Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 1
Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TRV93 CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93/ TRV715/TRV815 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. 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. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. CCD-TRV93 CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93/ TRV715/TRV815 ©1998 by Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. 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.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 3
... 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 the dark (NightShot) ....... 36 Using the wide mode function 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Focusing manually 41 Enjoying picture effect 43 Adjusting the exposure 45 Superimposing a title 47 Making your camcorder abroad 72 Trouble check 73 Self-diagnosis display...
... 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 the dark (NightShot) ....... 36 Using the wide mode function 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Focusing manually 41 Enjoying picture effect 43 Adjusting the exposure 45 Superimposing a title 47 Making your camcorder abroad 72 Trouble check 73 Self-diagnosis display...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 4
... repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to confirm your recordings on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are shown in any way. Keep the camcorder away from country to CAMERA. Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. Types of the copyright laws. Set the POWER switch...
... repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to confirm your recordings on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are shown in any way. Keep the camcorder away from country to CAMERA. Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. Types of the copyright laws. Set the POWER switch...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 5
...-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 25) 3 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p. 6, 25) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 59) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 55) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 84) 8 Battery case (1) (p. 26) CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 5
...-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 25) 3 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p. 6, 25) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 59) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 55) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 84) 8 Battery case (1) (p. 26) CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc. 5
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 8
...330) The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. CCD-TRV75/TRV715 Battery pack NP-...) 75 (70) 95 (85) 165 (145) 200 (175) 260 (235) 305 (275) Playing time on LCD 90 (80) 145 (130) 175 (160) 300 (270) 365 (325) 475 (430) 555 (500) 8 Lower numbers are the time when recording with the LCD screen. Using both will further reduce recording time.
...330) The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. CCD-TRV75/TRV715 Battery pack NP-...) 75 (70) 95 (85) 165 (145) 200 (175) 260 (235) 305 (275) Playing time on LCD 90 (80) 145 (130) 175 (160) 300 (270) 365 (325) 475 (430) 555 (500) 8 Lower numbers are the time when recording with the LCD screen. Using both will further reduce recording time.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 11
... 11 The camera recording/battery lamp located on it and reset the date and time to your time before you use the camcorder for 10 seconds after you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up in the viewfinder (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only). When you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This...
... 11 The camera recording/battery lamp located on it and reset the date and time to your time before you use the camcorder for 10 seconds after you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up in the viewfinder (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only). When you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 12
... START/STOP again. Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. CCD-TRV93 only If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, the picture in the viewfinder (Standby mode). As an exception, be sure to OFF. When this happens, colors in the viewfinder clearly, or after use (CCD-TRV93 only). To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder may change...
... START/STOP again. Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. CCD-TRV93 only If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, the picture in the viewfinder (Standby mode). As an exception, be sure to OFF. When this happens, colors in the viewfinder clearly, or after use (CCD-TRV93 only). To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder may change...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 13
... LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. Notes on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is recorded in the menu system. Note on the tape counter •The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. you intend to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. There will ensure that the beep sound is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as a guide. Note...
... LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. Notes on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is recorded in the menu system. Note on the tape counter •The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. you intend to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. There will ensure that the beep sound is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as a guide. Note...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 15
... of quick shots resulting in 5SEC mode Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording starts. These modes enable you to take a series of one per second as illustrated below. 2 START/STOP MODE 5SEC ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 1 3 LOCK NDBY START/STOP STBY LOCK NDBY START/STOP REC REC • To extend the recording time in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to...
... of quick shots resulting in 5SEC mode Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording starts. These modes enable you to take a series of one per second as illustrated below. 2 START/STOP MODE 5SEC ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 1 3 LOCK NDBY START/STOP STBY LOCK NDBY START/STOP REC REC • To extend the recording time in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 16
... adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B. L. You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. only while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. side: to the other side. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to brighten the LCD screen - in the menu system and set to save the battery power...
... adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B. L. You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. only while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. side: to the other side. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to brighten the LCD screen - in the menu system and set to save the battery power...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 21
The video control buttons light up. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. 1 2 POWER CAMERA OFF VTR 4 REW 5 PLAY VOLUME LCD BRIGHT 6 3 To stop playback, press p. Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind...
The video control buttons light up. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. 1 2 POWER CAMERA OFF VTR 4 REW 5 PLAY VOLUME LCD BRIGHT 6 3 To stop playback, press p. Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 26
... the battery pack. 1 2 3 Battery life Using alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C). CCDContinuous recording time Typical recording time TRV75 265 min. 180 min. 140 min. 95 min. To remove the battery case The battery case is installed with the alkaline batteries to prevent malfunction. CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93 only Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline batteries (not supplied). (1) Remove the battery holder from the camcorder to the battery...
... the battery pack. 1 2 3 Battery life Using alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C). CCDContinuous recording time Typical recording time TRV75 265 min. 180 min. 140 min. 95 min. To remove the battery case The battery case is installed with the alkaline batteries to prevent malfunction. CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93 only Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sony Alkaline batteries (not supplied). (1) Remove the battery holder from the camcorder to the battery...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 63
... system. When video tape recorded by this camera. Note on AFM HiFi stereo When you use a standard 8 mm video recorder/player to the format in the Hi8 system. If you intend to use a standard 8 mm video cassette for this "XR" camcorder is played back by a conventional Hi8 camcorder or when video tape recorded by a conventional Hi8 camcorder is played back by the "XR" camcorder. Additional information Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an...
... system. When video tape recorded by this camera. Note on AFM HiFi stereo When you use a standard 8 mm video recorder/player to the format in the Hi8 system. If you intend to use a standard 8 mm video cassette for this "XR" camcorder is played back by a conventional Hi8 camcorder or when video tape recorded by a conventional Hi8 camcorder is played back by the "XR" camcorder. Additional information Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 64
... i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you can be used when a tape is inserted or removed. Tips for using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as you are using the battery pack This section shows you how you are recording, set the POWER switch to obtain a smooth transition between scenes can get the most out of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack...
... i indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you can be used when a tape is inserted or removed. Tips for using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as you are using the battery pack This section shows you how you are recording, set the POWER switch to obtain a smooth transition between scenes can get the most out of your battery pack. Preparing the battery pack...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 66
... using a fully charged (or normal charged) battery pack in the viewfinder, the i indicator may also flash under the condition of Sony Corporation. * The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which can exchange data with video equipment not having this battery pack with video equipment having the mark. How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of the camcorder...
... using a fully charged (or normal charged) battery pack in the viewfinder, the i indicator may also flash under the condition of Sony Corporation. * The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which can exchange data with video equipment not having this battery pack with video equipment having the mark. How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of the camcorder...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 74
... picture has been recorded with HiFi SOUND set to OFF. (p. 31) The date or time indicator disappears. • Reset the date and time. (p. 61) Picture Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. the holder. You may start recording. m Set it to 5SEC or . m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The fader function does not work when the wide mode is set...
... picture has been recorded with HiFi SOUND set to OFF. (p. 31) The date or time indicator disappears. • Reset the date and time. (p. 61) Picture Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image on the viewfinder screen • The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. the holder. You may start recording. m Set it to 5SEC or . m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The fader function does not work when the wide mode is set...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 77
..., cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg) including the battery pack NPF330, lithium battery CR2025, cassette and shoulder strap Microphone Stereo type Supplied accessories See page 5. cassette) SP mode: 2 hours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 4 rotary heads (SP/LP independent heads) Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using 120...
..., cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg) including the battery pack NPF330, lithium battery CR2025, cassette and shoulder strap Microphone Stereo type Supplied accessories See page 5. cassette) SP mode: 2 hours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 4 rotary heads (SP/LP independent heads) Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using 120...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 81
... function as the jack indicated as a video light or microphone. The l control jack is linked to the STANDBY switch, allowing you to turn on the intelligent accessory shoe -CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only Supplies power to optional accessories such as CONTROL L or REMOTE. $§ Cassette compartment (p. 10) $¶ Grip strap (p. 18) $• RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 55) $ª Viewfinder lens adjustment...
... function as the jack indicated as a video light or microphone. The l control jack is linked to the STANDBY switch, allowing you to turn on the intelligent accessory shoe -CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only Supplies power to optional accessories such as CONTROL L or REMOTE. $§ Cassette compartment (p. 10) $¶ Grip strap (p. 18) $• RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 55) $ª Viewfinder lens adjustment...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 85
... 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 (p. 13)/Self-diagnosis functions indicator (p. 76)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 15) !§ Remaining tape indicator 5min 0min 4 Exposure indicator (p. 45)/Zoom indicator (p. 14) 5 FADER indicator (p. 35) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 38) 7 PICTURE EFFECT indicator (p. 44) 8 LCD BRIGHT indicator (p. 16)/VOLUME...
... 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 (p. 13)/Self-diagnosis functions indicator (p. 76)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 15) !§ Remaining tape indicator 5min 0min 4 Exposure indicator (p. 45)/Zoom indicator (p. 14) 5 FADER indicator (p. 35) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 38) 7 PICTURE EFFECT indicator (p. 44) 8 LCD BRIGHT indicator (p. 16)/VOLUME...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 87
... Clock set 61 Connection 55 COUNTER RESET 13 DATE/TIME 50 DEMO 31, 82 Digital zoom 14 DISPLAY 22 DNR 32 E EDIT 32 Editing 57 EDITSEARCH 20 END SEARCH 24 Exposure 45 I, J, K, L 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...
... Clock set 61 Connection 55 COUNTER RESET 13 DATE/TIME 50 DEMO 31, 82 Digital zoom 14 DISPLAY 22 DNR 32 E EDIT 32 Editing 57 EDITSEARCH 20 END SEARCH 24 Exposure 45 I, J, K, L 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...