SONY. 3-865-659-11 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for futm'e reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are locatt, d 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- Serial No, ,_rial N_. HandgcamVi_i®_.
Welcome! Congratulations Handycam quality. very easy COMe. on Vision, Your your you purchase of this Sony can capture lite's precious Handycam to use. You Vision will soon is loaded with be producing To prevent fire or shock hazard, not expose the unit to rain or moisture. do Handycam Vision momen_ advanced home video TM with picture features, but that can enjoy you With camcorder. superior at the same DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
Table of contents Quick Start Guide ............................. 4 Advanced Playing Getting Playback back a tape Operations with digital effects ........................................................... started Using this manual .................................6 Checking supplied accessories,...,,.,...._.7 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 8 Installingthe battery pack ..............8 Charging tile battery pack ..............9 Connecting to awall outlet ...........
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 8), Open the DC IN jack cover, ,O c Connect the plug with its • mark facing up. O Slide EJECTin the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. (_ Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window out.
_]_ Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER • _ • OFF O while pressing the small green button Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The picture appears on the LCD screen. _OCK O Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. panel while [ _Open pressingthe OPEN. LCD Viewfinder When the LCD panel is dosed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. I:k Q A lit Set the POWER switch to V2_ while pressing the small green button.
Getting started -- Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an opel'ation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. in Note on l_0_#ystems TV color systems differ from country need an NTSC system-based TV. to country.
Checking supplied Make sure that the following [] accessories accessories are supplied with your camcorder. [] [] ======_t .= [] [] o. [] [] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p, 79) [] [] AC-L10AJL10B/L10C AC power (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) [] [] NP-F330 battery adaptor Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 79) A/V connecting [_] Shoulder cable (1) (p. 25) strap (1) (p. 76) pack (1) (p. 8, 9) [] CR2025 lithium battery(l) (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power Install the battery pack to use your camcorder supply outdoors. Slide the battery pack down. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the dLrection RELEASE down. of the arrow while pressing _ BATr LEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). "InfoLITHIUM" R is a t_ademark of Sony Corporation. (11 Open the DC IN jack cover and cormect the AC power adaptor supplied your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up. with (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF.
Step 1 Preparing the power Charging supply time Battery pall( Full charge (Normal charge) NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) Approxamate number Recording time of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Battery pack Continuous* Typical** Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 140 (125) 245 (220) 280 (250) 75 (65) 130 (120) 15(I (135) 115
Step 1 Preparing the power supply After cha_ing the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette HII_. (1) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically 2 goes down.
-- Re_-ording - Basics Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you, (1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1"and "Step 2" for more information (p. 8 to 12). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The lens cover opens. 13) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (4) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator appears.
Recording a picture To adjust the brightness BRIGHT. of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 210 degrees to the lens side, If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the Q indicator appears in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). to brighten to dim When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically camcorder body. until it clicks, and swing Note When nsmg the LCD screen except in the mirror turns off.
Recording a picture If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
Recording a picture Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. "F" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T Zoom greater than 20x is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the MENU settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF at the factory. (p. 51) tsideof ebarshows 2 the digital zooming zone.
Recording a picture ._: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING _ : The camcorder records only while you press START/ STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary 5SEC: When you seconds press and scenes. use this mode to START/b_fOP, then stops your camcorder records for 5 automatically. p_ _. START/STOP MODE SEC GROUND Notes • You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or q- mode.
Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode. The 1_ indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. If you press EXPOSUREwhen shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place.
Recording a picture Using +SLOW SHUTTER The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. _ indicator appears. (2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: (NightShot) --* _1 (NightShot +Slow shutterl) --_ _2 (NightShot +Slow shutter2) -_ _ (NightShot) To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Recording a picture You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen superimposed on the picture. Carry out the following operations in the standby or recording mode, Press DATE to record the date, Pre_ TIME to record the time. Press DATE (or TIME), then press Press DATE and/or TIME again. DATE TIME (or DATE) The date and/or to record the date time indicator and time. disappears. TIME Theclock is set to EastCoast StandardTimeat the factory.
Checking - END SEARCH the recording ! EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. 8 g END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record, Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are playe¢i back and piayback stops, You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
i Playback Playing - Basics -- back a tape You can morLitorthe playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the smaU green button. The video control buttons light up. (3) (4) (5) (6) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Press _1 to rewind the tape. Press _ to start playback.
Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your ca_corder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DLSPLAY again. / u_ m.
Playing back a tape To operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press II during playback. To resume playback, press II orig. To advance the tape Press _ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press Imp. To rewind the tape Press _ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press I_. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing _ or Im_ during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the AiV connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 11). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Viewing the recording on TV Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) 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. LASi LASER UNK emitter (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the _V cordle,_IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and sel_the T_/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (3) Press LASER LINK. The lamp of LASER LINK lights up.
-- Advanced Recording Operations Photo recording You can record a still picture like a photograph. record a picture such as a photograph or when (not supplied). NORMAL PHOTO This mode is useful when you want to you print a picture using a video printer This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds, FADE PHOTO m P, o. SHUTIrER PHOTO o 5" t_ 0 (1) While your camcorder is in the stand_by mode, select the photo mode in the 0 MENU settings (p. 51).
Photo recording Notes • During photo recording, functions: - Digital effect - Fader - PROGRAM AE - Picture effect - Exposure - Wide mode you cannot change the mode or setting of the following - Backlight - NightShot +Slow shutter • 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 sffil picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may fluctuate.
Using the wide You can record 16:9 wide-screen mode a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the TV (16:9 FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Using the wide mode In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDEto CINEMAor 16:9FULLIn the MENU settings (p. 51). MENU To can,:_the Set 16:9WIDE If the wide wide mode to OFF in the MENU-settings. mode is set to 16:9FULL The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the MENU settings when the SteadyShot hanction is working, _O" flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function.
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] b_ m._l:." FADER mmmm M.FADER (mosaic) Q. <: i STRIPE =l o -g g v, BOUNCE"_) (Fade in only) OVERLAP (Fade in only) WII;E *_ (Fade in only) [b] .d ]II:|' 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. •1] You cannot use this function when •21The sound does not wipe away.
Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER --_ M.FADER --+ STRIPE -+ gOUNCE _ MONOTONE --_ OVERLAP --* WIPE ---+no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops t_shing.
Using the Fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function, use the fader function while using the following functions.
Using special effects - Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtainspecial effectslike those in films or on the TV, PASTEL[a] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an anamated cartoon, NEG. ART [b] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [€] : The light intensity is dearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
Using special effects - Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed FLASH (FLASHMOTION) You can record still pictures successively on a moving picture, at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.
Using special effects - Digital effect (1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL _-_ FLASH _ LUML _ TRAIL _-_ SLOW SHTR _ OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still picture is stored in memory.
Using special effects - Digital Effect Notes • The following functions do not work - Fader - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE during digital effect: - Photo recording - NightShot +Slow shutter • The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: - Exposure • The following functions do not work in the old movie mode. - Exposure - Wide mode - Picture effect When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically m canceled.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. • Spotlight mode This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light at weddings or in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers, and faithfully reproduces skin color.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM The indicator changes as follows: AE mode. / 2 r_ o t_ O O ,= To turn the PROGRAM Press PROGRAM AE. AE function off. Nol;es • In the spotli_.ht, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. When you turn your camcorder on, it will automatically be in the automatic exposure mode. This mode works to record subjects so that they are recorded slightly brighter than they actually are. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: ° The subject is back[it • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode.
:ocusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: *The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting - subjects through glass coated with water droplets - horizontal stripes - subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky -When you want to change the focus fi'om a subject in the foreground to a subject m the background -Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod m o. ?, e_ O (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the standby appears.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two the language, color, size and position of titles. custom titles (p+ 44). You can also select (1) Press TITLE in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select r'% then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The rifles are displayed in the language you selected. (4) Change the color, size, or position, ff necessary.
Superimposing a title Note Both the date position and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or of the title. If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select _n in step 2. If you have not made any custom title, "- - - - ._" appears on the display.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select T_, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH dial.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select {(-], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off.
Using the built-in light IIIIIII You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 5 feet (1.5 m). Slide LIGHT to ON while your cameorder is in the standby mode. The built-in light tun_ on. The built-in light turns on/off by turning on/off STANDBY. b-n,..k To turn off the bu_-;_ Slide LIGHTto OFF. light To rum on the built-in Slide LIGHT to AUTO.
Using the built-in light Use the Sony X_3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire. (2) Turn the bulb housing unit. counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light (3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth. (4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, unit.
Advanced Playback Operations Playing -- back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUML and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/FUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI.
-- Editing on Other Dubbing Equipment -- a tape You can dub and edit tapes using your camcorder for playback and another VCR for recording. Turn down the volume of your camcorder while editing. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCRto LINE, if available.
Rel:ording video or TV programs I You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs, Use your camcorder as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your camcordec while editing. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LED in the MENU settings (p. 51).
m Customizing Your Camcorder -- Changing To change SEL/PUSH icon, then the MENU settings the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with the EXEC dial. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby or VTR mode, press (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to to set. MENU.
Changing the MENU settings Note When you let the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode), the menu display does not appear. Menu items are displayed as the following six icons: CAMERASET W VTRSET LCDSE'r O TAPESET [] SETUP [] OTHERS MENU " Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to VTR or CAMERA.
Changing the Icon/item HiFi SOUND MENU settings Meaning • STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound tape track 1 To play back a monaural tape or dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back a dual sound sound EDIT • OFF TBC • ON To minimize VTR picture deterioration when editing To correct jitter OFF VTR track tape with sub -- ON TBC stands POWER switch Mode VTR To not correct jitter.
Changing the MENU settings POWER switch Icon/item Mode Meaning l_l • SP To record in SP (Standard Play) mode REC MODE LP ORC TO SET VTR time to twice the SP CAMERA To automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording. Press START/STOP to start adjustment. Your camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the CAMERA To increase mode the recording tape condition and then returns to the Standby mode.
Changing the MENU settings POWER icon/item [] Mode Meaning CLOCK SET switch To reset the date or time (p. 57) AUTO DATE • ON AUTO TV ON @OFF To record the date for 10 seconds recording has started OFF CAMERA after CAMERA To cancel the auto date function ON TV INPUT 0 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 LTR SiZE • NORMAL -- VTR TOautomatically turn on the Sony TV when using the laser link function (p. 26) CAMERA To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the laser link function (p.
Changing the Icon/item MENU settings Mode WORLD TIME POWER switch Meaning To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference, The CAMERA clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.
Resetting the date and time The dock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and!or time indicator disappears. The year changes as follows: 1998 _ 1999 _-- ....
-- Additional Usable Information -- cassettes and playback You can use either Hi8 or standard use a Hi8 video cassette, recording modes 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When and playback are carried out in the Hi8 system. you When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the standard 8 mm system. However, if you record on a I'-Ii8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the standard 8 mm system.
Usable cassettes and playback modes When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system, set "HiFi SOUND" to the desired mode in the MENU settings (p. 51). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Mode Playing back a stereo tape Playing back a dual sound track tape STEREO Stereo Main sound 1 Monaural Main 2 Unnatural You cannot 6O record dual sound sound programs and sub sound sound Sub sound on your camcorder.
Changing camcorder the lithium battery in your When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the MENU settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery comparlment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or DuraceU DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive side facing out. (4) Close the lid. 1 3 J, 62 .
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem, If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:C]E3:E3D" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 66. Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom START/STOPdoes not operate. Recording stops in a few seconds.
Troubleshooting Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. • The contrast between the subject and backgi"ound is too high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction. A vertical band appears when shoot a very bright subject. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. you Some tiny white spots appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. • Slow shutter, low lux or NightShot ÷Slow shutter mode is activated.
Troubleshooting Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom The battery discharged. pack is quickly The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. The cassette the holder. cannot be removed from • Your camcorder does not operate when you use a battery pack that is not an "InfoL1THIUM" battery pack. °t Use an "InfoLrFHIUM" battery pack. (p. 11) • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged. at Charge the battery pack again. (p.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This hanction displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window. If a ,5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by DE3) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. Viewfinder .
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. ° The warning messages do not appear in the mirror mode. • The indicators and messages are displayed in white. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Fast flashing: ° You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH/ VS-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 70).
Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your eamcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. [a], ff I AC-LIOAJLIOB/LIOC [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system ba_ed camcorder.
Maintenance precautions information !i_' __i_'i_i_ii_i_ _4 _': _r:_ _!_ :_ _i_;_i_i_ i_:i _!£_i_i and .!__:_:_!_,_:: _ .;_: _ 3, _:_ _i._ _ _ _ _ _• i_,_. If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moishlre may condense inside your 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 your camcorder may not operate correctly.
Maintenance information and precautions I Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pk_-ures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: , • The O indicator and' Ii CLEANING CASSETTE' message appear one after another or the O indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. • Playback pictures contain noise. • Playback pictures are hardly visible. • Playback pictures do not appear.
Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your 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 operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your 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.
Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit 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 place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
Specifications Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F ((3 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature M- °F to +140 °F ( 20 °r.'.
-- Quick Reference -- Identifying _, _;, _ the i parts i_!?_%1!..... _ "_ _i_-_4 i> _ and controls !_¸¸_¸ . __!i!_ii _ili:_i [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] POWER switch (p. 13) [] LCD BRIGHI: buttons (p. 14) [] OPEN button (p. 13) [] FOCUS switch (p. 41) [] NEAR/FAR dial (p. 41) [] VOLUME buttons (p, 22) [] Eyecup [] Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 70) [] Viewfinder (p. 15) lens adjustment lever [] Power zoom lever (p. 16) [] PHOTO button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] ] mlllmlm O Video control buttons (p. 22, 24, 50) • STOP. (stop) . REW (rewind) I_ PLAY (playback) FF (fastforward) II PAUSE (pause) • REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. [] Infrared rays emitter (p. 18, 26) [] Microphone [] +SLOW SHUTrER button (p. 18) [] NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 18) [] Display window [] Remote sensor (p. 79) [] EDITSEARCH button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] BACK UGHT button (p. 18) Speaker [] PROGRAM AE button (p. 39) START/STOP MODE switch (p. 17) [] EXPOSURE button (p. 40) LCD screen (p. 14) [] SEL/PUSH EXECdi_t(p.zT) [] DIGITAL EFFECT button (p, 36) [] MENU button (p. :27,51) [] FADER button (p. 32) [] PICTURE EFFECTbutton (p. 34) [] Uthium battery compartment [] [] (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] ,O [] COUNTER RESET button (p. 13) I_ DISPLAY button (p. 23) [] TIME button (p. 20) [] END _;EARCH button (p. 21) [] DATE button (p. 20) [] TITLE button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Viewfinder (p. 5) [] Built-in light (p. 46) EJECTswitch (p. 12) [] I_IGHT switch (p. 46) LANC _ control jack LANC start .ds for Local Application Control Bus System. The @ control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE.
Identifying the parts and controls The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. as on your camcorder [] [_ Transmitter [] Video control buttons (p. 24) [] DISPLAY button(p. 23) [_ STARTISTOP button (p. 13) You use it in the standby or recording mode. [] Power zoom button (p. 16) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size A.
Identifying the parts and controls Viewfinder Display [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Retording rhode indicator (p. 54)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 14) [] Hi8 format [] Remaining [] Tape counter (p. 17)/Self-diagnosis display function indicator (p. 66)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 17)/Photo mode indicator (p. 27) [] Remaining tape indicator (p. 17) indicator (p. 17, 59) battery Ume indicator (p. 17) [] Exposure indicator (p, 40)/Zoom indicator (p. 16) L_ END SEARCH indicator (p. 2.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust *In a dark place • In insufficient light • In dark environments exposure such as sunset, or general night views • Shooting bacldit subjects • In spotlight, such as at the theater event • In strong light or reflected at a beach in midsummer Functions • • • • • • to (in the recording fireworks, BACK LIGI-rr (p. 18) Spotlight mode (p. 38) or a formal Beach light, such as or on a ski slope give images to give a na[ur.
Index A,B I, J, K, L $ Adjusting viewfinder ............. 15 AC Fa_'_radaptar .................... 9 AFM HiFi Sound .................... 59 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING "InIoLITHIUM" battery ........ 11 lafrared rays emitter ........ 18,26 LANC ....................................... 78 LASER LINK .......................... 26 LCD screen .............................. 14 LP mode .................................. 54 LUMINANCEKEY ................. 35 S video jack .................
SonyOiin Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Printed e on recycled http://www.world.sony.
