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3-861-891-13 (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-TRV93
CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93/
TRV715/TRV815
©1998 by Sony Corporati
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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. For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazard, do You are cautioned that any changes or modificat
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Table of contents Using the built-in light Before you begin (CCD-TRV93 only) ......................... 52 Using this manual ................................... 4 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function ........................................................... 54 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 – for playback/editing – Getting started Watching on a TV screen ..................... 55 Editing onto another tape .................... 57 Installing and charging the battery pack Recording fr
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Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed below. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV93 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-TRV93 only.” As you read through this manual, buttons and se
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Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote (p. 83) Commander (2) (p. 84) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 55) adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 25) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 84) 3 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p. 6, 25) 8 Battery case (1) (p. 26) 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 59) CCD-TRV75/TRV85/TRV93 only The lithi
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Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Installing the battery pack (1) While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow. (2) Install the battery pack in the direction of the $ mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catch
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Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. The battery pack is charged a little in the factory. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack with the plug’s 4 mark up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on
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Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Battery NP-F330 NP-F730/F730H/ NP-F530/F550 NP-F930/F950 pack (supplied) F750 Charging 150 210 300 390 time* (min.) (90) (150) (240) (330) The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Lower numbers are t
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Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack CCD-TRV93 Battery NP-F330 NP-F730H NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F930 NP-F950 pack (supplied) /F750 Continuous 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680 (610) 780 (700) recording 95 (85) 155 (140) 190 (170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) time* Typical 65 (55) 110 (100) 130 (115) 225 (200) 270 (240) 360 (320) 410 (370) recording 50 (45) 85 (75) 100 (90) 170 (155) 210 (185) 270 (245) 320 (290) time** Playing time on 95 (85)
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EJECT Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette H. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. 1 2 3
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Basic operations S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set to . Before you record one- time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 61). The date is
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S S S T T T A A A N N N D D D B B B Y Y Y K K K Camera recording To stop recording momentarily [a] Press START/STOP again. The “STBY” indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby mode). To finish recording [b] Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette. [a] [b] STBY 0:35:20 START/STOP START/STOP START/STOP Note There is a little wear on the battery pack which is installed with the camcorder. However, for getting remaining batter
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Basic operations Camera recording Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as for preventing the battery and tape from wearing down. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again. To start recording, press START/STOP. Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recordi
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Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T W T W T Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom. When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
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Basic operations S S T T A A N N D D B B Y Y K K Camera recording Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoi
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Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD panel. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 210 degrees to the other side. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT. + side: to brighten
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Basic operations Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel •When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a]. •When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b]. •Close the LCD panel completely when not in use. [a] [b] 1 2 Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode) You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while sh
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Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: •Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. 1 2 3 •Place your right elbow against your side. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the built- in microphone. •Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup. •Use the viewfinder frame as
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Basic operations Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder. Cautions on the viewfinder and
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S T A N D B Y K Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the – (Î) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (Rec Review). You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Hold down the – side of EDITSEARCH
