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Record the serial number in the space provided below. CCD-TRV93 CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93/ TRV715/TRV815 ©1998 by Sony Corporation 3-861-891-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TRV Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. CCD-TRV93 CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93/ TRV715/TRV815 ©1998 by Sony Corporation 3-861-891-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TRV Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...and used in household or business trash may cause harmful interference to operate this manual could void your authority to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced... changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Your Handycam Vision is intended to alert the ... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that interference will soon be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of the following measures...
...and used in household or business trash may cause harmful interference to operate this manual could void your authority to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced... changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. Your Handycam Vision is intended to alert the ... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that interference will soon be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of the following measures...
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... Additional information Changing the lithium battery in light (CCD-TRV93 only 52 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 54 - 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...
... Additional information Changing the lithium battery in light (CCD-TRV93 only 52 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 54 - 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...
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...CCD-TRV93 is indicated in the viewfinder. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the LCD screen and/or in the illustrations. To view your model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDViewfinder Video light TRV75... recording ...CCD-TRV93 only." Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in this manual are operational for illustration purposes. Letting the camcorder get wet. Precautions on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to CAMERA...
...CCD-TRV93 is indicated in the viewfinder. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the LCD screen and/or in the illustrations. To view your model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDViewfinder Video light TRV75... recording ...CCD-TRV93 only." Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in this manual are operational for illustration purposes. Letting the camcorder get wet. Precautions on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be repaired [a]. •Never leave the camcorder exposed to CAMERA...
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... adjust the volume using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. When you use headphones, the speaker on the camcorder is set to CAMERA, you can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to VTR. To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel... the screen indicators on the LCD screen. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. To view on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction. 22 Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to the 2 jack. Do not open the LCD panel. When using the viewfinder, you...
... adjust the volume using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. When you use headphones, the speaker on the camcorder is set to CAMERA, you can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to VTR. To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel... the screen indicators on the LCD screen. To erase the indicators, press DISPLAY again. To view on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction. 22 Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to the 2 jack. Do not open the LCD panel. When using the viewfinder, you...
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...screen. [a] [b] BACK LIGHT [a] Subject is also effective under normal lighting condition. To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually. Advanced operations Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background..., use this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. Especially when you adjust the exposure manually, BACK LIGHT does not operate. 33 Press BACK LIGHT. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under the following conditions: •...
...screen. [a] [b] BACK LIGHT [a] Subject is also effective under normal lighting condition. To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually. Advanced operations Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background..., use this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. Especially when you adjust the exposure manually, BACK LIGHT does not operate. 33 Press BACK LIGHT. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under the following conditions: •...
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... NightShot •When you set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu system, the picture will be recorded in incorrect/unnatural color. •You cannot use either of them, turn off the other. (CCD-TRV93 only) •If focusing is difficult with this function. You can achieve a satisfactory..."NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. The maximum limit of nocturnal animals for observation with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 36 OFF ON Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you want to use the built-in light and NIGHTSHOT function ...
... NightShot •When you set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu system, the picture will be recorded in incorrect/unnatural color. •You cannot use either of them, turn off the other. (CCD-TRV93 only) •If focusing is difficult with this function. You can achieve a satisfactory..."NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. The maximum limit of nocturnal animals for observation with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 36 OFF ON Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you want to use the built-in light and NIGHTSHOT function ...
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... a tape, the tape is copied in the menu system (p. 28). To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set it to full mode. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the wide-screen TV 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...
... a tape, the tape is copied in the menu system (p. 28). To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set it to full mode. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the wide-screen TV 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...
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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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...disappears. Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus 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...desired shot length using the power zoom lever. 1 AUTO MANUAL INFINITY 2W T W T 3 NEAR FAR 4 WT W T To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to INFINITY. Note on a most distant subject while FOCUS is held down to AUTO. To record a very distant subject Push FOCUS down . when the ...
...disappears. Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus 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...desired shot length using the power zoom lever. 1 AUTO MANUAL INFINITY 2W T W T 3 NEAR FAR 4 WT W T To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to INFINITY. Note on a most distant subject while FOCUS is held down to AUTO. To record a very distant subject Push FOCUS down . when the ...
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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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...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 the best color, 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 your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark. When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If ...
...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 the best color, 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 your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark. When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If ...
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... away from the sand or dust. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for a long time, remove the...malfunction, and sometimes this manual. •Should any type of solvent which may appear on the rear of tape and if the recording tab is used in or...inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it since heat may cause the unit to clean the LCD screen.... •Clean the lens with a mild detergent solution. CCD-TRV93 only •Do not knock or jolt the built-in light...
... away from the sand or dust. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for a long time, remove the...malfunction, and sometimes this manual. •Should any type of solvent which may appear on the rear of tape and if the recording tab is used in or...inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it since heat may cause the unit to clean the LCD screen.... •Clean the lens with a mild detergent solution. CCD-TRV93 only •Do not knock or jolt the built-in light...
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.... m 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 set it to 16:9 FULL. m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The fader function does not work . • FOCUS is set to 1 or 2 in ... screen • The viewfinder lens is no function except for autofocus. Flashing will stop soon. • The lithium battery is set to CAMERA or OFF. Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Recording stops in a few seconds. • The START/STOP MODE switch is weak or dead.
.... m 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 set it to 16:9 FULL. m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The fader function does not work . • FOCUS is set to 1 or 2 in ... screen • The viewfinder lens is no function except for autofocus. Flashing will stop soon. • The lithium battery is set to CAMERA or OFF. Trouble check Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Recording stops in a few seconds. • The START/STOP MODE switch is weak or dead.
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Refer to the instruction manual of video equipment and peripherals connected to it to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. If the camcorder does not work correctly with using the AC power adaptor, use the battery pack. 81...$• RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 55) $ª Viewfinder lens adjustment ring (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only) (p. 12) %º Intelligent accessory shoe (CCDTRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only) %¡ S VIDEO jack (p. 55) %™ VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p. 55) %£ 2 (headphones) jack (p. 22) Note on and off the power supplied ...
Refer to the instruction manual of video equipment and peripherals connected to it to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. If the camcorder does not work correctly with using the AC power adaptor, use the battery pack. 81...$• RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 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 (headphones) jack (p. 22) Note on and off the power supplied ...
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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... (p. 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...
...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... (p. 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...
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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...