Sony CCD-TRV66 User Manual
SONY.
3-865-659-31 (1)
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
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CCD-TRV66 Klim
©1998 by Sony Corporation
Welcome !
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision™ 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.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Table of contents
Quick Start Guide................................4
Getting started
Using this manual.....................................6
Checking supplied accessories
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack..................8
Charging the battery pack
Connecting to a wall outlet...............12
Step 2 Inserting a cassette
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Recording - Basics
Recording a picture
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT)
Shooting in the dark
(NightShot)................................19
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures.................................21
Checking the recording
- END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review......................................22
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Playback - Basics
Playing back a tape.................................23
Viewing the recording on TV
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Advanced Recording Operations
Photo recording
Using the wide mode..............................30
Using the fader function
Using special effects
- Picture effect
Using special effects
- Digital effect
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39
Adjusting the exposure manually............41
Focusing manually
Superimposing a btle
Making your own titles
Using the built-in light
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Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects
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Editing on Other Equipment
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Dubbing a tape
Recording video or TV programs
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Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the MENU settings
Resetting the date and time
Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes
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Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display ............................67
Warning indicators and messages
Using your camcorder abroad
Maintenance informabon and
precautions.......................................70
Specifications
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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
Quick Function Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Connecting the power cord (p. 12)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 8).
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This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more
information.
Inserting a cassette (p. i3)
© Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment
with its
window facing
out.
o Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the "PUSH"
mark on the cassette
compartment. The
cassette compartment
automatically goes
down.
Recording a picture (p. i4)
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Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
POWER
■ ¡CAMERAI
■ OFF
" TOT:'»
©Open the LCD
panel while
pressing OPEN.
while pressing
the small green
button.
© Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The
picture appears on the LCD screen.
o
STOP
Press the red button. Your camcorder
starts recording. To stop recording,
press the red button again.
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Viewfinder
Wlien the LCD panel is closed, use the
viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.
n_P Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 23)
f Set the POWER switch to VTR
while pressing the small green
button.
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding
the viewfinder or by holding the LCD
panel.
POWER
© Press ► to start playback.
Press to rewind the tape.
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— Getting started —
Using this manual
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
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.
Copyright precautions
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 care
• The LCD screen is manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there
may be some tiny black spots and/or bright spots (red, blue or green in color)
that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These spots occur normally in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
Effective number of pixels is 99.99% or more.
• 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
• 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],
• Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be damaged [c].
[a].
[a]
Checking supplied accessories
Q] Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 80)
[2] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 9)
[3] NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8,9)
g] CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 62)
The lithium battery is already installed
in your camcorder.
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
[5] R6 (size AA) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 80)
[U A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 26)
[3 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 77)
step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
Slide the battery pack down.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing 1 ВАТТ
RELEASE down.
ВАТТ 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).
"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
(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 ▲ 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. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is
indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
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■ICAMERAI
■ OFF
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step 1 Preparing the power supply
Note
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.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time with the viewfinder.
Battery pack
The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
"
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min" appears in the display window.
If there is a slight difference in shape between the plug of power cord and the
terminal of AC power adaptor
It is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply.
Plug the power cord deeply
Be sure to plug the power cord deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it
is firmly locked. If there is a gap between the ping of power cord and the terminal of
AC power adaptor, it does not affect the efficiency of AC power adaptor.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-F530/F550
NP-F730/F750
NP-F930/F950
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
210 (150)
300 (240)
390 (330)
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Recording time
Recording with Recording with
Battery
pack
NP-F330 (supplied) 140(125)
NP-F530 245 (220)
NP-F550 280 (250)
NP-F730 500 (450)
NP-F750
NP-F930 780 (705)
NP-F950
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "{ )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 25'^C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical** Continuous* Typical**
75 (65)
130 (120)
150 (135)
115(100) 65 (55)
195 (170) no (95)
230 (200) 125 (110)
270 (245) 395 (355)
580 (525)
315 (285)
470 (425) 260 (235)
420 (380) 625 (560)
900 (790)
485 (425)
725 (650)
220 (195)
345 (310)
400 (360)
step t Preparing the power supply
Playing time
Battery
pack
NP-F330 (supplied) no (95)
NP-F530
NP-F550
NP-F730 380 (340)
NP-F750 455 (410)
NP-F930
NP-F950
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "{ )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The
battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording
The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you arc
recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for
the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.
What is "InfoLITHIUM"?
The "InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can'exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
'TnfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the
"InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have the (J)
"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Playing time
on LCD screen
185(165)
220(195)
600 (540)
700(630)
Playing time
with LCD closed
135(120)
235 (210)
270 (240)
475 (425)
550 (500)
745 (670)
850(760)
infoUTHiuM mark.
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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 cormect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
jack on your camcorder with the plug's A mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
WARNING
The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
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PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
• The EXT IN jack has "source priority". This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the EX^ IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
• Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).
step 2 Inserting a cassette
When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette HIEO.
(1) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.
The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(2) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the tab on the cassette up.
(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
To eject a cassette
Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.
Note
Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
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— Recording - Basics —
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
You can select English, Spanish, Chinese or Portuguese for the information indicators in
the menu settings. The factory setting is English.
(1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for
more information (p. 8 to 13).
(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. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the
viewfinder.
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Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
To enable smooth transition
You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette. When you exchange the battery pack in
the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.
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.
To set the counter to 0:00:00
Press COUNTER RESET (p. 78).
Recording a picture
Adjusting thè LCD screen
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD
BRIGHT.
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 210 degrees to
the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the O indicator appears
in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).
to brighten —
210°
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to dim —
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder body.
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when
recorded.
During recording In the mirror mode
While recording in the mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons: MENU,
TITLE, DATE, and TIME on your camcorder.
Indicators in the mirror mode
• The STBY indicator appears as II# and REC as #. Some of the other indicators
appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
• 'Hie date appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is working. However,
the date will be normal when recorded.
After recording
(1) Turn STANDBY down to LOCK.
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF.
After use your camcorder
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light.
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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.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
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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)
Zoom greater than 20x is performed digitally.
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "V^" side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm away from the lens
surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20x.
•The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in
the MENU settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (p. 52).
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Recording a picture
START/STOP MODE setting
: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again
{factory setting),
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ^; The camcorder records only while you press
5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for
5 seconds and then stops automatically.
START/STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording
unnecessary scenes.
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START/STOP
MODE
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SHOOTING
SEC
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Notes
• You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or mode.
• The tape counter does not appear in the 5SEC mode.
To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode
Five dots (•••••) appear, and then disappear at a rate of one per second. To extend
the recording time, press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording
continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.
Indicators displayed in the recording mode
The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Hi8 format indicator
This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format.
— Recording mode indicator
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STANDBY/REC indicator
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lc.i4nminllHiBli>l [RECI 10:00:01 Tape counter
Remaining tape indicator
This appears after you insert a cassette and record
or play back for a while.
Remaining battery time indicator
Recording a picture
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.
Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode.
The 01 indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
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.
BACK LIGHT
(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording.
® and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot fimction, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
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Recording a picture
Using +SLOW SHUTTER
The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than
those recorded in the NightShot mode.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby mode. SI indicator appears.
(2) Press +SLOW SHUTTER until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
S) (NightShot) —► IS1 (NightShot +Slow shutterl) —►
(NightShot +SI0W shutter2) —► ® (NightShot)
To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Using the NightShot Light
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the MENU settings (p. 52).
Notes
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manually.
While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:
- Exposure
- PROGRAM AE
- Fader*
- Digital effect*
• You cannot use these functions only in the NightShot +SI0W shutter mode.
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Shutter speed in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode
Shutter speed number
+SLOW SHUTTERl
+SLOW SHUTTER2
The +SLOW SHUTTER button does not work:
- 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 3 m. The shooting distance will be twice or more in
the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.
Shutter speed
1/15
1/4
Recording a picture
Superimposing the date and time on pictures
You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen
superimposed on the picture.
Carry out the following operations in the standby or recording mode.
Press DATE to record the date.
Press TIME to record the time.
Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.
Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears.
The clock is set at the factory to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and to Hong
Kong, New York or Panama time for other models. You can reset the clock in the
MENU settings (p. 52).
Note
The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted.
If you do not record the date and time in the picture
Record the date and time in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds,
then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.
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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
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. You can
monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
Note
If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition
between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.
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Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape
The end search function does not work.
EDITSEARCH
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the +/* (©) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded
section is played back.
+ ; to go forward
- : to go back
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.
Rec Review
You can check the last recorded section.
Press the - {©) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.
The last few seconds of the recorded section are played back. You can monitor the
sound from the speaker or headphones.
— Playback - Basics —
Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can
control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The
video control buttons light up.
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
(4) Press to rewind the tape.
(5) Press ► to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The
speaker on y our camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.
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To stop playback
Press ■.
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD
panel up by 15 degrees [b].
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Playing back a tape
To display the screen indicators - Display function .
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder.
The indicators appear on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
DISPLAY
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Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
To operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press II during playback. To resume playback, press II or ►.
To advance the tape
Press ►► in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press
To rewind the tape
Press MM in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing MM or ►► during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing MM while rewinding or ►► while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)
Press !► on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,
press ►.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays
back and stops.
In the various playback modes
Sound is muted.
When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press ►.
If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute
Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed.
When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode
Noise may appear during playback pause mode, slow playback or picture search.
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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. 12). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting
cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
If your TV is already connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
if your TV or VCR is a monaural type
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 need to connect the red plug).
With this connection, the sound is monaural even on stereo models.
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. With an
Rin adaptor, the sound is monaural.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable.
Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR.
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