Sony CCD-TRV99 Operating instructions

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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.
= Handycam Vision.
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CCD-TRV95/TRV99 FliEl
©1998 by Sony Corporation
SONY HVL-IRH
The video IR light HVL-IRH is fixed with a transporting screw. Before
using this unit, remove the screw with the supplied screwdriver. You do
nat have to store the screw and screwdriver after removing the screw.
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La lampe vidéo infrarouge HVL-IRH est immobilisée par tine vis pour le
transport, Avant d'utiliser cet appareil, enlevez la vis avec le tournevis
fourni. Il n’est pas nécessaire de conserver la vis et le tournevis après avoir
enlevé la vis. |
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Видеофонарь-лампа ИК излучачения крепится с помощью винт а
для траспортировки. Перед использованием данного аппарата
снимите винт с помощью прилаг аемой ствертки. Вы можете не
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Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Japan 3-B62-826-11(1)
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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision™ camcorder. With vour
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
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.
For the customers in the U.S.A,
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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
interferer: 'e in a residential installation. This
equipmeit 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 interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Table of contents
Adding an old movie type atmosphere
Before you begin to pictures (CCD-TRV99 only) ..... 51
Using this manual series 4 Focusing manually es 52
Checking supplied accessories .............. 6 Enjoying picture effect ....................... 54
Adjusting the exposure ....................... 56
Getting started - Superimposing a title ........................... 58
Making your own titles ........................ 60
Re-recording a picture in the middle
of a recorded tape (CCD-TRV99
Installing and charging the battery pack
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Inserting a cassette .............................. 11 only) 62
Basic operations Recording with the date/time ............ 63
Р Optimizing the recording condition .. 64
Camera recording .....................——. 12 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
Using the zoom feature ................. 15 eee eer eres 65
Selecting the START /STOP mode - for playback/editing -
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Watchi TV screen ....................
Shooting with the LCD screen …… 17 о © 6 Ve MD. 06
Enjoying digital effect during playback
Letting the subject monitor the shot (CCD-TRV99 only) ...............—...... 68
| (Mirror mode) reer eaten 18 Searching the boundaries of recorded
Hints for better shooting ...................... 19 date (CCD-TRV99 only) ............... 69
Checking the recorded picture ............ 21 Returning to a pre-registered position
Playing back a tape ....................—....——.—.. 22 (CCD-TRV99 only) ................—........ 71
Searching for the end of the picture ... 26 Locating the marking position
(CCD-TRV99 only) ....................... 72
Advanced operations Writing the RC Time code on a recorded
tape (CCD-TRV99 only) ................ 76
Using alternative power sources ........ 27 Editing onto another tape 78
Using the house current ................ 27 Recordin from a VCR E TV PE 79
Changing the mode settings ................ 30 6 TOMEN es
- for camera recording - Additional information
Shooting with backlighting cere 35 Changing the lithium battery in the
Using the FADER function ................ 36 CAMCOTAET o.oo 81
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 39 Resetting the date and time ................. 83
Photo recording (CCD-TRV99 only) .. 40 Simple setting of clock by time
Using the wide mode function ......—.... 42- difference ....................emen ee 84
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 44 Usable cassettes and playback modes 85
Superimposing a still picture on a Tips for using the battery pack ........... 86
moving picture (CCD-TRV99 only) Maintenance information and
nen... Me 46 precautions …………………. 89
vec CT TRVJS only) successively 47 Using your camcorder abroad ............ 93
| . . | Trouble check .......................... in... 94
Replacing a brighter portion of a still Self-di is displ 97
picture with a moving picture elf-diagnosis display .......................
(CCD-TRV99 only) .................—..... 48 Specifications cree 98
Adding an incidental image to pictures Identifying the parts ...................ww=m.... 99
(CCD-TRV99 only) ....................... 49 Warning indicators ....................—.—.... 106
Using slow shutter (CCD-TRV99 only) ¡Me () ST 107
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Before you begin
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the two 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-TRV99 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-TRV99 only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.
Types of differences
CCD- TRV95 TRV99
Photo mode —
Digital effect functions —
Fader function o
Overlap —
Wipe —
Auto date e
Index —
Zero memory —
RC time code —
Data Code —
Data Search /Scan —
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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.
Precaution on copyright -
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.
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Precautions on camcorder care /
e The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high-
precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or
bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and/or in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are
operational for effective use. :
* Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.
Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
* Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
[b]
Checking supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1] RMT-717 RMT-708
[1] Wireless Remote Commander (1) [5] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
(p. 103) Commander (2) (p. 104)
RMT-717: CCD-TRV99 [6] A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 66)
KM T-708: CCD-TRV9S Shoulder strap (1) (p. 99)
[2] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 8, 27) Battery case (1) (p.28)
NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p. 7, 27) 9] Video IR light (1)/Screwdriver (1)
Co CCD-TRV99 only
[4] CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 81)
The lithium battery is already installed
in your camcorder.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack.
Installing the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewtinder.
(2) While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery terminal cover in the
direction of the arrow.
(3) Install the battery pack in the direction of the ¥ mark on the battery pack. Slide
the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks.
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Note on the battery pack
Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.
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 A 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 the display window. Charging begins.
When the remaining battery indicator becomes és, normal charge is completed. For
full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery
pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in
the display window.
Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from
the DC IN jack of the camcorder. You can also use the battery pack before it is
completely charged.
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Notes
* “———min” appears in the display window until the camcorder calculates remaining
battery time.
* Remaining battery time indication in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time with the viewfinder. Use it as a guide. It may differ from the actual
recording time.
Installing and charging the battery pack
Charging time
Battery NP-F330 NP-F730/F730H/
-FS 55 -
pack (supplied) NP-F530/F550 F750 NP-F930/ F950
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
the time when recording with the LCD screen. Using both will further reduce recording
time.
CCD-TRV95
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Battery NEE330 NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 "157204 NP-F930 NP-F950
pack (supplied) /F750
continuous 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680 (610) 780 (700)
times 9 85 (75) 135 (120) 165 (150) 285 (255) 345 (305) 450 (405) 525 (470)
Typical
recording 65 (55) 110 (100) 130 (115) 225 (200) 270 (240) 360 (320) 410 (370)
timo** 45 (40) 70(65) 90(80) 155 (140) 185 (165) 245 (220) 285 (255)
Playing
time on 85 (75) 135 (120) 165 (150) 285 (255) 345 (305) 450 (405) 525 (470)
LCD
CCD-TRV99
Battery NP-E330 NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 T7 F750H NP-F930 NP-F950
pack (supplied) /F750
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recordina 125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680 (610) 780 (700)
time* 9 85 (75) 135 (120) 165 (150) 285 (255) 345 (305) 450 (405) 525 (470)
Typical
recording 65 (55) 110 (100) 130 (115) 225 (200) 270 (240) 360 (320) 410 (370)
timo“ 45 (40) 70(65) 90(80) 155(140) 185 (165) 245 (220) 285 (255)
Playing .
time on 80 (70) 130 (115) 160 (145) 280 (250) 335 (295) 435 (390) 510 (460)
LCD
Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.
Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).
** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,
zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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Installing and charging the battery pack
Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording
* Remaining battery time is displaved in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using
conditions and circumstances.
* When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the
correct remaining time to be displayed.
To remove the battery pack
While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 33).
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Inserting a cassette
Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8
system, use Hi8 video cassette Hf.
(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. me
(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the “PUSH” mark on the cassette 8
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. = \
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To eject the cassette
While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you insert the cassette with the
red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the beeps sound for a while. If
you try to record with the red mark exposed, the © and 4 indicators flash, and you
cannot record.
To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.
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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. 83). The date is automatically recorded for 10
seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a
day. (CCD-TRV95 only)
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to
CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.
(3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator
appears. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the
camcorder also lights up.
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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.
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Note
There is a little wear on the battery pack which is installed with the camcorder. .
However, for getting remaining battery time indicated correctly, leave the battery pack
installed after use.
To focus the viewfinder lens
If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used
the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so
that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
Note on the lighting aperture
If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, the picture in the viewfinder appears
brighter. When this happens, colors in the viewfinder may change.
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Camera recording
Note on Standby mode
If vou leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted,
the camcorder turns off automatically tor 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 recording. This will ensure that you won't miss any start-up scenes
when you play back the tape.
Notes on the tape counter
* The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There
Will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero,
press COUNTER RESET.
* If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect
recording time. When you intend to edit the tape sing the tape counter as a guide,
record in same (SP or LP) mode.
Note on the beep sound
The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder. Several beeps also sound as a
warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder.
Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the
beep sound, select “OFF” in the menu system.
Note on the AUTO DATE feature
- CCD-TRV95 only
The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock in the
menu system. You can change the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in the
menu system. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day.
However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when:
— you reset the date and time.
— you eject and insert the tape again.
— you stop recording within 10 seconds.
— you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it to ON again in the menu system.
Camera recording
Using the zoom feature as
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)
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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
If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the power zoom
lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least
about 2 5/8 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or
about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm) away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom
e More than 18x zoom is performed digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates as you
go toward the “T” side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set the D ZOOM
function to OFF in the menu system.
* The right side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and
the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to
OFF, the [a] zone disappears.
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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.
A: Recording starts when you press START /STOP, and stops when you press
it again (normal mode).
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 : The camcorder records only while you press
down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.
5SEC: When you press START /STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and
then stops automatically.
(3) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START /STOP. Recording starts.
If you selected 5SEC, the tape counter disappears and five dots appear. The dots
disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below.
START/STOP
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To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode
Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about
5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.
Notes on START/STOP mode
* If you have turned off the indicators on the LCD screen, the dots do not appear.
* You cannot use FADER in SSEC or J mode.
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 the LCD screen
— side: to dim the LCD screen
The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder
instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power.
Backlighting the LCD screen
If the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select
LCD B. L. in the menu system and set to BRIGHT. You can select LCD B. L. only while
using the battery pack as a power source.
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Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode)
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.
[b]
You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the
subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder.
Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks, then turn it over. The < indicator
appears on the LCD screen (Mirror mode) and the date and remaining tape indicators
disappear.
To cancel mirror mode
Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder.
Notes on mirror mode
* The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode. The
STBY indicator appears as 11@ and REC as €. The other indicators may not appear in
mirror mode.
* While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons: ZERO
MEM on the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV99 only), TITLE, DATE, TIME and
MENU.
* The date appears in reverse when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on. When
recorded, it will be normal. (CCD-TRV95 only)
Hints for better shooting
For hand-held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the
tollowing suggestions:
* Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily
manipulate the controls with your thumb.
* 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 a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
* You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder
up for recording from a low position [a].
* You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel
[b].
* When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be
difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.
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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 the LCD
* Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel [c].
* Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the
camcorder under sunlight or by a window [d].
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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 - (&) 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 until the camcorder goes back to the
scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward,
hold down the + side (Edit Search).
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To stop playback
Release EDITSEARCH.
To go back to the last recorded point after edit search
Press END SEARCH. The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds (10
seconds in LP mode) and stops. Note that this function does not work once you eject the
cassette after you recorded on the tape.
To begin re-recording
Press START/STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.
Provided you do not eject the cassette, the transition between the last scene you
recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.
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Changing the mode settings
You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and
functions of the camcorder.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the left side of the menu, then
press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial. If you want
to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change the
other items, select © RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to
4.
(5) Press MENU or select icon to erase the menu display.
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Note on the menu display
Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from
that in this illustration.
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Playing back a tape
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the camcorder with the LCD screen
facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up
to 15 degrees [b].
Using the remote commander
You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the
Remote Commander, insert the size À À (R6) batteries.
Note on DISPLAY button
Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators on the LCD screen. To erase the
indicators, press DISPLAY again. If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can
erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY.
Using headphones
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the {} jack. You can adjust the volume using
VOLUME. When you use headphones, the speaker on the camcorder is silent.
To view the playback picture in the viewfinder
Close the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns on automatically. When using the
viewfinder, you can monitor sound only by using headphones.
To view on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off
automatically.
Note on the lens cover
The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to VIR. Do not open the
lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction.
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Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
With CCD-TRV99, you can enjoy clear pictures during still, slow and picture search.
With CCD-TRV95, you can enjoy clear pictures on the LCD screen during still, slow and
picture search.
(Crystal-clear still/slow/picture search)
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press El during playback. To resume playback, press ll or Bb».
To locate a scene (picture search)
Keep pressing << or PP during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or
rewinding (skip scan)
Keep pressing << while rewinding or ®¥» while ac’ ¿ancing the tape. To resume
normal playback, press -,
To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)
Press > on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,
press B. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed
automatically.
To view the picture at double speed
- CCD-TRV99 only
For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press 4H/<C, then press x2 on the
Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the forward
direction, press >/IIB>, then press x2 during playback. To resume normal playback,
press >.
To view the picture frame-by-frame
— CCD-TRV99 only
Press «U/< or =>/1® on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. If you
keep pressing the button, you can view the picture at 1/30 speed. To resume normal
playback, press pw». |
To change the playback direction
— CCD-TRV99 only
Press «Ul/< on the Remote Commander for reverse direction or =/1I on the
Remote Commander for forward direction during playback. To resume normal
playback, press »-,
To select the playback sound
Change the “HiFi SOUND” mode setting in the menu system.
Notes on playback
* Noise may appear when you use the crystal-clear still /slow / picture search function to
play back the tape recorded in LP mode.
» Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.
* When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters
stop mode.
* Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the screen when you play
back a tape in reverse. This is normal.
Playing back a tape
Displaying the date or time when you recorded - Data Code
function
- CCD-TRV99 only
Evenif you did not record the date or time when you were recording, you can display
the date or time when you recorded (Data Code) on the TV during playback or editing.
The Data Code is also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.
To display the date or time when you recorded
Press DATE or TIME on the camcorder. To make the date or time disappear, press it
again.
To display the date and time when you recorded, press TIME (or DATE) after pressing
DATE (or TIME). To make the date and time disappear, press DATE and TIME again.
To display simultaneously the date and time when you
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Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander. To make the date and time disappear,
press it again.
DATA CODE DATE TIME
i | JUL 4 1998 10:13:02 AM
JUL 4 1998
10:13:02 AM
When bars (-—:——:—-) appear
* A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
-— * The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the Data Code function.
* The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set.
* The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
* The tape was recorded in LP mode.
* The tape is being played back in variable speed (Slow Playback, etc.) .
* An index signal is marked, the RC time code is written, or PCM after recording is
made on the tape.
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Searching for the end of the picture
You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape to
make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth.
The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last 5 seconds (10 seconds in LP
mode) of the recorded portion play back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded
picture (End Search).
Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you
have recorded on the tape.
(1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(2) Press END SEARCH.
This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or VTR.
END
SEARCH
If you start recording after using END SEARCH
Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may
not be smooth.
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources
You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack,
house current, alkaline batteries and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate
power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.
Place Power source Accessory to be used
Indoors House current Supplied AC power adaptor
Outdoors Battery pack a Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-
F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, NP-F930,
NP-F950
Size AA (LR6) Supplied battery case
Alkaline battery
In the car 12 V or 24 V car battery — Sony car battery charger DC-V515A
Notes on power sources
* Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or
playback may damage the inserted tape.
* The DC IN jack has source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
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Using the house current
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
jack on the camcorder.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
WARNING
The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
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PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Note
Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.
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Using alternative power sources
Using alkaline batteries
Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) Sonv Alkaline batteries (not
supplied).
(1) Remove the battery holder from the battery case.
(2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the marking
on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction.
(3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries.
(4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting
surface of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack.
Battery life
Using alkaline batteries at 77°F (25°C).
Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Lower numbers are
the time when recording with the LCD screen.
| i i 285 min.
Cont recording t
ontinuous ing time o
Typical recording time 150 min.
85 min.
PRECAUTION
When the battery case is installed with the camcorder, do not connect the AC power
adaptor to the camcorder.
Notes
* You may not use the battery case in cold environment.
* The battery life may be shorter depending on the using environment.
* The above battery lives are estimates. The battery life may be shorter depending on
the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature.
To remove the battery case
The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack.
When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder
to prevent malfunction.
Remove the battery case after using it.
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Using alternative power sources
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to
the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V).
Refer to the operating instructions of your car battery charger.
To remove the car battery charger
The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the battery pack.
„wotoace. This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
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* When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you
purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.
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Changing the mode settings
You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and
functions of the camcorder.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the left side of the menu, then
press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial. If you want
to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change the
other items, select © RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to
4.
(5) Press MENU or select icon to erase the menu display.
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Note on the menu display
Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from
that in this illustration.
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Changing the mode settings
Notes on changing the mode setting
* Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR or
CAMERA.
* When you let the subject monitor the shot (mirror mode), the menu display does not
appear.
Selecting the mode setting of each item
Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes
TED LCD B. L.* <BRT NORMAL/BRIGHT>
* Normally select BRT NORMAL.
* Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark.
When you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 10 percent shorter during recording.
When you use the power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically
selected, and LCD B.L. is not displayed in the menu.
TEN LCD COLOR*
Select this item to adjust the color on the LCD screen.
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REC MODE* <SP/LP>
* Select SP when recording in SP (standard play) mode.
* Select LP when recording in LP (long play) mode.
When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of
8mm camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this
camcorder.
REMAIN* <AUTO/ON>
* Select AUTO when you want to display the remaining tape bar
* for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is turned on and calculates the remainder
of the tape.
* for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the
remainder of the tape.
* for about 8 seconds after is pressed in VTR mode.
* for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators.
* for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in VTR mode.
* Select ON to always display the remaining tape indicator.
COUNTER* <NORMAL/TIME CODE> (CCD-TRV99 only)
* Normally select NORMAL.
* In VTR mode, select TIME CODE to display the RC time code in order to edit more
precisely or to check the total time of the recorded part from the beginning of the tape.
The RC time code indicates “hours, minutes, seconds, frames” in the form of
“0:00:00:00”. However, “frames” is not indicated in CAMERA mode.
AUTO TV ON* <ON/OFF>
You can use this feature only with Sony TVs.
‘* Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function.
* Select OFF not to turn on the TV.
TV INPUT* <VIDEO1/VIDEO2/VIDEO3/OFF>
Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver (not supplied) is
connected to when using the LASER LINK function.
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Changing the mode settings
[53 LTR SIZE* <NORMAL/2x>
* Normally select NORMAL.
* Select 2x to display selected menu item by twice size of normal.
BEEP* <ON/OFF>
* Select ON so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc.
* Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound.
COMMANDER <ON/OFF>
* Select ÓN when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.
* Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.
DISPLAY* <LCD or V-OUT/LCD>
e Normally select LCD. The display appears on the LCD screen.
* Select V-OUT/LCD to show the display both on the TV screen and LCD screen.
INDICATOR* <BL ON/BL OFF>
* Select BL ÓN to light up the display window.
* Select BL OFF to turn off the back light of display window.
When you use the AC power adaptor as a power source, this item is not displayed in
the menu.
Items for CAMERA mode only
D ZOOM* <ON/OFF>
*e Select ON to activate digital zooming.
* Select OFF to not use the digital zoom. The camcorder goes back to 18x zoom.
16:9WIDE* <OFF/CINEMA/16:9FULL>
* Normally select OFF.
¢ Select CINEMA to record in CINEMA mode.
e Select 16:9FULL to record in 16:9FULL mode.
STEADYSHOT* <ON/OFF>
* Normally select ON.
* Select OFF to release the Steady Shot function.
N.S.LIGHT* <ON/OFF>
* Normally select ON.
* Select OFF to not use the NightShot Light function.
WIND <ON/OFF>
* Select ON to reduce wind noise when recording in strong wind.
* Normally select OFF.
PHOTO* <NORMAL/FADE/SHUTTER> (CCD-TRV99 only)
* Normally select NORMAL.
* Select FADE to activate the Fade Photo function.
e Select SHUTTER to activate the Shutter Photo function.
Changing the mode settings
ORC TO SET*
Select this item to automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible
recording.
[f you have already performed this function, “ORC ON” is displayed.
CLOCK SET* В
Reset the date or time.
AUTO DATE* <ON/OFF> (CCD-TRV95 only)
* Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started.
* Select OFF to not record the date.
DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF>
e Select ON to make the demonstration appear.
* Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode.
Notes on DEMO MODE
* DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts
about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a
cassette.
Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system.
* You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder.
* If you insert a cassette during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can
start recording as usual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.
* When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, “NIGHTSHOT” appears in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE.
To look at the demonstration at once
Eject the cassette, if inserted. Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu
display. The demonstration will begin.
When you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to
STBY.
Erc) WORLD TIME*
Select this item to set the clock by a time difference.
Erc) REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>
* Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of
the unit to light up.
* Normally select ON.
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Changing the mode settings
Items for VIR mode only
RUZ! HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2>
* Normally select STEREO.
* Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape.
EDIT <ON/OFF>
* Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
* Normally select OFF,
TBC* <ON/OFF>
* Normally select ON, to correct for jitter.
* Select OFF to not correct for jitter. The picture may not be steady when played back.
Note on TBC setting
Set TBC to OFF when:
* Playing back a tape you have dubbed over.
* Playing back a tape on which you recorded the 1gnal of a TV game or similar
machine.
* The playback picture fluctuates.
DNR* <ON/OFF>
* Normally select ON to reduce picture noise.
* Select OFF if the picture has a lot of movement, causing a conspicuous afterimage.
The following settings work only during playback
EDIT, HiFi SOUND, TBC, and DNR.
* These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium
battery is in place.
Shooting with backlighting
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the BACK LIGHT function.
Press BACK LIGHT. The BY indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
[a]
BACK LIGHT
[a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.
[b] Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation.
After shooting
Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. The
indicator disappears. Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting
condition.
This function is also effective under the following conditions:
* A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light.
* A white subject against a white background. Especially when you shoot a person
wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber, his or her face tends to become
dark if you do not use this function.
To make a fine adjustment
You can adjust the exposure manually. However, when you adjust the exposure
manually, BACK LIGHT does not operate.
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Using the FADER function
Selecting the fader function ©
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
When the picture fades in, the sound gradually increases. When the picture fades out,
the sound gradually decreases.
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MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black and white to color.
When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black and white.
D CCD-TRV99 only
? The sound does not wipe away.
Using the FADER function
Using the fader function
When fading in [a]
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the desired fade
indicator flashes.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.
When fading out [b]
(1) During recording, press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes.
(2) Press START/STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashing, and
then recording stops.
The fading mode selected last is indicated first of all.
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Note on the bounce function
When you use the following functions or
D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu system, “BOUNCE” indicator does not appear.
— Wide mode - -
— Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button
— Functions using the PROGRAM AE button
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Using the FADER function
To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
When the date, time or title is displayed
The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out.
When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or 4
You cannot use the fader function.
Notes on the fader function
* While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions.
— Exposure
— Focus
— Zoom
* You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, while
using the following functions you cannot use the fader function. (CCD-TRV99 only)
— Functions using the DIGITAL EFFECT button
- Low Lux mode of PROGRAM AE (overlap /wipe function only)
* If you do not record anything before operating the wipe or overlap function, the
camcorder memorizes the image on the tape. As the image is being memorized, the
WIPE or OVERLAP indicator flashes quickly, and the picture you are shooting
disappears from the viewfinder. Depending on the tape condition, the picture may not
be recorded clearly. (CCD-TRV99 only)
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Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. You can achieve
a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with this
function.
This function may record picture nearly in monochrome.
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To cancel the NightShot function
Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Using the NightShot Light
When you set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu system, the picture will be more clear.
NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible. The maximum limit of
NightShot Light is about 10 feet (about 3 merters).
Notes on the NightShot . .
* When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, picture may be
recorded in incorrect/unnatural color.
* If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manually.
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Photo recording
- CCD-TRV99 only
You can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This mode is
useful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you print a
picture using a video printer (not supplied).
We recommend you to use a video flash light (not supplied) when shooting in the dark.
Attach the video flash light to the intelligent accessory shoe. When $ appears, the video
flash lights ready for flashing.
You can also select the photo mode (NORMAL, FADE, SHUTTER) in the menu system
(p. 30).
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(1) While the camcorder is standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a
still picture appears. CAPTURE appears.
To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about seven
seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
To record a still picture while normal recording, press PHOTO deeper. Then the still
picture is recorded for about seven seconds and the camcorder returns to Standby
mode.
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Photo recording
Notes on photo recording
* During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of following
functions.
— Functions using the DIGITAL EFFECT button
— Functions using the FADER button
— Functions using the PROGRAM AE button
— Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button
— Exposure
— Wide mode
* The PHOTO button does not work
— while the DIGITAL EFFECT function is set or in use.
— While the FADER function is in use.
* When recording a still picture, do not shake the camcorder. The picture may fluctuate.
* When # flashes, the appropriate brightness may not be obtained.
* When you start photo recording from normal camera recording, the video flash light
does not work (4 does not appear).
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Using the wide mode function
Selecting the'desired'mode ~~~ "ois
You can record a cinemalike picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the
16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULL).
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Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder or LCD
screen [a] and a normal TV screen [b] look wide. You can also watch the picture
without black bands on a wide-screen TV [c].
16:9 FULL
The picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen [d] or on a normal TV [e] is horizontally
compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [f].
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Using the wide mode function
Using the wide mode function
You can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA, 16:9FULL) in the menu system (p. 30).
To cancel wide mode
Select OFF in the menu system.
To watch the tape recorded in wide mode
To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode, set the screen mode of the wide-screen
TV to zoom mode. To watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set it to full mode. ==
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. >
Note that the picture recorded in 16:9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV. 5
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* If wide mode is set to 16:9FULL, the Steady Shot function does not work and the U' 3
indicator flashes. . 0
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(CCD-TRV99 only) and the bounce function with FADER.
* When you record in 16:9 FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on
the wide-screen TV.
+ If you dub a tape, the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording.
* When recording, you cannot change the mode.
Using the PROGRAM AE function
Selecting the best mode
You can select one of six (CCD-TRV95) or seven (CCD-TRV99) PROGRAM AE (Auto
Exposure) modes to suit vour shooting situation, referring to the following.
O Spotlight mode
For subjects in spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event.
& Soft Portrait mode
For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstacle
such as a screen. Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers, and
faithfully reproduces skin color.
% Sports Lesson mode
For recording fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games.
? Beach 8: Ski mode
For people or faces in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or
on a ski slope.
e Sunset 8: Moon mode
For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets, fireworks, neon signs, or
general night views.
[dl Landscape mode
For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle
such as a window or screen.
El Low Lux mode (CCD-TRV99 only)
For recording a subject in insufficient light. Subject becomes bright.
Using the PROGRAM AE function
Using the PROGRAM AE function
(1) Press PROGRAM AE.
(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
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Press PROGRAM AE.
Notes on focus setting
* In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups
because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
* Ín the Sunset & Moon and Landscape modes, the camcorder is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
Notes on PROGRAM AE
* The following functions do not work during PROGRAM AE mode. (CCD-TRV99
only) - -
— Slow shutter
— Old movie
* The following functions do not work during Low Lux mode. (CCD-TRV99 only)
— Functions using the DIGITAL EFFECT button
— Exposure
* Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes if recording is carried
out under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp.
If this happens, turn off program AE.
— Soft Portrait mode
— Sports Lesson mode
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Superimposing a still | picture on a moving
picture
- CCD-TRV99 only
Using the still function, you can record a still picture to be superimposed on a moving
picture. The sound is recorded normally.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recording mode, press DIGITAL
EFFECT and turn the control dial until the STILL indicator tlashes.
(2) Press the control dial.
The STILL indicator lights up and the still bars appear. The still picture is
stored in memory.
(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the rate of the still picture you want to
superimpose on the moving picture. The rate of the still picture increases with
the number of the still bars.
(4) Press START /STOP to start recording a moving picture with a still picture
superimposed on it. When you stop recording, press START /STOP again.
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EFFECT
START/STOP
To cancel the still function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
Notes on the still function
* You cannot use the following functions while recording a still picture.
— Functions using the FADER button
— Low Lux mode of PROGRAM AE
— Functions using the PHOTO button
* When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the still function will be cancelled
automatically.
Recording still pictures successively
~~ CCD-TRV99 only
Using the tlash motion function, vou can record still pictures successively at constant
intervals. The sound is recorded normally.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recording mode, press DIGITAL
EFFECT and turn the control dial until the FLASH indicator flashes.
(2) Press the control dial.
The FLASH indicator lights up and the flash motion bars appear.
(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the interval of flash motion. The intervals
increase with the number of the flash motion bars.
(4) Press START /STOP. Flash motion recording starts. When you stop recording,
press START/STOP again.
[a] normal recording
[b] flash motion recording
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To cancel the flash motion function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
STARTSTOP
Notes on the flash motion function
* You cannot use the following functions during the flash motion recording.
— Functions using the FADER button
- Low Lux mode of PROGRAM AE
— Functions using the PHOTO button
* When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the flash motion function will be cancelled
automatically.
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‘Replacing a brighter portion of a still
picture with a moving picture
—- CCD-TRV99 only
Using the luminancekey function, you can replace a brighter portion of a still picture
With a moving picture.
For example, you can superimpose the favorite scene on the background if you store the
picture in memory as a still picture, such as a person in a bright background. The sound
Is recorded normally.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recording mode, press DIGITAL
EFFECT and turn the control dial until the LUMI. indicator flashes.
(2) Press the control dial.
The LUMIL indicator lights up and the luminancekey bars appear. The still
picture is stored in memory.
(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the color scheme of the still picture. The rate of
the still picture increases by the number of the luminancekey bars.
(4) Press START/STOP. Luminancekey recording starts. When you stop
recording, press START /STOP again.
[a] still picture
[b] moving picture
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To cancel the luminancekey function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
Notes on the luminancekey function
* The following functions do not work during luminancekey mode.
— Functions using the FADER button
— Low Lux mode of PROGRAM AE
— Functions using the PHOTO button
* When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the luminancekey function will be cancelled
automatically.
Adding an incidental image to pictures
— CCD-TRV99 only
Using the trail function, vou can record the picture which leaves an incidental image,
such as a trail. The sound is recorded normally. You can adjust the vanishing time of
the incidental image with the control dial.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recording mode, press DIGITAL
EFFECT and turn the contro] dial until the TRAIL indicator flashes.
(2) Press the control dial.
The TRAIL indicator lights up and the trail bars appear.
(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the vanishing time of the incidental image.
The vanishing time increases with the number of the trail bars.
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To cancel the trail function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
Notes on the trail function
* The following functions do not work during trail mode.
— Functions using the FADER button
— Low Lux mode of PROGRAM AE
— Functions using the PHOTO button
* When you set the POWER gwitch fo OFF, the trail function will be cancelled
automatically.
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Using slow shutter
- CCD-TRV99 only
[E you want to record a dark picture more brightly, or make the movement of the subject
seem lively, set the shutter speed to 1/25, 1/12, 1/6 or 1/3 (slow shutter).
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recording mode, press DIGITAL
EFFECT and turn the control dial until the SLOW SHTR (shutter) indicator
flashes.
(2) Press the control dial.
The SLOW SHTR indicator lights up and the shutter speed number (1 - 4)
appears.
(3) Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed.
As the shutter speed number becomes bigger, the shutter speed becomes
slower.
Shutter speed number | Shutter speed
SLOW SHTR 1 1/25
SLOW SHTR2 1/12
SLOW SHTR 3 1/6
SLOW SHTR 4 1/3
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EFFECT SLOW SHTR
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To cancel the slow shutter function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
When recording with the slow shutter function
Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Notes on the slow shutter function
* You cannot use the following functions during recording with the slow shutter
function.
- Functions using the FADER button
— Functions using the PROGRAM AE button
— Exposure
— Functions using the PHOTO button
* When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the slow shutter function will be cancelled
automatically.
‘Adding an old movie type atmosphere to
pictures
— CCD-TRV99 only
Using the old movie function, vou can record the picture such as an old movie. The
camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to CINEMA, picture eftect to SEPLA, and
the appropriate shutter speed.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recording mode, press DIGITAL
EFFECT and turn the control dial until the OLD MOVIE indicator flashes.
(2) Press the control dial.
The OLD MOVIE indicator lights up.
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To cancel the old movie function
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
Notes on the old movie function
* The following functions do not work during old movie mode.
— Functions using the FADER button
— Exposure
— Wide mode
-— Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button
— Functions using the PROGRAM AE button
— Functions using the PHOTO button
* When you set the POWER switch to OFF, the old movie function will be cancelled
automatically.
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Focusing manually
When to use manual focus
In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually.
[b] [c] [d]
* Insufficient light [a]
* Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b]
* Too much brightness behind the subject [c]
Horizontal stripes [d]
* Subjects through frosted glass
* Subjects beyond nets, etc.
* Bright subject or subject reflecting light
e Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
Focusing manually
Focusing manually
When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the
shot length.
(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL. The @& indicator appears in the viewfinder or on
the LCD screen. -
(2) Move the power zoom lever to the end of the “T”’ side in the optical zoom
zone.
(3) Turn the NEAR/FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus.
(4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever.
To return to autofocus mode
Set FOCUS to AUTO. The (F3 indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen
disappears.
Shooting in relatively dark places
Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position.
To record a very distant subject
Push FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on the most distant subject while
FOCUS is held down. When it is released, manual focus mode is resumed.
Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a most
distant subject.
Note on manual focusing
The following indicators may appear:
M when recording a very distant subject.
& when the subject is too close to focus on.
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Enjoying picture effect
Selecting picture effect
You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function.
| [а] [e]
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PASTEL [a] |
The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated
cartoon.
[b] [<]
МЕС. АКТ [6]
The color and brightness of the picture is reversed.
SEPIA
The picture is sepia.
B&W
The picture is monochrome (black and white).
SOLARIZE [c]
The light intensity is more clear, and the picture looks like an illustration.
MOSAIC [d]
The picture is mosaic.
SLIM [e]
The picture expands vertically.
STRETCH [f]
The picture expands horizontally.
Enjoying picture effect
Using picture effect function
(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT.
(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode.
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EFFECT
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To turn off picture effect
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Press PICTURE EFFECT. The indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen goes out.
Notes on the picture effect
* When you turn the power off, the.camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.
* While using the picture effect function, you cannot select the old movie function with
DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TRV99 only).
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Adjusting the exposure
When to adjust the exposure
Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases.
[a] [b]
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* The background is too bright (back lighting)
* Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark
[b]
* Bright subject and dark background
* To record the darkness faithfully
(1) Press EXPOSURE.
(2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness.
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To return to automatic exposure mode
Press EXPOSURE again.
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Adjusting the exposure
Shooting with the sun behind you
If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will
be recorded too dark.
* The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject.
* Bright light sources are included in the scene.
* When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white
background, the face will be recorded too dark.
Shooting in the dark
We recommend you to use the video light (supplied with CCD-TRV99 only). To get the
best color, you must maintain a sufficient light level.
When you adjust the exposure manually
* BACK LIGHT does not work.
* [f you change the PROGRAM AE mode, the camcorder automatically returns to
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Superimposing a title
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles. You can also select the
language, color, size and position of titles.
Superimposing titles
(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select (3 , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The titles are
displayed in the language you selected.
(4) Turn the control dial to select the color, size, or position, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the contro! dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.
(6) Repeat step 4 and 5 unti! the title is arranged as desired.
(7) Press control dial again to complete the setting.
(8) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.
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PRESET TITLE | 1
TITLE G HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TY HAPPY HOLIDAYS TS HAPPY HOLIDAYS
тети CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS!
zu © OUR SWEET BABY 2 OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING WEDDING
VACATION VACATION
THE END THE END
AÉETUAN
[TITLE] : END [TITLE] : END
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HELLO! и
HAPPY BIRTHDAY \ ti { 7
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To superimpose the title from beginning
After step 7, press START /STOP to start recording.
To superimpose the title while you are recording
After pressing START /STOP to start recording, start from step 1. In this case, beep is
not heard.
To select the language of preset title
When you want to select the language, select @ before step 2. Then select language and
return to step 2.
To use the custom title
When you want to use the custom title, select 2 in step 2.
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Superimposing a title
Notes on superimposing a title
* [E you have not given any custom title,
“= = = =.” appears on the display.
* The FADER function works while the title is displaved, however, the title does not
fade.
* If vou display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title, the title is not
recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed.
Title color changes as follows :
WHITE +— YELLOW «— VIOLET «— RED — CYAN — GREEN — BLUE
Title size changes as follows :
SMALL «> LARGE
Title position changes as follows :
When you select the title size “SMALL”, you can choose 9 positions. When you select
the title size “LARGE” you can choose 8 positions.
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Notes on the title |
* Depending on size or position of the title, both of date and time or either of them is
not displayed.
* If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title, the title is automatically reduced
into a proper size after the position is set.
* When the title is displayed, LCD BRIGHT and VOLUME indicators do not appear.
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Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend to set
the POWER switch to VTR or eject the cassette before vou begin.
Your title can have up to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select 12 , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line
(CUSTOM2), then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press
the dial.
(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.
(6) Repeat step 4 and 5 until you finish the title.
(7) For finishing the titling work, turn the control dial to select SET, then press the
dial.
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Making your own titles
To edit a title you have stored
In step 3, select CUSTOM or CUSTOM?, depending on which title you want to edit
then change the title.
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Note
You can not enter over 20 characters title.
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the
camcorder
The power goes oft automatically. Characters you have entered remain. Turn 7
STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1.
To delete a title
In step 4, turn the control dial to select [€] then press the dial. The last character is
erased. Repeat this step until all characters are deleted.
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Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend to set
the POWER switch to VIR or eject the cassette before vou begin.
Your title can have up to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select '9 , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line
(CUSTOM2), then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press
the dial.
(5) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.
(6) Repeat step 4 and 5 until you finish the title.
(7) For finishing the titling work, turn the control dial to select SET, then press the
dial.
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TITLE SET
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CUSTOM2*--——————— ново М |B oo
PRETUAN
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ZA 7! AÔNÇA [SET]
[TITLE] : END [TITLE] : END
© TITLE SET TITLE SET
ABCDE 12345 ATOUA ABCDE 12345 ATÔUA
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To edit a title you have stored
In step 3, select CUSTOMI or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit,
then change the title.
Note
You can not enter over 20 characters title.
If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the
camcorder
The power goes off automatically. Characters you have entered remain. Turn
STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1.
To delete a title
In step 4, turn the control dial to select [€] then press the dial. The last character is
erased. Repeat this step until all characters are deleted.
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Re-recording a picture in the middle of a
recorded tape
- CCD-TRV99 only
You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the starting and
ending points. The previous recorded portion will be erased. When the RC time code
appears, set COUNTER to NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, keep pressing the + (forward
playback) or — (reverse playback) side of EDITSEARCH, and release the button
where you want to end the insertion [b]. The camcorder enters Standby mode
again.
(2) Press COUNTER RESET. The counter resets to zero.
(3) Keep pressing the - side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the point
where you want to start the insertion [a].
(4) Press ZERO MEM on the Remote Commander. The ZERO MEM indicator
flashes.
(5) Press START/STOP to start recording. The recording stops automatically at
the counter zero point.
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To change the end point
Press ZERO MEM to erase the ZERO MEM indicator, then repeat steps 2 to 5.
Re-recording a picture in the middle of a recorded tape
Notes on re-recording
* The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion when it
is played back.
* If you re-record on the portion which contains non-recorded section, the zero memory
function may not work correctly.
* When the START /STOP MODE switch is set to SSEC or L you cannot use the zero
memory function.
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Recording with the date/time
Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME. You can record
the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen with the picture.
Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to display the date and time
together.
The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock in the
menu system.
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DATE TIME 1
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JUL 4 1998 В -
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TIME DATE 5:30:00 PM
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5:30:00 PM
To stop recording with the date and/or time
Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears. The
recording continues.
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Optimizing the recording condition
Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the
best possible picture (ORC).
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select ©, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial.
“START/STOP KEY” flashes.
(4) Press START/STOP.
The camcorder takes about 5 to 10 seconds to check the tape condition and
then returns to Standby mode.
TAPE SET
W REC MODE
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Each time you insert the cassette
Perform the above procedures.
Notes on the ORC function
* When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0.1 second so
that the camcorder can check the tape condition. Be careful when you use a recorded
tape. The 0.1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC
TO SET for more than 2 seconds, or if you record over the blank.
* You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-
shake.
You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use it. The Y
indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Do not use the Steady Shot
function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.
You can select ON or OFF in the menu system (p. 30).
To activate the Steady Shot function again
Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system.
Notes on the Steady Shot function
* The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
* When you set STEADYSHOT to ON or OFF in the menu system, the exposure may
fluctuate.
* Steady Shot does not operate in 16:9 FULL mode. If you set STEADYSHOT to ON in
the menu system, the “7 indicator flashes. —”
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(== Signal flow
Watching on a TV screen
Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV
screen. When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to vour TV,
we recommend you to use the house current for the power source.
While playing back on a TV screen, close the LCD panel. Otherwise, picture distortion
may occur.
Connecting directly to a TV/VCR with Video/Audio input jacks
When connecting the A/V connecting cable, make sure you connect the plug to jacks of
the same color.
Open the jack cover. With using the supplied A/V connecting cable, connect the
camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV. Set the TV /
VCR selector on the TV to VCR. When connecting to the VCR, set the input selector on
the VCR to LINE. |
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack, connect using the S video cable (not supplied)
[a] to obtain a high quality picture . If you are going i. connect the camcorder using the
S video cable (not supplied) [a], you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of
the A/V connecting cable [b].
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If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the TV or the VCR.
With this connection, the sound is monaural even in stereo model.
To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks
Use an RFU-95UC RFU adaptor (not supplied).
Watching on a TV screen
Using the AV cordless IR receiver
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) having the & LASER
LINK mark to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.
LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between
video equipment having the & mark by using infrared rays.
LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
To play back on a TV
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch
on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Set the POWER switch on the camcorder to VTR.
(3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(4) Press LASER LINK. The lamp of the LASER LINK button lights up.
(5) Press on the camcorder to start playback.
(6) Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver.
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Press LASER LINK.
If you use a Sony TV
* You can turn on the TV automatically when you press the LASER LINK or > button.
To do so, set the AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn the TV's main
switch on, then do either of the following;
* Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV's remote sensor and press LASER
LINK.
* Turn on the LASER LINK button and press =,
* You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV
cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set the AUTO TV ON to ON and the TV
INPUT to the same video input (1,2,3) in the menu system. With some models,
however the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video
input is switched.
* The above feature may not work with some TV models.
Note
When LASER LINK is activated (the LASER LINK button is lit), the camcorder
consumes power. Press and turn off the LASER LINK button when it is not needed.
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Enjoying digital effect during playback
- CCD-TRV99 only
During playback, vou can process a scene using the digital effect functions; Still, Flash
motion, Luminancekey and Trail. For the teatures of each function, refer to previous
pages.
You can watch the processed picture on a TV or use it for editing on other video
equipment. You cannot record on this camcorder during this operation.
(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the control dial until the
desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.
(2) Press the control dial.
The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In still or
luminancekey mode, the picture where you press the control dial is stored in
memory as a still picture.
(3) Turn the control dial to adjust the effect.
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Notes on the digital effect function
e In skip scan, slow or pause mode, noise appears on the picture.
* When the digital effect indicator flashes rapidly, you cannot use the digital effect
function.
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Searching the boundaries of recorded date
- CCD-TRV99 only
You can search for the boundary between recording dates using the Data Code
automatically recorded on the tape.
There are two modes:
* Searching for the beginning of a specific date, and playing back from there (Date
Search) -
* Searching for the beginning of all days, one after another, playing back about 10
seconds of each (Date Scan)
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Each time you press DATE, the mode changes as follows:
Date Search — Date Scan + nothing
To search for the beginning of a specific date
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
The video control buttons light up.
(2) Press DATE on the Remote Commander.
(3) When the current position is [b], press « to search towards [a] or press >»
to search towards [ce].
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Searching the boundaries of recorded date
To scan the beginning of all days
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Press DATE on the Remote Commander twice.
(3) Press €4 or PP». Date Scan starts.
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To stop searching or scanning
Press one of the following buttons: DATE, M, I, << or >>.
To view pictures during searching or scanning
Press Bw and then press 4€ or PP.
if you do Date Search or Date Scan during playback
While the camcorder is looking for the date, a fast forward or rewind picture is
displayed. Some noise is inevitable.
If you have erased or rewritten the index signal
The point at which the date changes may be out of position by about 10 seconds of
playback.
Notes on Date Search and Date Scan mode
* If a day’s recording is not longer than 2 minutes, the camcorder may not accurately
find its boundaries.
* Date Search and Date Scan do not function on a tape recorded by a camcorder without
the Data Code function.
Returning to a pre-registered position
- CCD-TRV99 only
Using the Remote Commander, you can easily go back to the desired point on a tape
after playback. Use the tape counter. If the RC time code appears, set COUNTER to
NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter.
(1) During playback, press COUNTER RESET at the point you later want to locate.
The counter shows “0:00:80”.
(2) Press IN when you want to stop playback.
(3) Press ZERO MEM on the Remote Commander. The ZERO MEM indicator
flashes.
(4) Press << to rewind or press PP to fast-forward the tape to the counter's zero
point. The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately
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* Something must be recorded on the tape in order for the tape counter to function.
Tape counter does not work on a blank tape.
* There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the actual time.
Notes on ZERO MEM
* When you press ZERO MEM, the counter's zero point is memorized. Press ZERO
MEM again before rewinding to cancel the memory.
* This function is cancelled automatically once the tape is rewound or advanced to the
point you pre-registered.
* ZERO MEM does not function during recording or playing back.
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Locating the marking position
- CCD-TRV99 only
You can locate the beginning of a desired program easily by marking an index signal
during recording or playback and searching for it later.
Marking an index signal
You can mark an index signal during recording or playback.
When marking at the beginning of recording or playback
Press INDEX MARK on the Remote Commander in recording standby or playback
pause mode. The INDEX MARK indicator appears in the viewfinder or the LCD screen
with the MARK indicator flashing. When recording or playback starts, the MARK
indicator stops flashing. This shows that the index signal is being marked. Then the
INDEX MARK indicator will disappear.
When marking during recording or playback
Press INDEX MARK on the Remote Commander at .ne point you want to locate later.
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Notes on marking
* Make sure you mark index signals at more than two-minute intervals. Otherwise, you
may not be able to search for them correctly.
« - * If you stop recording while the index signal is being marked (the INDEX MARK
indicator lights in the viewfinder), the search may not be completed correctly.
* If you mark an index signal on the tape with the Data Code recorded, the Data Code
will be erased at the point on which the index signal is marked. When playing back
this tape, the camcorder keeps displaying the Data Code immediately before the
erased one.
* A black band appears when you mark index signal during playback, and the sound
cannot be heard. This does not affect the picture and sound that are already recorded.
* You cannot mark the index signal during photo recording.
* An index signal is marked automatically when you start recording from with the
POWER switch to VIR. When you start recording from recording pause mode,
however, an index signal is not marked.
* You cannot mark an index signal on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.
* You cannot mark the index signal during 5-second recording, recording only while
pressing the START/STOP button, or during fade-out.
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Locating the marking position
Scanning the beginning of each marking position - index scan
(1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during normal playback.
(2) Press << or Pb. The tape rewinds or advances rapidly and plays back for
approximately 10 seconds from the point on which the index signal was
marked. If you want to continue playback, press =. When you do not press
any button, the tape is automatically scanned to the next program.
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To cancel index scan mode
Press =. Normal playback resumes.
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Locating the marking position
Locating the desired marking position - index search
(1) Press INDEX on the Remote Commander during stop or playback mode.
(2) Press INDEX repeatedly until the index number of the desired program is
displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
(3) Press << or >». Playback starts from the beginning of the desired program.
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To stop index search mode
Press B®. Normal playback resumes.
Note on the index number
The index number (1, 2, etc.) indicates the distance from the point you are now viewing
[a], regardless of the direction.
Locating the marking position
Erasing an index signal
(1) Locate the index signal to be erased using the index scan or index search
function.
(2) Press ERASE on the Remote Commander within 2 to 10 seconds while the
desired program plays back. After the index signal is erased, the camcorder
returns to index scan when you used index scan in step 1. When you used
index search, normal playback resumes.
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Notes on erasing
* Press ERASE more than 2 seconds after the playback of the desired program begins.
* You cannot erase the index signal on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.
* While the index signal is being erased, the sound cannot be heard and a black band
appears at the bottom of the picture. This will not affect the recorded sound or picture.
* The camcorder can detect index signals marked with VCRs, but may not erase them.
VCRs with an index function can detect index signals marked with this camcorder but
may not erase them.
* An index signal may be erased when making PCM after recording on another VCR in
the portion where the index-signal-is marked.
Note on Data Code
When an index signal is erased, the Data Code on the same portion of the tape is also
erased.
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Writing the RC Time code on a recorded
tape
- CCD-TRV99 only
You can write the RC time code on a recorded tape. Use the Remote Commander.
Before you begin, we recommend to set COUNTER to TIME CODE in the menu system
so that you can view the RC time code.
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.
(2) Rewind the tape to the beginning and set the camcorder to playback pause
mode.
(3) Press TIME CODE WRITE on the Remote Commander. The TIME CODE
WRITE indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen with the
WRITE indicator flashing.
(4) Press B or I to start playback. The WRITE indicator stops flashing and the
RC time code writing starts from 0:00:00:00.
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To stop writing the RC time code
Press II (or any video control button).
Writing the RC Time code on a recorded tape
To write the RC time code from the end of the RC time code
recorded portion
Rewind the tape to the portion on which the RC time code has been written and set the
camcorder to playback pause mode. Then follow steps 3 and 4 above. The RC time code
is written continuously.
Notes on writing the RC time code
* The RC time code writing stops when:
— you press TIME CODE WRITE again before starting playback.
— you press INDEX or DATE SEARCH before starting playback.
— you change from playback mode to another mode.
* When you are writing the RC time code from the middle of a tape without the time
code written, writing starts several frames before the current picture.
* [f you write the RC time code on a recorded tape, the Data Code is erased.
* You can mark the RC time code on a tape recorded both in LP mode and SP mode, the
RC time code written in LP mode, however, may not be read correctly.
* You cannot mark the RC time code on a tape with the red mark on the cassette
exposed.
* A black band appears when you mark the RC time code during playback, and the
sound cannot be heard. This does not affect the picture and sound that are already
recorded.
Note on --:--:--:-- indicator
The --:--:--:-- indicator appears during playback if:
* nothing is recorded.
* the RC time code is unreadable because of the damage of the tape or because of the
noise.
* you recorded using another VCR without RC time code function.
The --:--:--:— indicator may also appear on the LCD screen during variable speed
playback.
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Editing onto another tape
You can create your own video program by editing with any other El 8 mm, HiEl Hi8,
WS. VHS, SVS S-VHS, VSI VHSC, SVHSIA S-VHSC, MB Betamax or ED Betamax
VCR that has video/audio inputs.
Before editing
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A/V connecting cable.
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.
Set EDIT to ON in the menu system (p. 30).
Starting editing
Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, picture distortion
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(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
your recorded tape into the camcorder.
(2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorde: until you locate the point just
before where you want to start editing, then press Il to set the camcorder in
playback pause mode.
(3) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording
pause mode.
(4) First press II on the camcorder, and after a few seconds press II on the VCR to
start editing.
To edit more scenes
Repeat steps 2 to 4.
To superimpose the title while you are editing
You can superimpose the title while you are editing. Refer to “Superimposing a title”
(p. 58).
To stop editing
Press IN on both the camcorder and the VCR.
Note on Fine Synchro Edit
If you connect a video deck that has the Fine Synchro Edit feature to the LANC W jack
of the camcorder, using a LANC cable (not supplied), the edit will be even more
precise.
Recording from a VCR or TV
You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/
audio outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV using the supplied A/V cable.
Tum down the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, picture distortion
may occur.
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.
(2) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu system. Then press 6 REC and the button
on the right together on the camcorder at the point where you want to start
recording.
In recording and recording pause mode, S video and VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks
automatically work as input jacks.
If your VCR or TV has an S video jack, connect using the S video cable (not supplied)
[a] to obtain a high quality picture.
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If your VCR or TV is a monaural type, connect only the white plug for audio on both
the camcorder and the VCR or TV.
If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack, connect cable [b]. Do not
connect the S video cable (not supplied) [a] to the camcorder.
To stop recording
Press M. -
Note on recording
You cannot record a picture that has a copyright control signal for copyright protection
of software. “COPY INHIBIT” appears if you try to record such a picture.
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Recording from a VCR or TV
Replacing recording on a tape - Insert Editing
—- CCD-TRV99 only
You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by
specifying starting and ending points.
Connections are the same as in “Recording from a VCR or TV”.
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.
(2) On the VCR, locate the start point to be inserted and set it to playback pause
mode.
(3) On the camcorder, locate the point where the insert should end by pressing
«<< or PP, then press Il to set it to playback pause mode.
(4) Press COUNTER RESET to set the counter to zero.
(3) On the camcorder, locate the point where the insert should begin by pressing
44, then press O REC and II to set it to recording pause mode.
(6) Press ZERO MEM. The ZERO MEM indicator flashes and the end point of the
insert is stored in memory.
(7) Press Hl on the camcorder and the VCR simultaneously to start insert editing.
The insert editing stops automatically near the zero point on the counter.
To change the end point
Press ZERO MEM so that the ZERO MEM indicator disappears and begin from step 3.
Note on the inserted picture
The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion when it is played back.
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder
Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When the battery becomes
weak or dead, the x indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you
set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony
CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present
a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation.
(The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year.)
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Notes on lithium battery
* Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
* Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
* Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
* Note that the lithium battery has a positive (+) and a negative (-) terminals as
illustrated. Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery
match the terminals on the camcorder.
WARNING
The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
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Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder
Changing the lithium battery
When replacing the lithium battery, Keep the battery pack or other power source
attached. Otherwise, vou will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu
system retained by the lithium battery.
(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.
(2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder.
(3) Install the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Close the lid.
Resetting the date and time
You can reset the date and time in the menu system.
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select & , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day, hour and minute by turning the control dial and pressing
the dial.
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
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Repeat the above procedure.
To check the preset date and time
Press DATE to display the datë indicâtor.
Press TIME to display the time indicator.
When you press the same button again, the indicator goes off.
The year changes as follows:
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Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
* 12:00 AM Stands for midnight.
* 12:00 PM Stands for noon.
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You can easily set the clock for a local time by a time difference in the menu system.
(1) While the camcorder is the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select ETC, then press the dial.
Simple setting of clock by time difference
(3) Turn the control dial to select WORLD TIME, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to set a time ditference, and press the dial. The hour ot
clock changes in relation to a time difference which you set.
(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
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Usable cassettes and playback modes
Selecting cassette types
This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to
realize higher picture quality.
You can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassette for this camera. When Vou use
a Hi8 video cassette, the recording is made in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard
8 mm video cassette, the recording is made in the standard 8 mm system. Standard 8
mm video cassette is incapable of recording in the Hi8 system.
If you intend to use a standard 8 mm video recorder /player to play back a video tape,
you are required to use a standard 8 mm video cassette for recording.
What is video Hi8 EX
“XR”, that is an abbreviation of “Extended Resolution”, represents the new type of 8
mm camcorder that has the property to realize more quality picture compared with the
conventional camcorders including the Hi8 models. You can record and play back
pictures more clearly in detail with the “XR” camcorder.
Video tape recorded by a camcorder having the “XR” function shows excellent picture
quality at maximum when it is played back by the “XR” camcorder.
When video tape recorded by this “XR” camcorder is played back by a conventional
Hi8 camcorder or when video tape recorded by a conventional Hi8 camcorder is played
back by this “XR” camcorder, the playback picture quality is in the normal quality of
the Hi8 camcorder.
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When you play back
The playback mode (SP/LP) and system (Hi8/standard 8 mm) are selected
automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality
of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.
Note on AFM HiFi stereo
When you play back a tape, the sound will be in monaural if:
* You record the tape using this camcorder, then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural
video recorder/ player.
* You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder, then play it back on
this camcorder.
Foreign 8 mm video
Because the TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to
play back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to the list of “Using your camcorder
abroad” to check the TV color system of foreign countries.
Tips for using the battery pack
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack.
Preparing the battery pack
Always carry additional batteries
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have
planned.
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment
Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are
recording in a cold environment.
To save battery power
Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power.
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and
started again. While you are positioning the subject, selecting an angle, or looking
through the viewfinder lens or on the LCD screen, the lens moves automatically and the
battery is used. The battery is also used when a tay.e is inserted or removed.
‘When to replace the battery pack
While you are using your camcorder, the remaining battery indicator decreases
gradually as battery power is used up. Remaining time in minutes appears.
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When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point, the tJ indicator may
appear and start flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
When the CV indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are
recording, set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack.
Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the
battery pack has been replaced.
Tips for using the battery pack
Notes on the rechargeable battery pack
Caution
Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
The battery pack heats up
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that
has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack.
This is not cause for concern and is normal.
Be sure to observe the following
* Keep the battery pack away from fire.
* Keep the battery pack dry.
* Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack.
* Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
The life of the battery pack
If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully
charged battery pack, the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged
one.
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Charging temperature
You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50°F to 86°F (from 10°C to 30°C).
Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.
Tips for using the battery pack
Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
What is “InfoLITHIUM”
The “Into ITHIUM* is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with
compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you
use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with video equipment having the (4) mrourmus
mark.
When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the (Dinteurtus mark, the
video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes*. However, if you
use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity will
not be indicated in minutes.
“InfoLITHIUM*” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
* The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment
which the equipment is used under.
How the battery consumption is displayed
The power consumption of the camcorder changes «epending on its use, such as how
the autofocusing is working.
While checking the condition of the camcorder, the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power. If the
condition changed drastically, the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease
or increase by more than 2 minutes.
Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder, the © indicator may also flash under some condition.
To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication
Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object. Do
not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more.
e If the indication seems incorrect, recharge the battery pack fully (Full charge**). Note
that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time, or you
have repeated charging many times, the battery pack may not be able to show the
correct time even after being fully charged.
* After you have used the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with an equipment not having
the (D mom Mark, make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment
having the (1) mem mark and then recharge fully.
Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording
time in the operating instructions
The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions. The
recording time becomes very short in a cold environment. The continuous recording
time in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of using a fully
charged (or normal charged) battery pack in 77°F (25°C). As the environmental
temperature and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder, the
remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operating
instructions.
** Full charge: Charging until FULL appears in the display window.
Maintenance information and precautions
Notes on the battery case
*» Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with
manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries.
e Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable.
* Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment (lower than 50°F /10°C).
* Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a soft cloth.
* Do not disassemble or convert the battery case.
* Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock.
* During recording, the battery case heats up. This is not cause for concern.
* Prevent the electrode in the battery case from coming in contact with a metal object.
* If you will not use the battery case for a long time, detach the battery case from the
camcorder and remove the batteries from the battery case.
Moisture condensation
If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not
operate correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the
camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors. Please, take the following precautions.
Inside the camcorder
If there is moisture inside the camcorder, the beep sounds and the @ indicator flashes.
If this happens, none of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Open the
cassette compartment, turn off the camcorder, and leave it about 1 hour. When 4
indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in the camcorder. Eject the
cassette, turn off the camcorder, and leave also the cassette about 1 hour. The camcorder
can be used again if the [4] indicator does not appear when the power is turned on
again.
On the lens
If moisture condenses on the lens, no indicator appears, but the picture becomes dim.
Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a
plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time.
(1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.
(2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the
temperature surrounding it (after about 1 hour).
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Maintenance information and precautions
Video head cleaning
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When the
@ indicator and “ ss CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or
playback pictures are “noisy” or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.
[a] Slightly dirty
[b] Very dirty
If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied). After checking the picture, if it is still “noisy,” repeat the
cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)
Caution
Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette. It may damage the
video heads.
Note
If the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD cleaning cassette is not available in your area, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Maintenance information and precautions
Precautions
Camcorder operation
* Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
* For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual.
* Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have
it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
* Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
* Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when not using the camcorder.
* Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally.
* Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
* Do not push the LCD screen.
* If the camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.
* While using the camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On handling tapes
Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type of tape, thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
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e When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time, remove the tape. Periodically
turn on the power, operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for
about 3 minutes.
* If fingerprints or debris make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD
Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen.
* Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on it, remove
them with a soft cloth.
* Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
* Do not let sand get into the camcorder. When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach
or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause the unit
to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
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Maintenance information and precautions
AC power adaptor
* Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time. To disconnect
the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
* Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
* Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or put a heavy object on it. This will damage the
cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock.
* Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting
plate. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
* Always keep the metal contacts clean.
* Do not disassemble the unit.
* Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
* While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation.
* The unit becomes warm while in use. This is normal.
* Do not place the unit in locations that are:
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
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— Vibrating
Notes on dry batteries
To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following.
* Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction.
* Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
* Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
* Do not use different types of batteries.
* The batteries slowly discharge while not in use.
* Do not use a battery that is leaking.
If battery leakage occurred
* Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before replacing the batteries.
* If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
* If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Using your camcorder abroad
Each country or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your
camcorder abroad, check the following points.
Power sources
You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power
adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the
design of the wall outlet {b].
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This camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV.
Check the following list.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system - .
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Trouble check
If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the
problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service facility.
Camcorder
Power
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The power is not on. * The battery pack is not installed.
> Install the battery pack. (p. 7)
* The battery is dead.
+ Use a charged battery pack. (p. 8)
* The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
| > Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 27)
The power goes off. * While being operated in CAMERA mode, the camcorder
- has been in Standby mod for more than 5 minutes.
2 Turn STANDBY down once and then up again. (p. 12)
* The battery is dead.
2 Use a charged battery pack. (p. 8)
The battery pack is quickly * The camcorder does not operate when using a battery
discharged. pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
> Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 88)
* The ambient temperature is too low. (p. 86)
* The battery pack has not been charged fully.
> Charge the battery pack again. (p. 8)
* The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
> Use another battery pack. (p. 87)
While charging the battery pack, no * The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
indicator appears or the indicator > Connect it firmly. (p. 27)
flashes in the display window. * Something is wrong with the battery pack.
> Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
The camcorder turns on/off when * The camcorder is working with the AC power adaptor.
using the accessory which is attached + Use the battery pack.
to the intelligent accessory shoe.
Operation
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
START/STOP does not operate. * The tape is stuck to the drum.
2 Eject the tape. (p. 11)
* The tape has run out.
> Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 22)
* The POWER switch is set to VTR.
>» Set it to CAMERA. (p. 12)
* The tab on the cassette is out (red).
> Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 11)
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Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Recording stops in a few seconds.
* The START /STOP MODE switch is set to SSEC or |.
> Setitto 4. (р. 16)
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
* The battery is dead.
> Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor.
(p. 8,27)
8] and 4 indicators flash and no
function except for cassette ejection
works.
* Moisture condensation has occurred.
Y Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least
1 hour. (p. 89)
The date or time indicator is flashing.
* You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2
seconds.
> The camcorder is not malfunctioning. You may start
recording. Flashing will stop soon.
* The lithium battery is weak or dead. |
> Replace the lithium battery with a new one. (p. 81)
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
* The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF.
+ Set it to VTR.
* The tape has run out.
> Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 22)
The Steady Shot function does not
activate.
* STEADYSHOT is set to OFF.
+ Set it to ON. (p. 65)
* The Steady Shot function does not work when the wide
mode is set to 16:9 FULL.
The autofocusing function does not
work.
* FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
3 Set it to AUTO. (p. 53)
* Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
> Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 53)
The fader function does not work.
+ The START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or L.
> Setitto 4. (p. 16)
* The DIGITAL EFFECT function is working. (CCD-TRV99
only)
+ Cansel it.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.
* The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 1
or 2 in the menu system.
> Set to STEREO in the menu system. (p. 30)
Excessive high-pitched sound is
heard.
* The picture has been recorded with WIND set to ON in
the menu system.
> When there is no wind, set it to OFF. (p. 30)
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Data code becomes “--:--:-—”.
(CCD-TRV99 only)
* You are playing back a portion of tape on which you
wrote or erased the index signal. This is not a
malfunction. (p. 25)
The date or time indicator
* Reset the date and time. (p. 83)
disappears.
Picture
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
* The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
2 Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 13)
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Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
A vertical band appears when a
subject such as lights or a candle
flame is shot against a dark
background.
* The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
> Change locations.
À vertical band appears when
shooting a very bright subject.
* The camcorder is not malfunctioning.
The playback picture is not clear.
e EDIT is set to ON in the menu system.
+ Set it to OFF. (p. 30)
The picture is “noisy”.
* The video heads may be dirty.
> Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD
cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 90)
The picture does not appear in the
viewtinder.
* The LCD panel is open.
> Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)
An unknown picture is displayed in
the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA without ins -rting a cassette, the camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO is set ON
in the menu system.
> Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can deactivate the demonstration. (p. 33)
The picture does not appear on the
LCD screen.
* Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out.
> Please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
The five digit code appears.
* The self-diagnosis function is activated.
> Check the code and solve the problem. (p. 97)
Picture is recorded in incorrect /
unnatural color.
* NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
+ Set it to OFF. (p. 39)
Others
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The supplied Remote Commander
does not work.
* COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system.
> Set it to ON. (p. 30)
* Something is blocking the infrared rays.
> Remove the obstacle.
* The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity.
3 Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 104)
* The batteries are dead.
+ Insert new ones. (p. 104)
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when the camcorder
is connected to outputs on the TV or
VCR.
* DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu system.
> Setit to LCD. (p. 30)
The beep sounds for 5 seconds.
* Moisture condensation has occurred.
3 Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least
1 hour. (p. 89)
* Some troubles occur in your camcorder.
> Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the
camcorder.
Self-diagnosis display
The camcorder has a selt-diagnosis display.
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figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in ~C:21:00;
the display window. It this occurs, check the
following code chart. The five-digit display
informs you of the camcorder's current condition.
The last two digits (indicated by OO) will differ
depending on the state of the camcorder.
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C:21:00 * Moisture condensation has occurred.
3 Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least
1 hour. (p. 89)
C:22.000 * The video heads are dirty.
> Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD
cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 90)
C:23:U0 * You are using a battery pack that is not an
“IntoLITHIUM” battery pack.
> Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 88)
C31:00 * A servicable situation not malfunctioned above has
C:32:C1L1 occurred.
+ Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the
camcorder.
2 Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate the camcorder.
E:61:0003 ¢ A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has
E:62:000] * occurred.
> Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the five digits.
(example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
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Specifications
Video camera
recorder
System
Video recording system
4 rotary heads
(SP/LP independent heads)
Helical scanning FM system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, FM system
Video signal
NTSC color, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
8mm video format cassette
Hi8 or standard 8
Recording / Playback time (using
120 min. cassette)
SP mode: 2 hours
LP mode: 4 hours
Fastforward/rewind time (usin
120 min. cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
image device
CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder
Color 113,578 (521x218)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 1 716 in. (37 mm)
18 x (Optical), 72 x (Digital)
Focal distance
316 - 8 in. (4.1 - 73.8 mm)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
178 -33 Y in. (47.2 - 850 mm)
Color temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination
0.7 lux (F 1.4)
O lux (in NightShot mode)*
* Object invisible for the dark can
be shot with infrared lighting.
lumination range
0.7 lux to 100,000 lux
Recommended illumination
More than 100 lux
Picture
4 inches measured diagonally
3 14 x 2 38 in. (80.7 x 58.9 mm)
On-screen display
TN LCD/TFT active matrix
method
Total dot number
112,086 (479 x 234)
Input and output
connectors
S$ video input/output
+pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75
ohms, unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Video input/output
Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced
Audio input/output
Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R)
327 mV, (at output impedance
47 kilohms) impedance less than
2.2 kilohms
RFU DC OUT
Special minijack, DC 5V
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (9 3.5 mm)
LANC control jack
Stereo mini-minijack (0 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance
with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output
impedance 6.8 kilohms (a 3.5 mm)
Stereo type
Speaker
Dynamic speaker
intelligent accessory shoe
8-pin connector
General
Power requirements
7.2 Y (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
3.8 W
Viewfinder
2.6 W
Operating temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
—4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions (Approx.)
438 x5x8 12 in.
(110 x 125 x 213 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (Approx.)
2 1b 3 oz (1 kg)
excluding the battery pack, lithium
battery, cassette and shoulder
strap 2 1b 6 oz (1.1 kg)
including the battery pack NP-
F330, lithium battery CR2025,
cassette and shoulder strap
Microphone
Stereo type
Supplied accessories
See page 6.
AC power adaptor
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voitage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 À in operating
mode
Operating temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
—4°F to +140°F (-20°С to +60°C)
Dimensions (Approx.)
5х 1916 х 2 1/2 т.
(125 x 39 x 62 mm) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (Approx.)
9.8 0z (280 g)
excluding power cord
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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[1] EDITSEARCH button (p. 21) Power zoom lever (p. 15)
[2] LASER LINK button (p. 67) [9] Intelligent accessory shoe
Lens cover NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 39)
[4] POWER switch (p. 12) Display window (p. 105)
[5] FOCUS switch (p. 53) [12 Tripod receptacle (p. 20)
. Make sure that the length of the tripod
[6] NEAR/FAR dial (p- 53) screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm)
Video control buttons (p. 22) otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
E STOP (stop) securely and the screw may damage the
44 REW (rewind) camcorder.
> PLAY (playback)
№» FF (fastforward)
IE PAUSE (pause)
@ REC (recording) .
Note on the intelligent accessory shoe:
Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The
intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the STANDBY switch, allowing you to turn on
and off the power supplied by the shoe. Refer to the operating instructions of the
— accessory for further information. To connect an accessory, press down and pushit to
the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then
press down and pull out the accessory.
If the camcorder does not work correctly with using the AC power adaptor, use the
battery pack.
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Viewfinder (p. 13) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
Speaker (p. 23) (p. 13)
[15 LCD screen (p. 17) BATT RELEASE lever (p. 7, 10)
LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) PHOTO button (CCD-TRV99 only)
(p. 40)
OPEN button (p. 16) Hook for shoulder strap
VOLUME buttons (p. 22)
STANDBY switch (p. 12)
Lithium battery compartment (p. 82) START/STOP button (p. 12)
Hook for shoulder strap
Battery mounting surface
21 Eyecup DC IN jack (p. 8, 27)
‘Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
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COUNTER RESET button (p. 14)
TIME button (p. 25, 63)
DATE button (p. 25, 63)
DISPLAY button (p. 23)
TITLE button (p. 58)
35 END SEARCH button (р. 26)
DIGITAL EFFECT button (CCD-TRV99
only) (p. 46)
PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 55)
START/STOP MODE switch (p. 16)
FADER button (p. 37)
BACK LIGHT button (p. 35)
PROGRAM AE button (p. 45)
EXPOSURE button (p. 56)
Control dial (p. 30)
MENU button (p. 30)
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Lighting aperture
EJECT switch (p. 11)
LANC @ control jack
U stands for Local Application Control
Bus System. The @ control jack is used
for controlling the tape transport of
video equipment and peripherals
connected to it. This jack has the same
function as the jack indicated as
CONTROL Lor REMOTE.
Cassette compartment (p. 11)
Grip strap (p. 19)
RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)
jack (p. 66)
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VIDEO/AUDIO jacks (p. 66)
MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER)
Connect an external microphone (not
supplied). This jack also accepts a “plug-
in-power” microphone.
Camera recording/battery lamp (p. 12)
LASER LINK emitter (p. 67)/NightShot
Light emitter (p. 39)
Remote sensor (p. 103)
Aim the Remote Commander here for
remote control.
Microphone
) (headphones) jack (p. 23)
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Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder
function identically.
RMT-717 - RMT-708
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Point toward the remote sensor to DATE button (p. 69)
control the camcorder after turning on INDEX button (p. 73)
the camcorder. START/STOP button (p. 12)
[2] ZERO MEM button (p. 62, 71) [9] Power zoom button (p. 15)
[3] DATA CODE button (p- 25) Video control buttons (p. 22)
[4] COUNTER RESET button (p. 14) - [fil DISPLAY button (p. 23)
[5] TIME CODE WRITE button (p. 76)
[6] INDEX buttons ,
MARK button (p. 72) |
ERASE button (p. 75)
Notes on the Remote Commander
* Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
illumination. Otherwise, the remote control may not be effective.
° ® Ве виге that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the
Remote Commander,
* This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and
3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote
control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we
recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR
with black paper.
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To prepare the Remote Commander
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and — on the batteries to the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
RMT-717 any RMT-708
Note on battery life
The batteries for the Remote Commander last about » months under normal operation.
When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote Commander does not work.
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage
Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time.
To watch the demonstration
You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system.
You can also start the demonstration by the following operation.
When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, you cannot watch the demonstration.
To enter demo mode
(1) Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.
(3) While holding down B> set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
To exit demo mode
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.
(3) While holding down IM set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
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Operation indicators
Viewfinder
1
Recording mode indicator (p. 31)/
Mirror mode indicator (p. 18)
[2] Playing back or recording in Hi8
format (p. 85)
[3] Remaining battery time indicator
Чин => {и => { Md
[4] Exposure indicator (p. 56)/Zoom
indicator (p. 15)
[5] FADER indicator (p. 37)/DIGITAL
EFFECT indicator (CCD-TRV99 only)
(p. 46) |
[6] Wide mode indicator (p. 43)
PICTURE EFFECT indicator (p. 55) |
LCD BRIGHT indicator (p. 17)/VOLUME
indicator (p. 22)/Data Code indicator
(CCD-TRV99 only) (p. 25)
[9] PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 44)
Backlight indicator (p. 35)
11) WIND indicator (p. 32)
12 Steady Shot off indicator (p. 65)
[13] Manual focusing (p. 53)
Video control mode (p. 12)
[18 Time code indicator (CCD-TRV99 only)
(p- 76)
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Tape counter (p. 14)/RC time code
indicator (CCD-TRV99 only) (p. 76)/
Self-diagnosis functions indicator
(p. 97)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 16)/
PHOTO mode indicator (CCD-TRV99
only) (p. 40)
Remaining tape indicator tz
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Index indicator/Date search/Date scan
indicator/TIME CODE WRITE indicator/
ZERO MEM indicator (CCD-TRV99
only) (p. 69, 72, 76)/END SEARCH
indicator (p. 21)
NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 39)
AUTO DATE indicator (p. 12)/Date
indicator (p. 63)
21) Time indicator (p. 63)
Warning indicators (p. 106)
Flash indicator (p. 40)
Date or time indicator (p. 63)/
Tape counter indicator (p. 14)/
RC time code indicator (CCD-TRV99
only) (p. 76)/Self-diagnosis functions
indicator (p. 97)/Remaining battery
time indicator
25) Data Code indicator (CCD-TRV99 only)
(p- 25)
FULL charge indicator (p. 8)
Warning indicators
It indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window, check the following:
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The battery is weak or dead. The video heads may be
Slow flashing: The battery is weak. contaminated.
Fast flashing: The battery is dead. Some other trouble has occurred.
The tape is near the end. Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 97).
The flashing is slow. If the display does not disappear contact
The tape has run out your Sony dealer or local authorized
The flashing becomes rapid. Sony service facility.
. [9] The lithium battery is weak or is not
[4] No tape has been inserted. installed.
[5] The tab on the tape is out (red). You tried to record a picture that has
[6] Moisture condensation has occurred. a copyright.control signal.
(P. 79)
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Index
A, B F, G, H, |, J, K, L S
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 13 House current 27 Self-diagnosis display ............ 97
AFM HiFi Sound .............. 3485 Index... arnes 77 Shoulder strap... 100
ANT] GROUND SHOOTING LANC ee) 102 Skipscan .................e.evenee 24
eeicerecaracen no erar re rener terra renarreneea 16 Lithium battery ....................... 81 Standby mode ................wm... 12
Auto focus ......... veces 53 — STEADY SHOT oven, 65
Backlight es 35
Beep EN 14 M,N
Manual focus 52 TU V
C, D Menu system .............c..coo........ 30 Tapecounter.............—.—.. 14, 31
MIC (microphone) jack ........ 102 TBC eee 34
Camera recording ................... 12 NIGHTSHOT mem... 39
Car battery ........................e... 29 Title ee... 58
Charging battery ..................... 8 > Tripod mounting ................ 20
Cleaning video heads ............. 99 OP Trouble check ........... e... 94
Clock Set. 83 ORC Les 64
connechon RESET” о Photo recording ............—...... 0 WwW XY. Z
emmm PICTURE EFFECT .................. 54 re
Data code es 25 Plavback pause 24 Watchi TV 66
DATE/TIME 25, 63 г y pause .………………….….……… = aie ng on a Voisin, ó
Date scan... 69 oe SOUTCES .............eeeeenrona. mode recense 4
Date search 7 69 OWEr ZOOM -.............ecemoreceónoee. 15 WIND eee... 32
PROGRAM AE... eee. 44 WORLD TIME... 84
DEMO coor, 33, 104 7
Digital effect .................a....... 46 tte A 62, 71
16! ZOOM O 15
Digital Zoom ..................... 5 QR
DISPLAY ocean 23
DNR coor. 34 RC time code 76
Rec review er 21
Recording mode...................... 31
E Remote control jack (LANC)
treet ee ee reer e te attr es stanton 102
rs 3 ReWInd N 22
Editing ee e. 78 Reverse 24
EDITSEARCH ны. 21 TT
END SEARCH .............emmecnn.. 26
Exposure -...................ei.enenons 56
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