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Serial No. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV Model No. Model No. AC-L Serial No. 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Serial No. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV Model No. Model No. AC-L Serial No. 3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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...holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to STANDBY. PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. Your camcorder starts recording. LOCK NDBY START/STOP 4 Press the red button. The picture ... pressing OPEN. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. To stop recording, press the red button again. 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.
...holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 5 POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to STANDBY. PLAY Quick Start Guide NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. Your camcorder starts recording. LOCK NDBY START/STOP 4 Press the red button. The picture ... pressing OPEN. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. To stop recording, press the red button again. 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.
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... to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - monaural - - 360× - z z - - z** 360× - 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. z - - The CCD-TRV87 is indicated in capital letters. Types of your camcorder are...
... to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - monaural - - 360× - z z - - z** 360× - 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. z - - The CCD-TRV87 is indicated in capital letters. Types of your camcorder are...
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...Normal 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-F950 NP... (240) 650 (585) 355 (320) 750 (675) 410 (370) 880 (790) 490 (440) CCD-TRV87 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 135 (120) 75 (65) 235 (210) 130 (115) 270 (240...
...Normal 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-F950 NP... (240) 650 (585) 355 (320) 750 (675) 410 (370) 880 (790) 490 (440) CCD-TRV87 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 135 (120) 75 (65) 235 (210) 130 (115) 270 (240...
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...a normally charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. 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/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing...) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). When you are recording. The battery life will be displayed. What is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The "InfoLITHIUM" ...
...a normally charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. 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/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing...) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). When you are recording. The battery life will be displayed. What is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The "InfoLITHIUM" ...
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... start point. You can monitor the sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back. Basics Checking the recording - Once you eject the cassette after you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth. You cannot monitor...
... start point. You can monitor the sound from the speaker, headphones (CCD-TRV87 only) or an earphone (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back. Basics Checking the recording - Once you eject the cassette after you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth. You cannot monitor...
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...move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 POWER 4 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) VTR 5 PLAY 6 VOLUME 3 To stop playback Press x. Playing back a tape You can ... the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a]. When monitoring on 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...
...move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 POWER 4 CAMERA OFF REW (CHARGE) VTR 5 PLAY 6 VOLUME 3 To stop playback Press x. Playing back a tape You can ... the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a]. When monitoring on 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...
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... is muted. To resume playback, press N. When you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 26 The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 only) You can play back a tape recorded in the stop mode. Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate... video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To monitor the high-speed picture while...
... is muted. To resume playback, press N. When you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on your camcorder. 26 The tapes recorded in the Hi8 format (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57 only) You can play back a tape recorded in the stop mode. Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate... video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To monitor the high-speed picture while...
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Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect your TV or VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Basics S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CCD-TRV67 : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only... LCD screen. Open the jack cover. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you power your camcorder to VCR. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback -
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect your TV or VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your camcorder to the TV using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Basics S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT CCD-TRV67 : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only... LCD screen. Open the jack cover. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you power your camcorder to VCR. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playback -
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! Advanced Recording Operations Making your own titles You can have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish making your camcorder. The title is stored in ... desired character, then press the dial. (6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have up to two titles and store them in the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! Advanced Recording Operations Making your own titles You can have selected all characters and completed the title. (7) To finish making your camcorder. The title is stored in ... desired character, then press the dial. (6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have up to two titles and store them in the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select...
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... the dial to return To delete the title Select [C]. The last character is erased. 48 We recommend setting the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or removing the cassette so that your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you are entering title characters. The last...
... the dial to return To delete the title Select [C]. The last character is erased. 48 We recommend setting the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or removing the cassette so that your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you are entering title characters. The last...
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... xon both your VCR for more information. Editing - CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 76VRT-DCC : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When you want to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the VCR. Refer to record over) into the VCR, and insert the...
... xon both your VCR for more information. Editing - CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 S VIDEO* VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT 76VRT-DCC : Signal flow * CCD-TRV67 only CCD-TRV87 IN VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When you want to the operating instructions of your camcorder and the VCR. Refer to record over) into the VCR, and insert the...
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First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/... To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4. LIGHT WIND PHOTO VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND EDIT TBC DNR 2 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR [MENU] : END [MENU] : END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP...
First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/... To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4. LIGHT WIND PHOTO VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND EDIT TBC DNR 2 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9WIDE OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR [MENU] : END [MENU] : END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP...
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...OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to 20× is carried out. CAMERA CINEMA To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 32) 16:9FULL To record in strong wind CAMERA PHOTO z NORMAL To activate the normal photo function (CCD-TRV87 FADE To activate the fade photo function only) SHUTTER To activate the ... with a tripod. Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to 40×/80×, digital zoom is performed digitally. (p. 18) (CCD-TRV37 only) z OFF 40× 360× If you can operate at the moment. POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch D ZOOM z OFF 40×...
...OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to 20× is carried out. CAMERA CINEMA To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 32) 16:9FULL To record in strong wind CAMERA PHOTO z NORMAL To activate the normal photo function (CCD-TRV87 FADE To activate the fade photo function only) SHUTTER To activate the ... with a tripod. Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to 40×/80×, digital zoom is performed digitally. (p. 18) (CCD-TRV37 only) z OFF 40× 360× If you can operate at the moment. POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch D ZOOM z OFF 40×...
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...tape • for about 8 seconds after N is already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) mode • for "Optimizing the Recording Condition". "ORC ON" is displayed if ORC TO SET is pressed in the menu settings. e. qREMAIN z AUTO To... amount of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67) mode VTR/PLAYER CAMERA ON To always display the remaining tape bar Notes on the LP mode • When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing...
...tape • for about 8 seconds after N is already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) mode • for "Optimizing the Recording Condition". "ORC ON" is displayed if ORC TO SET is pressed in the menu settings. e. qREMAIN z AUTO To... amount of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67) mode VTR/PLAYER CAMERA ON To always display the remaining tape bar Notes on the LP mode • When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing...
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...your camcorder. Refer to the format in the LP mode, recording is an extension of Video 8/video Hi8. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV87 only "Video 8 XR"/"video Hi8 XR" is a function that further enhances the image ...quality of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to play back a tape recorded on a different video recorder on your camcorder. The playback quality will be able to produce higher quality pictures. The quality of the standard 8mm...
...your camcorder. Refer to the format in the LP mode, recording is an extension of Video 8/video Hi8. CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV87 only "Video 8 XR"/"video Hi8 XR" is a function that further enhances the image ...quality of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to play back a tape recorded on a different video recorder on your camcorder. The playback quality will be able to produce higher quality pictures. The quality of the standard 8mm...
Operating Instructions
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...the recording mode... to STANDBY. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The LCD panel is open...(p. 19) • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). Troubleshooting If...video heads may be dirty. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV87 only) The x indicator flashes in the standby mode for autofocus. c Cancel it to CAMERA...
...the recording mode... to STANDBY. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The LCD panel is open...(p. 19) • STEADYSHOT is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67). c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). Troubleshooting If...video heads may be dirty. The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV87 only) The x indicator flashes in the standby mode for autofocus. c Cancel it to CAMERA...
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... appear in the c Set it to OFF. (p. 55) • The video head may be dirty. c Set it to STEREO. (p. 55) • The volume is not clear or does not appear. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo tape.... (p. 24) • The television's video channel is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Turn up the volume. (p. 24) c Pull out A/V connecting cable from TV on the LCD screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after recording. •You have not recorded on the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) • Slow shutter, low...
... appear in the c Set it to OFF. (p. 55) • The video head may be dirty. c Set it to STEREO. (p. 55) • The volume is not clear or does not appear. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) • The stereo tape.... (p. 24) • The television's video channel is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Turn up the volume. (p. 24) c Pull out A/V connecting cable from TV on the LCD screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after recording. •You have not recorded on the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) • Slow shutter, low...
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... Sand or dust may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any type of the LCD screen may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes... not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) sections and play back a tape for about 5 minutes when your camcorder is ... turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. This is in or out. it may cause a fire or damage the...
... Sand or dust may heat up inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any type of the LCD screen may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes... not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) sections and play back a tape for about 5 minutes when your camcorder is ... turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. This is in or out. it may cause a fire or damage the...
Operating Instructions
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... shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 8. 77 Additional Information 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 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57: Standard 8 CCD-TRV67/TRV87: Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120 min. cassette) SP mode: 2 hours...
... shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 8. 77 Additional Information 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 CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57: Standard 8 CCD-TRV67/TRV87: Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120 min. cassette) SP mode: 2 hours...