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... LITHIUM ION BATTERY. These limits are cautioned that interference will soon be producing home video that may be determined by turning the equipment off and on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This equipment generates, uses, and can return your...the customers in a residential installation. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in this equipment. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Congratulations on , the user is very easy to the presence of the following measures: - You can radiate radio frequency energy...
... LITHIUM ION BATTERY. These limits are cautioned that interference will soon be producing home video that may be determined by turning the equipment off and on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This equipment generates, uses, and can return your...the customers in a residential installation. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in this equipment. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Congratulations on , the user is very easy to the presence of the following measures: - You can radiate radio frequency energy...
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... pack 64 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Trouble check 73 Self-diagnosis display 76 Specifications 77 Identifying the parts 78 Warning indicators 86 Index 87 3 for playback/editing - for camera recording - Table of the picture ... 24 Advanced operations ... 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 ...
... pack 64 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Trouble check 73 Self-diagnosis display 76 Specifications 77 Identifying the parts 78 Warning indicators 86 Index 87 3 for playback/editing - for camera recording - Table of the picture ... 24 Advanced operations ... 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 ...
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... letters. Types of differences CCDViewfinder Video light TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 B/W - Over 99.99% are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the illustrations. Letting the camcorder get wet. The CCD-TRV93 is indicated in any way.... Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV93 only." e.g. These points are operational for the four models listed below. Keep the camcorder away from country to CAMERA...
... letters. Types of differences CCDViewfinder Video light TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 B/W - Over 99.99% are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the illustrations. Letting the camcorder get wet. The CCD-TRV93 is indicated in any way.... Otherwise, the model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV93 only." e.g. These points are operational for the four models listed below. Keep the camcorder away from country to CAMERA...
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... 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
... 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
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... it catches on the battery pack. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to the camcorder securely. 1 2 BATT RELEASE Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 Attach the battery pack to install and charge the battery pack... battery pack (1) While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow. (2) Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery.
... it catches on the battery pack. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to the camcorder securely. 1 2 BATT RELEASE Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack. 6 Attach the battery pack to install and charge the battery pack... battery pack (1) While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow. (2) Install the battery pack in the direction of Sony Corporation. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery.
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... appears in the display window until FULL appears in the display window. POWER CAMERA OFF VTR Notes •"- - - Use it is completed. The battery pack is charged a little in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the plug's 4 mark up. (2) Connect the power cord to ... supplied AC power adaptor to use the battery pack before it as a guide. Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is completely charged...
... appears in the display window until FULL appears in the display window. POWER CAMERA OFF VTR Notes •"- - - Use it is completed. The battery pack is charged a little in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the plug's 4 mark up. (2) Connect the power cord to ... supplied AC power adaptor to use the battery pack before it as a guide. Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is completely charged...
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...about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be shorter. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack CCD-TRV93 Battery pack Continuous recording time* Typical recording time** Playing time on LCD NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H /F750 NP...parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at the demonstration of the arrow. The actual battery life may not be displayed properly, depending on using ...
...about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be shorter. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack CCD-TRV93 Battery pack Continuous recording time* Typical recording time** Playing time on LCD NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H /F750 NP...parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time at the demonstration of the arrow. The actual battery life may not be displayed properly, depending on using ...
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... first time, power on the front of the camcorder also lights up in the viewfinder (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only). Before you record onetime events, you start recording (p. 61). The camera recording/battery lamp located on it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to . The camcorder starts recording. Basic operations Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed...
... first time, power on the front of the camcorder also lights up in the viewfinder (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only). Before you record onetime events, you start recording (p. 61). The camera recording/battery lamp located on it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to . The camcorder starts recording. Basic operations Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed...
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... pack from the model having the built-in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. [a] CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/ TRV815 [b] CCD-TRV93 Note on the battery pack which is installed with the camcorder. 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...
... pack from the model having the built-in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. [a] CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/ TRV815 [b] CCD-TRV93 Note on the battery pack which is installed with the camcorder. 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...
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.... •If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day. Basic operations Camera recording Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes ...while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving ...
.... •If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day. Basic operations Camera recording Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes ...while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving ...
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Basic operations STA STA Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. Recording starts. Recording continues for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Notes on START/STOP mode •If you press ... START/STOP. These modes enable you to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you have turned off the indicators on the LCD screen, the dots do not appear. •You cannot use FADER in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START...
Basic operations STA STA Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. Recording starts. Recording continues for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. (3) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Notes on START/STOP mode •If you press ... START/STOP. These modes enable you to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you have turned off the indicators on the LCD screen, the dots do not appear. •You cannot use FADER in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START...
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...and MENU. •The date appears in mirror mode, you can turn the LCD panel over . When recorded, it will be damaged or the LCD panel may be normal. 17 Turn the LCD panel vertically first until... the viewfinder. Notes on mirror mode •The picture on the LCD looks as r. Basic operations Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel •When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks,... the date and remaining tape indicators disappear. otherwise, the camcorder body may not close properly [b]. •Close the LCD panel completely when not in mirror mode.
...and MENU. •The date appears in mirror mode, you can turn the LCD panel over . When recorded, it will be damaged or the LCD panel may be normal. 17 Turn the LCD panel vertically first until... the viewfinder. Notes on mirror mode •The picture on the LCD looks as r. Basic operations Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel •When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks,... the date and remaining tape indicators disappear. otherwise, the camcorder body may not close properly [b]. •Close the LCD panel completely when not in mirror mode.
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Hints for recording from a low position [a]. •You can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. 1 2 3 •Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it with the grip strap so that you use the viewfinder. [a] [b] 18 in microphone. •Place your eye firmly against your side. •...
Hints for recording from a low position [a]. •You can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. 1 2 3 •Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it with the grip strap so that you use the viewfinder. [a] [b] 18 in microphone. •Place your eye firmly against your side. •...
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... a flat surface or use it with the camcorder. Hints for a still camera, you can also use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. The inside of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length...
... a flat surface or use it with the camcorder. Hints for a still camera, you can also use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. The inside of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length...
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... START/STOP. Hold down the + side (Edit Search). 1 POWER CAMERA OFF VTR 3 EDITSEARCH STA 2 LOCK NDBY START/STOP EDITSEARCH EDITSEARCH To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH. side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to STANDBY. (3) Press the - (Œ) side of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Note that this function does not...
... START/STOP. Hold down the + side (Edit Search). 1 POWER CAMERA OFF VTR 3 EDITSEARCH STA 2 LOCK NDBY START/STOP EDITSEARCH EDITSEARCH To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH. side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to STANDBY. (3) Press the - (Œ) side of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). Note that this function does not...
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.... 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 start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind the... tape. (5) Press ( 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. To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ). 21 The video control buttons light up. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the ...
.... 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 start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary. (4) Press 0 to rewind the... tape. (5) Press ( 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. To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ). 21 The video control buttons light up. (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the ...
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... headphones. The viewfinder turns off automatically. The viewfinder turns on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can control playback using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. It may cause malfunction. 22 Playing back a ...tape When monitoring on automatically. If the POWER switch is set to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. You can erase the indicator by using VOLUME. Using headphones Connect headphones (not supplied) to VTR.
... headphones. The viewfinder turns off automatically. The viewfinder turns on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to CAMERA, you can control playback using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. It may cause malfunction. 22 Playing back a ...tape When monitoring on automatically. If the POWER switch is set to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out [a]. You can erase the indicator by using VOLUME. Using headphones Connect headphones (not supplied) to VTR.
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...mode setting in the various playback modes. •When playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to play back the tape recorded in LP mode. •Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the menu system. Notes on the LCD screen during still, slow and... speed (slow playback) Press & on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press (. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. 23 To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan) Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) ...
...mode setting in the various playback modes. •When playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to play back the tape recorded in LP mode. •Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the menu system. Notes on the LCD screen during still, slow and... speed (slow playback) Press & on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press (. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters stop mode. 23 To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding (skip scan) Keep pressing 0 while rewinding or ) ...
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...-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Supplied battery case (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV93 only) Sony car battery charger DC-V515A Notes on the camcorder. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3... the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. •The DC IN jack has power source priority. Advanced operations Advanced operations Using alternative power...
...-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 Supplied battery case (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV93 only) Sony car battery charger DC-V515A Notes on the camcorder. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3... the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on power sources •Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape. •The DC IN jack has power source priority. Advanced operations Advanced operations Using alternative power...
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...case is installed with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting surface of the battery before being purchased and temperature. CCDContinuous recording time Typical recording time TRV75 265 min. 180 min. 140 min. 95 min. Remove the battery case after using environment. •The above battery...TRV85 265 min. 170 min. 140 min. 90 min. 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 camcorder. Notes •You may be shorter depending on the holder ...
...case is installed with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting surface of the battery before being purchased and temperature. CCDContinuous recording time Typical recording time TRV75 265 min. 180 min. 140 min. 95 min. Remove the battery case after using environment. •The above battery...TRV85 265 min. 170 min. 140 min. 90 min. 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 camcorder. Notes •You may be shorter depending on the holder ...