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...BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. However, there is no guarantee that interference will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Welcome! With your Handycam Vision, you call 1-800-222-SONY... (United States only) For the Sony Factory...Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery...Sony ... the battery pack... ion batteries in CANADA...unwanted lithium ion batteries to use....
...BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. However, there is no guarantee that interference will soon be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the following measures: - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Welcome! With your Handycam Vision, you call 1-800-222-SONY... (United States only) For the Sony Factory...Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery...Sony ... the battery pack... ion batteries in CANADA...unwanted lithium ion batteries to use....
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...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 SEARCH /... EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 55 Resetting the date and time 61 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your own titles 47 Using the built-in the dark...
...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 SEARCH /... EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 55 Resetting the date and time 61 Additional Information Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your own titles 47 Using the built-in the dark...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start...
Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start...
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... red button again. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not...its eyecup. 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 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to start playback...small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button.
... red button again. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not...its eyecup. 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 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to start playback...small green button. (CHARGE) VTR STA 3 Turn STANDBY to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCDTRV17/TRV37/ TRV57/TRV67) while pressing the small green button.
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... of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in 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...
... of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is already installed in 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...
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BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 9 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 . To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. 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 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 . To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. 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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...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 your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is ...completed. POWER 4 CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 1 2 10 The remaining battery time is indicated in the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with ...
...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 your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is ...completed. POWER 4 CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 1 2 10 The remaining battery time is indicated in the display window. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with ...
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... once fully and then use it until it leaves the factory. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not installed correctly. - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •...
... once fully and then use it until it leaves the factory. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not installed correctly. - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •...
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... 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...) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C)....
... 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...) 470 (420) Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C)....
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...790) Playing time with compatible electronic equipment. When you use a fully charged battery Numbers in a cold environment. 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 NP-F730H/...900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Note on your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. What is a trademark of minutes when you are recording. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC...
...790) Playing time with compatible electronic equipment. When you use a fully charged battery Numbers in a cold environment. 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 NP-F730H/...900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Note on your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. What is a trademark of minutes when you are recording. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC...
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... itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a ...supply Connecting to a wall outlet When 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... AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14
... itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a ...supply Connecting to a wall outlet When 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... AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14
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The lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording - To enable smooth transition You can make the... last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. 16 When you do not eject the cassette. - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to STANDBY....
The lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording - To enable smooth transition You can make the... last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. 16 When you do not eject the cassette. - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to STANDBY....
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... date function is a mirror-image. If you use the viewfinder. Some of the two buttons on your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to see. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees...mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen (Mirror mode). However, the picture will be difficult to prevent battery and tape wear. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. Picture in the viewfinder and on the LCD is working. Indicators in direct sunlight The LCD screen ...
... date function is a mirror-image. If you use the viewfinder. Some of the two buttons on your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to see. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees...mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen (Mirror mode). However, the picture will be difficult to prevent battery and tape wear. If this happens, we recommend that it into the camcorder body. Picture in the viewfinder and on the LCD is working. Indicators in direct sunlight The LCD screen ...
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... appears after you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. Recording a picture Indicators displayed... LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 20 The . Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the LCD screen.
... appears after you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. Recording a picture Indicators displayed... LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. 20 The . Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the LCD screen.
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..., because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off when you do not use your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on and off the built-in light Slide LIGHT to AUTO. The built-in light automatically turns... is working, the built-in light is in the standby mode. Notes •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is about 5 minutes. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is turned off by children. Do not direct light at persons or materials from less ...
..., because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is turned off when you do not use your camcorder, slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on and off the built-in light Slide LIGHT to AUTO. The built-in light automatically turns... is working, the built-in light is in the standby mode. Notes •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is about 5 minutes. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is turned off by children. Do not direct light at persons or materials from less ...
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... the LCD screen VTR/PLAYER CAMERA Customizing Your Camcorder Light Dark Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •Attachment of movement DNR stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is installed. LCD B. L. If you use...
... the LCD screen VTR/PLAYER CAMERA Customizing Your Camcorder Light Dark Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •Attachment of movement DNR stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT" is installed. LCD B. L. If you use...
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... screen even when your camcorder VTR/PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other than the battery pack, "BL ON" is connected to the local time. Notes on INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only) • When you select "BL ON", battery life is reduced by ... lamp at the front of your camcorder To output the beep sound instead of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on the TV or VCR. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY NORMAL COMMANDER (CCD-TRV57/ TRV67/TRV87 only) OFF z...
... screen even when your camcorder VTR/PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other than the battery pack, "BL ON" is connected to the local time. Notes on INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only) • When you select "BL ON", battery life is reduced by ... lamp at the front of your camcorder To output the beep sound instead of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on the TV or VCR. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY NORMAL COMMANDER (CCD-TRV57/ TRV67/TRV87 only) OFF z...
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... RETURN [MENU] : END 61 You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set the year, then the... month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in memory by...
... RETURN [MENU] : END 61 You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set the year, then the... month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your camcorder is in memory by...
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...attached. Lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. • Wipe the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. When the battery becomes weak ...battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Lithium battery installed at the factory This battery may explode if mistreated. Changing the lithium battery in fire. Additional Information 65 Use of any other battery may present a risk of it in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery...
...attached. Lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. • Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. • Wipe the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. When the battery becomes weak ...battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Lithium battery installed at the factory This battery may explode if mistreated. Changing the lithium battery in fire. Additional Information 65 Use of any other battery may present a risk of it in your camcorder When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery...
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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 CR 202 3 4 5 CR 202 66
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 CR 202 3 4 5 CR 202 66