Sony CCD-TRV95 User Manual
3-862-052-11 (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.
Serial No.
______
Model No. AC-LSerial No.
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Handycam
CCD-TRV99
video Hi8 BO
CCD-TRV95/TRV99 HÌ0
©1998 by Sony Corporation
50(S)[n],
HVL-IRH
English
The video IR light HVL-IRH is fixed wilh a transporting sanew^ Before
using this unit, remove the screw with the supplied screwdriver. You do
not have to store the screw and screwdriver after removing the screw.
Français
La lampe vidéo infrarouge HVL^IRH est immobilisée par iine vis pour le
transport. Avant d'utiliser cet appareil, enlevez la vis avec le toumevis
fourni, IL n'est pas nécessaire de conserver la vis et le toumevis après avoir
enlevé la vis.
Русский
Видеофокарьг-лампа ИК излучаченин крепится с помощью вит- а
для траспрртировки. Перед использованием данного аппарата
снимите винт с помощью прилзг аемой отвертки. Бы можете не
хранить винт и отвертку после снятия винта.
Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Japan
3-862-826-11(1)
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision™' camcorder. With your
Welcome!
Handycain 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 procfucing 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.
CAUTION
f
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499'SONY (Canada only)
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could \ oid
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interférer e in a residential installation. This
equipmciit generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
and receiver.
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
technician for help.
For1itj|%UiStomers in CANADA
CAUTION
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.
Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual
Checking supplied accessories
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Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
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Inserting a cassette...................................................11
Basic operations
Camera recording.....................................................12
Using the zoom feature
Selecting the START/STOP mode
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Shooting with the LCD screen
Letting the subject monitor the shot
(Mirror mode)..........................................18
Hints for better shooting
Checking the recorded picture
Playing back a tape
Searching for the end of the picture ... 26
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Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources............................27
Using the house current
Changing the mode settings
- for camera recording -
Shooting with backlighting
Using the FADER function.....................................36
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
Photo recording (CCD-TRV99 only).. 40
Using the wide mode function
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 44
Superimposing a still picture on a
moving picture (CCD-TRV99 only)
.............................................................................46
Recording still pictures successively
(CCD-TRV99 only)
Replacing a brighter portion of a still
picture with a moving picture
(CCD-TRV99 only)
Adding an incidental image to pictures
(CCD-TRV99 only)
Using slow shutter (CCD-TRV99 only)
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Adding an old movie type atmosphere
to pictures (CCD-TRV99 onlv)
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15
Focusing manually....................................................52
Enjoying picture effect
Adjusting the exposure
Superimposing a title
Making your own titles............................................60
Re-recording a picture in the middle
of a recorded tape (CCD-TRV99
only).....................................................................62
Recording with the date/time
Optimizing the recording condition .. 64
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
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- for playback/editing -
Watching on a TV screen........................................66
Enjoying digital effect during playback
(CCD-TRV99 only)..........................................68
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22
27
Searching the boundaries of recorded
date (CCD-TRV99 only).................................69
Returning to a pre-registered position
(CCD-TRV99 only)
Locating the marking position
(CCD-TRV99 only)..........................................72
Writing the RC Time code on a recorded
tape (CCD-TRV99 only).................................76
Editing onto another tape
Recording from a VCR or TV
Additional information
35
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder..........................................................81
Resetting the date and time
Simple setting of clock by time
difference............................................................84
Usable cassettes and playback modes 85
Tips for using the battery pack..............................86
Maintenance information and
precautions
Using your camcorder abroad
Trouble check
Self-diagnosis display
Specifications
Identifying the parts.................................................99
Warning indicators
Index
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98
106
107
I Before you begin
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual arc for the two models listed below. Before you start
reading this manual and operating the unit, check your model number by kxiking at the
bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV99 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-TRV99 only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation.
Types of differences
CCD-
Photo mode
Digital effect functions
Fader function
Overlap
Wipe
Auto date
Index
Zero memory
RC time code
Data Code
Data Search/Scan
TRV95 TRV99
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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 svstem-based TV.
Precaution on copyright
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 and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using highprecision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or
bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and/or in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are
operational for effective use.
• Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water.
Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
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Checking supplied accessories
[T] Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 103)
RMT-717: CCD-TRV99
RMT-708: CCD-TRV95
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 8, 27)
[3] NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p. 7, 27)
S] CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 81)
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.
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Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 104)
[6] A/V connecting cable (1) (p, 66)
[7] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 99)
[8] Battery case (1) (p. 28)
[9] Video IR light (1)/Screwdriver (1)
CCD-TRV99 only
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack.
Installing the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) While pressing ВАТТ RELEASE, slide the battery terminal cover in the
direction of the arrow.
(3) Install the battery pack in the direction of the T mark on the battery pack. Slide
the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely.
Note on the battery pack
Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.
Installing and charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without \ ibration. The battery pack is charged
a little in the factory.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the
DC IN jack with the plug's A mark up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC pow'er adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Slide the POWER switch to OFF. Remaining battery time is indicated by the
minutes on the display window. Charging begins.
When the remaining battery indicator becomes *1, normal charge is completed. For
full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery
pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in
the display window.
Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from
the DC IN jack of the camcorder. You can also use tl'" battery pack before it is
completely charged.
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battery time.
• Remaining battery time indication in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time with the viewfinder. Use it as a guide. It may differ from the actual
recording time.
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FULL
min" appears in the display window until the camcorder calculates remaining
Installing and charging the battery pack
Charging time
Battery
pack
Charging
time* (min.) (‘10) (150) (240)
The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses.
‘ Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power
adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)
Battery life
Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Lower numbers are
the time when recording with the LCD screen. Using both will further reduce recording
time.
CCD-TRV95
Battery
pack
Continuous
recording
time*
Typical
recording
time**
Playing
time on
LCD
NP-F330
(supplied)
150
NP-F330
(supplied)
125 (110) 215 (190)250(220)430(385) 510(460)
85 (75)
65 (55) no (100) 130 (115)225(200) 270(240)
45 (40) 70 (65) 90 (80) 155 (140)185 (165)
85 (75) 135 (120)165 (150)285 (255)345 (305)450 (405)
NP-F530/F550
210 300
NP-F530NP-F550 NP-F730
135 (120)165 (150)285 (255)345(305)450 (405)
NP-F730/F730H/
F750
NP-F730H
NP-F930 NP-F950
/F750
680 (610)780 (700)
360 (320)410 (370)
245 (220)285 (255)
NP-F430/F450
390
(330)
525 (470)
525 (470)
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CCD-TRV99
Battery
pack
Continuous
recording
time*
Typical
recording
time**
NP-F330
(supplied)
125(110) 215 (190)250 (220)
85 (75) 135(120) 165 (150)285 (255)345 (305)
65 (55) no (100) 130 (115)
45 (40) 70 (65) 90 (80)
NP-F530
NP-F550 NP-F730
430(385) 510 (460)680 (610)780 (700)
225(200) 270(240) 360 (320)410 (370)
155 (140)
NP-F730H
/F750
185 (165)
NP-F930 NP-F950
450 (405)525 (470)
245 (220)285(255)
Playing
time on
80 (70) 130 (115)160 (145)280 (250)335 (295)
435 (390)510(460)
LCD
Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery.
Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C).
** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,
zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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Installing and charging the battery pack
Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording
• Remaining battery time is displayed in the \'iewfinder or on the LCD screen.
However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using
conditions and circumstances.
• When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the
correct remaining time to be displayed.
To remove the battery pack
While pressing ВАТТ RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
ВАТТ RELEASE
You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 33).
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Inserting a cassette
Make sure that the power source is installeci. When you want to record in the Hi8
system, use Hi8 video cassette HiOl.
(1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the
direction of the arrow. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and
opens.
(2) Insert a cassette with the window facing out.
(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the "PUSH" mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
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To eject the cassette
While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the
arrow.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark. If you insert the cassette with the
red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment, the beeps sound for a while. If
you try to record with the red mark exposed, the (3^ and A indicators flash, and you
carmot record.
To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.
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I Basic operation^
Camera recording
Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the
START/STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set to Before you record one
time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is
working correctly.
When you use the camcorder for fhe first time, power on it and reset the date and time
to your time before you start recording (p. 83). The date is automatically recorded for 10
seconds affer you sfart recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once a
day. (CCD-TRV95 only)
(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to
CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY.
(3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator
appears. The camera recording/battery lamp located on the front of the
camcorder also lights up.
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Camera recording
To stop recording momentarily [a]
Press START/STOP again. The "STBY" indicator appears in the viewfinder (Standby
mode).
To finish recording [b]
Press START/STOP again. Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch
to OFF. Then, eject the cassette.
[a]
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Note
There is a little wear on the battery pack which is installed with the camcorder. .
However, for getting remaining battery time indicated correctly, leave the battery pack
installed after use.
To focus the viewfinder lens
If you carmot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used
the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so
that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
Note on the lighting aperture
If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, the picture in the viewfinder appears
brighter. When this happens, colors in the viewfinder may change.
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Camera recording
Note on Standby mode
If you lea\ e the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted,
the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as for
pre\ enting the battery and tape from wearing down. To resume Standby mode, turn
STANDBY down and up again. To start 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. This will ensure that you won't miss any start-up scenes
when you play back the tape.
Notes on the tape counter
• The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There
will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero,
press COUNTER RESET.
• If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect
recording time. When you intend to edit the tape "sing the tape counter as a guide,
record in same (SP or LP) mode.
Note on the beep sound
The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder. Several beeps also sound as a
warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder.
Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the
beep sound, select "OFF" in the menu system.
Note on the AUTO DATE feature
- CCD-TRV95 only
The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock m the
menu system. You can change the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in the
menu system. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day.
However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when:
- you reset the date and time.
- you eject and insert the tape again.
- you stop recording within 10 seconds.
- you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it to ON again in the menu system.
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Camera recording
Using the zoom feature
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the
scene.
For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly.
"T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
"W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)
Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom, move it further for a faster zoom.
When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom, move the power zoom
lever to the "W" side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least
about 2 5/8 feet (about 80 cm) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or
about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm) away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom
• More than 18x zoom is performed digitally, and the picture quality deteriorates as you
go toward the "T" side. If you do not want to use the digital zoom, set the D ZOOM
function to OFF in the menu system.
• The right side [a] of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone, and
the left side [b] shows the optical zooming zone. If you set the D ZOOM function to
OFF, the [a] zone disappears.
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Camera recording
Selecting the START/STOP mode
Your camcorder has three modes. These modes enable you to take a series of quick
shots resulting in a lively video.
(1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode.
Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press
it again (normal mode).
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING i: The camcorder records only while you press
down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes.
5SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and
then stops automatically.
(3) Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START/STOP. Recording starts.
If you selected 5SEC, the tape counter disappears and five dots appear. The dots
disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below.
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To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode
Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about
5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.
Notes on START/STOP mode
• If you have turned off the indicators on the LCD screen, the dots do not appear.
• You cannot use FADER in 5SEC or • mode.
Camera recording
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. You cannot
monitor the sound from the speaker during recording.
(1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(2) Adjust the angle of the LCD panel.
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 210 degrees to
the other side.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT.
+ side: to brighten the LCD screen
- side: to dim the LCD screen
The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder
instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power.
Backlighting the LCD screen
If the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT, select
LCD B. L. in the menu system and set to BRIGHT. You can select LCD B. L. only while
using the battery pack as a power source.
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Camera recording
Notes on the LCD panel
• When closing the LCD panel, turn it verticallv until it clicks [a].
• When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body
may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [bj.
• Close the LCD panel completely when not in use.
[a]
Letting 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.
Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks, then turn it over. The <£> indicator
appears on the LCD screen (Mirror mode) and the date and remaining tape indicators
disappear.
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To cancel mirror mode
Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder.
Notes on mirror mode
• The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror-image while recording in mirror mode. The
STBY indicator appears as II# and REC as #. The other indicators may not appear in
mirror mode.
• While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons: ZERO
MEM on the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV99 only), TITLE, DATE, TIME and
MENU.
• The date appears in reverse when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on. When
recorded, it will be normal. (CCD-TRV95 only)
Hints for better shooting
For hand-held shots, vou'll get better results bv holding the camcorder according to the
following suggestions:
• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily
manipulate the controls with your thumb.
• Place your right elbow against your side.
• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. Be sure to not touch the builtin microphone,
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup.
• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
• You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle. Lift the viewfinder
up for recording from a low position [a].
• You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel
Ib].
• 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.
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Hints for better shooting
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suifable height. If
you have a fripod for a sfill camera, you can also use if with the camcorder.
When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less
than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the
screw may damage the camcorder.
Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD
• Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel [c].
• Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged. Be careful when placing the
camcorder under sunlight or by a window [d].
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Checking the recorded picture
Using EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded
picture in the viewfinder or on 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; the last few seconds of fhe
recorded portion play back (Rec Review).
You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
Hold down the - side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the
scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back. To go forward,
hold down the + side (Edit Search).
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POWER
■ ICAMERAl
■ OFF
■
+ EDITSEARI
To stop playback
Release EDITSEARCH.
To go back to the last recorded point after edit search
Press END SEARCH. The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds (10
seconds in LP mode) and stops. Note that this function does not work once you eject the
cassette after you recorded on the tape.
To begin re-recording
Press START/STOP. Re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.
Provided you do not eject the cassette, the transition between the last scene you
recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth.
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Changing the mode settings
You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and
functions of the camcorder.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the left side of the menu, then
press the dial.
(3) Turn 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 items, select *3 RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to
4.
(5) Press MENU or select <0 icon to erase the menu display.
CAMERA SET
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Note on the menu display
Depending on the model of your camcorder, the menu display may be different from
that in this illustration.
Playing back a tape
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel o\ er and move hack to the camcorder with the LCD screen
facing out [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up
to 15 degrees [b].
Using the remote commander
You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the
Remote Commander, insert the size AA (R6) batteries.
Note on DISPLAY button
Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators on the LCD screen. To erase the
indicators, press DISPLAY again. If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, you can
erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY.
Using headphones
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 0 jack. You can adjust the volume using
VOLUME. When you use headphones, the speaker on the camcorder is silent.
To view the playback picture in the viewfinder
Close the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns on automatically. When using the
viewfinder, you can monitor sound only by using headphones.
To view on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off
automatically.
Note on the lens cover
The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to VTR. Do not open the
lens cover manually. It may cause malfunction.
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Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
With CCD-TRV99, you can enjov clear pictures during still, slow and picture search.
With CCD-TRV95, you can enjoy clear pictures on the LCD screen during still, slow and
picture search.
(Crystal-clear still/slow/picture search)
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press II during playback. To resume playback, press II or ►.
To locate a scene (picture search)
Keep pressing or ►► during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing the tape or
rewinding (skip scan)
Keep pressing while rewinding or ►► while ac' /ancing the tape. To resume
normal playback, press ►.
To view the picture at 1/5 speed (slow playback)
Press on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,
press ►. If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute, it shifts to normal speed
automatically.
To view the picture at double speed
- CCD-TRV99 only
For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press ◄ll/<, then press x2 on the
Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the forward
direction, press >/!!►, then press x2 during playback. To resume normal playback,
press ►.
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To view the picture frame-by-frame
- CCD-TRV99 only
Press ◄ll/<C or >/!!► on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. If you
keep pressing the button, you can view the picture at 1/30 speed. To resume normal
playback, press
To change the playback direction
- CCD-TRV99 only
Press -^1I/<C on the Remote Commander for reverse direction or >/!!► on the
Remote Commander for forward direction during playback. To resume normal
playback, press ► .
To select the playback sound
Change the "HiFi SOUND" mode setting in the menu system.
Notes on playback
• Noise may appear when you use the crystal-clear still/slow/picture search function to
play back the tape recorded in LP mode.
• Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes.
• When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes, the camcorder automatically enters
stop mode.
• Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the screen when you play
back a tape in reverse. This is normal.
Playing back a tape
Displaying the date or time when you recorded - Data Code function
- CCD-TRV99 only
Even if you did not record the 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 on the camcorder. To make the date or time disappear, press it
again.
To display the date and time when you recorded, press TIME (or DATE) after pressing
DATE (or TIME). To make the date and time disappear, press DATE and TIME again.
To display simultaneously the date and time when you recorded
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander. To make the date and time disappear,
press it again.
When bars (—:—:—) appear
• A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
• The tape'was recorded by a camcorder without the Data Code function.
• The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set.
• The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
• The tape was recorded in LP mode.
• The tape is being played back in variable speed (Slow Playback, etc.).
• An index signal is marked, the RC time code is written, or PCM after recording is
made on the tape.
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Searching for the end of the picture
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 scene you recorded and the next scene smooth.
The tape starts rewinding or fast-forwarding and the last 5 seconds (10 seconds in LP
mode) of the recorded portion play hack. Then 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.
(1) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel.
(2) Press END SEARCH.
This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or VTR.
If you start recording after using END SEARCH
Occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may
not be smooth.
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I Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources
You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder: battery pack,
house current, alkaline batteries and 12/24 V car battery. Choose the appropriate
power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder.
Place
Indoors
Outdoors
In the car
Power source
House current
Battery pack
Size AA (LR6)
Alkaline battery
12 V or 24 V car battery
Accessory to be used
Supplied AC power adaptor
Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530, NP-
F550, NP-F730, NP-F730H, NP-F750, NP-F930,
NP-F950
Supplied battery case
Sony car battery charger EXI-V515A
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Notes on power sources
•Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or
playback may damage the inserted tape.
• The DC IN jack has source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using the house current
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
jack on the camcorder.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
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The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
PRECAUTION
The set is not discormected 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.
Note
Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.
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Using alternative power sources
Using alkaline batteries
Use the battery case (supplied) and six size AA (LR6) 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 fhe marking
on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction.
(3) Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries.
(4) Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting
surface of fhe camcorder in fhe same way as the battery pack.
Battery life
Using alkaline batteries at 77“F (25°C).
Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder. Lower numbers are
the time when recording with the LCD screen.
Continuous recording time
Typical recording time
285 min.
155 min.
150 min.
85 min.
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PRECAUTION
When the battery case is installed with the camcorder, do not connect the AC power
adaptor to the camcorder.
Notes
• You may not use the battery case in cold environment.
• The battery life may be shorter depending on the using environment.
• The above battery lives are estimates. The battery life may be shorter depending on
the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature.
To remove the battery case
The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack.
When you replace the batteries, be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder
to prevent malfunction.
Remove the battery case after using it.
Using alternative power sources
Using a car battery
Use Sony EXT-V515A car battery charger (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to
the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V).
Refer to the operating instructions of your car battery charger.
To remove the car battery charger
The car battery charger is remoyed in the same way as the battery pack.
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