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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation Model No. Serial No. AC-L Serial No. CCD-TRV Model No. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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...-screen TV Wide mode (p. 34) •Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only) Date and time (p. 27) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Correcting jitter...
...-screen TV Wide mode (p. 34) •Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord •Recording with the date/time SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33) (CCD-TRV98 only) Date and time (p. 27) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Correcting jitter...
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...model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in capital letters. z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the ...bottom of differences CCDRemote sensor Digital zoom SUPER LASER LINK SteadyShot z Provided - When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual are shown in the illustrations. TRV68 - 460× - Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. - z TRV88...
...model name is the model used for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." The CCD-TRV98 is indicated in capital letters. z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder. Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the ...bottom of differences CCDRemote sensor Digital zoom SUPER LASER LINK SteadyShot z Provided - When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual are shown in the illustrations. TRV68 - 460× - Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. - z TRV88...
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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...
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... (77°F). The battery life will be shorter. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 140 75...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...325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and ...
... (77°F). The battery life will be shorter. 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 140 75...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...325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and ...
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... battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? This unit is a trademark of minutes when you use a fully charged... 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 screen...
... battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? This unit is a trademark of minutes when you use a fully charged... 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 screen...
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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 small green button. (3) ... You can monitor the playback picture on VOLUME. If you close the LCD panel, 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 Playback - Basics - Basics - You...
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 small green button. (3) ... You can monitor the playback picture on VOLUME. If you close the LCD panel, 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 Playback - Basics - Basics - You...
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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. DISPLAY 30 The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a]. You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder.
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. DISPLAY 30 The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/ TRV98 only) supplied with the LCD screen facing out [a]. You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder.
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...or picture search. 31 To resume normal playback, release the button. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the ...video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To resume normal playback, press N. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in ...
...or picture search. 31 To resume normal playback, release the button. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the ...video control buttons, set the POWER switch to normal speed. To resume normal playback, press N. If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) Press END SEARCH in ...
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CCD-TRV98 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you turn off automatically. Adjust the ...is not needed. Playback - SUPER LASER LINK 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 the TV/VCR selector on your TV. The...activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is a trademark of the AV cordless IR receiver. Press SUPER LASER LINK to the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. 33
CCD-TRV98 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you turn off automatically. Adjust the ...is not needed. Playback - SUPER LASER LINK 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 the TV/VCR selector on your TV. The...activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is a trademark of the AV cordless IR receiver. Press SUPER LASER LINK to the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. 33
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... MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings when the SteadyShot function is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot function does not work. In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER. When you record in... the menu settings. 35 Date or time indicator When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE...
... MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings when the SteadyShot function is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot function does not work. In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER. When you record in... the menu settings. 35 Date or time indicator When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE...
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... SteadyShot function. To use the NightShot Light function (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. D ZOOM z OFF 40× 450× z OFF 40× 460×...; z OFF 40× 560× 16:9WIDE z OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * z ON OFF N.S.LIGHT z ON OFF Meaning To suit your camcorder model...
... SteadyShot function. To use the NightShot Light function (p. 26) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only 52 Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. D ZOOM z OFF 40× 450× z OFF 40× 460×...; z OFF 40× 560× 16:9WIDE z OFF CINEMA 16:9FULL STEADYSHOT * z ON OFF N.S.LIGHT z ON OFF Meaning To suit your camcorder model...
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... set the brightness on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. • SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9FULL mode. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector...
... set the brightness on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. • SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9FULL mode. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Time Base Corrector...
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... output the beep sound instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to the local time. CAMERA To output the melody when you set the clock to avoid remote control ..., LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording * CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 56 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME -- If you...
... output the beep sound instead of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to the local time. CAMERA To output the melody when you set the clock to avoid remote control ..., LCD screen and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording * CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 56 Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME -- If you...
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... the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL. c Clean the heads using your camcorder has been in the menu settings. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 29... SteadyShot function does not work . • FOCUS is set to OFF in the standby mode for autofocus. The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to MANUAL. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The image on the viewfinder ...
... the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL. c Clean the heads using your camcorder has been in the menu settings. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 29... SteadyShot function does not work . • FOCUS is set to OFF in the standby mode for autofocus. The autofocusing function does not work . (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is set to MANUAL. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) The image on the viewfinder ...
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... time. (p. 17) appear, and the bars "--:--:--" appear. c Remove the cassette and insert it in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Contact your camcorder. The melody or beep sounds for at least 1 hour to the default.) (p. 75) While charging the battery...; The batteries inserted in the menu settings. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Set it to your camcorder. If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is wrong with the + -
... time. (p. 17) appear, and the bars "--:--:--" appear. c Remove the cassette and insert it in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Contact your camcorder. The melody or beep sounds for at least 1 hour to the default.) (p. 75) While charging the battery...; The batteries inserted in the menu settings. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for 5 seconds. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Set it to your camcorder. If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is wrong with the + -
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...securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 To avoid possible damage from batteries when you touch the liquid, wash it...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 ...an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 71 If any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. ...
...securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity. CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 To avoid possible damage from batteries when you touch the liquid, wash it...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 ...an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 71 If any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. ...
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...with General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/ TRV78: 2.7 W CCD-TRV88: 3.3 W CCD-TRV98: 3.4 W Viewfinder 2.3W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Recommended charging temperature Battery pack Maximum output... scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120 min.
...with General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/ TRV78: 2.7 W CCD-TRV88: 3.3 W CCD-TRV98: 3.4 W Viewfinder 2.3W Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Recommended charging temperature Battery pack Maximum output... scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording/playback time (using 120 min.
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Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Display window (p. 79) wa Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Attaching the lens ... 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) w;
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. Display window (p. 79) wa Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Attaching the lens ... 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) w;
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CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. polarities on your camcorder after turning on the batteries to avoid remote control misoperation. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. •Your camcorder...sensor to control your camcorder. 2 Video control buttons (p. 31) 3 DISPLAY button (p. 30) 4 START/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 - If you use another Sony VCR in the ...
CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. polarities on your camcorder after turning on the batteries to avoid remote control misoperation. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. •Your camcorder...sensor to control your camcorder. 2 Video control buttons (p. 31) 3 DISPLAY button (p. 30) 4 START/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 - If you use another Sony VCR in the ...