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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Getting started
Using this manual
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen / finder (on mounted models only)
•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].
•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as duck [d].
[a] [b] [c]
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