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3-861-891-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TRV93 CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93/ TRV715/TRV815 ©1998 by Sony Corporation CCD-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
3-861-891-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TRV93 CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93/ TRV715/TRV815 ©1998 by Sony Corporation CCD-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...to alert the user to persons. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your Handycam Vision, you can be producing home video that interference will soon be determined by one or more of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product... TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. These limits are cautioned that may be prohibited. If this manual could void your purchase of lithium ion batteries in a particular installation. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You will not occur in household or business trash may...
...to alert the user to persons. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your Handycam Vision, you can be producing home video that interference will soon be determined by one or more of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product... TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. These limits are cautioned that may be prohibited. If this manual could void your purchase of lithium ion batteries in a particular installation. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. You will not occur in household or business trash may...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...the mode settings 28 - Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack 6 Inserting a cassette 10 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 14 Selecting the START/STOP mode 15 ...Shooting with the date/time 50 Optimizing the recording condition .. 51 Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV93 only 52 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 54...
...the mode settings 28 - Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack 6 Inserting a cassette 10 Basic operations Camera recording 11 Using the zoom feature 14 Selecting the START/STOP mode 15 ...Shooting with the date/time 50 Optimizing the recording condition .. 51 Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV93 only 52 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 54...
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...systems differ from rain and sea water. These points are manufactured using highprecision technology. Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are operational for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. •...e.g. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of differences CCDViewfinder Video light TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 B/W - Over 99.99% are for the four models listed below. Letting the camcorder get wet. However, there may cause the unit to CAMERA. The CCD-TRV93 is...
...systems differ from rain and sea water. These points are manufactured using highprecision technology. Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are operational for effective use. •Do not let the camcorder get wet may be repaired [a]. •...e.g. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of differences CCDViewfinder Video light TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 B/W - Over 99.99% are for the four models listed below. Letting the camcorder get wet. However, there may cause the unit to CAMERA. The CCD-TRV93 is...
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...not open the LCD panel. Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY. Before using headphones. The viewfinder turns off automatically. It may cause malfunction. 22 Note on the...the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is silent. Note on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. Using headphones Connect headphones (not supplied) to VTR. You can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to display the screen ...
...not open the LCD panel. Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY. Before using headphones. The viewfinder turns off automatically. It may cause malfunction. 22 Note on the...the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is silent. Note on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. Using headphones Connect headphones (not supplied) to VTR. You can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to display the screen ...
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To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually. Press BACK LIGHT. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under the following conditions: •A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light •A ... the LCD screen. [a] [b] BACK LIGHT [a] Subject is also effective under normal lighting condition. After shooting Be sure to become dark if you adjust the exposure manually, BACK LIGHT does not operate. 33 The c indicator disappears. This function is too dark because of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends...
To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually. Press BACK LIGHT. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under the following conditions: •A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light •A ... the LCD screen. [a] [b] BACK LIGHT [a] Subject is also effective under normal lighting condition. After shooting Be sure to become dark if you adjust the exposure manually, BACK LIGHT does not operate. 33 The c indicator disappears. This function is too dark because of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends...
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...the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 36 NightShot Light emitter To cancel the NightShot function Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Using the NightShot Light When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, picture may record picture nearly in monochrome. (1) While the camcorder is...-in light and NIGHTSHOT function simultaneously. NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible. You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of them, turn off the other. (CCD-TRV93 only) •If focusing is difficult with this function.
...the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 36 NightShot Light emitter To cancel the NightShot function Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Using the NightShot Light When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, picture may record picture nearly in monochrome. (1) While the camcorder is...-in light and NIGHTSHOT function simultaneously. NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible. You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of them, turn off the other. (CCD-TRV93 only) •If focusing is difficult with this function.
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... mode Select OFF in CINEMA mode, set to full mode. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the wide-screen TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set it to 16:9FULL, the Steady Shot function does not... work and the indicator flashes. •In wide mode, you cannot select the bounce function with FADER. •When you record in 16:9 FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide-screen TV. •If you cannot change the mode. 38...
... mode Select OFF in CINEMA mode, set to full mode. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the wide-screen TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set it to 16:9FULL, the Steady Shot function does not... work and the indicator flashes. •In wide mode, you cannot select the bounce function with FADER. •When you record in 16:9 FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide-screen TV. •If you cannot change the mode. 38...
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Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [b] [c] [d] •Insufficient light [a] •Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] •Too much brightness behind the subject [c] •Horizontal stripes [d] •Subjects through frosted glass •Subjects beyond nets, etc. •Bright subject or subject reflecting light •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Advanced operations 41
Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [b] [c] [d] •Insufficient light [a] •Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] •Too much brightness behind the subject [c] •Horizontal stripes [d] •Subjects through frosted glass •Subjects beyond nets, etc. •Bright subject or subject reflecting light •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Advanced operations 41
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...at wide-angle after focusing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (2) Move the power zoom lever to MANUAL. Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to the "T" side on . 42 Use this function when...subject while FOCUS is held down to AUTO. The f indicator in the viewfinder or on manual focusing The following indicators may appear: when recording a very distant subject. When it is released, manual focus mode is too close to focus on the optical zoom zone until the lever reaches...
...at wide-angle after focusing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (2) Move the power zoom lever to MANUAL. Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to the "T" side on . 42 Use this function when...subject while FOCUS is held down to AUTO. The f indicator in the viewfinder or on manual focusing The following indicators may appear: when recording a very distant subject. When it is released, manual focus mode is too close to focus on the optical zoom zone until the lever reaches...
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Advanced operations Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] [b] [a] •The background is too bright (back lighting) •Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] •Bright subject and dark background •To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE - + 2 - + To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. 45
Advanced operations Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases. [a] [b] [a] •The background is too bright (back lighting) •Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] •Bright subject and dark background •To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE - + 2 - + To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. 45
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When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you change the PROGRAM AE mode, the camcorder automatically returns to use the built-in front of a white background, the face will be recorded too dark. •The subject is indoors and there is a window ...behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene. •When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in light (CCD-TRV93 only) or a video light (not supplied). To get...
When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you change the PROGRAM AE mode, the camcorder automatically returns to use the built-in front of a white background, the face will be recorded too dark. •The subject is indoors and there is a window ...behind the subject. •Bright light sources are included in the scene. •When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in light (CCD-TRV93 only) or a video light (not supplied). To get...
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...on the rear of tape and if the recording tab is used in the small holes on...malfunction, and sometimes this manual. •Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it ...and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate the camcorder on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for a long time, remove the ...built-in light - Camcorder care •When the camcorder is not a malfunction. CCD-TRV93 only •Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is...
...on the rear of tape and if the recording tab is used in the small holes on...malfunction, and sometimes this manual. •Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it ...and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate the camcorder on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for a long time, remove the ...built-in light - Camcorder care •When the camcorder is not a malfunction. CCD-TRV93 only •Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is...
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... image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The fader function does not work. • The START...m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12) 74 the holder. Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Recording stops in a few seconds. • The START/STOP MODE switch is not adjusted. m Use a charged...Rewind the tape or use a new one . (p. 59) The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is not malfunctioning. is weak or dead. Flashing...
... image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is set to CAMERA or OFF. m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The fader function does not work. • The START...m Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 12) 74 the holder. Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Recording stops in a few seconds. • The START/STOP MODE switch is not adjusted. m Use a charged...Rewind the tape or use a new one . (p. 59) The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is not malfunctioning. is weak or dead. Flashing...
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...manual of video equipment and peripherals connected to it to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. Identifying the parts Additional information $ª $£ $¢ $∞ %º $§ %¡ $¶ %™ $• %£ CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 $£ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TRV75/ TRV85/TRV715... 55) $ª Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only) (p. 12) %º Intelligent accessory shoe (CCDTRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only) %¡ S VIDEO jack (p. 55) %™ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p. 55) %£ 2 (...
...manual of video equipment and peripherals connected to it to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. Identifying the parts Additional information $ª $£ $¢ $∞ %º $§ %¡ $¶ %™ $• %£ CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 $£ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TRV75/ TRV85/TRV715... 55) $ª Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only) (p. 12) %º Intelligent accessory shoe (CCDTRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only) %¡ S VIDEO jack (p. 55) %™ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p. 55) %£ 2 (...
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...mode indicator (p. 17) 2 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (p. 63) 3 Remaining battery time indicator Display window !¢ @¡ 2 !∞ @¢ !§ !¶ 1 3 !• @£ !ª @º @¡ @™ !¢ Video control mode (p. 11) !∞ Tape counter...54) !£ Manual focusing (p. 42) !¶ END SEARCH indicator (p. 20) !• NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 36) !ª AUTO DATE indicator (p. 11)/Date indicator (p. 50) @º Time indicator (p. 50) @¡ Warning indicators (p. 86) @™ Recording lamp (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only) (p....
...mode indicator (p. 17) 2 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (p. 63) 3 Remaining battery time indicator Display window !¢ @¡ 2 !∞ @¢ !§ !¶ 1 3 !• @£ !ª @º @¡ @™ !¢ Video control mode (p. 11) !∞ Tape counter...54) !£ Manual focusing (p. 42) !¶ END SEARCH indicator (p. 20) !• NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 36) !ª AUTO DATE indicator (p. 11)/Date indicator (p. 50) @º Time indicator (p. 50) @¡ Warning indicators (p. 86) @™ Recording lamp (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only) (p....
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...viewfinder 12 AFM HiFi Sound 32, 63 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 15 Auto focus 42 Backlight 33 Beep 13 C, D Camera recording 11 Car battery 27 Charging battery 7 Cleaning video heads 68 Clock set 61 Connection 55 COUNTER RESET 13 DATE/TIME 50 DEMO 31, 82 Digital zoom 14 DISPLAY ...LANC 81 LASER LINK 56 Lithium battery 59 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu system 28 MIC (microphone) jack ......... 82 NIGHTSHOT 36 O, P ORC 51 PICTURE EFFECT 44 Playback pause 23 Power sources 25 Power zoom 14 PROGRAM AE 40 Q, R Rec review 20 Recording mode 29 Remote control jack (LANC) 81 Rewind 21...
...viewfinder 12 AFM HiFi Sound 32, 63 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 15 Auto focus 42 Backlight 33 Beep 13 C, D Camera recording 11 Car battery 27 Charging battery 7 Cleaning video heads 68 Clock set 61 Connection 55 COUNTER RESET 13 DATE/TIME 50 DEMO 31, 82 Digital zoom 14 DISPLAY ...LANC 81 LASER LINK 56 Lithium battery 59 M, N Manual focus 42 Menu system 28 MIC (microphone) jack ......... 82 NIGHTSHOT 36 O, P ORC 51 PICTURE EFFECT 44 Playback pause 23 Power sources 25 Power zoom 14 PROGRAM AE 40 Q, R Rec review 20 Recording mode 29 Remote control jack (LANC) 81 Rewind 21...