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...moisture. Welcome! LITHIUM ION BATTERY. These limits are cautioned that interference will soon be of sufficient magnitude to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is very easy to provide ..., if not installed and used in a particular installation. You can capture life's precious moments with the instructions, may be producing home video that to temperatures above 140 °F (60°C), such as in a car parked in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH...
...moisture. Welcome! LITHIUM ION BATTERY. These limits are cautioned that interference will soon be of sufficient magnitude to operate this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is very easy to provide ..., if not installed and used in a particular installation. You can capture life's precious moments with the instructions, may be producing home video that to temperatures above 140 °F (60°C), such as in a car parked in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH...
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...playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image on pictures 22 Checking the recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Tape Photo recording (CCD-TRV87 only 30 Using the wide mode 32 Using... 9 Charging the battery pack 10 Connecting to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54...
...playback modes 63 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder abroad 72 Maintenance information and precautions 73 Advanced Recording Specifications 77 Operations Recording a still image on pictures 22 Checking the recording - Picture effect 37 Using special effects - Tape Photo recording (CCD-TRV87 only 30 Using the wide mode 32 Using... 9 Charging the battery pack 10 Connecting to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Playing back a tape with digital effects (CCD-TRV87 only 51 Editing Dubbing a tape 52 Recording video or TV programs (CCD-TRV87 only 54...
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... cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 4 ...
... cassette compartment automatically goes down. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover. EJECT AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 4 ...
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...against its eyecup. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to start playback. To stop recording, press the red button again. LOCK STA 2 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN....the red button. REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the 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.
...against its eyecup. NDBY START/STOP Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. POWER CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 2 Press m to start playback. To stop recording, press the red button again. LOCK STA 2 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN....the red button. REW 3 Press N to rewind the tape. Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER while pressing CAMERA OFF the 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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... z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDSystem VIDEO/AUDIO IN* S VIDEO Digital zoom Super NightShot SteadyShot Remote sensor... only 6 Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z z - - z** 360× - z z - - monaural - - 360× - z - - Getting started - monaural - Using this manual The instructions in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." z - - When you...
... z stereo * The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on your camcorder are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDSystem VIDEO/AUDIO IN* S VIDEO Digital zoom Super NightShot SteadyShot Remote sensor... only 6 Not provided TRV17 TRV37 TRV57 TRV67 - - 80 z - - z z - - z** 360× - z z - - monaural - - 360× - z - - Getting started - monaural - Using this manual The instructions in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV87 only." z - - When you...
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...in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. Sometimes this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some tiny black... viewfinder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to country. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 The inside of the copyright laws. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. However,...
...in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. Sometimes this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from rain and sea water. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be some tiny black... viewfinder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to country. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 7 The inside of the copyright laws. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. However,...
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... 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-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 65) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video...
... 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-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 65) The lithium battery is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video...
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder. 9 If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder outdoors. 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. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack.
Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder. 9 If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder outdoors. 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. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack.
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...Fully charging the battery allows you to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. POWER 4 CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 1 2 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for about 1 ... completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached 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...
...Fully charging the battery allows you to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. POWER 4 CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) VTR 1 2 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for about 1 ... completed until FULL appears in minutes on the display window. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached 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...
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...circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not installed correctly. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack .... Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Battery pack The battery pack is disconnected. - The AC power adaptor is charged a little before it fully...
...circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not installed correctly. - Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - The battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack .... Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Battery pack The battery pack is disconnected. - The AC power adaptor is charged a little before it fully...
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... (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...345 (310) 725 (650) 400 (355) 850 (765) 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 ...
... (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...345 (310) 725 (650) 400 (355) 850 (765) 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 ...
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... from the DC IN jack on your camcorder 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-...250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for... L series battery packs have the mark. What is a trademark of minutes when you are recording. The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The battery life will be displayed. Note on ...
... from the DC IN jack on your camcorder 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-...250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for... L series battery packs have the mark. What is a trademark of minutes when you are recording. The "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The battery life will be displayed. Note on ...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the ... outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION ...
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14 Notes • The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the ... outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION ...
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.... The "REC" indicator appears. The recording lamp lights up . Recording - Do not touch the built-in the viewfinder when you do not eject the cassette. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Your camcorder starts recording. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (4) Turn...
.... The "REC" indicator appears. The recording lamp lights up . Recording - Do not touch the built-in the viewfinder when you do not eject the cassette. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Your camcorder starts recording. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (4) Turn...
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... is to save battery power and to the lens side. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over so that it into the camcorder body. Recording - To set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it faces the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. •The...
... is to save battery power and to the lens side. To resume the standby mode, turn the LCD panel over so that it into the camcorder body. Recording - To set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it faces the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed. •The...
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..., press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only) - Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the NightShot function in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Recording - Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If... observation when you use the following functions: - Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in the viewfinder. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set...
..., press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Fader* (CCD-TRV87 only) - Digital effect* (CCD-TRV87 only) * You cannot use the NightShot function in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Recording - Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If... observation when you use the following functions: - Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in the viewfinder. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set...
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...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.... viewfinder. Basics - Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on 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. ...
...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.... viewfinder. Basics - Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on 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. ...
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Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. DISPLAY 25 Playback - To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
Basics Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. DISPLAY 25 Playback - To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
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... only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) - When you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on...
... only) Your camcorder automatically returns to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) - When you play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on...
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...screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to VCR. Connect your camcorder to LINE. 27 Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V... TV screen. 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 operating instructions of your camcorder. When monitoring the playback picture...
...screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to VCR. Connect your camcorder to LINE. 27 Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V... TV screen. 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 operating instructions of your camcorder. When monitoring the playback picture...