PLAYER mode. •Select ON to display the remaining tape bar: -for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes LCD B. is automatically selected, and LCD B.L. for about 8 seconds after ( is pressed... switch to hear the beep sound. 27 LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV. for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding ...
...When you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 10 percent shorter during recording. TV INPUT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver (not supplied) is turned...BRIGHT is not displayed in PLAYER mode. •Select ON to display the remaining tape bar: -for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes LCD B. is automatically selected, and LCD B.L. for about 8 seconds after ( is pressed... switch to hear the beep sound. 27 LCD COLOR* Select this feature only with Sony TVs. •Select ON to turn on the TV. for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding ...
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... is not recorded in the Hi8 system, but in LP mode is displayed. Changing the mode settings COMMANDER (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) •Select ON when using the Remote Commander. STEADYSHOT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) •Normally select ON. •Select OFF to get the best possible recording. Note on...•Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode. •Select LP when recording in 16:9FULL mode. AUTO DATE* •Select ON to record the date for CAMERA mode only D ZOOM* •Select ON to activate digital zooming. •Select OFF to record in LP (long play...
... is not recorded in the Hi8 system, but in LP mode is displayed. Changing the mode settings COMMANDER (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) •Select ON when using the Remote Commander. STEADYSHOT* (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) •Normally select ON. •Select OFF to get the best possible recording. Note on...•Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode. •Select LP when recording in 16:9FULL mode. AUTO DATE* •Select ON to record the date for CAMERA mode only D ZOOM* •Select ON to activate digital zooming. •Select OFF to record in LP (long play...
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... same mode as the original recording. •When recording, you cannot change the mode. 35 To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set to 16:9FULL, the SteadyShot function does not work and the indicator flashes (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only). •In wide mode..., you cannot select the BOUNCE function with FADER. •When you record in 16:9 FULL mode looks compressed on the wide-screen TV. •If you dub a ...
... same mode as the original recording. •When recording, you cannot change the mode. 35 To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set to 16:9FULL, the SteadyShot function does not work and the indicator flashes (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only). •In wide mode..., you cannot select the BOUNCE function with FADER. •When you record in 16:9 FULL mode looks compressed on the wide-screen TV. •If you dub a ...
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... exposure 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 scene. •When... mode. 43 When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you must maintain a sufficient light level. Shooting in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) or a video light (not supplied). Note Exposure cannot be adjusted when using the NightShot function.
... exposure 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 scene. •When... mode. 43 When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you must maintain a sufficient light level. Shooting in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) or a video light (not supplied). Note Exposure cannot be adjusted when using the NightShot function.
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... of fire or injury to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off STANDBY. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use . 49 While the camcorder is about 5 minutes, it up again. The built-in light automatically Slide LIGHT to AUTO. The...
... of fire or injury to touch the lighting section, because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off STANDBY. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use . 49 While the camcorder is about 5 minutes, it up again. The built-in light automatically Slide LIGHT to AUTO. The...
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...to ON in the menu system. Advanced operations Releasing the STEADYSHOT function - Notes on the SteadyShot function •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •When you release the SteadyShot function. The " " indicator lights up when you set STEADYSHOT to use the SteadyShot function when shooting ... the exposure may fluctuate. •SteadyShot does not operate in the menu system (p. 28). You do not need to use the SteadyShot function. CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake.
...to ON in the menu system. Advanced operations Releasing the STEADYSHOT function - Notes on the SteadyShot function •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •When you release the SteadyShot function. The " " indicator lights up when you set STEADYSHOT to use the SteadyShot function when shooting ... the exposure may fluctuate. •SteadyShot does not operate in the menu system (p. 28). You do not need to use the SteadyShot function. CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake.
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... LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK. Press and turn on your TV or VCR, you press the LASER LINK or ( button. LASER LINK -CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the mark by using infrared rays. With some models, however the picture ...LASER LINK is switched. •The above feature may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is a system which the AV cordless IR receiver is a trademark of the AV cordless IR receiver. If you use a Sony TV •You can easily view the picture on the TV automatically when you ...
... LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK. Press and turn on your TV or VCR, you press the LASER LINK or ( button. LASER LINK -CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the mark by using infrared rays. With some models, however the picture ...LASER LINK is switched. •The above feature may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is a system which the AV cordless IR receiver is a trademark of the AV cordless IR receiver. If you use a Sony TV •You can easily view the picture on the TV automatically when you ...
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.... • Moisture condensation has occurred. You may start recording. m Rewind 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... (p. 51) • The SteadyShot function does not work . • The START/STOP MODE switch is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12) • The contrast between the subject and background is not ...new one . (p. 20) The SteadyShot function does not activate. (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to 16:9 FULL. The camcorder is dead.
.... • Moisture condensation has occurred. You may start recording. m Rewind 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... (p. 51) • The SteadyShot function does not work . • The START/STOP MODE switch is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12) • The contrast between the subject and background is not ...new one . (p. 20) The SteadyShot function does not activate. (CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to 16:9 FULL. The camcorder is dead.
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Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi 8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (... pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV16/TRV36: 3.1 W CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 3.2 W Viewfinder CCD-TRV16/TRV36: 2.5 W CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 2.6 W Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage temperature...
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi 8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (... pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV16/TRV36: 3.1 W CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 3.2 W Viewfinder CCD-TRV16/TRV36: 2.5 W CCD-TRV43/TRV46: 2.6 W Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage temperature...
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Identifying the parts 1 8 9 2 3 4 !º 5 !¡ 6 !™ 7 !£ 1 EDITSEARCH button (p. 19) 2 LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 53) 3 Built-in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 49) 4 Lens cover 5 POWER switch (p. 11) 6 FOCUS switch (p. 39) 7 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 39) 8 Video control buttons (p. 20) p STOP (stop) 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fastforward) P PAUSE (pause) 9 Power zoom lever (p. 13) !º...
Identifying the parts 1 8 9 2 3 4 !º 5 !¡ 6 !™ 7 !£ 1 EDITSEARCH button (p. 19) 2 LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 53) 3 Built-in light (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 49) 4 Lens cover 5 POWER switch (p. 11) 6 FOCUS switch (p. 39) 7 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 39) 8 Video control buttons (p. 20) p STOP (stop) 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fastforward) P PAUSE (pause) 9 Power zoom lever (p. 13) !º...
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This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. %£ Camera recording/battery lamp (p. 11) %¢ LASER LINK emitter (CCD-TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 53)/NightShot light emitter (p. 33) %∞ Remote sensor (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 79) Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control. %§ Microphone 78 Identifying the parts %£ %¢ %™ %∞ %§ %™ MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied).
This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. %£ Camera recording/battery lamp (p. 11) %¢ LASER LINK emitter (CCD-TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 53)/NightShot light emitter (p. 33) %∞ Remote sensor (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 79) Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control. %§ Microphone 78 Identifying the parts %£ %¢ %™ %∞ %§ %™ MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied).
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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 (p....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 ...
... !• 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 (p....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 ...