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...accompanying the appliance. These limits are cautioned that interference will soon be producing home video that to come. This equipment generates, uses, and can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the ...is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. 2 Congratulations on a circuit different from that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) For the customers in CANADA CAUTION TO ...
...accompanying the appliance. These limits are cautioned that interference will soon be producing home video that to come. This equipment generates, uses, and can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the ...is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. If this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. 2 Congratulations on a circuit different from that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) For the customers in CANADA CAUTION TO ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... 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 -...
... 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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... (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
... (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
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... 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. Attach the battery pack to install and charge 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...
... 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. Attach the battery pack to install and charge 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...
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... battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 Charging begins. You can also use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery ...viewfinder. Use it is completed. POWER CAMERA OFF VTR Notes •"- - - When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is completely charged. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on the display window.
... battery time. •Remaining battery time indication in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the actual recording time. 7 Charging begins. You can also use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery ...viewfinder. Use it is completed. POWER CAMERA OFF VTR Notes •"- - - When the remaining battery indicator becomes ı, normal charge is completely charged. Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on the display window.
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CCD-TRV75/TRV715 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H /F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 Continuous recording time* 120 (105) 205 (180) 240 (210) 410 (370) 490 (440) 650 (585) 750 (675) 95 (85) 155 (140) 190 (170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) Typical recording time** 60... LCD 95 (85) 155 (140) 190 (170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) CCD-TRV85/TRV815 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H /F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 Continuous recording time* 120 (105) 205 (180) 240 (210) 410 (370) 490 (440) 650 (585) 750 (675...
CCD-TRV75/TRV715 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H /F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 Continuous recording time* 120 (105) 205 (180) 240 (210) 410 (370) 490 (440) 650 (585) 750 (675) 95 (85) 155 (140) 190 (170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) Typical recording time** 60... LCD 95 (85) 155 (140) 190 (170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) CCD-TRV85/TRV815 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H /F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 Continuous recording time* 120 (105) 205 (180) 240 (210) 410 (370) 490 (440) 650 (585) 750 (675...
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... and open it again, it takes 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-F930 NP-F950 125...
... and open it again, it takes 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-F930 NP-F950 125...
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... and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). The "REC" indicator appears. The date is working correctly. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up in the viewfinder (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only). This feature works only once a day. (1) While...
... and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). The "REC" indicator appears. The date is working correctly. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up in the viewfinder (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only). This feature works only once a day. (1) While...
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...viewfinder lens adjustment ring [a] (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815) or move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever [b] (CCD-TRV93) so that the indicators in the viewfinder (Standby mode). However, for getting remaining battery time indicated correctly, leave the battery pack installed after someone else has... to OFF. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. [a] CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/ TRV815 [b] CCD-TRV93 Note on the battery pack which is a little wear on the lighting aperture - Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again.
...viewfinder lens adjustment ring [a] (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815) or move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever [b] (CCD-TRV93) so that the indicators in the viewfinder (Standby mode). However, for getting remaining battery time indicated correctly, leave the battery pack installed after someone else has... to OFF. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. [a] CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/ TRV815 [b] CCD-TRV93 Note on the battery pack which is a little wear on the lighting aperture - Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again.
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... the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording. Note that you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it as for saving battery power as well as a guide. you reset the date and time. - Note on the tape. To set the counter to... to hear the beep sound, select "OFF" in the menu system. 13 Several beeps also sound as a guide, record in same (SP or LP) mode. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - Basic operations Camera recording Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. To...
... the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording. Note that you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it as for saving battery power as well as a guide. you reset the date and time. - Note on the tape. To set the counter to... to hear the beep sound, select "OFF" in the menu system. 13 Several beeps also sound as a guide, record in same (SP or LP) mode. you stop recording within 10 seconds. - Basic operations Camera recording Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. To...
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... LCD screen to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B. L. only while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can select... LCD B. When using the battery pack as a power source. 16 You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. L. side: to save the...
... LCD screen to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select LCD B. L. only while using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can select... LCD B. When using the battery pack as a power source. 16 You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. L. side: to save the...
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..., the speaker on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. You can adjust the volume using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. When using the viewfinder, you can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to 15 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 15° Using the remote commander You... supplied Remote Commander. Playing back a tape When monitoring on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY. Before using VOLUME. If the POWER switch is set to VTR. Note on the LCD screen You...
..., the speaker on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. You can adjust the volume using the Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. When using the viewfinder, you can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to 15 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 15° Using the remote commander You... supplied Remote Commander. Playing back a tape When monitoring on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY. Before using VOLUME. If the POWER switch is set to VTR. Note on the LCD screen You...
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...jack cover, and connect 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. PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned ... NP-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 the wall outlet, even...
...jack cover, and connect 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. PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned ... NP-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 the wall outlet, even...
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... is installed with the viewfinder. CCDContinuous recording time Typical recording time TRV75 265 min. 180 min. 140 min. 95 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 battery mounting surface of the battery before being purchased and temperature. Lower...
... is installed with the viewfinder. CCDContinuous recording time Typical recording time TRV75 265 min. 180 min. 140 min. 95 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 battery mounting surface of the battery before being purchased and temperature. Lower...
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... operations Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Use Sony DC-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). To remove the car battery charger The car battery charger is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. Connect the car battery cord to the operating instructions of a car (12 V or 24 V). When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. 27
... operations Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Use Sony DC-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). To remove the car battery charger The car battery charger is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. Connect the car battery cord to the operating instructions of a car (12 V or 24 V). When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. 27
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...8 seconds after DISPLAY is turned on the LCD screen. When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is not displayed in LP (long play ) mode. •Select LP when recording in the menu. LCD COLOR* Select this camcorder. Ò REMAIN* ... is dark. is automatically selected, and LCD B.L. Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for the period of the POWER switch to VTR or CAMERA. •When you want to adjust the color on and calculates the remainder of the tape. •for about 8 seconds after a cassette is ...
...8 seconds after DISPLAY is turned on the LCD screen. When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is not displayed in LP (long play ) mode. •Select LP when recording in the menu. LCD COLOR* Select this camcorder. Ò REMAIN* ... is dark. is automatically selected, and LCD B.L. Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for the period of the POWER switch to VTR or CAMERA. •When you want to adjust the color on and calculates the remainder of the tape. •for about 8 seconds after a cassette is ...
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...Set TBC to OFF when: •Playing back a tape you have dubbed over. •Playing back a tape on which you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to reduce picture noise. • Select OFF if the picture has a lot of a TV game or similar ...playback EDIT, HiFi SOUND, TBC, and DNR. * These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is in place. 32 Items for jitter. REC LAMP* • Select OFF when you recorded the signal of movement, causing a conspicuous afterimage. DNR* • Normally select ON to ...
...Set TBC to OFF when: •Playing back a tape you have dubbed over. •Playing back a tape on which you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to reduce picture noise. • Select OFF if the picture has a lot of a TV game or similar ...playback EDIT, HiFi SOUND, TBC, and DNR. * These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is in place. 32 Items for jitter. REC LAMP* • Select OFF when you recorded the signal of movement, causing a conspicuous afterimage. DNR* • Normally select ON to ...
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... the built-in light - To turn it automatically turns off STANDBY. LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Using the built-in light automatically Slide LIGHT to AUTO. CCD-TRV93 only You can use and until cool. The built-in light to be turned off. •While working the End Search function, the built... turned off by children. Emits intense heat and light. Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to ON. Notes • The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is on /off . DANGER Not to suit your shooting situation. In this case, turn STANDBY down...
... the built-in light - To turn it automatically turns off STANDBY. LIGHT OFF AUTO ON Using the built-in light automatically Slide LIGHT to AUTO. CCD-TRV93 only You can use and until cool. The built-in light to be turned off. •While working the End Search function, the built... turned off by children. Emits intense heat and light. Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to ON. Notes • The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is on /off . DANGER Not to suit your shooting situation. In this case, turn STANDBY down...
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... the battery with a dry cloth to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a lithium battery installed. Additional information Additional information Changing the lithium battery in fire. 59 Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of fire or explosion. Use of children. The lithium battery for the...Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may present a risk of in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to install the lithium battery so that comes ...
... the battery with a dry cloth to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a lithium battery installed. Additional information Additional information Changing the lithium battery in fire. 59 Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of fire or explosion. Use of children. The lithium battery for the...Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may present a risk of in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Discard used batteries according to install the lithium battery so that comes ...
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Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 1 2 5 CR 202 CR 202 60 Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached.
Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Close the lid. 1 1 2 5 3 1 2 5 CR 202 CR 202 60 Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other power source attached.