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3-065-648-11 (3)
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-TRV98
CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/
TRV88/TRV98
©2001 Sony Corporat
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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 customers in the United WARNING States and Canada To prevent fire or shock hazard, do DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. not expo
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfere
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Main Features Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 26) •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 39) or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 25) •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal Spotlight mode (p. 39) event •In strong light or reflected light, such as Beach & ski mode (p. 39) at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode) •
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Table of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Editing Dubbing a tape ...................................... 50 Quick Start Guide ............................... 6 Customizing Your Camcorder Getting started Changing the menu settings ................ 51 Using this manual ................................... 8 Checking supplied accessories ............ 10 Troubleshooting Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Types of trouble and their solutions Installing the batt
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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. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 19) 1 Open the lid of the 3 Close the cassette 2 Insert a cassette cassette compartment by into the cassette compart
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Quick Start Guide PLAYER PLAYER OFF OFF CAMERA CAMERA (CHARGE) (CHARGE) PLAYER OFF CAMERA ( ) CHARGE Recording a picture (p. 20) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 4 Press the red button. POWER Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Viewfinder The picture appears When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing on the LCD screen. your eye a
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— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the six 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-TRV98 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-TRV98 only.” As you read through this manual
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Getting started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen / finder (on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not aff
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 45 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote (p. 78) Commander (2) (p. 78) CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32) (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 75) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74) Contents of the recording cannot be co
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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 11
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PLAYER OFF CAMERA ( ) CHARGE 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). See page 65 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (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
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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 fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Do this once a year. Keep the battery pack in a cool place. While charging the battery pack, the CHG l
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 140 75 120 65 NP-F530 245 135 205 110 NP-F550 280 155 240 130 NP-F730 500 275 410 225 NP-F730H/F750 580 320 490 270 NP-F930 780 430 650 355 NP-F950 900 495 750 410 NP-F960 1035 570 880 485 CCD-TRV88 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous* Ty
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 120 145 NP-F530 205 260 NP-F550 240 295 NP-F730 410 525 NP-F730H/F750 490 610 NP-F930 650 825 NP-F950 750 930 NP-F960 880 1090 CCD-TRV88 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 95 145 NP-F530 160 260 NP-F550 195 295 NP-F730 325 525 NP-F730H/F750 395 610 NP-F930 515 825 NP
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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. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet
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Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. If you do not use 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 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 is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the
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Step 2 Setting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears. The year changes as follows: 1995 T · · · · t 2001 T · · · · t 2079 Auto date function When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset t
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Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette When you want to record 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. The cassette compartment opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) Clo
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PLAYER PLAYER OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) OFF CAMERA (CHARGE) — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 11 to 19). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel w
