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...× - - TRV58 - 460× - - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder are shown in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." Set the POWER switch to country. z TRV88 - 560× - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in capital letters. As you... read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by...
...× - - TRV58 - 460× - - z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder are shown in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." Set the POWER switch to country. z TRV88 - 560× - Using this manual The instructions in this manual are clearly indicated in capital letters. As you... read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 5 A/V connecting cable...
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 5 A/V connecting cable...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous...570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 205 110 240 130 410 225 490 270 650 355 750 410 880 485 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the ...
The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous...570 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 120 65 205 110 240 130 410 225 490 270 650 355 750 410 880 485 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the ...
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...cold environment. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 What is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with...time on LCD screen 120 205 240 410 490 650 750 880 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD...
...cold environment. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with compatible electronic equipment. Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 What is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with...time on LCD screen 120 205 240 410 490 650 750 880 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV88 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Playing time on LCD...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...the playback picture in the viewfinder. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture on VOLUME. The speaker on your camcorder (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only). (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the...the volume, press either of the two buttons on the screen. Playback - You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 4 REW 5 PLAY 2 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 3 To stop playback Press x. 6 VOLUME 29 ...
...the playback picture in the viewfinder. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture on VOLUME. The speaker on your camcorder (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only). (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the...the volume, press either of the two buttons on the screen. Playback - You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 4 REW 5 PLAY 2 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 3 To stop playback Press x. 6 VOLUME 29 ...
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Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD panel up by 23 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 23° To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. The indicators appear on your camcorder. DISPLAY 30 You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a].
Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD panel up by 23 degrees [b]. [a] [b] 23° To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. The indicators appear on your camcorder. DISPLAY 30 You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a].
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...tape. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) - When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. To resume normal playback, press N. To resume normal playback, press N. When you play back a ... press N. Playback - To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed...
...tape. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback) - When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. To resume normal playback, press N. To resume normal playback, press N. When you play back a ... press N. Playback - To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set... on your TV or VCR, you turn off automatically. Playback - is lit), your TV. CCD-TRV98 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to turn the power off The...When the super laser link function is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 33 The lamp of the AV cordless IR receiver. Basics Viewing the recording on the SUPER...
... laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set... on your TV or VCR, you turn off automatically. Playback - is lit), your TV. CCD-TRV98 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to turn the power off The...When the super laser link function is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 33 The lamp of the AV cordless IR receiver. Basics Viewing the recording on the SUPER...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the wide mode is working, flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function. Date or time indicator When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot function does not work.
... the wide mode is working, flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function. Date or time indicator When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot function does not work.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...9WIDE z OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * z ON OFF N.S.LIGHT z ON OFF Meaning To suit your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. If you can operate at the moment...; is carried out. Menu items differ according to 20× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) - If you set to 40×/450×, digital zoom is activated and more ... activated and more than 20× to 40×/460× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV58/TRV68 only) If you set to OFF, digital zoom is the default setting. To record in...
...9WIDE z OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * z ON OFF N.S.LIGHT z ON OFF Meaning To suit your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. If you can operate at the moment...; is carried out. Menu items differ according to 20× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) - If you set to 40×/450×, digital zoom is activated and more ... activated and more than 20× to 40×/460× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV58/TRV68 only) If you set to OFF, digital zoom is the default setting. To record in...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...a TV game or similar machine. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector". To adjust the color on the LCD screen PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA To reduce intensity To increase intensity Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function... the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. When you set the brightness on which you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. LCD BRIGHT -- If you use power sources other menu items are returned to ...
...a TV game or similar machine. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector". To adjust the color on the LCD screen PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA To reduce intensity To increase intensity Notes on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function... the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. When you set the brightness on which you cancel the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot off indicator appears. LCD BRIGHT -- If you use power sources other menu items are returned to ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to the local time. CAMERA To output the melody when you set time. Changing the menu settings... avoid remote control misoperation caused by the time difference you start/stop PLAYER recording or when an unusual condition occurs CAMERA on your camcorder To output the beep sound instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your...
... To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to the local time. CAMERA To output the melody when you set time. Changing the menu settings... avoid remote control misoperation caused by the time difference you start/stop PLAYER recording or when an unusual condition occurs CAMERA on your camcorder To output the beep sound instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... not work when the wide mode is set to OFF in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following page) 57 This is not clear. In the recording mode ... fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The image on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to expose the red mark. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 29) •...
... not work when the wide mode is set to OFF in CAMERA mode, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set it to the drum (moisture condensation). c Clean the heads using your camcorder, use the following page) 57 This is not clear. In the recording mode ... fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The image on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to expose the red mark. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 29) •...
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... + - c Remove the cassette and insert it firmly. (p. 12) • Something is on (p. 12, 16). c Contact your camcorder. c Connect it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in your...camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Insert the batteries with the + - c Insert new ones. (p. 78) The date or time indicator does not • Reset the date and time. (p. 17) appear, and the bars "--:--:--" appear. If the functions still do not work . (CCD...
... + - c Remove the cassette and insert it firmly. (p. 12) • Something is on (p. 12, 16). c Contact your camcorder. c Connect it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Types of the AC adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in your...camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Insert the batteries with the + - c Insert new ones. (p. 78) The date or time indicator does not • Reset the date and time. (p. 17) appear, and the bars "--:--:--" appear. If the functions still do not work . (CCD...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...charging function. • To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 71 CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 To avoid possible damage from batteries when you are leaking • Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully...sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your eyes with a lot of batteries. • Current flows from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: • Be sure ...
...charging function. • To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 71 CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 To avoid possible damage from batteries when you are leaking • Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully...sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your eyes with a lot of batteries. • Current flows from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: • Be sure ...
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... qd Video control buttons (p. 29, 31) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qf SUPER LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV98 only) (p. 33) qg Microphone qh Remote sensor (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) (p. 78) wa qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 26, 33) qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 26) ql Camera recording lamp (p. 20... the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated. 74
... qd Video control buttons (p. 29, 31) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) qf SUPER LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV98 only) (p. 33) qg Microphone qh Remote sensor (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) (p. 78) wa qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 26, 33) qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 26) ql Camera recording lamp (p. 20... the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated. 74
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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.../STOP button (p. 20) 5 Power zoom button (p. 23) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Notes on your... as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 4 2 5 3 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor away from other Sony VCRs to the + - If you use another Sony VCR in the ...
.../STOP button (p. 20) 5 Power zoom button (p. 23) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Notes on your... as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 4 2 5 3 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor away from other Sony VCRs to the + - If you use another Sony VCR in the ...