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Model No. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Model No. CCD-TRV98 CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/ TRV88/TRV98 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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. 3-065-648-11 (3) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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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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..."CCD-TRV98 only." TRV58 - 460× - - Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. When you carry out an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 TRV68 - 460× - - e.g. z TRV78 z 560× - To view your camcorder ... from country to CAMERA. As you start reading this manual are shown in this manual and operating your camcorder. z TRV88 - 560× - Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDRemote sensor Digital zoom SUPER LASER LINK SteadyShot...
..."CCD-TRV98 only." TRV58 - 460× - - Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. When you carry out an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 TRV68 - 460× - - e.g. z TRV78 z 560× - To view your camcorder ... from country to CAMERA. As you start reading this manual are shown in this manual and operating your camcorder. z TRV88 - 560× - Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDRemote sensor Digital zoom SUPER LASER LINK SteadyShot...
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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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...1035 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 viewfinder Continuous... 50 155 85 190 105 315 175 385 210 495 270 590 325 700 385 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 turning the power on/off. The actual battery life...
...1035 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 viewfinder Continuous... 50 155 85 190 105 315 175 385 210 495 270 590 325 700 385 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 turning the power on/off. The actual battery life...
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Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack NP-F330 (... 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... 325 395 515 610 720 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV98 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930...
Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Battery pack NP-F330 (... 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... 325 395 515 610 720 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 CCD-TRV98 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930...
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... If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture on VOLUME. 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 - Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. Playback - 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...
... If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture on VOLUME. 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 - Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. Playback - 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...
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DISPLAY 30 You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. The indicators appear on 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.
DISPLAY 30 You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with your camcorder. The indicators appear on 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.
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...scan) Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to...Keep pressing m or M during playback pause mode, slow playback or picture search. 31 If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. Playback - To resume normal playback, press N. When you play back a tape recorded in the stop mode.
...scan) Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. When the playback pause mode lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) Your camcorder automatically returns to PLAYER. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to...Keep pressing m or M during playback pause mode, slow playback or picture search. 31 If slow playback lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. Playback - To resume normal playback, press N. When you play back a tape recorded in the stop mode.
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...cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. CCD-TRV98 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. 33 If you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to your... TV or VCR, you turn off automatically. The lamp of your camcorder consumes power. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button ...
...cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. CCD-TRV98 only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to the operating instructions of Sony Corporation. 33 If you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to your... TV or VCR, you turn off automatically. The lamp of your camcorder consumes power. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button ...
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... OFF in the menu settings. In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. 35 If the wide mode is working, flashes and the... recording You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot function does not work.
... OFF in the menu settings. In the wide mode You cannot select the bounce function with FADER. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. 35 If the wide mode is working, flashes and the... recording You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) The SteadyShot function does not work.
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... are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Menu items differ according to 20× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) - To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 34) To record in this illustration. If you set to OFF, digital zoom...TRV88/TRV98 only 52 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 specific shooting requirement (p. 39) To add special effects like those in films or on your camcorder...
... are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Menu items differ according to 20× is performed digitally. (p. 23) (CCD-TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) - To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 34) To record in this illustration. If you set to OFF, digital zoom...TRV88/TRV98 only 52 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 specific shooting requirement (p. 39) To add special effects like those in films or on your camcorder...
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...LCD screen normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen -- Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Digital Noise Reduction". The other than 5 minutes after removing the power source The "EDIT" and "COMMANDER" (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) items are held in memory even ...OFF when playing back a tape on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a TV game or similar machine. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch...
...LCD screen normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen -- Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for "Digital Noise Reduction". The other than 5 minutes after removing the power source The "EDIT" and "COMMANDER" (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) items are held in memory even ...OFF when playing back a tape on the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only) • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a TV game or similar machine. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning POWER switch...
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... To show the display on the LCD screen and viewfinder PLAYER CAMERA To show the display 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 camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of your camcorder PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to set the time ... and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of the recording * CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 56
... To show the display on the LCD screen and viewfinder PLAYER CAMERA To show the display 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 camcorder CAMERA To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of your camcorder PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to set the time ... and viewfinder To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of the recording * CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 56
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...moisture condensation). c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is dead or nearly dead. A vertical band appears when .... See page 61. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder has been in the standby mode for at least 1 hour to focus manually. (p. 42) The... the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting - In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions...
...moisture condensation). c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) The SteadyShot function does not work. (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/ TRV98 only) • STEADYSHOT is dead or nearly dead. A vertical band appears when .... See page 61. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder has been in the standby mode for at least 1 hour to focus manually. (p. 42) The... the self-diagnosis display function has worked. c Clean the heads using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting - In the recording mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions...
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...the battery pack installed to your comcorder. • The POWER switch is wrong with your camcorder. c Set it to acclimatize. (p. 67) • Some troubles have occurred in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries inserted in the battery holder with...incorrectly matching the + - The melody or beep sounds for at least 1 hour to OFF (CHARGE) 60 If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is set to OFF (CHARGE) c Set it to the default.) (p. 75) While charging the battery pack, ...
...the battery pack installed to your comcorder. • The POWER switch is wrong with your camcorder. c Set it to acclimatize. (p. 67) • Some troubles have occurred in your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries inserted in the battery holder with...incorrectly matching the + - The melody or beep sounds for at least 1 hour to OFF (CHARGE) 60 If the functions still do not work . (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only) • COMMANDER is set to OFF (CHARGE) c Set it to the default.) (p. 75) While charging the battery pack, ...
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... the charging function. • To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 71 polarities matched to insert the batteries with a lot of new and old batteries. • Do not use leaking batteries. Notes ...• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. • Attach the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your eyes with the + - CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 To avoid possible damage from fire. • Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140...
... the charging function. • To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into your eyes, wash your nearest Sony dealer. 71 polarities matched to insert the batteries with a lot of new and old batteries. • Do not use leaking batteries. Notes ...• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack. • Attach the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your eyes with the + - CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 To avoid possible damage from fire. • Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140...
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...(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...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. Specifications Video camera recorder Output connectors S video output Storage temperature -20...
...(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...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. Specifications Video camera recorder Output connectors S video output Storage temperature -20...
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... 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. Identifying the parts and controls qd qf qk ql qg qh w; qj 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. Identifying the parts and controls qd qf qk ql qg qh w; qj 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)...
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...covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper. 78 CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only The buttons that have the same name on your camcorder. 1 4 2 5 3 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to the + - If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2. polarities on the batteries... to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder from strong light sources such as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on the Remote Commander as direct...
...covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper. 78 CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only The buttons that have the same name on your camcorder. 1 4 2 5 3 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to the + - If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2. polarities on the batteries... to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder from strong light sources such as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on the Remote Commander as direct...