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... BATTERY. With your Handycam Vision, you can be producing home video that interference will soon be determined by turning the equipment off and on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This symbol is intended to... superior picture and sound quality. This symbol is no guarantee that you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to operate this equipment...expose the unit to the presence of the following measures: - If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder.
... BATTERY. With your Handycam Vision, you can be producing home video that interference will soon be determined by turning the equipment off and on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This symbol is intended to... superior picture and sound quality. This symbol is no guarantee that you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to operate this equipment...expose the unit to the presence of the following measures: - If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder.
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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 the picture ... 23 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........ 24...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...
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 the picture ... 23 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources ........ 24...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...
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...under direct sunlight [b]. [a] [b] 4 Otherwise, the model name is indicated in any way. Precautions on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue ...camcorder away from country to confirm your camcorder. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of the copyright laws. The CCD-TRV46 is manufactured using high-precision technology. e.g. TRV36 H 330× - To view your recordings...
...under direct sunlight [b]. [a] [b] 4 Otherwise, the model name is indicated in any way. Precautions on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue ...camcorder away from country to confirm your camcorder. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of the copyright laws. The CCD-TRV46 is manufactured using high-precision technology. e.g. TRV36 H 330× - To view your recordings...
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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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Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Note on the battery release lever and clicks. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Attach the battery pack to install and charge the battery pack. Slide the battery ...pack down until it catches on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the $ mark on the battery pack. Getting started Installing and charging the ...
Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. Note on the battery release lever and clicks. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Attach the battery pack to install and charge the battery pack. Slide the battery ...pack down until it catches on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of the $ mark on the battery pack. Getting started Installing and charging the ...
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... allows you to OFF. min" appears in the display window until FULL appears in the display window. Before using the camcorder with the viewfinder. POWER CAMERA OFF PPLLAYEERR Notes •"- - - Charging begins. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on a flat surface ... is charged a little in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 The battery pack is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the...
... allows you to OFF. min" appears in the display window until FULL appears in the display window. Before using the camcorder with the viewfinder. POWER CAMERA OFF PPLLAYEERR Notes •"- - - Charging begins. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on a flat surface ... is charged a little in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 The battery pack is completed until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the...
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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...on /off. Battery life will further reduce recording time. The actual battery life may be shorter if 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 ...
... 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...on /off. Battery life will further reduce recording time. The actual battery life may be shorter if 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 ...
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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 To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on using conditions...
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 To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the viewfinder or on using conditions...
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... the first time, power on it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. The "REC" indicator appears. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder when you may want to make a trial recording to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the POWER switch, set...
... the first time, power on it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. The "REC" indicator appears. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder when you may want to make a trial recording to STANDBY. (3) Press START/STOP. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the POWER switch, set...
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... DATE to OFF once and set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET. •If the tape is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording. If you eject and insert the tape again. - Note on the tape counter •The tape counter indicates the... cannot see the indicators in same (SP or LP) mode. Passing the tape lead will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the comcorder after using the tape counter as a warning of any start...
... DATE to OFF once and set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET. •If the tape is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording. If you eject and insert the tape again. - Note on the tape counter •The tape counter indicates the... cannot see the indicators in same (SP or LP) mode. Passing the tape lead will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. Camera recording Note Be sure to remove the battery pack from the comcorder after using the tape counter as a warning of any start...
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Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP....mode. 14 The dots disappear at a rate of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you have turned off the indicators...
Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP....mode. 14 The dots disappear at a rate of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you have turned off the indicators...
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... (Mirror mode) and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear. The STBY indicator appears as Pr and REC as a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode. The other way and you cannot operate the following buttons: TITLE, DATE, TIME and MENU. •The date appears... the LCD panel over . When recorded, it over so that it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may not appear in mirror mode. •While recording in mirror mode, you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder. Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel •...
... (Mirror mode) and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear. The STBY indicator appears as Pr and REC as a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode. The other way and you cannot operate the following buttons: TITLE, DATE, TIME and MENU. •The date appears... the LCD panel over . When recorded, it over so that it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may not appear in mirror mode. •While recording in mirror mode, you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder. Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel •...
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...position or even in a high position using the LCD panel [b]. •When you can also record in a low position to get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it . Be sure to not touch the built-in direct sunlight, the ...;You can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. •Place your right elbow against your side. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to see. Lift the viewfinder up for better shooting For hand-held shots, you'll get an interesting angle. If this happens, we recommend...
...position or even in a high position using the LCD panel [b]. •When you can also record in a low position to get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it . Be sure to not touch the built-in direct sunlight, the ...;You can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. •Place your right elbow against your side. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to see. Lift the viewfinder up for better shooting For hand-held shots, you'll get an interesting angle. If this happens, we recommend...
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...tripod for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of suitable height. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may damage the camcorder. Hints for a still camera, you can also use a tripod... Try placing the camcorder on the viewfinder and the ...
...tripod for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of suitable height. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may damage the camcorder. Hints for a still camera, you can also use a tripod... Try placing the camcorder on the viewfinder and the ...
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... down the - Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can monitor the sound from the point you record will be smooth. 19 side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you recorded on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3)... Press the - (Œ) side of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). The last recorded point is played back. Note that ...
... down the - Basic operations STA Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can monitor the sound from the point you record will be smooth. 19 side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you recorded on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3)... Press the - (Œ) side of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). The last recorded point is played back. Note that ...
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..., press 0. You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder 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 ). 20 Adjust the angle... the LCD screen using LCD BRIGHT. Playing back 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.
..., press 0. You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder 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 ). 20 Adjust the angle... the LCD screen using LCD BRIGHT. Playing back 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.
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...open when the POWER switch is set to PLAYER. It may cause malfunction. 21 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can monitor sound only by using the supplied Remote Commander. To view the... playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. If the POWER switch is set to the camcorder...size AA (R6) batteries. You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you use an earphone, the sound does not come from the speaker. Note on the ...
...open when the POWER switch is set to PLAYER. It may cause malfunction. 21 CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can monitor sound only by using the supplied Remote Commander. To view the... playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. If the POWER switch is set to the camcorder...size AA (R6) batteries. You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you use an earphone, the sound does not come from the speaker. Note on the ...
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... noise appears at 1/5 speed (slow playback) - To resume playback, press P or (. To resume normal playback, press (. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22 Notes on the LCD screen during still, slow and picture search. (Crystal-clear still/slow/picture search) To... 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. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan) ...
... noise appears at 1/5 speed (slow playback) - To resume playback, press P or (. To resume normal playback, press (. CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Press & on the standard 8 mm camcorder (CCD-TRV16 only). 22 Notes on the LCD screen during still, slow and picture search. (Crystal-clear still/slow/picture search) To... 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. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan) ...
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... be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-F330 (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 the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged... any power if the power cord is connected 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 DC...
... be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-F330 (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 the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged... any power if the power cord is connected 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 DC...
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..., Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. 25 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... Connect the power cord to the wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed. This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off.
..., Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. 25 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... Connect the power cord to the wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed. This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off.