Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Table Of Contents
- CCD-TRV49/58/68/78/88/98
- Main Features
- Quick Start Guide
- Getting started
- Using this manual
- Checking supplied accessories
- Step 1 Preparing the power supply
- Installing the battery pack
- Charging the battery pack
- Connecting to a wall outlet
- Step 2 Setting the date and time
- Step 3 Inserting a cassette
- Recording – Basics
- Recording a picture
- Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
- Shooting in the dark – NightShot
- Superimposing the date and time on pictures
- Checking the recording – END SEARCH
- Playback – Basics
- Playing back a tape
- Viewing the recording on TV
- Advanced Recording Operations
- Using the wide mode
- Using the fader function
- Using special effects – Picture effect
- Using the PROGRAM AE function
- Adjusting the exposure manually
- Focusing manually
- Superimposing a title
- Making your own titles
- Using the built-in light
- Editing
- Dubbing a tape
- Customizing Your Camcorder
- Changing the menu settings
- Troubleshooting
- Types of trouble and their solutions
- Self-diagnosis display
- Warning indicators and messages
- Additional Information
- Usable cassettes and playback modes
- About “InfoLITHIUM” battery
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Maintenance information and precautions
- Specifications
- Quick Reference
- Identifying the parts and controls
- Index
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Main Features
Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)
•In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 26)
•In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 39)
or general night views
•Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 25)
•In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal Spotlight mode (p. 39)
event
•In strong light or reflected light, such as Beach & ski mode (p. 39)
at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
•Smooth transition between scenes FADER (p. 36)
•Digital processing of images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 38)
•Creating a soft background for subjects Soft portrait mode (p. 39)
•Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 43)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
(in the recording mode)
•Preventing deterioration of picture quality D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52)
in digital zoom
The default setting is set to OFF.
(To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom
power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. )
•Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 42)
•Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 39)
•Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 39)
Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)
•Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 34)
•Playing back the picture on a TV without SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33)
connecting a cord (CCD-TRV98 only)
•Recording with the date/time Date and time (p. 27)
•Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 54)
Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)
•Correcting jitter TBC [MENU] (p. 53)
•Correcting color noise DNR [MENU] (p. 53)