3-868-323-12 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
Table of contents Quick Start Guide ............................. 4 Using this manual ................................... 6 Checking supplied accessories .............. 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9 Installing the battery pack .............. 9 Charging the battery pack ............. 10 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 15 Recording – Basics Recording a picture ............................... 16 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) ..
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.
Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA POWER CAMERA 3 Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The picture appears on the LCD screen. CK LO STA OFF (CHARGE) while pressing the small green button. ND VTR BY START/STOP 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. CK LO STA ND 2 Open the LCD Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.
— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV87 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-TRV87 only.
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. 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. Getting started Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology.
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 * or 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 81) * for stereo model 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Getting started Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down. BATT BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Getting started Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F730H/F750 NP-F930/F950 NP-F960 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 140 (125) 75 (70) 245 (220) 135 (120) 280 (250)
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack Playing time with LCD closed 145 (130) 260 (230) 295 (260) 525 (475) 610 (550) 825 (740) 930 (830) 1090 (980) Playing time on LCD screen 120 (105) 205 (180) 240 (210) 410 (370) 490 (440) 680 (585) 750 (675) 880 (790) Playing time with LCD closed 140 (125) 245 (220) 280 (250) 500 (450) 580 (525) 780 (705) 900 (790) 1035 (930) Getting started NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette TRV87 only) . (CCD-TRV67/ 2 3 Getting started (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment.
— Recording – 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. 9 to 15). (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The lens cover opens. (3) 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 If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again. To start recording, press START/STOP. Recording – Basics To set the counter to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 82). After recording (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK. Close the LCD panel. Eject the cassette.
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature 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. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W W T T W T Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p.
Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder 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 – Basics Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min H SP REC 0:00:01 Tape counter Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. NIGHTSHOT OFF ON Recording – Basics While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): – while the fader function is set or in use – while the digital effect function is in use – when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). The shooting distance will be twice or more in the Super NightShot mode (CCD-TRV87 only).
Checking the recording – END SEARCH / 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. END SEARCH Recording – Basics EDITSEARCH 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 played back and playback stops.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Installthepowersourceandinserttherecordedtape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67)whilepressingthesmallgreenbutton.
Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N . To advance the tape Press Min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N . To rewind the tape Press min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N .
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V 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. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Viewing the recording on TV If your TV or VCR is a monaural type – CCD-TRV87 only Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR (you do not connect the red plug). With this connection, the sound is monaural. To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR and the RFU adaptor.
Viewing the recording on TV To cancel the super laser link function Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button goes out. If you turn the power off Super laser link turns off automatically. Playback – Basics If you use a Sony TV •You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK or N . To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings and turn the TV’s main switch on, then do either of the following: – Point the SUPER LASER LINK emitter at the TV’s remote sensor and press S.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording – CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). NORMAL PHOTO This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds. FADE PHOTO SHUTTER PHOTO (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in the menu settings (p. 55).
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.
Using the wide mode You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. CINEMA Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [a], playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c]. If you set the screen mode of the widescreen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d].
Using the wide mode In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings (p. 55). To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. Advanced Recording Operations MENU If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the menu settings when the SteadyShot function is working, 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] STBY REC FADER M.FADER (mosaic) STRIPE BOUNCE *1) (Fade in only) OVERLAP *2) (Fade in only) WIPE *3) (Fade in only) [b] STBY 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 can use this function only when D ZOOM is set to OFF. CCD-TRV87 only *3) CCD-TRV87 only.
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 t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP (CCD-TRV87 only) t WIPE (CCD-TRV87 only) t no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using the Fader function Note (CCD-TRV87 only) You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions. – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap/Wipe function only) – Super NightShot – Tape Photo recording The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. PASTEL [a] : [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] Advanced Recording Operations The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated 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).
Using special effects – Digital effect – CCD-TRV87 only 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 on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still pictures successively 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 y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y 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 during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape Photo recording – Super NightShot •The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: – Exposure – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically 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 in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
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 AE mode. The indicator changes as follows: (CCD-TRV87 only) 1 PROGRAM 2 A To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. Notes •In the spotlight, 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. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. EXPOSURE 2 Advanced Recording Operations 1 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again.
Focusing 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 from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the standby or recording mode.
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION 1 Advanced Recording Operations (1) Press TITLE in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected. (4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.
Superimposing a title Note Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or position 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 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.
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 [C], 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 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). OFF AUTO ON To turn off the built-in light Slide LIGHT to OFF. Advanced Recording Operations LIGHT Slide LIGHT to ON while your camcorder is in the standby mode. The built-in light turns on. The built-in light turns on/off by turning STANDBY to STANDBY/LOCK. To turn on the built-in light automatically Slide LIGHT to AUTO.
Using the built-in light Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-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 counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light unit. (3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with digital effects – CCD-TRV87 only During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. 2 1 STILL DIGITAL EFFECT STILL Advanced Playback Operations (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/PUSH EXEC dial. Thedigitaleffectindicatorlightsupandthebarsappear.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable (not supplied) Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
Dubbing a tape If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV S-VHSC, If your VCR is a monaural type (CCD-TRV87 only) Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the VCR. You do not connect the red plug.
Recording video or TV programs – CCD-TRV87 only 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 camcorder 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.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set.
Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: CAMERA SET VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only) PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only) LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Selecting the mode setting of each item zisthedefaultsetting. Menu items differ according to whether the POWER switch is set to VTR (CCD-TRV87)/ PLAYER(CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) or CAMERA.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND (CCD-TRV87 only) EDIT Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape 1 To play back a monaural tape or dual sound track tape with main sound 2 To play back a dual sound track tape with sub sound z OFF ON TBC POWER switch Mode z ON OFF VTR VTR/PLAYER — To minimize picture deterioration when editing VTR/PLAYER To correct jitter To not correct jitter.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE Mode Meaning z SP To record in SP (Standard Play) mode LP ORC TO SET To increase the recording time to twice the SP mode 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 tape condition and then returns to the standby mode. POWER switch VTR CAMERA CAMERA ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”.
Changing the menu settings Mode Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE z ON AUTO TV ON (CCD-TRV87 only) z OFF TV INPUT (CCD-TRV87 only) z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 LTR SIZE z NORMAL OFF ON OFF DEMO MODE POWER switch To reset the date or time (p. 61) CAMERA To record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started CAMERA To cancel the auto date function — To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder VTR/PLAYER CAMERA OFF To cancel the melody and beep sound DISPLAY z LCD OFF V-OUT/LCD INDICATOR (CCD-TRV87 only) CAMERA To output the beep sound instead of the melody z ON z ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder VTR/PLAYER CAMERA To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control mis
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. 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.
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting the cassette type – CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the Hi8 system. 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 Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out in the standard 8 mm system.
Usable cassettes and playback modes Copyright signal When you record – CCD-TRV87 only You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. “COPY INHIBIT” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder 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. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing 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 a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid.
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: ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 70. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.
Troubleshooting Symptom Some tiny white spots appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (CCD-TRV87 only) An unknown picture is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 10) • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 9) The battery remaining indicator • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or does not indicate the correct cold environment for a long time. time. • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function 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 ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
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 indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 74). Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: •The tape is near the end. •No tape is inserted (p.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder 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], if AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture 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. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: •The x␣ indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x 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 Precautions Camcorder operation Built-in light •Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the bulb. •Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may cause a fire or damage the built-in light. On handling tapes Additional Information •Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
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 Video camera recorder System Input/output connectors S video input (CCD-TRV87 only)/ output (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.
Specifications AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode 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.) 5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord Battery pack Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh Dimensions (approx.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 2 3 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd 4 qf 1 5 qg 1 POWER switch (p. 16) 2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) 3 OPEN button (p. 16) 4 FOCUS switch (p. 44) 5 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 44) 6 VOLUME buttons (p. 24) 7 Eyecup (p. 74) 9 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 19) Quick Reference qh 6 0 Power zoom lever (p. 18) qa PHOTO button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 30) qs BATT RELEASE lever (p. 9) qd STANDBY switch (p. 16) qf START/STOP button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls qj qk ql wf wg wh w; wa wj ws wk wd qj Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) (CCD-TRV87 only) ws Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28) qk EDITSEARCH button (p. 23) wh Display window (p. 85) ql S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) wj Remote sensor (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 84) w; Lens cover (p.
Identifying the parts and controls wl ed e; ef eg eh ea ej ek el es eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 42) e; Speaker eh EXPOSURE button (p. 43) ea LCD screen (p. 17) ej SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 55) es DIGITAL EFFECT button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) ek MENU button (p. 55) Quick Reference wl Lithium battery compartment (p. 65) el PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 37) ed FADER button (p. 35) ef BACK LIGHT button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls r; ra rs rd rf rg 82 r; COUNTER RESET button (p. 17) rd DISPLAY button (p. 25) ra TIME button (p. 22) rf END SEARCH button (p. 23) rs DATE button (p. 22) rg TITLE button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls rh ta rj ts rk rl td t; tf tg th tj rj EJECT switch (p. 15) rk LANC control jack LANC stands 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. rl Cassette compartment (p. 15) t; Grip strap ta S VIDEO jack (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) (p. 27) ts Built-in light (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander – CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only ThebuttonsthathavethesamenameontheRemoteCommanderasonyourcamcorder functionidenticallytothebuttonsonyourcamcorder. 1 2 4 3 5 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder. 3 DISPLAY button (p. 25) 4 START/STOP button (p. 16) 5 Power zoom button (p. 18) 2 Video control buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder qf 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 qg 40min H SP STBY W 0:00:00 T END SEARCH M.FADER CINEMA SEPIA qh 1 qj wd wa wf 3 qk c„ f JUL 4 2000 12:00:00 AM ql w; wa ws qd 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 58)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 17) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/ Video control mode indicator (p. 26) 2 Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 20, 63) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 20)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • Inadarkplace • Ininsufficientlight • Indarkenvironmentssuchassunset,fireworks, orgeneralnightviews • Shootingbacklitsubjects • Inspotlight,suchasatthetheateroraformal event • Instronglightorreflectedlight,suchas atabeachinmidsummeroronaskislope NIGHTSHOT (p. 21) Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only) (p.41) Sunset&moonmode(p.41) BACK LIGHT (p. 20) Spotlightmode(p.41) Beach&skimode(p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L S AC power adaptor .................. 10 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19 AFM HiFi Sound ..................... 63 A/V connecting cable .................................... 27, 52, 54 BACK LIGHT .......................... 20 Battery pack ............................... 9 Beep .......................................... 60 BOUNCE .................................. 34 “InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 14 Infrared rays emitter ........ 21, 28 LANC .....................................
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