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...the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in the U.S.A. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Congratulations on your authority to the presence of important operating and ...maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2 With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You will soon be producing home video that you call 1-800-222-SONY...
...the literature accompanying the appliance. For customers in the U.S.A. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Congratulations on your authority to the presence of important operating and ...maintenance (servicing) instructions in the sun or under direct sunlight. 2 With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You will soon be producing home video that you call 1-800-222-SONY...
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... 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Recording - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light 47 5 Picture effect ...abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 34 Using the fader function 36 Using special effects - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Basics Playing...
... 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 19 Recording - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light 47 5 Picture effect ...abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode 34 Using the fader function 36 Using special effects - END SEARCH 28 Playback - Basics Playing...
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..., and press EJECT. Quick Start Guide 6 Open the DC IN jack cover. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment...
..., and press EJECT. Quick Start Guide 6 Open the DC IN jack cover. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment...
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...m to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7 OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your eye against ...its eyecup. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. When you want to record the date and time for a picture,...
...m to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7 OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your eye against ...its eyecup. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. When you want to record the date and time for a picture,...
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.../TRV98 only 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 75) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made...
.../TRV98 only 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 75) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made...
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. BATT RELEASE 11 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 11 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.
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... AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). See page 65 for your camcorder. 12 When the CHG lamp goes out, the charging is completed. 4 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE...) CAMERA CHG lamp 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing...
... AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). See page 65 for your camcorder. 12 When the CHG lamp goes out, the charging is completed. 4 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE...) CAMERA CHG lamp 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing...
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...150 210 300 390 420 Approximate number of the AC power adaptor. Keep the battery pack in the following cases - While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up in a cool place. The battery pack is wrong with the metal parts of the DC plug of minutes to... use it until it fully discharges again. If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is correct. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the...
...150 210 300 390 420 Approximate number of the AC power adaptor. Keep the battery pack in the following cases - While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up in a cool place. The battery pack is wrong with the metal parts of the DC plug of minutes to... use it until it fully discharges again. If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is correct. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the...
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... will be shorter. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 140 75 NP-F530 245 135 NP-F550 280 155 NP-F730 500 275 NP-F730H/F750 ...580 320 NP-F930 780 430 NP-F950 900 495 NP-F960 1035 570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120...
... will be shorter. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 140 75 NP-F530 245 135 NP-F550 280 155 NP-F730 500 275 NP-F730H/F750 ...580 320 NP-F930 780 430 NP-F950 900 495 NP-F960 1035 570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120...
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..."? Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP...-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 120 205 240 410 490 650 750 880 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV88 Battery...
..."? Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP...-F960 Playing time on LCD screen 120 205 240 410 490 650 750 880 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV88 Battery...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ... jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power...
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ... jack on your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power...
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... Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. When you turn the LCD panel over so that it to CAMERA again. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to the lens side. If you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. 21 If you turn it... faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. To set the POWER switch to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76). After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. To resume the standby mode, set the counter to OFF (CHARGE) ...
... Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. When you turn the LCD panel over so that it to CAMERA again. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to the lens side. If you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. 21 If you turn it... faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. To set the POWER switch to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76). After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. To resume the standby mode, set the counter to OFF (CHARGE) ...
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... it again, it takes about 1 minute for a while. The . indicator appears on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after...function. The indicator may not be correct, depending on tape. Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in CAMERA mode. Press BACK LIGHT in Hi8 format. Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed in minutes to be canceled. 25...
... it again, it takes about 1 minute for a while. The . indicator appears on the remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min REC 0:00:01 Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This appears after...function. The indicator may not be correct, depending on tape. Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording in CAMERA mode. Press BACK LIGHT in Hi8 format. Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed in minutes to be canceled. 25...
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Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole ...function while shooting in the AUTO mode. •The built-in light may turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is not on in light unit. 1 2 3 48 Using the built-in light Notes •...on for more than 5 minutes - The supplied halogen lamp is turned on. When it stays on the market. Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional).
Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole ...function while shooting in the AUTO mode. •The built-in light may turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again. •The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is not on in light unit. 1 2 3 48 Using the built-in light Notes •...on for more than 5 minutes - The supplied halogen lamp is turned on. When it stays on the market. Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional).
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...battery is automatically selected. 53 DNR z ON To reduce picture noise PLAYER OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. • SteadyShot does not operate in the menu settings, the indicator flashes. If you have dubbed over and recorded...the LCD screen PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA To reduce intensity To increase intensity Notes on which you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT"...
...battery is automatically selected. 53 DNR z ON To reduce picture noise PLAYER OFF To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. • SteadyShot does not operate in the menu settings, the indicator flashes. If you have dubbed over and recorded...the LCD screen PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA To reduce intensity To increase intensity Notes on which you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. In more than the battery pack, "BRIGHT"...
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...recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not operate. • The POWER switch is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to AUTO. (p. 42) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. c Set it to CAMERA again. (p. 20) • The battery...; The video heads may...Sony service facility. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is too high. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD...
...recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not operate. • The POWER switch is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to AUTO. (p. 42) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. c Set it to CAMERA again. (p. 20) • The battery...; The video heads may...Sony service facility. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is too high. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD...
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.... (p. 67) (Continued on . c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11) • You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) • A deviation ... to a wall outlet. (p. 16) •The tape was ejected after recording. •You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time. • The battery pack is disconnected. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) The cassette cannot be recharged. c...
.... (p. 67) (Continued on . c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11) • You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) • A deviation ... to a wall outlet. (p. 16) •The tape was ejected after recording. •You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time. • The battery pack is disconnected. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) The cassette cannot be recharged. c...
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...sounds for at least 1 hour to ON. (p. 56) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder. c Contact your camcorder. You cannot... The POWER switch is disconnected. If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is on (p. 12, 16). polarities incorrectly matching the + - c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries inserted in about 1 minute. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the...
...sounds for at least 1 hour to ON. (p. 56) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder. c Contact your camcorder. You cannot... The POWER switch is disconnected. If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is on (p. 12, 16). polarities incorrectly matching the + - c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries inserted in about 1 minute. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the...
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...8226;E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 65) • Moisture condensation has occurred. After reconnecting the ...power source, operate your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 67) • The video heads are using the Sony...
...8226;E:ss:ss Contact your camcorder. c Disconnect the power cord of your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 65) • Moisture condensation has occurred. After reconnecting the ...power source, operate your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 67) • The video heads are using the Sony...
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... flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. •The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted.* •The write-protect tab on the cassette is near the end. Warning indicators The video heads are 5 to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional...) (p. 68). Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 67). The battery ...
... flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. •The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted.* •The write-protect tab on the cassette is near the end. Warning indicators The video heads are 5 to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional...) (p. 68). Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 67). The battery ...