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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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... changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your purchase of this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of lithium ion batteries in accordance with superior picture and sound quality. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ... SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 2 You can enjoy for help. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Welcome! CAUTION You are designed to the...
... changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your purchase of this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of lithium ion batteries in accordance with superior picture and sound quality. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ... SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 2 You can enjoy for help. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Welcome! CAUTION You are designed to the...
Operating Instructions
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... parts and controls ...... 79 Quick Function Guide 86 Index 87 Using special effects - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your camcorder 65 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis display 70 Playback - Basics Recording a picture 16 Shooting backlit subjects...
... parts and controls ...... 79 Quick Function Guide 86 Index 87 Using special effects - Digital effect (CCD-TRV87 only 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Superimposing a title 45 Making your camcorder 65 Troubleshooting 67 Self-diagnosis display 70 Playback - Basics Recording a picture 16 Shooting backlit subjects...
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...Types of your camcorder are shown in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." monaural - - 200 z - - z - - z - - z z - - z - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch. ** Output only 6 z - - z - - z - - The CCD-TRV87 is being ...manual are clearly indicated in capital letters. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the table below. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is the model used for the four models listed in the illustrations. monaural - - 360× - e.g. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57...
...Types of your camcorder are shown in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." monaural - - 200 z - - z - - z - - z z - - z - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch. ** Output only 6 z - - z - - z - - The CCD-TRV87 is being ...manual are clearly indicated in capital letters. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the table below. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is the model used for the four models listed in the illustrations. monaural - - 360× - e.g. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57...
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Effective ratio of such materials may be copyrighted. Sometimes this manual Note on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a car parked... the copyright laws. However, there may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Precautions on the LCD screen and in any way. Keep your camcorder away from country to the provision of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue...
Effective ratio of such materials may be copyrighted. Sometimes this manual Note on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a car parked... the copyright laws. However, there may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 Precautions on the LCD screen and in any way. Keep your camcorder away from country to the provision of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue...
Operating Instructions
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...mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only) - Recording - This may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Basics NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER... NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter Using the Super NightShot mode - Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the ...
...mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only) - Recording - This may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Basics NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER... NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter Using the Super NightShot mode - Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the ...
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.... The date and/or time indicator disappears. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be twice or more in the standby or recording mode. Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is set or in... m). DATE TIME The default clock setting is set to record the date and time. Carry out the following operations in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only). The shooting distance will be deleted. If you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time...
.... The date and/or time indicator disappears. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be twice or more in the standby or recording mode. Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is set or in... m). DATE TIME The default clock setting is set to record the date and time. Carry out the following operations in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only). The shooting distance will be deleted. If you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time...
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Exposure - Focus manually using a tripod. PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - When recording in the old movie mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed ...
Exposure - Focus manually using a tripod. PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - When recording in the old movie mode: - Shutter speed Shutter speed ...
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... to ON 43 Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only) - The exposure indicator...
... to ON 43 Old movie (CCD-TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. Slow shutter (CCD-TRV87 only) - The exposure indicator...
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... following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting - When you are trying to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to shoot a distant object. This makes focusing easier. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn NEAR/FAR to...
... following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting - When you are trying to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to shoot a distant object. This makes focusing easier. The 9 indicator appears. (2) Turn NEAR/FAR to...
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...manually. (p. 44) • The digital effect function is too high. This is not clear. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The image on the viewfinder screen is not a malfunction. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV57...) • While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the standby mode for autofocus. c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following page) 67 c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to AUTO. (p. 44) • Shooting conditions are not ...
...manually. (p. 44) • The digital effect function is too high. This is not clear. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The image on the viewfinder screen is not a malfunction. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV57...) • While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the standby mode for autofocus. c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following page) 67 c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to AUTO. (p. 44) • Shooting conditions are not ...
Operating Instructions
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... indicator (p. 37) 8 LCD bright indicator (p. 17)/Volume indicator (p. 24) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41) q; Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa Wind indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 56) qs SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (p. 57) qd Manual focusing indicator (p. 44) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis...
... indicator (p. 37) 8 LCD bright indicator (p. 17)/Volume indicator (p. 24) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 41) q; Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa Wind indicator (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 56) qs SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (p. 57) qd Manual focusing indicator (p. 44) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis...
Operating Instructions
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... the recording mode) • Smoothtransitionbetweenscenes FADER (p. 34) • Takingastillpicture PHOTO (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) • Digitalprocessingofimages PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 38) • Creatingasoftbackgroundforsubjects Soft portrait mode (p. 41) •...) • Preventingdeteriorationofpicturequality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 55) • Focusingmanually Manual focus (p. 44) • Reducingwindnoise WIND [MENU] (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 55) • Shootingdistantsubjects Landscape mode (p. 41) •Recording fast-...
... the recording mode) • Smoothtransitionbetweenscenes FADER (p. 34) • Takingastillpicture PHOTO (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) • Digitalprocessingofimages PICTURE EFFECT (p. 37)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 38) • Creatingasoftbackgroundforsubjects Soft portrait mode (p. 41) •...) • Preventingdeteriorationofpicturequality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 55) • Focusingmanually Manual focus (p. 44) • Reducingwindnoise WIND [MENU] (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 55) • Shootingdistantsubjects Landscape mode (p. 41) •Recording fast-...
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... 63 HiFi SOUND 57 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14 Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28 LANC 83 LCD screen 17 LP mode 58 LUMINANCEKEY 38 M, N Main sound 57 Manual focus 44 Menu settings 55 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation .......... 73 Monaural 64 MONOTONE 34 Mosaic fader 34 NIGHTSHOT 21 Normal charge 10 NTSC system...
... 63 HiFi SOUND 57 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 14 Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28 LANC 83 LCD screen 17 LP mode 58 LUMINANCEKEY 38 M, N Main sound 57 Manual focus 44 Menu settings 55 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation .......... 73 Monaural 64 MONOTONE 34 Mosaic fader 34 NIGHTSHOT 21 Normal charge 10 NTSC system...