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...of electric shock to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your Handycam Vision, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for help. Never expose the battery pack to use. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. CAUTION ...You are designed to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the sun or under direct sunlight. However, there is...
...of electric shock to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on your Handycam Vision, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for help. Never expose the battery pack to use. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. CAUTION ...You are designed to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the sun or under direct sunlight. However, there is...
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... Viewing the recording on TV 27 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image on pictures 22 Checking the recording - 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 - END...
... Viewing the recording on TV 27 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image on pictures 22 Checking the recording - 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 - END...
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... the plug with its v mark facing up. Open the DC IN jack cover. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide 4 EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick...
... the plug with its v mark facing up. Open the DC IN jack cover. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start Guide 4 EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick...
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...VTR 2 Press m to STANDBY. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. REW 3 Press N to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 1 Set the POWER switch to start playback. .... LOCK NDBY START/STOP 4 Press the red button. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white.
...VTR 2 Press m to STANDBY. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. REW 3 Press N to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder starts recording. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 1 Set the POWER switch to start playback. .... LOCK NDBY START/STOP 4 Press the red button. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white.
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... is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." e.g. monaural - - 200 z - - z - - monaural TRV87 z z 360× z z z z z z z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual... to CAMERA. z - - Getting started - Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is indicated in the table below. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - monaural - - 360× - z - - z z - - z - -
... is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." e.g. monaural - - 200 z - - z - - monaural TRV87 z z 360× z z z z z z z z z z z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual... to CAMERA. z - - Getting started - Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is indicated in the table below. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - monaural - - 360× - z - - z z - - z - -
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... green or white) that constantly appear on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. To view your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder get wet. Precautions on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be copyrighted. ...Letting your camcorder away from country to country. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the...
... green or white) that constantly appear on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. To view your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder get wet. Precautions on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be copyrighted. ...Letting your camcorder away from country to country. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for stereo model 3 NP-F330 battery...
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for stereo model 3 NP-F330 battery...
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BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down . Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down . Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
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... only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. To fully charge the ...battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after charging it for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord...
... only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder. When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. To fully charge the ...battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after charging it for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord...
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... appears or the indicator flashes in the display windpw in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack. 11 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is disconnected. -
... appears or the indicator flashes in the display windpw in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack. 11 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is disconnected. -
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... charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP...) 260 (235) 625 (560) 345 (310) 725 (650) 400 (355) 850 (765) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).
... charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP...) 260 (235) 625 (560) 345 (310) 725 (650) 400 (355) 850 (765) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).
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...consumption with compatible electronic equipment. The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may ... charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730...450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13
...consumption with compatible electronic equipment. The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may ... charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730...450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13
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... set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot ...supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ...Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a...
... set itself has been turned off. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot ...supply any power if the power cord is connected to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ...Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a...
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.../STOP Microphone Camera recording lamp Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you exchange the battery pack in microphone during recording. The recording lamp lights up . Your... camcorder starts recording. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (4) Turn STANDBY to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press START/STOP ...
.../STOP Microphone Camera recording lamp Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in the viewfinder when you exchange the battery pack in microphone during recording. The recording lamp lights up . Your... camcorder starts recording. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (4) Turn STANDBY to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. To stop recording, press START/STOP ...
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... appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is a mirror-image. Some of the two buttons on your camcorder in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Recording - To resume ...normal when recorded. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. During recording in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen (Mirror mode). This is inserted... Your camcorder automatically turns off . If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. ...
... appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is a mirror-image. Some of the two buttons on your camcorder in the mirror mode •The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Recording - To resume ...normal when recorded. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. During recording in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen (Mirror mode). This is inserted... Your camcorder automatically turns off . If you turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. ...
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...) The NightShot function enables you can not use this function. While your camcorder to ON. outdoors in the menu settings (p. 55). To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the NightShot function in the standby mode... the viewfinder. indicator appears on . Notes •Do not use these functions only in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. This may be clearer with...
...) The NightShot function enables you can not use this function. While your camcorder to ON. outdoors in the menu settings (p. 55). To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the NightShot function in the standby mode... the viewfinder. indicator appears on . Notes •Do not use these functions only in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is difficult with the NightShot Light on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. This may be clearer with...
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... x. If you close the LCD panel, you can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape. (5) Press Ntostartplayback. (6) Toadjustthevolume,presseitherofthetwobuttonsonVOLUME.The speaker on the LCD...
... x. If you close the LCD panel, you can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) SetthePOWERswitchtoVTR(CCD-TRV87)orPLAYER(CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button. (3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press mtorewindthetape. (5) Press Ntostartplayback. (6) Toadjustthevolume,presseitherofthetwobuttonsonVOLUME.The speaker on the LCD...
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To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. DISPLAY 25 Playback - Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. DISPLAY 25 Playback - Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen.
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... the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). When you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 26 To view a still picture (playback pause) Press... X during playback pause mode, slow playback (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) or picture search. To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH...
... the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). When you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 26 To view a still picture (playback pause) Press... X during playback pause mode, slow playback (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) or picture search. To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH...
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...on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the operating instructions of your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable. Basics S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CCD-TRV67 : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow ...IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback - Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control ...
...on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to the operating instructions of your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable. Basics S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CCD-TRV67 : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow ...IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback - Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control ...