Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Befbre operating the unit, please read this manual and retain it for fi_tt_re reference. Owner's thoroughly, Record The model and serial numbers are located oil tile bottom. Record tile serial number in tile space provided below. Refer to these numbers call upon yotn Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of tbis Sony Handycam Vision TM eamcorder. Witb your Handycam Vision, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is vel T easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to collie. To prevent fire or shock hazard, not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Before you begin Using this manual ................................... 4 Checking supplied accessories .............. 5 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack .................................................... 6 Inserting a cassette ................................ 10 Basic operations Camera recording ................................. 11 Using the zoom feature ................. 13 Selecting tile START/STOP mode ..........................................
The instructions in this manual are tbr tile four models listed below. Betbre you start reading this manual and operating tile unit, check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD TRV46 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, tile model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "CCD TRV46 only.
Check that tile following [] accessories are supplied with yore [] camcorder. [] o _< 0 [] [] [] Wireless Remote [] Commander (p. 79) CCD TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 [] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C (]), Power (1) adaptor cord (I) (P. 7, 24) [] NP-F330 battery [] CR2025 lithium [] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 79) CCD TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only [] A/V connecting [] Shoulder only AC power [] strap cable (1) (p. 52) (1) (p. 80) pack (1) (p.
Befiare using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack. This camcorder operates only with the ' hffoLITHIl JM" battery pack (L series). "Infi)LITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Install tile battery pack in tile direction of the • mark on tile battery pack. Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.
Cbarge tile battery pack oil a flat surface without vibration. a little in the factory. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied DC IN jack with the plug's • mark up. (2) Connect (3) Connect the power the power cord to the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Tile battery AC power pack is charged adaptor to the adaptor. (4) Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on the display window. Charging begins.
Charging time Battery pack (NP-) F330 (supplied) F530/F550 FT_0/F730H/ F750 F930/F950 Charging time* (min,) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) The time required fur a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. Approximate minntes to charge an empty hattery pack nsing tile supplied adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) AC power Battery life l Jpper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Lower numbers are the time when recording with the LCD screen.
Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording • Remaining battery tinle is displayed in tile viewfinder or on tile 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, correct remaining time to be displayed. it takes about 1 minute fur the To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the mrow.
Make sure that tile power source is installed. When you want to record in tile Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette I-Ii_1 (CCD TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only). (1) While pressing the small blue button oi1 the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment autoinatically opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" compartment.
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 u.. 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 befbre you start recording (p. 57). The date is atttomatically recorded fbr 10 seconds after"you start recording (AUTO DATEfeature).
Note Be Stile to remove the battery pack fl'om tile comcorder after using. To focus the viewfinder lens If you rannot see the indirators in the viewfinder rlearly, fbrus the viewfinder lens. Turn the viewfinder lens adjnstment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby the camcorder tt/rns off automatically the battery down and and tape up again.
Zooming sceI'_e. For more "T" side: "W" side: is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject professional looking recordings, use the zoom function for telephoto (subject appears closer) for wide angle (subject appears f\u'ther away) WEIghT W in the sparingly. T WIgleT 0 .= Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower When If you lever" about about zoom, move it f\uther for a fi_ster zoom.
Your camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1} While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. {2} Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. _. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING i : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.
You can also record tbe picture while looking at the LCD screen. When using tbe LCD screen, tile viewfinder turns offautomatically. You cannot monitor the sound fl'om 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.
Notes on the LCD panel • When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a] • When turning tile LCD panel mrn it always vertically: otherwise, may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [bl • Close tile LCD panel completely when not in use the camcorder body [b] [al O You can turn tile LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let tile subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder.
For hand held shots, you'll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. o • Place your right elbow against your side. • Place your lef'. hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the built in microphone. • Place your eye fiHnly against the viewfinder eyecup.
Placethe camcorderon a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the can)corder on a table to[) o1"any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod fiora still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non Sony tripod, make sine that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 ram). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder.
Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene o1"check the recorded picttu e in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (1) Wtlile pressing the small green button on tile POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the (@) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; tile last few seconds of the recorded portion play back (RecReview). You can monitor the sound fl'om the speaker or an earl)hone. Hold down the side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want.
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER PLAYER. switch, (2) Insert the recorded tape with the window fhcing out. (3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. Adjust the angle or the brightness of the LCD screen (4) Press _ to rewind the tape. (5) Press _ to start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME screen using LCD BRIGHT. You can also monitor the picture or VCR.
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 tile angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up to 15 degrees [b]. [al [b] o Using the remote commander - CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46only You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries.
You can enjoy clear pictures o)1 tbe LCD screen (Crystal-clear still/slow/picture search) during still, slow and picture searcb. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press |l during playback. To resume playback, press l| or II_To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing _ or _ during playback. To resume normal playback, release tile button. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape rewinding (skip scan) Keep pressing .,4<1while rewinding or _ while advancing tile tape.
You can go to tbe end of tile ['ecorded portion after you record and play back tile tape to make the transition between tile last scene you recorded and tile next scene smooth. Tile tape starts rewinding or fhst %rwarding and tbe last 5 seconds (10 seconds in LP mode) of the recorded portion play back. Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picttne (End Search). Note that the End Search flmction does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.
You can choose any of tile %llowing power sources for your camcorder: battelTypack, house current and 12/24 V car batte W. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect jack on the camcorder. (_) Connect (3) Connect the power the power the AC power cord to the AC power cord to a wall outlet. adaptor to the DC IN adaptor. 2, 3 €) O o WARNING The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop. PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
You can change the mode settings in the menu system to f\u'ther enjoy the features and flmctions of the camcorder. (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the leR side of the menu, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set. (4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial to set. If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Notes on changing the mode setting • Menu items differ depending oil tile setting of the POWER switch to PLAYER or CAMERA. • When you let tile subject monitor the shot (mirror mode), tile menu display does not appear. Items for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes LCD B. L* • Nonrlally select BRT NORMAL. • Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark. > < When you select BRIGHT, battery life is about 10 percent shorter dining recording.
COMMANDER (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 • Selert ON when using the supplied Remote Commander • Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander. only) for the ramrorder. DISPLAY* • Normally select LCD. The display appears on the LCD screen. • Select V OUT/LCD to show the display both oil the TV screen and LCD screen. Items for CAMERA mode D ZOOM* only • Selert CONto artivate digital zooming. • Select OFF to prevent the deterioration back to optical zoom.
DEMO MODE* • Select ON to make the demonstration appear. • Select OFF to deactivate tlle demonstration mode. Notes on DEMO MODE • DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and tlle demonstration starts abont 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. Note that yon cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the inentl system. • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in tlle camcorder.
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject o1"a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT f\mction. Press BACK LIGHT. Tile [] indicator appears in tile viewfinder or on tile LCD screen. [a] BACK [hi ÷ LIGHT [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight. [b] Subject becomes bright with hacklight compensation. After shooting Be sine to release this adjustment indicator disappears. Otherwise, condition. rondition by pressing BACI< LIGHT again.
You can fade in o1"out to give your recording a professional appearance. When tile picture fades in, tile sound gradually increases. When tbe picture fades out, the sound gradually decreases. [al FADER O o M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE (FADEINonly) [b] MONOTONE When fading in, the picture When fading out, the picture gradually gradually changes changes fl'om fl'om black and color white to black to color. and white. Note When D ZOOM f\mction.
When fading in [a] (1) While the cameorder indicator flashes. (2) Press START/STOP is in Stancthy mode, to start recording. press FADER until The fade indicator the ctesired stops fade flashing. When fading out [b] (1) During (2) Press recording, press START/STOP FADER until the desired to stop recording. then recording stops. The fading mode selected last is indicated fade indicator The fade indicator flashes. stops flashing, first of"all. i FADER = FADER_ I M.
Tile NightShot function a satisfactory recording f\mction. enables yon to shoot a subject in a dark place. You can achieve of"the ecology of"nocturnal animals fbr observation with this (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. m and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. O L_ LL 0 NightShot emitter the _= z 0 light To cancel the NightShot Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. Using o NightShot function Light When you set N.S.
You can record a cinemalike picture 16:9 wide screen TV (16:9 FULL). (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on tbe [b] CINEMA [a] [c] ÷ @ [el 16:9 FULL 16:9FULL [d] ÷ CINEMA Black bands appear at tbe top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder or LCD screen [al and a normal TV screen [bl look wide. You can also watch the picture without black bands on a wide screen TV [e].
You can select the wide mode (OFF, CINEMA. 16:9FULL) in the menu systen-i (p. 28). To cancel wide mode Select OFF in the menu systen-l. 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.
You can select one of six PROGRAM situation, referring to tile fbllowing. @ Spotlight For subjects mode in spotlight, "-}Soft Portrait AE (Auto Exposure) such as at tile theater o1"a fbrmal modes to suit your shooting event. mode For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, o1"fbr a subject behind an obstacle such as a screen. Creates a soft background for subjects such as people o1"flowers, and fhithfully reproduces skin color.
(1) (2) Press PROGRAM AE. Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. 2 % } PROGRAM 0o 113 8 .# 0 J o J ,# To turn off PROGRAM Press PROGRAM AE again. Notes on focus AE setting • In the Spotlight, Sports because the camcorder • In the Stmset & Moon distant subjects. lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot is set to fbcus only on subjects in the middle and Landscape modes, the camcorder take close ups to f_tr distance.
In the *bllowing [a] cases you should [b] obtain better results by adjusting [c] Insufficient light [a] Su/ojectswith little connast walls, sky, etc. [b] Too much brightness behind the sul0ject [¢] Horizontal stripes [d] Sutojects through frosted glass Su/ojects beyond nets, etc. Bright suloject or suloject reflecting light Shooting a stationa_ y sutoject when using a tripod 38 the focus manually.
When %cusing manually, first fiacus in telephoto shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL The _ indicator LCD screen. (2) Move the power zoom lever reaches the end. lever be%re recording, appears and then reset tile in tile viewfinder to the "T" side in the optical zoom or on the zone until tile (3) Turn the NEAR/FAR dial to achieve a sharp fiacus. (4) Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever. 13. < W T 13. O o 4 To return to autofocus Set FOCUS to AUTO. disappears.
You can digitally TV. [a] process [b] PASTEL images to obtain special 1¢1 effects like those in films or on tile [d] [fl [el [a] The contrast cartoon. of the picture NEG. ART [b] The color and brightness is emphasized, of tile picture and the picture looks like an animated 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 tile picture MOSAIC [d] The picture is mosaic.
('1) Press PICTURE EFFECT. {2) Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode. 1 PICTURE EFFECT t_ 0 o To turn off picture Press PICTURE EFFECT. effect The indicator in the viewf'inder or on the LCD screen goes OLIt. Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.
Adjust tile exposure manually under the following [a] cases. [b] [a] • The b_mkground is too bright (hack lighting) • Insuff_cient light: most of the picture is dark [b] • Bright subject and dark background • To record the darkness t_-dthfidly (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to automatic Press EXPOSURE again.
Shooting with If the light be recorded the sun behind sourre is behind too dark. your your • The subject is indoors and there • Bright light sources are included subject subject, or in the f_ollowing is a window behind in the scene. • When shooting a person wearing white o1" shiny hackground, the f_lce will be recorded too dark. situations, the subjert will the subject.
You can select one of eight preset language, color, size and position (1) Press TITLE to display (2) Turn (3) Turn the control the control titles and two custom of titles. titles. You can also select tile the title menu. dial to select dial to select 12:1, the:: press the diah the desired title, then press displayed in the language you selected. (4) Turn the control dial to select the color, size, or position, the dial. The titles are then press the dial.
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 strut recording, strut fl'om 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 Vn in step 2.
You can make up to two titles and store them in tile camcorder. We recommend to set the POWER switch to PLAYER or eject the cassette before you begin. Your title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select rp, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.
To edit a title you have stored In step 3, selert CUSTOM1 o1"CUST(7)M2, depending then change tile title. Note You rannot enter over 20 rhalarters oil whirh title you want to edit, title. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characterswhile a cassette is in the camcorder Tile power goes off automatirally. Chararters you have entered remain. Turn STANDBY down once and then up again, then proceed from step 1.
Use this feature to check the tape condition hefore recording, so that you can get tile best possible picttue (ORC). (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select lEE, 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 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode.
- CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only You can use the built in light to suit yore shooting situation. Tile reeon-unended distance between tile subject and camcorder is about 5 fbet (1.5m). While tile camcorder is in Standby n-lode, slide LIGHT to ON. Tile built in light turns O11. The built in light turns on/off by turning on/off STANDBY. -r © g 0 o To stop using the Slide LIGHT to OFF. built-in light To turn on the built-in light automatically Slide LIGHT to AUTO.
Use the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lan]p is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) While unit. (2) Turn (3) Replace (4) Attach unit. pushing the tile bulb the the hole housing bulb bulh under the huilt counterclockwise using a dry housing in light and unit using detach fl'om a wire, the remove builtqn light the unit. cloth.
- CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only When tile SteadyShot shake. f\metion is working, the camcorder eon-lpensates for canlera You can release tile SteadyShot fimction when you do not need to use the SteadyShot flmction. The "'_ " indicator lights up when you release the SteadyShot f\mction. You do not need to use the SteadyShot fimction when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. You can select ©N or OFF in tile menu system (p. 28). To activate the SteadyShot function Set STEADYSH©T to ON in the menu system.
Connect tbe camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. When monitoring tile playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your vve recolllll-lend you to use house current for the power source. While playing may occur. back on a TV screen, When connecting tile A/V the same color. Open tbe jack cover. With camcorder to the LINE IN VCR selector on the TV to the VCR to LINE. close tile LCD panel.
-CCD-TRV43/TRV46 only 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.
You can create your own video program by editing with any other [] 8 ram, HI[] HiK .....11€mini DV, I1¢DV, NiNVHS, SNiN S VHS, _ VHSC, S$iNIiit S VHSC, I_ Betamax or _ ED Betamax VCR that has video/audio inputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied Set tbe input selector on tile VCR to LINE, if available. Set EDIT to ON in the menu system (p. 29). Turn may down the volume of the camcorder wl_ile editing. A/V connecting Otherwise, cable. picture distortion Occur.
Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed. When tile battery becomes weak or dead, the ,-%indicator flashes in tile viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony 0R2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery, Useof any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Disrard used batteries arrording to tbe manufhrturer's instructions.
When replacing the lithimn battery, keep the battery pack or other power som_ce attached. Otherwise, you x_,'illneed to reset the date, time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithimn battery. (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithimn battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out fl'om the bolder. (3) Install 56 the lithium battery with the positive (+) side fi_cing out. Close the lid.
You can reset the date and time in the menu system. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display (2) Turn tlle control dial to select (3) Turn (4) Turn tile control tile control dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (S) Set the month, ttle dial. (6) Press MENU day, hour to erase the menu. c:l , then press the dial. and minute the menu by turning the control dial and pressing ctisplay.
You can easily set tile clock for a local time by a time diffbrence in tile menu system. (1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display tile ille[ltl. (2) Turn the control dial to select ETC, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select WORLD TIME, then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to set a time difference, and press the dial. The hour of clock changes in relation to a time difference which you set. (8) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
- CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 This Hi8 system only is an extension of the standard realize higher picture quality. Yon can use either Hi8 o1" standard 8 mm a Hi8 video 8 mm video is made is made 8 mm If yon you video cassette intend to use are required What "XR" cassette, cassette, tile recording tile recording is incapable a standard to use is Video video 8 mm cassette and for this was developed camera. When in the Hi8 system. When yon in the standard 8 mm system.
This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery Always carry additional Have suffirient planned. battery pack power pack. batteries to do 2 to 3 times as murh rerording as you have Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery effirienry is der_eased, and tile hattery will be used tilt more quirkly, if"you are recording in a coM environment. To save battery power Tmn STANDBY down when not rerording to save battery power.
Caution Never leave tile battery pack in temperatures parked in the sun o1"under ctilect sonlight. above 140°F (60°C), soeb as in a ear The battery pack heats up Dtu'ing cbarging oi"recording, tile battery pack beats up. This is causedby energy that has been generated and a cbemieal change that bas occurred inside the battery pack. This is not cause fbr concern and is normal. Be sure to observe the following •Keep the battery pack away from fire. • Keep the battery pack d W.
What is "InfoLITHIUM" Tbe "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithiunl ion battery park wbirh ran exrbange data witb compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the _I)I._UrHlUM 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. "InIBLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
If tile camcorder condense condition, is brought directly from a cold inside tile camcorder, on tile surface the tape may stick to the head drum operate correctly. To prevent camcorder is furnished with possible moistm'e damage sensors. place to a warm place, moisture oftbe tape, or on tile lens. In this and be damaged o1" the unit may under Please these circumstances, take the f}allowing may not the precautions.
To ensure normal O indicator and playback pictures recording and clear pictures, clean ' I_ CLEANING CASSETTE" are "noisy" o1"hardly visible, tile video message tile video appear heads [al heads. When tile one atier another may be dilty. o1" [bl [a] Slightly dirty [b] Very dirty If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLD/V8 25CLDR cleaning cassette (not supplied). After checking tbe picture, if it is still "noisy," repeat the cleaning.
(1) Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). Then, while sliding tlle RELEASE knob, turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out. (2) Clean tile surface with a blower sold on tile market. 2 1 0 To reattach the (1) Align the groove eyecup on tile eyecup (2) Turn in the direction the eyecup with the • mark of file arrow. on the barrel. Then replace the screw. 2 Caution Do not remove eyecup. any other screws.
Camcorder operation • Operate the ramrorder on 7.2 V (battery park) o1"8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC o1"AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this manual. • Should any solid object o1"liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any fla'ther. Avoid rough handling o1"mechanical shock. Be palticularly careful of the lens. Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when not using the camcorder.
AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit flora the wall outlet when not in use fbr a long tin-le. To disronnert the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord o1"if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not hend 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.
Each cotmtl T or area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following points. You can use your camcorder in any country o1"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 necessa W, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. [ AC-LIOMLIOB/LIOC _ __ [a] [b] This camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use tbe following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony sel",1icefacility. Power Symptom Tile power is not oi1. Tile power goes off. Tile hattery pack is quickly discharged. While charging tile battery pack, 11o indicator appears o1"the indicator flashes in the display window. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery park is not installed.
Symptom Cause and/or The cassette cannot be removed tile holder. fl'om Corrective [] and A indicators flash and 11o flmction except for cassette ejection works. • Moisture condensation ") Remove tile cassette 1 hour. (p. 63) The date or time indicator • You pressed seconds. is flashing. Actions • Tile battery is dead. ") Use a charged battery (p. 7, 25) pack or the AC power bas occurred. and leave the camcorder DATE and TIME together adaptor.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject. • Tbe cmneorder is not malftmctioning. The playback picture is not clear. • EDIT is set to ON in the menu system. •") Set it to OFF. (p. 29) The picture is "noisy". • The video heads may he dirty. + Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLD/V8 cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 64) Tile picture does not appear in tile viewfinder. • The LCD panel is open. + Close tbe LCD panel. (p.
The camcorder has a selfidiagnosis display. This f\mction displays tile camcorder's condition with five digits (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, the display window. %llowing code chart. informs you The last two depending on tile LCD screen LCD screen or in If this occurs, check tile Tile five digit display of tile camcorder's digits (indicated on the state current condition. by [][]) will differ of the camcorder.
Video recording system 2 rotary beads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FiVl system Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette 8nlnl video format cassette Hi 8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using 120 min. cassette) SP mode: 2 llours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. cassette) Approx, 5 rain. Image device 1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) CCD TRVI6/TRV36: Approx. 270,000 pixels (EfIective: approx.
[] [] [] %[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] EDITSEARCH button [] LASER LINK button TRV46 only) (p. 53) [] Built-in light (CCD TRV36/TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 49) [] Lens cover [] POWER switch [] FOCUS switch [] NEAR/FAR dial [] Video control • STOP (p. 39) (p. 39) buttons (stop) REW (rewind) FF (fastforward) 74 (CCD-TRV43/ (p. ] 1) PLAY (playback) | | PAUSE (p. 19) (pause) [] Power zoom lever (p. 13) [] NIGHTSHOT [] Display [] FADER button [] Tripod receptacle (p.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Viewfinder (1o.12) [] Speaker [] LCD screen (p. 15) [] LCD BRIGHT buttons [] OPEN button [] VOLUME [] Lithium [] Hook for shoulder (p. 20, 21) (p. 14) buttons battery (p. 15) (p. 20) compartment strap (p. 56) [] Eyecup [] BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9) [] Hook for shoulder [] STANDBY [] START/STOP [] Battery [] DC IN jack switch strap r-, =_. m 5' 5_ (p. 80) (p. 11) button mounting => (p. 11) surface (p. 7, 25) (p.
[] [] [] [] [] [] 76 [] COUNTER RESET button [] TIME button [] DATE button [] DISPLAY button [] TITLE button [] END SEARCH button [] PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 12) [] START/STOP MODE switch (p. 47) [] BACK LIGHT button (p. 30) (p. 47) [] PROGRAM [] EXPOSURE button [] Control [] MENU (p. 21) (p. 44) (p. 23) (p. 41) AE button button (p. 37) (p. 42) dial (p. 26) (p. 26) (p.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] _ O [] [] Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 65) EJECT switch [] LANC _ control jack _,_ stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The _,_ control jack is used fi_r controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals comlected to it. Thisjack has the same fimction as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. Cassette [] Grip strap (p. 10) compartment RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor jack [] [] [] DC output) (p. 52) [] Viewfinder (p.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] MlCjack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone supplied). This jack also accepts "plug-in-power" inicrophone. Camera recording/battery [] (not a (CCD-TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 53)/NightShot emitter (p. 33) [] lamp (p. I1) Remote sensor Microphone light (CCD TRV36/TRV43/ TRV46 only) (p. 79) Aim the Remote Comlnander remote control.
- CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only Tile buttons that have tile san-le name on tile Remote flmction identically. Commander as Oil the camrorder [][] [] 0 [] Transmitter Point toward the remote control the camcorder the camcorder. [] Video control Notes buttons sensor [] DISPLAY button (p. 21) [] START/STOP button (p. 11) [] Power zoom button to after turning on (p. 13) (p.
Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation. When the batteries become weak o1"dead, the Remote Commander does not work. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove tile batteries when you will not use the Remote Attach the SOl)plied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder 2 To watch the Commander strap.
Viewfinder Display window [] [] 88:88:88 => [] DATE 5' ( 0 [] [] Recording Mirror [] [] mode indicator mode indicator (p. 28)/ Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46 only) (p. 59) Remaining battery [] (p. 16) time (p. 11)/Video (p. 22) [] indicator 4i1÷÷÷÷÷4--71÷÷ Standby/Recording mode indicator control mode indicator Tape counter (p. 12)/Self-diagnosis functions indicator (p. 72)/SSEC indicator (p.
If indicators flash in tile viewfinder _%... : you can hear tile beep sound [] or in the display window, check tile %llowing: when the BEEP is set to ON. [] [] 5mm_ d,?... _ ÷ [] [] [] _ooo [] CLEANING CASSETTE 2_2 [] The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The battery is weak. Fast flashing: The battery is dead. [] The tape is near the The flashing 82 [] The video heads may be contaminated. [] Some end. is slow. [] The tape has run out. The flashing becomes rapid.
Index L A,B Adjusting viewfinder ............. ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ................................................ Auto focus ................................ Backlight .................................. Beep .......................................... 12 14 39 30 12 C,D Camera recording ................... 11 Car battery ............................... 24 Charging battery ....................... 7 Cleaning video heads ............. 64 Clock set ................................... 57 Connection ........
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