Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and retain it for future reference. Owner's thoroughly, 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.
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Before Adding an old movie type atmosphere to pictures (CCD-TRV99 only) ..... 51 you begin Using this manual Checking ................................... supplied accessories 4 Focusing manually .............. 6 Enjoying picture Adjusting Getting started Installing the battery Making pack ............................................................. inserting a cassette 7 ................................ 11 54 the exposure ........................ 56 a title .................
Before you begin The instructions reading bottom in this Otherwise, operation the model are clearly As you read through capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER You manual this manual and of your camcorder. can hear Types are for the two operating the unit, The CCD-TRV99 m(Klels listed check your model is the model used below. Before name is indicated in the illustrations. Ally differences indicated in the text, for example, "CCD-TRV99 only.
Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from cottntry need an NTSC system-based TV. to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you m m Precaution on copyright o 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. Precautions on camcorder € cr care • The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using highprecision technology.
Check that the following RMT-717 accessories are supplied with your camcorder. RMT-708 [] [] ® _ [] Wireless Remote Commander i ¸ (1) (p. 103) RMT-717:CCD-TRV99 RMT-708:CCD-TRV95 [] Size AA (R6) battery Commander _j AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power (1), Power cord (1) (p. 8, 27) adaptor [] NP-F330 Battery [] CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 81) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. pack (1) (p. 7, 27) [] A/V connecting [] Shoulder cable (1) (p.
Getting started Before using your camcorder, Installing the battery you first need to install and charge the batte D' pack. pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) While pressing BATF RELEASE, slide direction of the arrow. (3) Install the batte D' pack in the direction the battery terminal of the • mark the battery pack down until it catches on the battery Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely. cover in the on the battery release pack. Slide =-_' lever and clicks.
Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a fla! surface a little in the factory. (1) Open the DC iN jack cover without and connect vibration. The battery the supplied AC power DC IN jack with the plug's • mark up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power {3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Remaining pack is charge adaptor to th adaptor. battery time is indicated by the minutes on the display window. Charging begins.
Charging time Battery pack N P-F330 (supplied) NP-F530i Charging time* (min.) 150 (90) 210 (1511) N P-F730/F730H / F750 NP F030/F_50 300 (240) 390 (330) F550 The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses. * Approximate minutes to charge an empty batte D, pack using the supplied AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.) Battery life Upper numhers are the time when recording with the viewfinder.
Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording • Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. Howe\ er, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on usi.ng conditions and circumstances. • When you close the LCD panel and opert it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be displayed. To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Make sure that the power source is installed. system, use Hi8 video cassette H|_]. (1) While pressing tile small bhre button When you want to record on the EJECT switch, direction of the arrow. Tile cassette compartment opens. (2) Insert a cassette with the wir'_dow facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment.
Basic operations Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/SFOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set to da- Before you record onetime events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that'the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the cameorder tot the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p, 83).
To stop recording Press START/STOP mode). momentarily [a] again. The "STBY" indicator appears To finish recording [b] Press STAId,T/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to OFF. Then, eject the cassette. in the viewfinder (Standby to I,CK_K and set the POWER switch [b] [a] o STBY 0:35:20 STArT/STOP ,,.ocK 8TACT/STOP START_TOP Note There is a little wear on the batter)' pack which is installed with the camcorder..
Note on Standby mode If you I,,ave the camcorder in Stanclbv the camcorder turns off automatically preventing the battery and tape trom STANDBY down and up again. mode for 5 minute_ while tht, cassette is inserted, for saving batter}, power as well as for wearing down. To resume Standb'_ mode, turn 1"ostart recording, press START/STOP Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording.
Using the zoom feature Zooming scer_e. is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject For more protessiunal4ooking recordings, use the zoom function "T" side: for telephoto {subject appears closer) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) in the sparingly. m o "0 i" W ClIZ33T W T I w c:::::::::::::::::_ T 0 Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming) Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom.
Selecting the START/STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes These mod_.'s enable you to take a series shots resulting in a lively video. (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCI) panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. u : Recording starts when it again (normal mode). you press START/STOP, and stops when of quick you press ANTI GROUND SHOOTING _ : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.
Shooting with the LCD screen You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically. monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. You cannot (1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust the angle of the LCD panel. The LCD panel moves the other side. To adjust the brightness about 90 degrees to this side and about of the LCD screen, press 210 degrees to LCD BRIGHT.
Notes • When on the closing LCD panel the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a]. • When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b]. • Close the LCD panel completely when not in use. [aI Letting the camcorder body [b] the subject monitor the Shot (Mirror mode) You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder.
For hand held shots, you'll get bettor results by holding the cameorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the caracorder firmlv and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easil manipulate the controls with your thumb. m CQ o ¢D O • Place your right elbow against your side. • Place your loft hand tinder the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the builtin microphone. • Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.
Place the Fry you camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder When attaching a non _ny tripod, than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, _rew may damage the camcorder.
Using EDfFSEARCH, you can review the last recorded Kene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder or oil the LCD screen. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY. (3) Press the - ((_) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; recorded portion play back (Rec Review). the last few seconds You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Hold down the - side of EDITSEARCH mltil the camcorder scene you want.
You can change the mode settings functions of lhe camcorder. in the menu system (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired press (3) Turn to fllrther enjoy the features and icon in the left side of the menu, then the dial. the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial. If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change the other 4.
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 _reen up to 15 degrees [b]. ml [a] u_ o "0 O 15 ° Using the remote commander You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries. == Before using the Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators on the LCD screen.
Various playback modes With CCD-TRV99, you can enjoy clear pictures With CCD-TRV95, you can enjoy clear pictures picture search. (Crystal-clear still/slowtpicture search) during still, slow and picture search. on the LCD screen during still, slow and To view a still picture (playback pause) Press II during playback. To resume playback, press II or IDa. To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing _ or _ during playback. To resume button.
Displaying function the date or time when you recorded - Data Code - CCD-TRV99 only Even if you did not record tile date or time when you were recording, you can display the date or time when you recorded-(Data Code) on the TV during playback or editing. The Data Code is also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. To display the date or time when you recorded Press DATE or TIME oI_ the camcorder. To make ttw date or time disappear, press it again.
You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape to make the transition between the last sce?ae you recorded and the next scene smooth. The tape starts rewinding or fast-torwarding and the last 5 seconds (10 seconds in LP mode) of the recorded portion play back. Fhen the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture (End Search). Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape.
You can choose any of the folk}wing power sources for your camcorder: battery pack, house current, alkaline batteries and 12/24 V car batter,,,. Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.
Using alkaline batteries Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (I.R6) Sony Alkaline batteries (not supplied). (1) Remove the battery holder from the battery case. (2) Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder, following the mazking on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction. (3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries.
Using a car battery Use Sony DC-VS15A car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the cigarette lighter socket of a car (l 2 V or 24 V). Refer to the operating instructions of your car battery charger To remove the ear battery The car battery charger the car battery cord to charger is removed in the same way as tire battery pack, This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products.
You can change the mode settings functions of lhe camcorder. in the menu system (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired press (3) Turn to fllrther enjoy the features and icon in the left side of the menu, then the dial. the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial. If you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. If you want to change the other 4.
Notes on changing the mode setting • Menu items diffe_ depending on the setting CAMERA. • When you let the subject monitor appear. Selecting the mode setting Items for both of the POWER switch to VTR or the shot (mirn)r mode), the menu display does not of each item CAMERA and VTR modes LCD B. L.* • Normally select BRT NORMAL. • Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark. O.
[__0] LTR SIZE* • Normally • Select E[] NORMAL. 2x to display selected menu item by twice size of normal. BEEP* • _'lect • Select [] select ON so that beeps sound when you start!stop OFF when you do not want to hear the beep recording, sound. COMMANDER • Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander • Seh'ct OFF when not using the Remote Commander. for the camcorder. [] DISPLAY* • Normally select LCD.
ORC TO SET" Select this item t,,) automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording. If you haxe already perfnrmed this (unction, "ORC ON" is displayed, CLOCK SET* Reset the date or time. AUTO DATE* (CCD-TRV95 only) • Select ON to record the date for l0 seconds • Select OFF to not record the date. after recording m has started, 1> Ilk DEMO MODE* P_ o.
Items for VTR mode only HiFi SOUND • Nornra[Iv select STEREO. • %'lect l or 2 to play back a dual sound {_ track tape. EDIT • Se.lect ON to minimize • Normally select OFF, picture deterioration when editing. TBC* * Normally select ON, to correct for jitter. • Select OFF to not correct for jitter. The picture may not be steady when played back. Note on TBCsetting Set TBC to OFF when: • Playing back a tape you have dubbed o\er.
When you shoot light background, a subject with the light use the BACK LIGHT Press BACK LIGH 1. l'he [] indicator source behind function. appears the subject in the viewfinder or a subject with a or oil the LCD screen. [a] m Ih - l,?) -I [b] ,I, BACK LIGHT K 0 "o P0 o [a] [b] After Subject is too dark because of backlight. Subjectbecomes bright with backlight compensation. shooting Be sure to release this adjustment indicator disappears. Otherwise, condition.
Selecting the fader _n_ion ........... You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. When the picture fades in, the sound gradually increases. When the picture the sound gradually decreases. [a] fades out, ;1--: ;i_: U:| ' FADER M.FADER (mosaic) STRIPE BOUNCE (FADE IN only) OVERLAP 1) (FADE IN only) WIPE t_2) (FADE IN only) [b] --_Y MONOTONE When When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black and white to color.
Using the fader functior When fading in [a] (1) While the camcorder indicator flashes. (2) Press When is in Standby START/STOP fading (1) During to start recording. out recording, mode, press FADER The fade indicator until the desired fade stops flashing. [b] press FADER until the desired fade indicator (2) Press START/STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator then recording stops. The fading mode selected last is indicated first of all. stops flashes. flashing, and m D.
To cancel Before pressing the fader function START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears. When the date, time or title is displayed The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out. When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to SSEC or 1 You cannot use the fader function. Notes on the fader function • While using the bounce ftmction, - Exposure - Focus - Zoom you cannot use the following functions. *You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function.
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with this function. This function may record picture nearly in monochrome. m (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. t_ and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash. o NightShot Li To cancel the NightShot Slide NIGHTSHOT function to OFF.
- CCO-TRV99 only You can record a still picture like a photograph for about seven seconds. This mode i_ useful when you want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). We recommend you to use a video flash light (not supplied) when shooting in the da_ Attach the video flash light to the intelligent accessory shoe. When i appears, the vi& flash lights ready for flashing.
Notes on photo recording • During photo functions. recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of following - Functions using the DIGITAL EFFECT button - Functions using the FADER button Functions using the PROGRAM AE button - Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button - Exposure - Wide mode • 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 still picture, do not shake the camcorder.
You can record a cinemalike picture 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 FULI,), CINEMA [a] OIN_ I_ (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the [c] CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen, and the viewfinder or LCD screen [a] and a normal TV screen [b] look wide. You can also watch the picture without black bands on a wide-screen TV [c]. 16:9 FULL The picture compressed.
Using the wide mode function You can select To cancel the wide wide mode (OFF, CINEMA, 16:OFULL) ii1 the mei_u system (p 301 mode Select OFF in the menu system. - 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. Fo watch the tape recorded in 16:9 FULL mode, set it to full mode. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your IV.
Selecting the best mode YOU cai_ Exposure) selec| octl , of modes @ Spotlight SiK (CCDZl'RV_)5) or to suit your shooting sevel_ siluatioll (CCI3-TRV99) PROGRAM referrin_ AE tAuto to the following. mode laor subjects in spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event. tCJ Soft Portrait mode For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstacle such as a screen.
Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press I Ix(K,IxAM AlL (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired t'ROGRAM AE mode. 2 %[° PROGRAM Q. 12_ 0 '0 % To turn off program Press PR(X;RAM AE. AE Notes on focus setting • In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. • In the Sunset & Moon and Landscape modes, the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.
- CCD-TRV99 only Using thestill ftmction, You can record a still picture to be superinlposed on a moving picturo, The sotlllt_ is recorded normally (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recordit_g mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT amt turn the control dial until the STILE indicator flashes. (2) Press the control dial. The SllEI, indicator lights up and the still bars appear. Tire still picture is stored in memory.
- CCD-TRV99 only Using the tLlsh motion interval, Is. The function, is recorded sound veu can record still pictures successively at constant I3t!l'R1,311x (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recnrding mode, press DK;FIAL EFFECT and turn the control dial tmtil the FLASH icl.dicator flashes. (2) Press the control The FLASH dial. indicator lightsup and the flash motion bars appear. (3) Turn the control dial to adjust the interval of flash motion.
- CCD-TRV99 only Using the Imninaucekey with a moving picture. function, you ,:.._ replace ,1 brighter portion of a still picture For example, you can superimpose the favorite scene on the background if you store the picture in memory as a still picture, st_ch as a person in a bright background. The sound is recorded normally. (1) While the camcorder is in Stax_.dby mode or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the control dial until the LUMI. indicator flashes. (2) Press the control dial.
- CCD-TRV99 only Using the trail function, you c,m record tile picture which leaves an incidental image, such as a trail. The st_tmd is recorded normally You can adiust the vanishing timc of the incidental image with the control dial. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode or recording mode, press I)IGI I AI, EFFECT and turn the control dial until the TRAll, indicator flashes. (2) Press the control dial. The TRAIL indicator lights up and the trail bars appear.
- CCD-TRV99 only l{ VOUnal!t to record ,1 dark picture more bri_,htly, or make the movement of the subject seem livel% set the shntter sp_d to 1/25, 1/ !2, 1/0 or l/3 (slow shutter). (1) While file camcorder is in Standby mode or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the control dial until the SI OW SHTR (shutter) indicator flashes. (2) Press the control The SLOW dial, SHTR indicator lights up and the shutter speed appears. (3) Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed.
- CCD-TRV99 only Using the old movie ftmction, _.ou can record the picture such as an old mox ie. [he camcorder automatically sets the widt, mode to CINEMA, picture etiect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. (1) While the camcorder is m Standby mode or recording mode, press D1GI IAL EFFECT and turn the control dlal until the OLD MOVIE indicator flashes. (2) Press the control The OLD MOVIE dial. indicator To cancel the old movie Press DIGITAL EFFEC]. Notes lights up.
When to use manual In the following [a] focus cases you should [b] obtain better results by adjusting [cl • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] • Horizontal strip_,'s [d] • Subjects through frosted glass • Subjects beyond nets, etc.
Focusing manually When [ocusing manual[5, lirst foctls ill telephoto before recording, and thel_ reset file shot length. (1) Set FOCUS to M A N U A 1. Hie _.'_'_indicator a ppea rs in tlw view finder or on the LCD screen. (2) Move the power zoom lever to the end of the "T" side in the optical zoom zoP, e. ('_) Turn the NEAR!FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus. (41 Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever. I o.. R 0 "o T To return to autofocus Set FOCUS to AUTO.
Selecting You picture effect can make [a] pictures [b] like those of television [€] with the Picture [d] Effect function. [e] If] PASTEL [a] Tile contrast cartoon. of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated 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 more clear, and the picture MOSAIC [d] The picture is mosaic.
Using picture effect 1 function (1) Press PICTURE EFFECT. (2) Turn dial to select PICTURE EFFECT the control the desired picture effect mode, 2 D)__("EG. ART m PASTEL O. 8 1 LBaw Q. o g tn t.. rsoLzz_ I To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT. The indicatdr in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen goes out. Notes on the picture effect • When you turn the power elf, th_camcorder returns automatically to normal mode.
When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually uncler the following [al cases. [b] [a] • The background is too bright (back lighting) • Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] • Bright subject and dark background • I"o record the darkness faithfully Adjusting _e exposure (1) Press EXPOSURE. (2) Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness.
Shooting It the light be recorded with the sun behind source is behind kx_ dark. y.ur The subject is indoors and there • Bright light sources are included you subject, or in the following is a window in the scene behind • When shooting a person wearin) _ white or shiny background, the face will be recorded too dark. Shooting situations, the subject will the subject.
You can select one of eight pre_,t titles and two custom language, color, size and position ot titles. Superimposing titles (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select rn, then press (3) Turn titles. You can also select the the control dial to select the desired the dial. title, then press the dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected.
Notes on superimposing • If you ha_e not given "- ..... " appears • ['he IADER fade • If you works the menu while title, on tl_e display. fun_ tion displa?, recorded a title any custom the menu while the title is displayed, or title rt_enu or title menu while however, superimposing is being a title, the title not is not displayed.
_ott can make up to two tit[es and store them in the camcorder. We r(_'ommend the POWER switch to VTR or eject the cassette before you begin. Your title can have up to 2[1characters. (1} Press TII/,E to display the title menu. (2) Turn (=1} Turn the control the control (CUSTOM2), dial to select dial to select then pros (4) Turn the control the dial. T#, then press the dial. the first line (CUSTOM1) dial to select TITLE the titling line the dial.
To edit a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM I or CUSTOM2, then change the title. depending on which title you want to edit, Note You can not enter If you take camcorder 5 minutes "Ihe power goes STANDBY down To delete In step erased. o\er 4, turn Repeat 20 characters or longer title. to enter off automatically. once and then characters Characters up again, you then have proceed while a cassette entered from remain.
"You can make up to two titles and store them the POWER switch to VTR or eit_c! the cassetle "l ottr (1) title can Press (2) Turn (3) Turn have TITLE in the camcorder. We rccommend before you begin. up to 20 characters. to display the control the control the title dial to select dial to select menu. Tp, then press the dial. the first line (CUSTOMI) (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select the column the dial.
To edit a title In step 3, selt'ct then change you have stored CUSTOMI or CUS IOM2, depending on which title w_u want to edit, the title. Note You can not enter If you take camcorder The power STANDBY 5 minutes goes 4, turn Repeat 20 characters or longer title. to enter off automatically. down To delete In step erased. over once and then characters Characters up again, you then have proctmd while a cassette entered from remain.
- CCD-TRV99 only _ou can insert a scene ir_the middle of a recorded tapt" by setting d_e starting and ending points. The prex ious r_.,corded portion will be erased• Wt'te1"tthe RC time code appears, set COUNTER to NORMAl. in the metal system to display the tape counter. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, keep pressing the _ (forward playback) or (reverse playback) side of EDITSEARCH, and release the button where you want again. (2) Press COUNTER to end the insertion [bl, RESET.
Notes on re-recording • The picture and the sound is playecl back ma_ be distorled • If you re-record on the portion _ hich function may not work correctly. • When the START/STOP memory function. MODE at the end _ff the inserted contains switch non-recorded is set to 5SEC or _, section, you portion the zero canno| use when it memory the zero Q. g _= o t_ o Before you start recording or during recording, press DATE or TIME.
Use this i-eature to check the tape conditiol_ before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC). (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MEN U to display the menu. (2) Turn the control (3) Turn the control "START!STOP (4) Press dial to select D_, then press the dial. dial to select ORC TO SET, then press KEY" flashes. the dial. STAR'I/STOP. Tile camcorder then returns takes about to Standby 5 to 10 seconds to check tile tape condition and mode.
When shake. the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera- You can release the Steady Shot functiotl when you do not need to use it. T|w °@? indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the I,CD screen. Do not use the Steady Shot fu_3ction when shooting a station_lry object with a tripod. You can select ON or OFF in the menu system (p. 30). To activate the Steady Shot function Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system.
Connect screen we the camcorde/to \%hen re_,_on'Hl'lend vnll While playing may (K'cur, Connecting your monitoring to back on a TV screen, directly When connecting the same color. lisp TV or VCR tile playback the hOtlSe to _ arch !',icture ciirrent close for the AiV connecting tht, the I,CD to a TVNCR with the playback by connecting _lLl\%'12r panel.
Using the AV cordless IR receiver 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 delails, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. LASER IJNK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video equipment having the _ mark by using infrared rays. LASER IJNK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
- CCD-TRV99 only During playback, you can prtu:ess a scene using the digital effect functions; Still, Flash motion, Luminancekev and Trail For the features of each function, refer to previous pages. You can watch the prtKessed picture on a TV or use it for editing on other video equipment. You cannot record on this eamcorder during this operation. (1) During playback, press DIGITAl, EFFECT and turn the control dial until desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.
- CCD-TRV99 only You can search tor the boundary betwec, n recording automatically recorded on the tape. There are two modes: • Searching Search) f_r the beginning dates using the Data Code of a specific date, and playing • Searching for the beginning of all days, one after another, seconds of each (Date Scan) back from there (Date playing back about 10 m Q.
To scan the beginning (1) Set the POWH_ switch of all to VTR. days (2) Press DATE on the Remote Commander (3) Press _ or IP_. Date Scan starts. twice. 1 DATE DATE 3EARCH To stop searching or scanning Press one of the following buttons: DATE, I_-, III, 4_1 or Ib,l_. To view pictures during searching or scanning Press I_- and then press _ or I_1_, If you do Date Search or Date Scan during playback While the camcorder is looking for the date, a fast forward displayed. Some noise is inevitable.
- CCD-TRV99 only Using the Remote Commancter, you can easily go back to the desired point on a tape after playback. Use the tape counter. If the RC time code appears, set COUNTER to NORMAL in the menu system to display the tape counter. (1) During playback, press COUNTER RESET at the point you later want to locate. The counter shows "0:00:00". {2) Press • when you want to stop playback. (3) Press ZERO MEM on the Remote Commander. flashes. (4) Press _ point. zero.
- CCD-TRV99 only _tOUcan locate the beginning of a desired program easily by marking during recording or playback and searching for it later. Marking an index signal an index signal You can mark an index signal during When marking at Press INDEX MAIa-.K on pause mode. The INDEX with the MARK indicator indicator stops flashing. INDEX MARK indicator recording or playback.
Scanning the beginning (1) Press INDEX of each marking on the Remote Commander position during normal - index scan playback. (2) Press _ or Iw,_. The tape rewinds or advances rapidly and plays back for approximately 10 seconds from the point on which the index signal was marked. If you want to continue playback, press IP". When you do not press any button, the tape is automatically scanned to the next program.
Locating the desired (1) Press INDEX marking on the Remote position Commander - index search during stop or playback (2} Press INDEX repeatedly until the index number of the desired displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. (3) Press _ or I_1_. Playback starts from the begiPa-dng mode. program of the desired is program. [a] the current position [b] the INDEX number 1 [a.] INDEX Fil =1 [b] 2*, I 1 .,.
Erasing an index signal (1) Locate the index function. (2) Press desired signal to be erased ERASE on the Remote program plays using Commander bacK. After the index within the index returns to index scan when you used index index search, normal playback resumes. scan or index 2 to 10 seconds signal is erased, search while the the camcorder scan in step 1. When you used m O,. 1 INDEX O "O C3 • C3" "C3 o a ERASE Notes on erasing • Press E£-.
- CCD-TRV99 You ran write only the RC time c_Me on a recorded tape Use the Remote Commander. Before you begin, we recommend to _,t COUNTER to "IIME CODE m the menu system so that ._ou ca['_ view the RC time code. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. (2) Rewind the tape to t)_ebegiiming and set the camcorder to playback pause mode. (3) Press TIME CODE WRITE on the Remote Commander.
To write the RC time code from the end of the RC time code recorded portion Rewind the tape to the portion on which the RC time code has been written and set the camcorder to playback pause mode. Then follow steps 3 and 4 above. The RC time code is written continuously. Notes on writing the RC time Code • The you - you - you RC time code writing stops when: press TIME CODE WRITE again before starting press INDEX or DATE SEARC1 t l_efore starting change from playback mode to another mode.
You can create your own video program by editing with any other • 8 mm, Hi_ Hi8, _*'t_VHS, _a_SI'S-\;HS, _ VHSC, S_/!t$1_ S-VH_, 11]Betamax or _ ED Betamax VCR that has vidcx_/audio inputs. Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. Set EDIT to ON in the menu system (p. 30). Starting A/V connecting cable. editing Turn do'an the volume of the camcorder while editing. may occur.
You can record a tape from another VCR or a "IV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV using the supplied A/V cable. Turn dowt_ the volume of the camcorder while editing. Otherwise, picture distortion may occur. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. (2} Set DISPLAY to LCD in themenu system. Then press • REC and the button on the right together on the camcorder at the point where you want to start recording.
Replacing recording on a tape - Insert Editing - CCD-TRV99 only You can insert a _ew scene from a VCR onto your originally specifying starting and ending points, Connections are tee same as in "Recording (1) While pressing the small green (2) On the VCR, locate mode. tape by trom a VCR or TV", button the start point recorded on the POWER to be inserted switch, set it to VTR. and set it to playback pause (3) Ch_ the camcorder, locate the point where the insert or IP.
information Yot_r camcorder is s_pplied with a lithium battery installed. When the batteD' becomes weak or dead, the _- indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you _t the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithiun_ battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in tile menu system retained by 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 the lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. Close 1 1 82 2 3 the lid.
You can reset the date and time in the menu system. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU (2) Turn the control dial to select _, then press the dial. {3) Turn the control dial to select CLOCK {4) Turn the control dial to adjust the desired (5) Set the month, the dial. {6) Press MENU day, hour to erase and- minute the menu SET, then press year, to display the dial then press by turning the menu. the control the dial. dial and pressing display. MENU m a.
You can easily _'t the cl(Kk for a local time by a time difference (1) While the camcorder is the standby mode, press MENU (2) Turn the control dial to select ETC, then press the dial. (3) Turn (4} Turn the control the control clock changes (5) Press MENU in the menu system. to display the menu. dial to select WORLD TIME, then press the dial. dial to set a time difference, and press the dial. The hour in relation to a time difference to erase the metal _r E_3 WORLD BEEP which display.
Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to realize higher picture quality. You can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassette for this camera. When you rise a 1ti8 video cassette, the recording is made in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, the recording is made in the standard 8 mm system.
This Preparing section shows you the battery how you can get the most out of your life pack. pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much planned. Battery battery is shorter in a cold recording as you have environment Battery efficiency is decreased, and the battery recording in a cold environment. will be used up more quickly, if you are To save battery power Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power.
Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave parked the battery in the sun pack or under in temperatures direct The battery pack heats During or recording, charging above the battery pack away • Keep the battery pack dry. from as in a car pack that heats has up. This occurred is caused inside by energy the battery that pack. fire. Q. 5" open nor try to disassemble the battery pack. expose the batte D, pack to any mechanical shock.
Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" What battery pack is "InfoLITHIUM" The "lnfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption, Sony recommends that you use the "lnfoLITI IIUM" battery pack with video equipment having the ('O_o,_t,_u mark. When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the ('l),,_ar,_, mark, the video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes*.
Notes on the battery case • Use only with alkaline batteries. You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA (LR6) rechargeable NiCd batteries. • Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable. ° Batter}, life is remarkably shorker in a cold environment (lower than 50°F/10°C). • Keep the metal part clean. If it gets dirty', wipe it with a soft cloth. • Do not di_ssemble or convert the battery case. • Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock.
Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads When the indicator and "_ CLEANING CASSETfE" message appear one after another or playback pictures are "noisy" or hardly visible, the video heads mav he dirty. [a] [b] [a] Slightly dirty [hi Very dirty If this happens, cassette cleaning. clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLH/V8-25CLD (not supplied).
Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate the 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 manual. • Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer bek_re operating it any further. * Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in usv 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 put a heavy object on it. This will damage cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock. the • Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate.
Each country camcorder or area abroad, has its own check electric the following and TV color systems. Before using your points. Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or 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 necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. I AC-L10A/Lt 0BtLt 0C _ ,m-,,,,_ @-=,-,-,lb m G [a] O.
If you run into any problem using the camcorder, problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect _r local authorized S_my sen'ice tacility. use the following table to troubleshoot the the power source and contact \'our Sony dealer Camcorder Power Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power is not on. • The battery pack is not installed. -) Install the battery pack. (p. 7) • The battery is dead. ÷ Usf, a charged battery pack. (p. 8) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
Symptom Cause and/or 1-_ecording stops in a few secoi_ds. • l'he Corrective START/STOP •_ Set it to ._. The cassette cannot be rt'moved from the holder. battery MODE works. • Moisture -) Remove indicator is flashing. is set to 5SEC battery pack condensation the cassette or the AC power • You pressed seconds. DATE and TIME together tot more the lithium has ") Rewind does not activate. run the function does not • FOCUS does not work.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions A \ ertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background. " The contrast betwtK, n the subject and background high. Tile camcorder is not malfunctioning. "_ Change loeations. A vertical shooting " The band appears when a very bright subject. The playback picture is not clear. camcorder * EDIT is not is set to ON Set it to OFF. The picture is "noisy", ..
The camcorder has a selt-diagnosis display. This function displays the camcorder's condition with fi_e digits (a conthination of a letter and figures) ill the viewfinder, on the LCD screen o1: in the display window. If this tKcnrs, check the following code chart. The five-digit display informs you of the camcorder's current condition. The last two digits (indicated by KID) will differ depending on the state of the camcorder LCD screen Self-diagnosis display .
Video camera recorder System Video recording system 4 rotary heads (SP/LP independent heads) Helical scannh_g EM system Audio recording system Rotary heads, FM system Video signal NTSK- color, CCIR standards Usable cassette 8ram video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording / Playback time (using 120 rain, cassette) SP mode: 2 hours LP mode: 4 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 rain. cassette) Approx.
® [] [] ® [] [] [] [] [] o 5" (p. 21) [] Power zoom lever (p. 15) [] Intelligent [] EDITSEARCH button [] LASER LINK button [] Lens cover [] POWER switch (p, 12) 1_ [] FOCUS switch (p. 53) [] NEAR/FAR dial (p. 53) J_ Tripod receptacle (p. 20) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 ram) [] Video control buttons • STOP (stop) REW (rewind) I_ PLAY (playback) FF (fastforward) II PAUSE (pause) • REC (recording) (p. 67) NIGHTSHOT (p.
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Viewfinder (p. 13) [] Speaker (p. 23) [] LCD screen (p. 17) [] LCD BRIGHT buttons [] OPEN button [] VOLUME [] lithium [] buttons (p. 17) (p. 22) compartment (p. 82) [] PHOTO button (p. 40) [] Hook for shoulder [] STANDBY [] START/STOP strap [] the supplied (CCD-TRV99 shoulder strap strap switch (p. 12) button Battery mounting Eyecup Attach lever BAI-I" RELEASE lever (p. 7, 10) (p. 16) battery lens adjustment (p.
[] [] COUNTER RESET button [] TIME button (p. 25, 63) [] DATE button (p, 25, 63) [] DISPLAY button [] TITLE button [] END SEARCH button [] [] START/STOP I3_ FADER button MODE switch [_j] PROGRAM (p. 58) (p. 26) (CCD-TRV99 (p. 16) (p. 37) BACK LIGHT button (p. 23) DIGITAL EFFECt" button only) (p. 14) (p. 35) AE button [] EXPOSURE button [] Control (p. 45) (p. 56) dial (p. 30) MENU button (p, 30) (p. 46) PICTURE EFFECT button (p.
@ @ ® @ @ @ Lighting [] aperture EJECT switch VIDEO/AUDIO (p. 11) [] LANC _ control jack stands for Local Application Cassette compartment Camera Light emitter lamp (p, 12) (p. 67)/NightShot (p. 39) Remote sensor (p. 103) Aim the Remote Commander remote control. [] Microphone [] (5 (headphones) jack (p. 66) 102 (not a "plug microphone. recording/battery LASER LINK emitter Grip strap (p. 19) DC output) MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) in-power" (p.
Remote Commander Tile that haxe buttons thc same n,]{llO eli _he RolnotL _ Col_lllallder as oil the Call/gordL_l" idenlicall\. itmction RMT-717 RMT-708 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Transmitter Point toward the remote control the camcorder the camcorder. sensor after [] ZERO MEM button [] DATA CODE button [] COUNTER RESET button turning (p. 25) SEARCH buttons DATE button (p. 69) INDEX button (p. 73) on (p. 62, 71) TIME CODE WRITE button [] to [_ START/STOP button (p.
To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (P,6) batteries by matching diagram inside the battery compartment. tht, + ,rod RMT-717 on the batteries to the RMT-708 f Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about _, months under normal operation. When the batteries become weak or dead, the Remote CoInmander does not work.
Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window O ...... i .... --iN [] [] Recording mode indicator (p. 31)/ Mirror mode indicator (p. 18) Playing back or recording in Hi8 format (p 85) Remaining battery time indicator [] [] [] [] [] Tape counter (p. [4)/RC time code indicator (CCD-TRV99 only) (p. 76)/ Self-diagnosis functions indicator (p 97)/5SEC mode indicator (p 16)/ PHOTO mode indicator (CCD-TRV99 only) (p. 40) [_] Remaining tape indicator Exposure indicator (p 56)/Zoom indicator (p.
If indicators tlash m the view[ lder or in the display _ indow, c/eck I:.h... :you cal_ hear the beep sound _hen the BEEP is set to ()N, the following" % ] _ ] I °¸ _ooo [] _eoo CASSETTE CLEANING "r. _,,n _ i[' i_:-JuL 4 1998 [] COPY INHIBIT [] The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The batte D " is weak. Fast flashing: "['he battery is dead. [] is slow. becomes rapid, No tape has been inserted. The tab on the tape is out (red). Moisture 106 condensation has occurred.
Index A,B Adjusting viewfinder ............. AFM HiFi Sound .............. 34, ANTI GROUND SHLK3 FING ............................................... Auto h×'us ............................... Backlight .................................. Beep .......................................... F, G, H, I, J, K, L 13 85 16 53 35 14 House current .......................... 27 Index ......................................... 77 LANC ..................................... 102 Lithium battery .......................
