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CCD-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. AC-L Serial No. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
CCD-TRV Model No. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. AC-L Serial No. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... such as in a car parked in household or business trash may be producing home video that you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with advanced features, but at the same time it is loaded...lithium ion batteries to your purchase of electric shock to constitute a risk of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Welcome! You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to persons. With your authority to operate this manual could void your Handycam Vision, you can enjoy for years to rain or moisture...
... such as in a car parked in household or business trash may be producing home video that you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can capture life's precious moments with advanced features, but at the same time it is loaded...lithium ion batteries to your purchase of electric shock to constitute a risk of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Welcome! You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to persons. With your authority to operate this manual could void your Handycam Vision, you can enjoy for years to rain or moisture...
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...To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 39) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 39) Functions to use in editing... (p. 34) •Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only) Date and time (p. 27) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)...
...To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. ) D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 39) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 39) Functions to use in editing... (p. 34) •Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only) Date and time (p. 27) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)...
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... the date and time on TV 32 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 51 Troubleshooting Types of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 50 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the ...in light 47 5 Picture effect 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...
... the date and time on TV 32 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 51 Troubleshooting Types of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 50 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the ...in light 47 5 Picture effect 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...
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...start reading this manual, buttons and settings on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Types of your camcorder. Getting started ...; - The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in capital letters. As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. To view your recordings on your camcorder, check the...8 Not provided TRV49 z 450× - - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." z TRV88 - 560× - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on TV color systems...
...start reading this manual, buttons and settings on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Types of your camcorder. Getting started ...; - The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in capital letters. As you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. To view your recordings on your camcorder, check the...8 Not provided TRV49 z 450× - - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." z TRV88 - 560× - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on TV color systems...
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... 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as duck [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not...finder are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Letting your camcorder get wet. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of ...
... 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in low light conditions such as duck [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not...finder are operational for long periods may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. Letting your camcorder get wet. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of ...
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While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to ON in a dark place. PROGRAM AE NightShot ... clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to shoot a subject in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is about 3 m (10 feet). 26 While using the NightShot function, focus...
While your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to ON in a dark place. PROGRAM AE NightShot ... clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to shoot a subject in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder is about 3 m (10 feet). 26 While using the NightShot function, focus...
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... screen as the background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before using (p. 17). Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Basics Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen... superimposed on the picture. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date and time. Press DATE to record the time. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or...
... screen as the background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time indicators before using (p. 17). Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Basics Recording a picture Superimposing the date and time on pictures You can record the date and/or time displayed on the screen... superimposed on the picture. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date and time. Press DATE to record the time. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or...
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Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) ... EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 41 if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again.
Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) ... EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode: - Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 41 if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again.
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.... when the subject is not effective when shooting - subjects with little contrast with water droplets - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. When you ...want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) ...
.... when the subject is not effective when shooting - subjects with little contrast with water droplets - To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. When you ...want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) ...
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... z OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * z ON OFF N.S.LIGHT z ON OFF Meaning To suit your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. If you set to 40×/560... (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 The screen shows only the items you set to OFF, digital zoom .../TRV68 only) If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to images (p. 38). Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD...
... z OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * z ON OFF N.S.LIGHT z ON OFF Meaning To suit your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. If you set to 40×/560... (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 The screen shows only the items you set to OFF, digital zoom .../TRV68 only) If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and up to images (p. 38). Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET PLAYER SET LCD...
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... been in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to AUTO. (p. 42) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 5 minutes. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is not adjusted. c Set it to ON. (p. 52... mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not operate. • The POWER switch is set to MANUAL. The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is not clear. Troubleshooting - is set to OFF in the viewfinder....
... been in CAMERA mode, your camcorder for at least 1 hour to AUTO. (p. 42) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 5 minutes. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is not adjusted. c Set it to ON. (p. 52... mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions START/STOP does not operate. • The POWER switch is set to MANUAL. The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is not clear. Troubleshooting - is set to OFF in the viewfinder....
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...JUL 4 2001 ql 8 12:00:00 AM 9 w; 0 wa qa qs ws qd Quick Reference 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 format indicator 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 4 Exposure indicator (p. 41)/Zoom indicator (p. 23) 5 Fader indicator (p. 36) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 34) 7 ... AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date indicator (p. 18, 27) w; Backlight indicator (p. 25) qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCD- TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 42) qd Built-in the viewfinder only wd Date or time indicator (p. 18, 27)/Tape counter ...
...JUL 4 2001 ql 8 12:00:00 AM 9 w; 0 wa qa qs ws qd Quick Reference 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 21) 2 Hi8 format indicator 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 4 Exposure indicator (p. 41)/Zoom indicator (p. 23) 5 Fader indicator (p. 36) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 34) 7 ... AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date indicator (p. 18, 27) w; Backlight indicator (p. 25) qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCD- TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) (p. 52) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 42) qd Built-in the viewfinder only wd Date or time indicator (p. 18, 27)/Tape counter ...
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... E Earphone jack 73 EDIT 53 END SEARCH 28, 31 Exposure 41 F, G, H Fade in/out 37 FADER 36 FOCUS 42 Grip strap 77 Heads 68 Hi8 system 64 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu settings 51 Mirror mode 21 Moisture condensation .......... 67 MONOTONE 36 Mosaic fader 36 NIGHTSHOT 26 NTSC system 66 O, P, Q Operation indicators 79... mode 34 WORLD TIME 56 Write-protect tab 19 Zoom 23 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 65 Infrared rays emitter ........ 26, 33 LCD screen 21 LP mode 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564811
... E Earphone jack 73 EDIT 53 END SEARCH 28, 31 Exposure 41 F, G, H Fade in/out 37 FADER 36 FOCUS 42 Grip strap 77 Heads 68 Hi8 system 64 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu settings 51 Mirror mode 21 Moisture condensation .......... 67 MONOTONE 36 Mosaic fader 36 NIGHTSHOT 26 NTSC system 66 O, P, Q Operation indicators 79... mode 34 WORLD TIME 56 Write-protect tab 19 Zoom 23 I, J, K, L "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 65 Infrared rays emitter ........ 26, 33 LCD screen 21 LP mode 54 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 306564811