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3-868-323-12 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read 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. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L
Serial No. Serial No.
CCD-TRV87
CCD-TRV87
CCD-TRV67
CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57
©1999 Sony Corpor
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Welcome! TM Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. WARNING LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do You can retu
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Getting started Table of contents Quick Start Guide ............................. 4 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with digital effects Getting started (CCD-TRV87 only) ......................... 51 Using this manual ................................... 6 Checking supplied accessories .............. 8 Editing Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9 Installing the battery pack .............. 9 Dubbing a tape ...................................... 52 Charging the battery pack..
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EJECT Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in the 2 Insert a cassette 3 Close the cassette direction of the arrow into the cassette comp
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Quick Start Guide S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 3 Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The while pressing picture appears on the LCD screen. POWER the small green CAMERA button. OFF (CHARGE) VTR START/STOP 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. START/STOP 2 Open the LCD panel while Viewfinder pressing OPEN. When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against i
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— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV87 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “CCD-TRV87 only.” As you read through this manua
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Getting started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, t
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 45 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote (p. 84) Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) * for stereo model 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 65) The l
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camco
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins. The
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool place. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-F530/F550 210 (150) NP-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 140 (125) 75 (70) 120 (105) 65 (55) NP-F530 245
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 125 (110) 145 (130) NP-F530 215 (190) 260 (230) NP-F550 250 (220) 295 (260) NP-F730 430 (385) 525 (475) NP-F730H/F750 510 (460) 610 (550) NP-F930 680 (610) 825 (740) NP-F950 780 (700) 930 (830) NP-F960 915 (820) 1090 (980) CCD-TRV87 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied)
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2, 3 1 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house curre
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Getting started EJECT Step 2 Inserting a cassette When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette . (CCD-TRV67/ TRV87 only) (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The casse
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S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The lens cover opens. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (4) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. Th
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again. To start recording, press START/STOP. To set the counter to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 82). After recording (1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK. (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Set
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Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) WT W T W T Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 55) The picture quality deteriorates as th
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. 19
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Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter 40minH Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. Remaining battery time indicator Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the ligh
