Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV95 Hi8 Operating Instructions Manual

Video Camera
Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.

3-862-052-32 (1)

CCD-TRV95

©1998 by Sony Corporation

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM 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.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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Table of contents

Before you begin

Using this manual ................................... 4

Checking supplied accessories.............. 5

Getting started

Installing and charging the battery pack

............................................................. 6

Inserting a cassette ................................ 10

Basic operations

Camera recording ................................. 11

Using the zoom feature ................. 14

Selecting the START/STOP mode

.................................................... 15

Shooting with the LCD screen...... 16

Letting the subject monitor the shot

(Mirror mode) .......................... 17

Hints for better shooting ...................... 18

Checking the recorded picture............ 20

Playing back a tape ............................... 21

Searching for the end of the picture ... 24

Advanced operations

Using alternative power sources ........ 25

Using the house current ................ 25

Changing the mode settings................ 27

– for camera recording –

Shooting with backlighting ................. 32

Using the FADER function .................. 33

Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 35

Using the wide mode function............ 36

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 38

Focusing manually................................ 40

Enjoying picture effect ......................... 42

Adjusting the exposure ........................ 44

Superimposing a title ........................... 46

Making your own titles ........................ 48

Recording with the date/time ............ 49

Optimizing the recording condition .. 50
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function

........................................................... 51

– for playback/editing –

Watching on a TV screen ..................... 52

Editing onto another tape .................... 54

Recording from a VCR or TV .............. 55

Additional information

Changing the lithium battery in the

camcorder ........................................ 56

Resetting the date and time ................. 58

Simple setting of clock by time

difference ......................................... 59

Usable cassettes and playback modes

........................................................... 60

Tips for using the battery pack ........... 61

Maintenance information and

precautions ...................................... 64

Using your camcorder abroad ............ 68

Trouble check ........................................ 69

Self-diagnosis display........................... 72

Specifications ......................................... 73

Identifying the parts ............................. 74

Warning indicators ............................... 82

Index ....................................................... 83

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Before you begin

Using this manual

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.

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.

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 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

[a] [b]

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Checking supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

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45 6 7

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 79)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

(1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 25)

3 NP-F330 Battery pack (1) (p. 6, 25)
4 CR2025 Lithium Battery (1) (p. 56)

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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5 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 80)

6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52)
7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 75)

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Before you begin

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Getting started

BATT RELEASE

Installing and charging the battery pack

Before using your camcorder, you first need to install and charge the battery pack.
This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Installing the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery terminal cover in the

direction of the arrow.

(3) Install the battery pack in the direction of the $ 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.

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Note on the battery pack

Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack.

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Installing and charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. 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 4 mark up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power 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 ı, 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 the battery pack before it is
completely charged.

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

Getting started

Notes

•“– – – min” appears in the display window until the camcorder calculates remaining
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.

•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.

•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 plug of power cord and the terminal of
AC power adaptor, it does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor.

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Installing and charging the battery pack

Charging time

Battery
pack

Charging 150 210 300 390
time* (min.) (90) (150) (240) (330)

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.)

NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530/F550 NP-F730/F750 NP-F930/F950

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.

Battery NP-F330
pack (supplied)

Continuous
recording
time*

Typical
recording
time**

Playing
time on 85 (75) 135 (120) 165 (150) 285 (255) 345 (305) 450 (405) 525 (470)
LCD

125 (110) 215 (190) 250 (220) 430 (385) 510 (460) 680 (610) 780 (700)

85 (75) 135 (120) 165 (150) 285 (255) 345 (305) 450 (405) 525 (470)

65 (55) 110 (100) 130 (115) 225 (200) 270 (240) 360 (320) 410 (370)
45 (40) 70 (65) 90 (80) 155 (140) 185 (165) 245 (220) 285 (255)

NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F750 NP-F930 NP-F950

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 25°C (77°F).
** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,

zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording

•Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder 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.

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Installing and charging the battery pack

To remove the battery pack

While pressing BATT RELEASE, slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

BATT RELEASE

You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder (p. 30).

Getting started

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Inserting a cassette

Make sure that the power source is installed. When you want to record in the Hi8
system, use Hi8 video cassette H.

(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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EJECT

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 and 6 indicators flash, and you
cannot record.
To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out covering the red mark.

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PUSH

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Basic operations

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 one­time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is
working correctly.
When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time
to your time before you start recording (p. 58). The date is automatically recorded for 10
seconds after you start recording (AUTO DATE feature). This feature works only once
a day.
For the information indications, you can select English, Spanish, Chinese or Portuguese
in the menu system (p. 27). The factory setting is English.

(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.

Basic operations

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POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2

3

K

C

O

L

S

T

A

N

D

B

Y

START/STOP

K

C

O

L

S

T

A

N

D

B

Y

START/STOP

40min

40min

H

H

SP

SP

STBY

REC

JUL

0:00:00

AUTO DATE

0:00:01

4 1998

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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]

K

C

O

L

S

T

A

N

D

B

Y

START/STOP

STBY 0:35:20

[b]

S

T

A

START/STOP

K

C

O

L

N

D

B

Y

K

C

O

L

S

T

A

N

D

B

Y

START/STOP

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 cannot 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 leave 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
preventing 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 using 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

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
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.

Basic operations

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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)

W

T

W

W

T

T

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 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

•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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W

T

W

T

[a][b]

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
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.

Basic operations

: The camcorder records only while you press

2

1

START/STOP

MODE

5

SEC
ANTI

GROUND
SHOOTING

3

S

T

A

N

START/STOP

STBY

K

C

O

L

D

B

Y

•••••

REC

S

T

START/STOP

•••••

K

C

O

L

A

N

D

B

Y

REC

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.

•

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Camera recording

90°

LCD
BRIGHT

210°

90°

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.

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2

1

2

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 vertically 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 [b].

•Close the LCD panel completely when not in use.

[a] [b]

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2

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.

Basic operations

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 Pr and REC as r. The other indicators may not appear in
mirror mode.

•While recording in mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons: TITLE,
DATE, TIME and MENU.

•The date appears in reverse when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on. When
recorded, it will be normal.

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Hints for better shooting

For hand-held shots, you’ll get better results by 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.

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2

3

•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
[b].

•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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[a] [b]

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 suitable height. If
you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder.
When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less
than 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].

[c] [d]

Basic operations

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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 – (Œ) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds of the

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).

1

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

VTR

2

K

C

O

L

S

T

A

N

D

B

Y

START/STOP

3

EDITSEARCH

EDITSEARCH

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.

EDITSEARCH

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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.

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen.

(1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR.

The video control buttons light up.

(2) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out.
(3) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. Adjust the angle of the LCD panel

or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary.

(4) Press 0 to rewind the tape.
(5) Press ( to start playback.
(6) Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD

screen using LCD BRIGHT.

You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV
or VCR.

Basic operations

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1

To stop playback, press p.
To rewind the tape, press 0.
To fast-forward the tape rapidly, press ).

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

VTR

2

4

5

6

REW

PLAY

VOLUME

LCD BRIGHT

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Playing back a tape

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 the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen
up to 15 degrees [b].

[a] [b]

Using the remote commander

You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander. Before using the
Remote Commander, insert the R6 (size AA) 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 2 jack. You can adjust the volume using
VOLUME. When you use headphones, the speaker on the camcorder is silent.

15°

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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.

Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

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 P during playback. To resume playback, press P or (.

To locate a scene (picture search)

Keep pressing 0 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 0 while rewinding or ) while advancing 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 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.

Basic operations

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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 back. 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.

1

2

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.

END

SEARCH

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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 Power source Accessory to be used
Indoors
Outdoors

In the car

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 power 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.

House current
Battery pack

LR6 (size AA)
Alkaline battery

12 V or 24 V car battery

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.

Supplied AC power adaptor
Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530,

NP-F550, NP-F730, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950
Battery case EBP-L7

Sony car battery charger DC-V515A

Advanced operations

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2, 3

WARNING

The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

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.

Note

Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed.

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Using alternative power sources

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC-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 removed in the same way as the battery pack.

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
video products.
When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you
purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.

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