Sony CCD-TRV87 manual

3-868-323- 12 (1) ©1999 Sony Corporation CCD-TRV87 Model No. CCD-TRV Model No. AC-L Serial No. Serial No. Video Camera Recor der 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 [...]

2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision TM 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 en[...]

Getting started 3 T able of contents Quick Start Guide ............................. 4 Getting started Using this manual ................................... 6 Checking supplied accessories .............. 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9 Installing the battery pack .............. 9 Charging the battery pack ............. 10 Connecting to [...]

Quick Start Guide 4 Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 15) Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder ou[...]

Quick Start Guide 5 L O C K START/STOP S T A N D B Y L O C K START/STOP S T A N D B Y Recording a picture (p. 16) Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 24) NOTE Do not pick up your camcor[...]

6 — Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV87 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is i[...]

Getting started 7 [a] [b] [c] 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[...]

8 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 84) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 65) The lithium battery is already insta[...]

9 Getting started Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery[...]

10 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). ( 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 v mark facing up.[...]

11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes • 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. • Keep the battery pack dry. • When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pa[...]

12 Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-F530/F550 210 (150) NP-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD [...]

13 Getting started Playing time CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 125 (110) 145 (130) NP-F530 215 (190) 260 (230) NP-F550 250 (220) 295 (260) NP-F730 430 (385) 525 (475) NP-F730H/F750 510 (460) 610 (550) NP-F930 680 (610) 825 (740) NP-F950 780 (700) 930 (830) NP-F960 [...]

14 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 connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. ( 2 ) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. ( 3 [...]

15 Getting started When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette . (CCD-TRV67/ TRV87 only) ( 1 ) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). ( 2 ) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. ( 3 ) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and [...]

16 Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to 15). ( 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[...]

17 Recording – Basics 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:[...]

18 T W 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 20 × is performed digitally[...]

19 Recording – Basics 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 viewf[...]

20 Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. 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 . indicator appears in the viewfinder[...]

21 Recording – Basics 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. While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators[...]

22 DATE TIME Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): – 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 [...]

23 Recording – Basics Checking the r ecording – 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 s[...]

24 [a] [b] — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) ( 1 ) Install the p[...]

25 Playback – Basics To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/ TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY Playing back a tape[...]

26 Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only). To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N . To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N . To rewind the tape P[...]

27 Playback – Basics V iewing the recor ding 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 pi[...]

28 Viewing the recording on TV If your TV or VCR is a monaural type – CCD-TRV87 only 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 connect the red plug). With this connection, the sound is monaural. To connect to a TV or VCR without Video/Audio input jacks Use an NTSC syste[...]

29 Playback – Basics To cancel the super laser link function Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button goes out. If you turn the power off Super laser link turns off automatically. If you use a Sony TV • You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK or N . To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings and [...]

30 – CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). This mode records a still picture for about seven seconds. ( 1 ) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, select the photo mode in th[...]

31 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of the following functions: – Digital effect – Fader – PROGRAM AE – Picture effect – Exposure – Wide mode – Backlight – Super NightShot • The PHOTO button does not work: – while the digital effect function is set or in u[...]

32 You can record a cinema-like picture (CINEMA) or a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9FULL). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. CINEMA Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the CINEMA mode [ a ] , playing back on a normal TV [ b ] or a wide-screen TV [ c ] . If you set the screen mode of the wi[...]

33 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings (p. 55). To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the menu settin[...]

34 You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. Using the fader function MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. *1) You can use this function only when D ZOOM is set to OFF. *2) CCD-TRV87 only *3) C[...]

35 Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [ b ] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP [...]

36 Note (CCD-TRV87 only) You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions. – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap/Wipe function only) – Super NightShot – Tape Photo recording The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or [...]

37 Advanced Recording Operations You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. PASTEL [ a ] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. NEG. ART [ b ] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The pict[...]

38 Using special effects – Digital ef fect – CCD-TRV87 only You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still pictures successively at constant interva[...]

39 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE ( 3 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXE[...]

40 Using special effects – Digital Effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape Photo recording – Super NightShot • The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE • The following functions do not work in the old movie[...]

41 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings ou[...]

42 ( 1 ) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. The indicator changes as follows: (CCD-TRV87 only) To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. Notes • In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-[...]

43 Advanced Recording Operations You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully ( 1 ) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode. The exposure indicator appears. ( 2 ) [...]

44 You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the f[...]

45 Advanced Recording Operations Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 47). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select th[...]

46 Note Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or position of the title. If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. If you have not ma[...]

47 Advanced Recording Operations Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV17/ TRV37/TRV57/TRV67) mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EX[...]

48 To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter charac[...]

49 Advanced Recording Operations You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 5 feet (1.5 m). Slide LIGHT to ON while your camcorder is in the standby mode. The built-in light turns on. The built-in light turns on/off by turning STANDBY to STANDBY/LOCK. To turn o[...]

50 Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. ( 1 ) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire. ( 2 ) Turn the bulb housing countercloc[...]

51 Advanced Playback Operations – CCD-TRV87 only During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. ( 2 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC di[...]

52 — Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable (not supplied) Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selec[...]

53 Editing If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV or DV If your VCR is a monaural type (CCD-TRV[...]

54 Recor ding video or TV programs – CCD-TRV87 only You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your camcorder while editing. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your[...]

55 Customizing Your Camcorder — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. ( 1 ) In the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER [...]

56 Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: CAMERA SET VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only) PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV17/TRV37/TRV57/TRV67 only) LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the defau[...]

57 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item EDIT TBC TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”. DNR DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”. LCD B. L. LCD COLOR Mode z STEREO 1 2 z OFF ON z ON OFF z ON OFF z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Meaning To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape To play back a monaural tape or dual [...]

58 Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE ORC TO SET ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”. q REMAIN Mode z SP LP z AUTO ON Meaning To record in SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to twice the SP mode To automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording. Press START/STOP to [...]

59 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings VTR CAMERA VTR/PLAYER CAMERA (CCD-TRV87 only) (CCD-TRV87 only) Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE Mode z ON OFF z OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2 × z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 61) To record the date for 10 seconds after record[...]

60 Changing the menu settings Icon/item WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR Mode z MELODY NORMAL OFF z ON OFF z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time differenc[...]

61 Customizing Your Camcorder SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END 1999 JAN 1 12 00 AM 2 4 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE 1, 7 MENU 3 [MENU] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN JAN 1 1999 12:00:00 AM 6 SETUP MEN[...]

62 To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. Press DATE and/or TIME again. The date and/or time indicator disappears. The year changes as follows: Auto date function Wh[...]

63 Additional Information — Additional Information — Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting the cassette type – CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8 mm video ca[...]

64 Copyright signal When you record – CCD-TRV87 only You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. “COPY INHIBIT” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control sig[...]

65 Additional Information When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indica[...]

66 Changing the lithium battery ( 1 ) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. ( 2 ) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. ( 3 ) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. ( 4 ) Close the lid. Changing the lithium battery in your camco[...]

67 Additional Information If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display [...]

68 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c I[...]

69 Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack again. (p. 10) • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 9) • You have used the battery pack[...]

70 Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 14) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 73) • The video heads are dirty. c Cle[...]

71 Additional Information C:21:00 W arning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The battery is dead or nearly dea[...]

72 Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [ a ] , if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [ b ] . Your camcorder is an NTSC sy[...]

73 Additional Information Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not ope[...]

74 Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: • The x ␣ indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. • Playback pictures contain noise. • P[...]

75 Additional Information Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer befo[...]

76 Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the[...]

77 Additional Information Focal length 5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera CCD-TRV17/TRV37: 2 - 40 6/8 in. (51.8 -1036 mm) CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87: 1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (41 - 820 mm) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination CCD-TRV17/TRV37: 1 lux (F 1.4) CCD-TRV57/TRV67: 0.4 lux (F 1.4) CCD-TRV87: 0.6 lux (F 1.4) 0 [...]

78 AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature –4 °F to +140 °F (–20 °C to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.) 5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. (125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding pr[...]

79 Quick Reference — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 6 3 1 4 5 qd qf qg qh 2 qa 9 7 0 8 qs 1 POWER switch (p. 16) 2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) 3 OPEN button (p. 16) 4 FOCUS switch (p. 44) 5 NEAR/FAR dial (p. 44) 6 VOLUME buttons (p. 24) 7 Eyecup (p. 74) 8 Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 74) 9 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 1[...]

80 qj wd w; qk wa ws wg wh wk wf wj ql qj Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) (CCD-TRV87 only) qk EDITSEARCH button (p. 23) ql S.LASER LINK button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) w; Lens cover (p. 16) wa Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ws Infrared rays emit[...]

81 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcordr to the hooks for the shoulder strap. wl Lithium battery compartment (p. 65) e; Speaker ea LCD screen (p. 17) es DIGITAL EFFECT button (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 39) ed FADER button (p. 35) ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) e[...]

82 Identifying the parts and controls r; COUNTER RESET button (p. 17) ra TIME button (p. 22) rs DATE button (p. 22) rd DISPLAY button (p. 25) rf END SEARCH button (p. 23) rg TITLE button (p. 45) rd rf rg rs ra r;[...]

83 Quick Reference Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. Identifying the parts and controls rh Viewfinder (p. 5) rj EJECT switch (p. 15) rk LANC control jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the vid[...]

84 Remote Commander – CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. Identifying the parts and controls 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control your camcorder after turning on your camcorder. 2 Video control buttons [...]

85 Quick Reference Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 58) / Mirror mode indicator (p. 17) 2 Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/ TRV87 only) (p. 20, 63) 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 20) 4 Exposure indicator (p. 43) /Zoom indicator (p. 18) 5 Fader indicator (p. 35) /Digital effect indic[...]

86 Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 21) • In insufficient light Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 41) • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 41) or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 20) • In spotlight[...]

87 Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 10 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19 AFM HiFi Sound ..................... 63 A/V connecting cable .................................... 27, 52, 54 BACK LIGHT .......................... 20 Battery pack ............................... 9 Beep .........................................[...]

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