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... is very easy to use. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for years to your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. You ... the same time it is intended to alert the user to operate this manual could void your Handycam Vision, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. For customers in the U.S.A. Congratulations on your nearest...
... is very easy to use. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can enjoy for years to your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. Never expose the battery pack to rain or moisture. You ... the same time it is intended to alert the user to operate this manual could void your Handycam Vision, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. For customers in the U.S.A. Congratulations on your nearest...
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... recording - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light 47 5 NightShot 26 Superimposing the date and time on TV 32 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 51 Troubleshooting Types of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 50 Getting ...38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced ...
... recording - BACK LIGHT 25 Shooting in light 47 5 NightShot 26 Superimposing the date and time on TV 32 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 51 Troubleshooting Types of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide 6 Editing Dubbing a tape 50 Getting ...38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41 Focusing manually 42 Superimposing a title 43 Making your camcorder abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 72 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ...... 73 Index Back cover Advanced ...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window ...cover. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 6 Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment.
Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. The compartment opens automatically. Close the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window ...cover. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide 6 Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Connect the plug with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment.
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...viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. When you want to rewind the tape. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD ... (p. 29) 2 Press m to record the date and time for a picture, set to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7 Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. REW 3...
...viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. When you want to rewind the tape. OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is set the clock setting before recording (p. 17). OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER POWER CAMERA Quick Start Guide 3 Open the LCD ... (p. 29) 2 Press m to record the date and time for a picture, set to PLAYER while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 7 Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. REW 3...
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...When you carry out an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. The CCD-TRV98 is the model used for the six models listed in the table below. Not provided TRV49 ... this manual The instructions in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." z TRV88 - 560× - Getting started - To view your camcorder. As you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDRemote sensor Digital...
...When you carry out an operation, you need an NTSC system-based TV. 8 z TRV98 z 560× z z Note on your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. The CCD-TRV98 is the model used for the six models listed in the table below. Not provided TRV49 ... this manual The instructions in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV98 only." z TRV88 - 560× - Getting started - To view your camcorder. As you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences CCDRemote sensor Digital...
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... to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder get wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the ...LCD screen, the finder or the lens to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as duck [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Letting your camcorder to malfunction. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) ...
... to direct sunlight for effective use. Doing so might cause your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. • Do not directly shoot the sun. These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder get wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the ...LCD screen, the finder or the lens to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as duck [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Letting your camcorder to malfunction. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) ...
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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/... strap (1) (p. 75) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
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/... strap (1) (p. 75) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
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BATT RELEASE 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down . Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
BATT RELEASE 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down . Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
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See page 65 for your camcorder. 12 Charging begins, and the CHG lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) ... completed. 4 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA CHG lamp 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the...
See page 65 for your camcorder. 12 Charging begins, and the CHG lamp lights up . (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) ... completed. 4 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA CHG lamp 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for more information about "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the...
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...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 ...* Typical** 95 50 155 85 190 105 315 175 385 210 495 270 590 325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77...
...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 ...* Typical** 95 50 155 85 190 105 315 175 385 210 495 270 590 325 700 385 Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77...
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...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... 720 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 This unit is a trademark of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack... The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What...
...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... 720 Playing time with LCD closed 145 260 295 525 610 825 930 1090 Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 15 This unit is a trademark of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack... The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. "InfoLITHIUM" L series battery packs have the mark. The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What...
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...adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. This means that you use your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged... into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from the AC power source (wall ...
...adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. This means that you use your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority". Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged... into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from the AC power source (wall ...
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...:00 PM [ MENU ] : END 17 Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you do not use your camcorder is in your camcorder will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your... camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in CAMERA mode, press ...
...:00 PM [ MENU ] : END 17 Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you do not use your camcorder is in your camcorder will have been discharged. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While your... camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in CAMERA mode, press ...
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... (or DATE) to display the time indicator. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on and reset the date and time to OFF once and set AUTO DATE to your camcorder for noon. you reset the date and time. - you start recording (p. 17). Step 2 Setting the date...
... (or DATE) to display the time indicator. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on and reset the date and time to OFF once and set AUTO DATE to your camcorder for noon. you reset the date and time. - you start recording (p. 17). Step 2 Setting the date...
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... compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette to record in step 3. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • The cassette compartment... Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 2 3 EJECT 4,5 To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes . (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. To prevent accidental erasure ...
... compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette to record in step 3. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • The cassette compartment... Close the lid of the cassette compartment. 2 3 EJECT 4,5 To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes . (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. To prevent accidental erasure ...
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...lights up in the viewfinder when you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the front of your camcorder lights up. - Basics - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green ...button. Your camcorder starts recording. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 4 Camera recording lamp Microphone...
...lights up in the viewfinder when you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the front of your camcorder lights up. - Basics - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for more information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green ...button. Your camcorder starts recording. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" for you record with the viewfinder. 1 3 POWER PLAYER OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA 4 Camera recording lamp Microphone...
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... between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To set the POWER... faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. Do not touch the built-in light accidentally. After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. If you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the...
... between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To set the POWER... faces the other way, the indicator appears on the built-in microphone during recording. Do not touch the built-in light accidentally. After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder. If you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the...
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... brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings (p. 53). Select LCD B.L. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work. When you use the viewfinder. in the menu settings. Recording a picture Note When using the LCD screen except in direct sunlight The...
... brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings (p. 53). Select LCD B.L. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on your camcorder do not work. When you use the viewfinder. in the menu settings. Recording a picture Note When using the LCD screen except in direct sunlight The...
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This may cause your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, ... the menu settings (p. 52). While using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the screen. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . While your camcorder to shoot a subject in bright places (ex. Recording a picture Shooting in the daytime). PROGRAM AE NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are...
This may cause your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be clearer with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, ... the menu settings (p. 52). While using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the screen. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . While your camcorder to shoot a subject in bright places (ex. Recording a picture Shooting in the daytime). PROGRAM AE NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are...
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... local time before starting actual recording. 27 Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the time. Press DATE and...
... local time before starting actual recording. 27 Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Set the date and time to your camcorder, the clock setting is set to record the date. Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the time. Press DATE and...