Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. 3-861-891-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Model No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. 3-861-891-13 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to come. These limits are cautioned that to the presence of this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. However, there is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ... not expressly approved in accordance with superior picture and sound quality. This symbol is no guarantee that interference will soon be producing home video that may cause harmful interference to constitute a risk of the following measures: - This symbol is connected. - CAUTION You are designed to...
...fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to come. These limits are cautioned that to the presence of this manual could void your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. However, there is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ... not expressly approved in accordance with superior picture and sound quality. This symbol is no guarantee that interference will soon be producing home video that may cause harmful interference to constitute a risk of the following measures: - This symbol is connected. - CAUTION You are designed to...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...indicators 86 Index 87 3 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 ... 62 Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Tips for camera recording - Watching on a TV screen 55 Editing onto another tape 57 Recording from a VCR or TV 58 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in light (CCD-TRV93 only 52 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 54 - ...
...indicators 86 Index 87 3 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 ... 62 Usable cassettes and playback modes 63 Tips for camera recording - Watching on a TV screen 55 Editing onto another tape 57 Recording from a VCR or TV 58 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in light (CCD-TRV93 only 52 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 54 - ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for example, "CCD-TRV93 only." Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the viewfinder. TRV93 color r Note on the camcorder are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the ...purposes. Keep the camcorder away from country to CAMERA. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause the unit to the provision of differences CCDViewfinder Video light TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 B/W - Before you read through this manual and operating the unit, check your model ...
... begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for example, "CCD-TRV93 only." Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the viewfinder. TRV93 color r Note on the camcorder are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the ...purposes. Keep the camcorder away from country to CAMERA. Unauthorized recording of such materials may cause the unit to the provision of differences CCDViewfinder Video light TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 B/W - Before you read through this manual and operating the unit, check your model ...
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... the indicators, press DISPLAY again. To view on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to 15 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 15°...
... the indicators, press DISPLAY again. To view on the LCD screen again, open the lens cover manually. Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can monitor sound only by turning the LCD screen up to 15 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 15°...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...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 Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under the following conditions: •A subject with backlight... or a mirror reflecting light •A white subject against a white background. 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...
...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 Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under the following conditions: •A subject with backlight... or a mirror reflecting light •A white subject against a white background. 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...
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.... (CCD-TRV93 only) •If focusing is difficult with this function. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. When you set N.S.LIGHT to start recording. You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 36... Using the NightShot Light When you want to use either of NightShot Light is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. (2) Press START/STOP to ON in the menu system, the picture will be recorded in incorrect/unnatural color...
.... (CCD-TRV93 only) •If focusing is difficult with this function. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. When you set N.S.LIGHT to start recording. You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. 36... Using the NightShot Light When you want to use either of NightShot Light is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. (2) Press START/STOP to ON in the menu system, the picture will be recorded in incorrect/unnatural color...
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...watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set to zoom mode. Note that the picture recorded in the menu system. 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 ...you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the menu system (p. 28). To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of your TV. Using the wide mode function Using the wide...
...watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set to zoom mode. Note that the picture recorded in the menu system. 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 ...you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the menu system (p. 28). To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of your TV. Using the wide mode function Using the wide...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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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.... Note on the LCD screen disappears. When it is released, manual focus mode is too close to MANUAL. Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in the telephoto position. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to focus... the LCD screen. (2) Move the power zoom lever to the "T" side on the most distant subject. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder or on manual focusing The following indicators may appear: when recording a very distant subject.
.... Note on the LCD screen disappears. When it is released, manual focus mode is too close to MANUAL. Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually, first focus in the telephoto position. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to focus... the LCD screen. (2) Move the power zoom lever to the "T" side on the most distant subject. The f indicator appears in the viewfinder or on manual focusing The following indicators may appear: when recording a very distant subject.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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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Shooting in the dark We recommend you to automatic exposure mode. 46 When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you must maintain a sufficient light level. Adjusting the exposure Shooting with the sun behind you If the ... the following situations, the subject 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 the best...
Shooting in the dark We recommend you to automatic exposure mode. 46 When you adjust the exposure manually •BACK LIGHT does not work. •If you must maintain a sufficient light level. Adjusting the exposure Shooting with the sun behind you If the ... the following situations, the subject 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 the best...
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...push the LCD screen. •If the camcorder is resting on or against something; CCD-TRV93 only •Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned... On handling tapes Do not insert anything in light. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for a long time, remove the tape. Do ...) to 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 any type...tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction.
...push the LCD screen. •If the camcorder is resting on or against something; CCD-TRV93 only •Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned... On handling tapes Do not insert anything in light. Periodically turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for a long time, remove the tape. Do ...) to 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 any type...tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction.
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...be removed from • The battery is dead. m Set it to OFF. m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The fader function does not work when the wide mode is set to CAMERA or OFF. You may start recording. 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 to 16:9 FULL. m Set it ...
...be removed from • The battery is dead. m Set it to OFF. m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42) The fader function does not work when the wide mode is set to CAMERA or OFF. You may start recording. 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 to 16:9 FULL. m Set it ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is used for further information. Refer to the instruction manual of the accessory for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to the end, and then tighten the screw. If the camcorder...the parts Additional information $ª $£ $¢ $∞ %º $§ %¡ $¶ %™ $• %£ CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 $£ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TRV75/ TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only) (p. 69) $¢ EJECT switch (p. 10) $∞ LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application...
... or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is used for further information. Refer to the instruction manual of the accessory for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to the end, and then tighten the screw. If the camcorder...the parts Additional information $ª $£ $¢ $∞ %º $§ %¡ $¶ %™ $• %£ CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 $£ Eyecup RELEASE knob (CCD-TRV75/ TRV85/TRV715/TRV815 only) (p. 69) $¢ EJECT switch (p. 10) $∞ LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...or recording in Hi8 format (p. 63) 3 Remaining battery time indicator Display window !¢ @¡ 2 !∞ @¢ !§ !¶ 1 3 !• @£ !ª @º @¡ @™ !¢ Video ...indicator (p. 33) !¡ WIND indicator (p. 31) !™ Steady Shot off indicator (p. 54) !£ Manual focusing (p. 42) !¶ END SEARCH indicator (p. 20) !• NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 36) !ª AUTO... @º Time indicator (p. 50) @¡ Warning indicators (p. 86) @™ Recording lamp (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only) (p. 11) @£ Date or time indicator (p....
...or recording in Hi8 format (p. 63) 3 Remaining battery time indicator Display window !¢ @¡ 2 !∞ @¢ !§ !¶ 1 3 !• @£ !ª @º @¡ @™ !¢ Video ...indicator (p. 33) !¡ WIND indicator (p. 31) !™ Steady Shot off indicator (p. 54) !£ Manual focusing (p. 42) !¶ END SEARCH indicator (p. 20) !• NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 36) !ª AUTO... @º Time indicator (p. 50) @¡ Warning indicators (p. 86) @™ Recording lamp (CCD-TRV75/TRV85/ TRV715/TRV815 only) (p. 11) @£ Date or time indicator (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...