3-065-648-11 (3)
Vid e o Ca m e ra
Re co rd e r
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
Model No. AC-L
Serial No.
Serial No.
CCD-TRV98
CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78/
TRV88/TRV98
©2001 Sony Corporation
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
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment 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
and receiver.
—
—
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
Fo r cu st o m e rs in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
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Ma in Fe a t u re s
Fu n ct io n s t o a d ju st e xp o su re (in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )
• In a dark place
NIGHTSHOT (p. 26)
• In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks,
or general night views
Sunset & moon mode (p. 39)
• Shooting backlit subjects
BACK LIGHT (p. 25)
Spotlight mode (p. 39)
• In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal
event
• In strong light or reflected light, such as
at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope
Beach & ski mode (p. 39)
Fu n ct io n s t o g ive im a g e s m o re im p a ct (in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )
• Smooth transition between scenes
• Digital processing of images
• Creating a soft background for subjects
• Superimposing a title
FADER (p. 36)
PICTURE EFFECT (p. 38)
Soft portrait mode (p. 39)
TITLE (p. 43)
Fu n ct io n s t o g ive a n a t u ra l a p p e a ra n ce t o yo u r re co rd in g s
(in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )
• Preventing deterioration of picture quality
in digital zoom
D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 52)
The default setting is set to OFF.
(To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom
power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. )
• Focusing manually
Manual focus (p. 42)
• Shooting distant subjects
• Recording fast-moving subjects
Landscape mode (p. 39)
Sports lesson mode (p. 39)
Fu n ct io n s t o u se in e d it in g (in t h e re co rd in g m o d e )
• Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV
Wide mode (p. 34)
• Playing back the picture on a TV without
connecting a cord
SUPER LASER LINK (p. 33)
(CCD-TRV98 only)
• Recording with the date/ time
Date and time (p. 27)
• Enhancing old tapes
ORC [MENU] (p. 54)
Fu n ct io n s t o u se a ft e r re co rd in g (in t h e p la yb a ck m o d e )
• Correcting jitter
TBC [MENU] (p. 53)
• Correcting color noise
DNR [MENU] (p. 53)
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s
Main Features .......................................... 4
Ed it in g
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 50
Qu ick St a rt Gu id e ............................... 6
Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r
Ge t t in g st a rt e d
Changing the menu settings ................ 51
Using this manual ................................... 8
Checking supplied accessories ............ 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11
Installing the battery pack ............ 11
Charging the battery pack ............ 12
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 16
Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 17
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 19
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Types of trouble and their solutions
........................................................... 57
Self-diagnosis display .......................... 61
Warning indicators and messages ...... 62
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Usable cassettes and playback modes
........................................................... 64
Re co rd in g – Ba sics
Recording a picture .............................. 20
About “InfoLITHIUM” battery ........... 65
Using your camcorder abroad ............ 66
Shooting backlit subjects
– BACK LIGHT ........................ 25
Maintenance information and
Shooting in the dark
precautions ...................................... 67
– NightShot ............................... 26
Specifications ......................................... 72
Superimposing the date and time on
pictures ...................................... 27
Checking the recording
Qu ick Re fe re n ce
– END SEARCH ............................. 28
Identifying the parts and controls ...... 73
Index ........................................ Back cover
Pla yb a ck – Ba sics
Playing back a tape ............................... 29
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 32
Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g
Op e ra t io n s
Using the wide mode ........................... 34
Using the fader function ...................... 36
Using special effects
– Picture effect ................................. 38
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 41
Focusing manually ................................ 42
Superimposing a title ........................... 43
Making your own titles ........................ 45
Using the built-in light ......................... 47
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Qu ick St a rt Gu id e
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 16)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Connect the plug with
its v mark facing up.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 19)
1Open the lid of the
3Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the
2Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment
with its window
facing out and
the write-protect
tab on the
cassette
compartment, and
press EJECT.
The compartment
opens automatically.
mark
on the cassette
compartment. The
cassette compartment
automatically goes
down.
Close the lid of the
cassette compartment.
EJECT
cassette up.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 20)
1Remove the lens cap.
2Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA
while pressing the
small green button.
POWER
4Press the red button.
Your camcorder
POWER
starts recording. To
stop recording, press
the red button again.
3Open the LCD panel
while pressing OPEN.
The picture appears
on the LCD screen.
View finder
When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing
your eye against its eyecup.
The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the
date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 17).
Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re o n t h e LCD
scre e n (p . 29)
2Press m to rewind the tape.
REW
3Press N to start playback.
PLAY
1Set the POWER
POWER
switch to PLAYER
while pressing the
small green button.
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding
the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the
battery pack.
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— Ge t t in g st a rt e d —
Usin g t h is m a n u a l
The instructions in this manual are for the six 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-TRV98 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-TRV98
only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Typ e s o f d iffe re n ce s
CCD-
TRV49
z
TRV58
—
TRV68
—
TRV78
z
TRV88
—
TRV98
z
Remote sensor
Digital zoom
SUPER LASER LINK
SteadyShot
450×
—
460×
—
460×
—
560×
—
560×
—
560×
z
—
—
z
z
z
z
z Provided
— Not provided
No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
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Usin g t h is m a n u a l
Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re
Le n s a n d LCD scre e n / fin d e r (o n m o u n t e d m o d e ls o n ly)
• The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (w hite, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any w ay.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].
• Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as duck [d].
[a ]
[b ]
[c]
[d ]
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Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
3
1
2
4
5
6
7
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 78)
4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 78)
CCD-TRV49/ TRV78/ TRV98 only
CCD-TRV49/ TRV78/ TRV98 only
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC pow er adaptor
5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 32)
6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 75)
7 Lens cap (1) (p. 20, 74)
(1), Pow er cord (1) (p. 12)
3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12)
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
RELEASE down.
BATT RELEASE
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Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series).
See page 65 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(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.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins, and the CHG
lamp lights up.
When the CHG lamp goes out, the charging is completed.
POWER
4
CHG lamp
1
2
Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
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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 pack fully,
and then use it until it fully discharges again. Do this once a year. Keep the battery
pack in a cool place.
While charging the battery pack, the CHG lamp does not light up in the follow ing
cases
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
If the pow er may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough pow er to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.
Ch a rg in g t im e
Battery pack
Full charge
150
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530/ F550
NP-F730/ F730H/ F750
NP-F930/ F950
NP-F960
210
300
390
420
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
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Re co rd in g t im e
CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78
Recording w ith
the view finder
Recording w ith
the LCD screen
Battery pack
Continuous*
Typical**
75
Continuous*
Typical**
65
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
140
245
280
500
580
780
900
1035
120
205
240
410
490
650
750
880
135
110
NP-F550
155
130
NP-F730
275
225
NP-F730H/ F750
NP-F930
320
270
430
355
NP-F950
495
410
NP-F960
570
485
CCD-TRV88
Battery pack
Recording w ith
the view finder
Recording w ith
the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical**
75
Continuous*
Typical**
50
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
140
245
280
500
580
780
900
1035
95
135
160
195
325
395
515
610
720
90
NP-F550
155
105
NP-F730
275
180
NP-F730H/ F750
NP-F930
320
215
430
285
NP-F950
495
335
NP-F960
570
395
CCD-TRV98
Battery pack
Recording w ith
the view finder
Recording w ith
the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical**
75
Continuous*
Typical**
50
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
140
245
280
500
580
780
900
1035
95
135
155
190
315
385
495
590
700
85
NP-F550
155
105
NP-F730
275
175
NP-F730H/ F750
NP-F930
320
210
430
270
NP-F950
495
325
NP-F960
570
385
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
*
Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/ off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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Pla yin g t im e
CCD-TRV49/TRV58/TRV68/TRV78
Playing time
Battery pack
Playing time
w ith LCD closed
on LCD screen
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
NP-F550
NP-F730
NP-F730H/ F750
NP-F930
120
205
240
410
490
650
750
880
145
260
295
525
610
825
930
1090
NP-F950
NP-F960
CCD-TRV88
Battery pack
Playing time
on LCD screen
Playing time
w ith LCD closed
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
NP-F550
NP-F730
NP-F730H/ F750
NP-F930
95
145
260
295
525
610
825
930
1090
160
195
325
395
515
610
720
NP-F950
NP-F960
CCD-TRV98
Battery pack
Playing time
on LCD screen
Playing time
w ith LCD closed
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530
NP-F550
NP-F730
NP-F730H/ F750
NP-F930
95
145
260
295
525
610
825
930
1090
155
190
315
385
495
590
700
NP-F950
NP-F960
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the
mark.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t
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) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
2, 3
1
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
• The 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.
• Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet.
While using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the
plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/ Charger (optional).
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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e
Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time.
If you do not use your camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be
released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable lithium cell in your
camcorder will have been discharged.
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) While your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, press MENU to display the
menu.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the dial.
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu disappear. The time indicator appears.
2
3
1,7
MENU
S E T UP MENU
C L OCK S E T
AU TO DA T E
S E T UP MENU
C L OCK S E T
AU TO DA T E
S E T UP MENU
– –
:
– – :– –
C L OCK S E T
AU TO DA T E
L T R
S
I
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L T R
S
I
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L T R
S
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2001 J AN
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L ANGUAGE
L ANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RE T URN
L ANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RE T URN
DEMO MODE
12 00 AM
[
]
:
[
]
:
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
END
MENU
END
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4
S E T UP MENU
C L OCK S E T
AU TO DA T E
S E T UP MENU
C L OCK S E T
AU TO DA T E
J U L
4
2001
5:30:00 PM
L T R
S
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2001 J U L
4
L T R
S
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L ANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RE T URN
L ANGUAGE
DEMO MODE
RE T URN
2001 J AN
1
2001 J AN
1
5
30 PM
[
]
:
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
END
12 00 AM
12 00 AM
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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e
To ch e ck t h e p re se t d a t e a n d t im e
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 follow s:
1995 T · · · · t 2001 T · · · · t 2079
Auto date function
When you use your camcorder for the first time, turn it on and reset the date and time
to your local time before you start recording (p. 17). The date is automatically recorded
for 10 seconds after you start recording (Auto date function). This function works only
once a day.
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.
Note on the auto date function
You can change the AUTO DATE setting by selecting ON or OFF in the menu settings.
The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day.
However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day if:
– 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 back to ON in the menu settings.
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St e p 3 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e
When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassettes
.
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11).
(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette
compartment opens automatically.
(3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the
cassette up.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the
mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
(5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.
2
3
4,5
EJECT
To e je ct a ca sse t t e
Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step 3.
Note
• Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette
compartment other than the
mark.
• Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the lid of the cassette compartment.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
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— Re co rd in g – Ba sics —
Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more
information (p. 11 to 19).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically
turns off.
(5) Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.
The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the
viewfinder.
1
3
5
POWER
POWER
REC 0:00:01
40min
4
2
Camera
recording
lamp
Microphone
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Note
Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
To enable smooth transition
You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes w hile 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, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA again.
To set the counter to 0:00:00
Press COUNTER RESET (p. 76).
Aft e r re co rd in g
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Attach the lens cap.
After using your camcorder
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to avoid turning on the built-in light
accidentally.
Ad ju st in g t h e LCD scre e n
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to
the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the
indicator appears
on the screen (Mirror mode).
180°
90°
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder body.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when
recorded.
During recording in the mirror mode
DATE and TIME on your camcorder do not work.
Indicators in the mirror mode
• The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear
mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
• The date appears mirror-reversed when the auto date function is working. However,
the date will be normal when recorded.
Ad ju st in g t h e b rig h t n e ss o f t h e LCD scre e n
Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in
in the menu settings.
L CD S E T
L CD BR
I
GH T
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
LCD screen backlight
You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings
(p. 53).
Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight
The recorded picture will not be affected.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re
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)
W
T
W
W
T
T
Zoom greater than 20× is performed digitally.
To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu
settings. (p. 52)
The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.
W
T
The right side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you select the digital zoom
power in D ZOOM in the menu
settings.
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, 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 (about 2 feet 5/ 8 inch)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/ 2 inch)
away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 20×.
• The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
To re co rd p ict u re s w it h t h e vie w fin d e r – a d ju st in g t h e
vie w fin d e r
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
In d ica t o rs d isp la ye d in t h e re co rd in g m o d e
The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Hi8 format indicator
This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format.
Recording mode indicator
STBY/REC indicator
REC 0:00:01
40min
Tape counter indicator
Remaining tape indicator
This appears after you insert a cassette and record
or play back for a while.
Remaining battery time indicator
Note on the remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The
indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct
remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.
Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s – 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 CAMERA mode.
The . indicator appears on the screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
BACK LIGHT
If you press EXPOSURE w hen shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk – Nig h t Sh o t
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 CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot function,
slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
NIGHTSHOT
OFF
ON
NightShot Light
emitter
Usin g t h e Nig h t Sh o t Lig h t
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light,
set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 52).
Notes
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSHOT setting to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manually.
While using the NightShot function, you can not use the follow ing functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance
using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Su p e rim p o sin g t h e d a t e a n d t im e o n p ict u re s
You can record the date and/ or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the
picture.
Carry out the following operations in CAMERA mode.
Press DATE to record the date.
Press TIME to record the time.
Press DATE (or TIME), then press TIME (or DATE) to record the date and time.
Press DATE and/ or TIME again. The date and/ or time indicator disappears.
DATE
TIME
When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. Set the date and time
to your local time before using (p. 17).
Note
The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted.
If you do not record the date and time in the picture
Record the date and time in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds,
then erase the date and time indicators before starting actual recording.
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Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd in g – END SEARCH
You can use this button to record a picture from the last recorded scene successively.
END
SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
Press END SEARCH in CAMERA mode.
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and the playback stops. You
can monitor the sound from the speaker or the earphone.
Note
If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition
between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.
Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape
The end search function does not work.
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— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —
Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e
You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. 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-TRV49/ TRV78/ TRV98
only).
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while pressing the small green button.
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
(4) Press m to rewind the tape.
(5) Press N to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The
speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.
POWER
4
5
2
REW
PLAY
6
3
VOLUME
To st o p p la yb a ck
Press x.
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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out [a ]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD
panel up by 23 degrees [b].
[a ]
[b ]
23°
To co n t ro l t h e d isp la y o f t h e scre e n in d ica t o rs
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV49/ TRV78/
TRV98 only) supplied with your camcorder.
The indicators appear on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
DISPLAY
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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e
Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
To vie w a st ill p ict u re (p la yb a ck p a u se )
Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N.
To a d va n ce t h e t a p e
Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To re w in d t h e t a p e
Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To lo ca t e a sce n e m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile a d va n cin g o r
re w in d in g t h e t a p e (skip sca n )
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To vie w t h e p ict u re a t slo w sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)
– CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only
Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback,
press N.
To se a rch t h e la st sce n e re co rd e d (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are
played back and the playback stops.
In the various playback modes
Sound is muted.
When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute (CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 only)
Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed.
When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode
Noise may appear during playback pause mode, slow playback or picture search.
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Vie w in g t h e re co rd in g o n TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the
playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power
adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/ V connecting
cable. Then, set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
Yellow
S VIDEO OUT
IN
A/V OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
Black
If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/ V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
To co n n e ct t o a TV w it h o u t Vid e o /Au d io in p u t ja cks
Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (optional).
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV and the RFU adaptor.
If your TV has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V connecting
cable.
Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and
the TV.
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Vie w in g t h e re co rd in g o n TV
Usin g t h e AV co rd le ss IR re ce ive r
– CCD-TRV98 o n ly
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you can
easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the
AV cordless IR receiver.
SUPERLASERLINK
Super laser link
e m it t e r
Before operation
Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert
the recorded tape.
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch
on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
(3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER LASER LINK lights up.
(5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback.
(6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the
position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear
playback pictures.
To ca n ce l t h e su p e r la se r lin k fu n ct io n
Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out.
If you turn the pow er off
The super laser link function turns off automatically.
Note
When the super laser link function is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit),
your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the super laser
link function when it is not needed.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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— Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s —
Usin g t h e w id e m o d e
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 wide-
screen TV to the zoom mode, a picture without black bands appears [d].
16:9FULL
The picture during recording in the 16:9FULL mode [e], or playing back on a normal
TV [f] or a wide-screen TV [g] is horizontally compressed. If you set the screen mode of
the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [h].
[b]
CINEMA
CINEMA
[a]
[d]
[c]
[f]
16:9FULL
16:9FULL
[e]
[h]
[g]
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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e
In CAMERA mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in
(p. 52).
in the menu settings
MENU
To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
If the w ide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98 only)
The SteadyShot function does not work. If you select 16:9FULL in the menu settings
when the SteadyShot function is working,
not function.
flashes and the SteadyShot function does
In the w ide mode
You cannot select the bounce function with FADER.
Date or time indicator
When you record in the 16:9FULL mode, the date or time indicator will be widened on
wide-screen TVs.
During recording
You cannot change or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
[a ]
STBY
REC
FADER
M.FADER
(mosaic)
STRIPE
BOUNCE
(Fade in only)
[b ]
STBY
REC
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.
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
(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
no indicator T MONOTONE T BOUNCE
The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.
(2) Press START/ STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
After the fade in/ out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to
the normal mode.
1
FADER
FADER
To ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out
Erase them before operating the fader function if they are not needed.
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the follow ing functions:
– Focus
– Zoom
– Picture effect
Note on the bounce function
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:
– D ZOOM is set to the mode other than OFF in the menu settings.
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct
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 are reversed.
SEPIA :
The picture gets sepia.
B&W :
The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [c] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
MOSAIC [d] : The picture gets mosaic-patterned.
SLIM [e ] :
The picture expands vertically.
STRETCH [f] : The picture expands horizontally.
[a ]
[b ]
[c]
[d ]
[e ]
[f]
(1) In CAMERA mode, select P EFFECT in
in the menu settings. (p. 52).
(2) Select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial.
MANUA L S E T
PROGRAM A E OF F
P
E F F EC T
RE T URN
P A S T E L
NEG
S E P
.
AR T
A
I
B &
W
SO L AR
MOS A
S L I M
I
Z E
I
C
S T RE T CH
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
To ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
When you turn the pow er off
Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting
requirements.
Spotlight
This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.
Softportrait
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as
people or flowers.
Sportslesson
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Beach &ski
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Sunset &moon
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
Landscape
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and
prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you
are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n
(1) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in
in the menu settings (p. 52).
(2) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the
SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
MANUA L S E T
PROGRAM A E AU TO
P
E F F EC T
RE T URN
S POT L
I
GH T
POR T RA
S POR T S
I
T
B E ACH& S K
I
SUNS E TMOON
L ANDSCA P E
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
To t u rn t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n o ff
Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.
Notes
• In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This
is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
• In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
• The bounce function with FADER does not work in the PROGRAM AE mode.
• While setting NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The
indicator flashes.)
Ifyou are recording undera discharge tube such asa fluorescent lamp,sodium
lamp ormercurylamp
Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off.
– Soft portrait mode
– Sports lesson mode
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Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly
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) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
1
EXPOSURE
2
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e
Press EXPOSURE again.
Note
When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.
Yourcamcorderautomaticallyreturnsto the automaticexposure mode:
– if you change the PROGRAM AE mode
– if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON
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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly
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 foreground to a subject in the
background
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
(1) In CAMERA mode, press FOCUS. The 9 indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to sharpen focus.
FOCUS
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e
Press FOCUS.
To focus precisely
Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at
the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
9 changes to the follow ing indicators:
when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 45). You can also select
the language, color, size and position of titles.
VACATION
(1) In CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC
dial. The titles are displayed in the language you selected.
(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.
1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then
press the dial. The item appears.
2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the
dial.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.
(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.
(6) Press START/ STOP to start recording.
(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.
PRE S E T
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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le
To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re re co rd in g
Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the
SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is superimposed.
To se le ct t h e la n g u a g e o f a p re se t t it le
If you want to change the language, select
language and return to step 2.
before step 2. Then select the desired
Note
Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or
position of the title.
Ifyou displaythe menu ortitle 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.
Title setting
• The title color changes as follows :
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE
• The title size changes as follows :
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size.
• The title position changes as follows :
1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9
The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.
When you select the title size “LARGE”, you cannot choose position 9.
When you select the title size “LARGE” in the CINEMA mode, you cannot choose
position 8 nor 9.
When you are selecting and setting the title
You cannot superimpose the title displayed on the screen.
When you superimpose a title while you are recording
The beep does not sound.
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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s
You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up
to 20 characters.
(1) In CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press TITLE.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1 SET) or
second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the
title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s
To ch a n g e a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, 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 characters in the standby mode w hile a
cassette is in your camcorder
The power automatically turns off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, and turn it to CAMERA
again, then proceed from step 1.
We recommend setting the POWER switch to PLAYER or removing the cassette so that
your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.
If you select [
]
The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. Select [
to the previous screen.
] to return
To delete the title
Select [C]. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part.
46
Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t
You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended
distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet).
Press LIGHT until the
indicator appears on the screen while your camcorder is
in CAMERA mode. The built-in light turns on.
If you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), the built-in light turns off
simultaneously. You cannot turn the built-in light on by turning the POWER switch to
CAMERA again. To turn on the built-in light again, press LIGHT again in CAMERA
mode.
LIGHT
To t u rn o ff t h e b u ilt -in lig h t
Press LIGHT until no indicator appears on the screen.
To t u rn o n t h e b u ilt -in lig h t a u t o m a t ica lly
Press LIGHT until the
indicator appears on the screen.
The built-in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the lighting section, because the plastic w indow and
surrounding surfaces are hot w hile the light is on. It remains hot for a w hile after
the light is turned off.
DANGER
Not to be handled by children.
Emits intense heat and light.
Use w ith caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons.
Do not directly light at persons or materials from less than 1.22 m (4 feet) during
use and until cool.
Turn the built-in light off w hen not in use.
When you pressLIGHT
The indicator changes as follows:
no indicator
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Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t
Notes
• The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases:
– When it stays on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes
– When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the
tape has run out.
To turn the built-in light on again, press LIGHT again.
• The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built-in light is turned on. Turn it off
when not in use.
• When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the
battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.
• When flickering occurs while shooting in the AUTO mode, press LIGHT until the
indicator appears.
• The built-in light may turn on/ off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight
function while shooting in the AUTO mode.
• The built-in light may be turned off when inserting or ejecting a cassette.
• While the end search function is working, the built-in light is turned off.
• When you use the conversion lens (optional), light from the built-in light is blocked
and may not illuminate the subject properly.
Re p la cin g t h e b u lb
Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional). 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 counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light
unit.
(3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth.
(4) Attach the bulb housing turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light
unit.
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3
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Usin g t h e b u ilt -in lig h t
CAUTION
• When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce
the risk of fire.
• To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and
do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30
minutes or more).
Note
To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth,
etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it completely.
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— Ed it in g —
Du b b in g a t a p e
Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le
Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/ V connecting cable supplied with
your camcorder.
You can record and edit a picture with the connected VCR by using your camcorder as
a player.
Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY. If you do not make the indicators
disappear, they are recorded on tapes.
(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 selector on the VCR to LINE.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
(3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
Yellow
S VIDEO OUT
IN
A/V OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
Black
: Signal flow
Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
To p re ve n t d e t e rio ra t io n o f p ict u re s w h e n d u b b in g
Set EDIT to ON in the menu settings before dubbing.
You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems
8 mm,
Betamax,
Hi8, Digital8,
ED Betamax,
VHS,
S-VHS,
VHSC,
S-VHSC,
mini DV or
DV
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
VCR.
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— Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r —
Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
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 CAMERA or PLAYER mode, press MENU.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial
to set.
(5) If you want to change other items, select
RETURN and press the dial, then
repeat steps from 2 to 4.
For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 52).
MANUA L S E T
PROGRAM AE
CAMERA
PLAYER
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REC L AMP
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To m a ke t h e m e n u d isp la y d isa p p e a r
Press MENU.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
Menu items are displayed as the follow ing icons:
MANUAL SET
CAMERA SET
PLAYER SET
LCD SET
TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Depending on your camcorder model
The menu display may be different from that in this illustration.
Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m
z is the default setting.
Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch.
The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.
POWER
sw itch
Mode
——
Meaning
Icon/item
PROGRAM AE
To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 39)
CAMERA
CAMERA
P EFFECT
——
To add special effects like those in films or on the
TV to images (p. 38).
D ZOOM
z OFF
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and
up to 20× is carried out.
If you set to 40×/ 450×, digital zoom is activated
and more than 20× to 40×/ 450× is performed
digitally. (p. 23)
CAMERA
40×
450×
(CCD-TRV49 only)
z OFF
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and
up to 20× is carried out.
If you set to 40×/ 460×, digital zoom is activated
and more than 20× to 40×/ 460× is performed
digitally. (p. 23)
40×
460×
(CCD-TRV58/ TRV68 only)
z OFF
If you set to OFF, digital zoom is deactivated and
up to 20× is carried out.
If you set to 40×/ 560×, digital zoom is activated
and more than 20× to 40×/ 560× is performed
digitally. (p. 23)
40×
560×
(CCD-TRV78/ TRV88/ TRV98 only)
16:9WIDE
z OFF
—
CAMERA
CAMERA
CINEMA
16:9FULL
To record in the CINEMA mode (p. 34)
To record in the 16:9FULL mode
To compensate for camera-shake
STEADYSHOT * z ON
OFF
To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural
pictures are produced when shooting a stationary
object with a tripod.
N.S.LIGHT
z ON
To use the NightShot Light function (p. 26)
To cancel the NightShot Light function
CAMERA
OFF
* CCD-TRV68/ TRV78/ TRV88/ TRV98 only
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
EDIT
Mode
z OFF
ON
Meaning
—
PLAYER
To minimize picture deterioration when editing
To correct jitter
TBC
z ON
OFF
PLAYER
To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when
playing back a tape on which you have dubbed
over and recorded the signal of a TV game or
similar machine.
TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.
DNR
z ON
To reduce picture noise
PLAYER
OFF
To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the
picture has a lot of movement
DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.
LCD BRIGHT
——
To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen
with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
PLAYER
CAMERA
To darken
To lighten
LCD B. L.
z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal PLAYER
CAMERA
BRIGHT
——
To brighten the LCD screen
PLAYER
LCD COLOR
To adjust the color on the LCD screen
CAMERA
To reduce intensity
To increase intensity
Noteson the SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98only)
• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
• Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.
• SteadyShot does not operate in the 16:9FULL mode. If you set STEADYSHOT to ON
in the menu settings, the
indicator flashes.
Ifyou cancelthe SteadyShot function (CCD-TRV68/TRV78/TRV88/TRV98only)
The SteadyShot off indicator
appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive
compensation for camera-shake.
In more than 5minutesafterremoving the powersource
The “EDIT” and “COMMANDER” (CCD-TRV49/ TRV78/ TRV98 only) items are
returned to their default settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.
Note on LCDB.L.
When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically
selected.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
REC MODE
Mode
z SP
LP
Meaning
To record in SP (Standard Play) mode
CAMERA
To increase the recording time to twice the SP
mode
ORC TO SET
——
To automatically adjust the recording condition CAMERA
to get the best possible recording. Press
START/ STOP to start adjustment. Your
camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the
tape condition and then returns to the standby
mode.
ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition”.
qREMAIN
z AUTO
To display the remaining tape bar:
• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape
PLAYER
CAMERA
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in
PLAYER mode
• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed
to display the screen indicators
• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in PLAYER mode
ON
To always display the remaining tape bar
Noteson the LPmode
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
back the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders
or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
• Noise may occur also when you play on your camcorder tapes recorded in the LP
mode on other camcorders or VCRs.
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, recording is carried out in
the standard 8 mm system.
Noteson ORCsetting
• Each time you eject the cassette, the ORC setting will be canceled. If necessary, reset
the setting.
• You cannot use this setting on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.
(i. e. the tape is write-protected)
• When you set ORC TO SET, a non-recorded section of about 0.1 seconds appears on
the tape. However, note that this non-recorded section disappears from the tape when
you continue recording from this section.
• To check if you have already set the ORC setting, select ORC TO SET in the menu
settings. “ORC ON” is displayed if ORC TO SET is already set.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
CLOCK SET
Mode
——
Meaning
To set the date or time (p. 17)
CAMERA
CAMERA
AUTO DATE
z ON
To record the date for 10 seconds after
recording has started
OFF
z NORMAL
2×
To cancel the auto date function
LTR SIZE
To display selected menu items in normal size
PLAYER
CAMERA
To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size
LANGUAGE
z ENGLISH
To display the following information indicators PLAYER
in English: REC, STBY, min, END SEARCH and CAMERA
VOL
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
To display the information indicators in French
To display the information indicators in
Spanish
PORTUGUÊS To display the information indicators in
Portuguese
To display the information indicators in
Chinese
DEMO MODE
z ON
OFF
To make the demonstration appear
To cancel the demonstration mode
CAMERA
Noteson DEMOMODE
• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts
about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than
CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.
• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen
and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
WORLD TIME
Mode
——
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 difference to 0, the
clock returns to the originally set time.
CAMERA
BEEP
z MELODY
To output the melody when you start/ stop
PLAYER
recording or when an unusual condition occurs CAMERA
on your camcorder
NORMAL
OFF
To output the beep sound instead of the
melody
To cancel the melody and beep sound
COMMANDER* z ON
To activate the Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder
PLAYER
CAMERA
OFF
To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
remote control misoperation caused by other
VCR’s remote control
DISPLAY
z LCD
V-OUT/ LCD
To show the display on the LCD screen and
viewfinder
PLAYER
CAMERA
To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
screen and viewfinder
CAMERA
REC LAMP
z ON
To light up the camera recording lamp at the
front of your camcorder
OFF
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the subject is not aware of the recording
* CCD-TRV49/ TRV78/ TRV98 only
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— Tro u b le sh o o t in g —
Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s
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 screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 61.
In t h e re co rd in g m o d e
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or PLAYER.
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 20)
• The tape has run out.
START/ STOP does not operate.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 19, 29)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 19)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67)
The power goes off.
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than 5 minutes.
c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to
CAMERA again. (p. 20)
• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24)
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 52)
• The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide
mode is set to 16:9FULL.
The SteadyShot function does not
work. (CCD-TRV68/ TRV78/ TRV88/
TRV98 only)
The autofocusing function does not
work.
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 42)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 42)
The x indicator flashes in the
• The video heads may be dirty.
viewfinder.
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional). (p. 68)
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel. (p. 21)
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
• This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.
(Continued on the following page)
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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
An unknown picture is displayed on
the screen.
• 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 Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 55)
The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
unnatural colors.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 26)
The picture appears too bright, and
the subject does not appear on the
screen.
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.
c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark
place. (p. 26)
• The backlight function is working.
c Cancel it. (p. 25)
In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE).
c Set it to PLAYER. (p. 29)
• The tape has run out.
c Rewind the tape. (p. 29)
The playback picture is not clear or
does not appear.
• The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly.
c Adjust it. (p. 32)
• EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 53)
• The video head may be dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional). (p. 68)
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.
• The volume is turned to minimum.
c Turn up the volume. (p. 29)
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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s
In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16)
The end search function does not
work.
• The tape was ejected after recording.
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
The remaining battery time
indicator does not indicate the
correct time.
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
• The battery is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
The power goes off although the
remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack has
enough power to operate.
• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12)
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 16)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67)
The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
(Continued on the following page)
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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s
Ot h e rs
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
(CCD-TRV49/ TRV78/ TRV98 only)
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 56)
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
c Remove the obstacle.
• The batteries inserted in the battery holder with the + –
polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.
c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 78)
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones. (p. 78)
The date or time indicator does not
appear, and the bars “--:--:--” appear.
• Reset the date and time. (p. 17)
The melody or beep sounds for
5 seconds.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67)
• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
No funciton works though the power
is on.
• Disconnect the Connecting plate of the AC adaptor or
remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute.
Turn the power on (p. 12, 16). If the functions still do not
work, press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed
object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings
including the date and time return to the default.) (p. 75)
While charging the battery pack, the
CHG lamp does not light up.
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 12)
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
You cannot charge the battery pack
installed to your comcorder.
• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHARGE)
c Set it to OFF (CHARGE)
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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y
Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
Vie w fin d e r o r LCD scre e n
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of
a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in the
viewfinder or in the display window If a 5-digit
code is displayed, check the following code chart.
The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ
depending on the state of your camcorder.
C:21:00
Self-diagnosis display
• C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
• E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility.
Five-digit display
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
C:04:ss
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 65)
C:21:ss
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 67)
C:22:ss
• The video heads are dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional). (p. 68)
C:31:ss
• A malfunction other than the above that you can service
has occurred.
C:32:ss
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate your camcorder.
E:61:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
E:62:ss
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s
If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following:
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs
The video heads are dirty
Slow flashing:
• You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD
cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 68).
The battery is dead or
nearly dead
Self-diagnosis display (p. 61)
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly dead.
Depending on conditions,
the environment or the
battery pack, the warning
indicator may flash, even if
there are 5 to 10 minutes
battery remaining.
C:21:00
Moisture condensation has
occurred*
Fast flashing:
• Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for
about 1 hour with the cassette
compartment open (p. 67).
Fast flashing:
• The battery is dead (p. 12)
• The battery is completely
dead, and cannot be
recharged.
Warning indicator as to
tape
You need to eject the cassette
Slow flashing:
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the
cassette is out (red) (p. 19).*
• The tape is near the end.
• No tape is inserted.*
• The write-protect tab on the cassette
is out (red) (p. 19).*
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has
occurred (p. 67).
• The tape has run out.*
• The self-diagnosis display
function is activated (p. 61).*
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
Warning indicator as to
tape or battery
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly dead.
• The tape is near the end.
* You hear the melodh or beep sound
Fast flashing:
• The battery is dead
• The tape has run out.*
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Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s
• CLOCK SET
Set the date and time. (p. 17)
• For “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 65)
BATTERY ONLY
•
CLEANING CASSETTE
The video heads are dirty. (p. 68)
• START/ STOP KEY Press the START/ STOP button to activate the ORC setting. This
message is displayed in white. (p. 54)
• ORC
The ORC setting is working. This message is displayed in
white. (p. 54)
• Q NO TAPE
Insert a cassette tape.*
• Q TAPE END
The tape has reached the end of the tape.*
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
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— Ad d it io n a l In f o r m a t io n
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Usa b le ca sse t t e s a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s
Se le ct in g t h e ca sse t t e t yp e
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 cassette, recording and playback are carried out
in the standard 8 mm system.
However, if you record on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is carried out
in the standard 8 mm system.
If you play back a tape recorded on a different video recorder on your camcorder, the
playback mode is automatically selected according to the format in which the tape has
been recorded.
This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system, and was developed to
produce higher quality pictures.
You cannot playback a tape recorded in the Hi8 system correctly on video recorders/
players other than a Hi8 video recorder/ player.
Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck
The playback mode (SP/ LP) and system, Hi8 or standard 8 mm are automatically
selected according to the format in which the tape has been recorded. The quality of the
recorded picture in the LP mode, however, will not be as good as the SP mode.
Fo re ig n 8 m m vid e o
Because TV color systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play
back foreign pre-recorded tapes. Refer to “Using your camcorder abroad” to check the
TV color systems used in foreign countries.
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Ab o u t “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry
Wh a t is t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery is a lithium-ion battery that has functions for
communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder
and an AC power adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery calculates the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry
• Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C
until the CHG lamp goes out, indicating that the battery is fully charged. If you charge
the battery outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to effectively
charge the battery.
• After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder or remove the battery.
Effe ct ive u se o f t h e b a t t e ry
• Battery performance drops in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the
battery can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure
care-free, longer use:
– Put the battery in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your
camcorder immediately before you start taking shots.
– Use the high-power battery (NP-F730/ F730H/ F750/ F930/ F950/ F960, optional).
• Frequently using the LCD screen or frequently operating playback, fast forward or
rewind wears out the battery faster. We recommend using the high-power battery
(NP-F730/ F730H/ F750/ F930/ F950/ F960, optional).
• Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) when not taking shots or
playing back on your camcorder. The battery also wears out when your camcorder is
in the standby mode or playback is paused.
• Have spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and
take test shots before taking the actual shots.
Re m a in in g b a t t e ry t im e in d ica t o r
• If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that
the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that
the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate
shooting time.
• The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes blinks
depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even
if the remaining battery time is 5 to 10 minutes.
Ho w t o st o re t h e b a t t e ry
• Even if the battery is not used for a long time, store it in a low humidity, cool place
after fully charging it once per year and then using the battery up on your camcorder.
This is to maintain the battery's functions.
• To use the battery up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the shooting mode
until there is no more battery power left without a cassette inserted.
Ba t t e ry life
• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
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Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d
Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d
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].
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
[a ]
[b ]
Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/ AUDIO input jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD
TIME in the menu settings. See page 56 for more information.
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p re ca u t io n s
Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n
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 operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and
the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not
appear.
If m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n o ccu rs
None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your
camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device
• You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower
• You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n
Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d
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 screen.
• Playback pictures contain noise.
• Playback pictures are hardly visible.
• Playback pictures do not appear.
If this happens, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette
(optional).
[a]
[b]
[a ] Slightly dirty
[b] Very dirty
Note on video heads
When the playback pictures still contain noise even if you have cleaned the video heads
with a cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn down due to long use. If this is
the case, they must be replaced with new heads. Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Ab o u t ca re a n d st o ra g e o f t h e le n s
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside
• Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.
We recommend turning on and operating your camcorder about once per month to
keep your camcorder in an optimum state for a long time.
Cle a n in g t h e LCD scre e n
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.
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Re m o vin g d u st fro m in sid e t h e vie w fin d e r
(1) 1 Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2 Then, while
holding the RELEASE knob up, 3 turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise
direction and pull it out.
(2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera.
(3) Turn the eyecup in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw.
Caution
Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the
eyecup.
Ch a rg in g t h e b u ilt -in re ch a rg e a b le lit h iu m ce ll
Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable lithium cell so as to retain the
date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The rechargeable
lithium cell is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The cell,
however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be
completely discharged in about 4 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even
if the rechargeable lithium cell is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation.
To retain the date and time, etc., charge the cell if the cell is discharged.
Charging the rechargeable lithium cell:
• Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for
more than 24 hours.
• Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
Pre ca u t io n s
Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n
• 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 before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE) when you are not using your
camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so
might cause heat to build up inside.
• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
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Bu ilt -in lig h t
• Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb
or shorten the life of the bulb.
• Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may
cause a fire or damage the built-in light.
On h a n d lin g t a p e s
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
Ca m co rd e r ca re
• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and
PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about 5 minutes when your camcorder is
not to be used for a long time.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
AC p o w e r a d a p t o r
• 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 power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
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Ba t t e ry p a ck
• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.
• To prevent an accidental short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact
with the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.
• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.
No t e s o n d ry b a t t e rie s
– CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98
To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:
• Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.
• Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.
• Do not use leaking batteries.
If batteries are leaking
• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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Sp e cifica t io n s
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
104 × 109 × 223 mm
Ou t p u t co n n e ct o rs
Vid e o ca m e ra
re co rd e r
S video output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Audio/Video output
AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))
Output impedance with less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/ Monaural
minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
(4 1/ 8 × 4 3/ 8 × 9 1/ 8 in.)
Syst e m
(w/ h/ d)
Mass (approx.)
CCD-TRV49/ TRV58/ TRV68/
TRV78: 910 g (2 lb)
CCD-TRV88: 920 g (2 lb)
CCD-TRV98: 930 g (2 lb)
excluding the battery pack,
cassette and shoulder strap
1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz)
including the battery pack
NP-F330, cassette and shoulder
strap
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning FM system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, FM system
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
8mm video format cassette
Hi8 or standard 8
Recording/playback time (using
120 min. cassette)
SP mode: 2 hours
RFU DC OUT
Mini-mini jack (ø 2.5 mm), DC 5V
Earphone jack
Supplied accessories
See page 8.
LP mode: 4 hours
Fastforw ard/rew ind time (using
120 min. cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
View finder
Electric viewfinder (monochrome)
Image device
Monaural minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
AC p o w e r a d a p t o r
LCD scre e n
Pow er requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
Pow er consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating
mode
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
125 × 39 × 62 mm
(5 × 1 9/ 16 × 2 1/ 2 in.) (w/ h/ d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
Picture
CCD-TRV49/ TRV58/ TRV68/
TRV78:
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/ 2 in.)
CCD-TRV88:
7.5 cm (3 type)
61.0 × 43.8 mm (2 1/ 2 × 1 3/ 4 in.)
CCD-TRV98:
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 7/ 8 × 2 in.)
Total dot number
CCD-TRV49/ TRV58/ TRV68/
TRV78:
61 600 (280 × 220)
CCD-TRV88/ TRV98:
123 200 (560 × 220)
CCD-TRV49/ TRV58:
3.0 mm (1/ 6 type) CCD
Approx. 270 000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 250 000 pixels)
CCD-TRV68/ TRV78/ TRV88/
TRV98:
4.5 mm (1/ 4 type) CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Approx. 320 000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 200 000 pixels)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 37 mm (1 7/ 16 in.)
CCD-TRV49:
20× (Optical), 450× (Digital)
CCD-TRV58/ TRV68:
20× (Optical), 460× (Digital)
CCD-TRV78/ TRV88/ TRV98:
20× (Optical), 560× (Digital)
Focal length
3.6 - 72 mm (5/ 32 - 2 7/ 8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
CCD-TRV49/ TRV58:
51.8 -1 036 mm (2 - 40 6/ 8 in.)
CCD-TRV68/ TRV78/ TRV88/
TRV98:
41 - 820 mm (1 5/ 8 - 32 3/ 8 in.)
Color temperature
Auto
280 g (9.8 oz )
excluding power cord
Ba t t e ry p a ck
Ge n e ra l
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Pow er requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average pow er consumption
(w hen using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
CCD-TRV49/ TRV58/ TRV68/
TRV78:
2.7 W
Capacity
5.0 Wh (700 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm
(1 9/ 16 × 13/ 16 × 2 7/ 8 in
.)
(w/ h/ d)
Mass (approx.)
70 g (2.5 oz)
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Type
CCD-TRV88: 3.3 W
CCD-TRV98: 3.4 W
Viewfinder
Minimum illumination
CCD-TRV49/ TRV58:
1 lx (lux) (F 1.4)
CCD-TRV68/ TRV78/ TRV88/
TRV98: 0.4 lx (lux) (F 1.4)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.
2.3W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Recommended charging
temperature
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
Ca m co rd e r
1
2
3
7
8
9
0
4
5
qa
6
qs
1 Eyecup (p. 69)
6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 35, 51)
2 View finder lens adjustment lever
7 Pow er zoom lever (p. 23)
8 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 11)
9 POWER sw itch (p. 20)
(p. 24)
3 Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 69)
4 v (earphone) jack
q; START/STOP button (p. 20)
qa Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 75)
qs DC IN jack (p. 12, 16)
When you use earphone, the speaker on
your camcorder is silent.
5 OPEN button (p. 20)
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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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
qd
qf
qk
ql
qg
qh
qj
w;
wa
qd Video control buttons (p. 29, 31)
x STOP (stop)
qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 26, 33)
qk NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 26)
ql Camera recording lamp (p. 20)
w; Display w indow (p. 79)
m REW (rewind)
N PLAY (playback)
M FF (fastforward)
X PAUSE (pause)
wa Tripod receptacle (base)
qf SUPER LASER LINK button
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/ 32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage
your camcorder.
(CCD-TRV98 only) (p. 33)
qg Microphone
qh Remote sensor (CCD-TRV49/ TRV78/
TRV98 only) (p. 78)
Attaching the lens cap
Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
wh
ws
wd
wj
wk
wl
wf
wg
ws Speaker
wh EXPOSURE button (p. 41)
wj FADER button (p. 37)
wd LCD screen (p. 21)
wf MENU button (p. 51)
wg RESET button (p. 60)
wk BACK LIGHT button (p. 25)
wl FOCUS button (p. 42)
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder
strap.
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
ef
eg
eh
e;
ea
ej
ek
el
es
ed
e; DATE button (p. 27)
ea DISPLAY button (p. 30)
es TITLE button (p. 43)
ed VOLUME buttons (p. 29)
ef LIGHT button (p. 47)
eg TIME button (p. 27)
eh View finder (p. 24)
ej COUNTER RESET button (p. 21)
ek CHG lamp (p. 12)
el END SEARCH button (p. 28)
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
r;
rd
rf
ra
rs
rg
rh
r; EJECT button (p. 19)
ra Cassette compartment (p. 19)
rs Grip strap
rf Built-in light (p. 47)
rg A/V OUT jack (p. 32)
rh RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output)
jack (p. 32)
rd S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 32)
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
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Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r
– CCD-TRV49/TRV78/TRV98 o n ly
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
1
4
5
2
3
1 Transmitter
3 DISPLAY button (p. 30)
Point toward the remote sensor to
control your camcorder after turning on
your camcorder.
4 START/STOP button (p. 20)
5 Pow er zoom button (p. 23)
2 Video control buttons (p. 31)
To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r
Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to
the + – marks inside the battery compartment.
Notes on the Remote Commander
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes
1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid
remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode
VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the
VCR with black paper.
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Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs
LCD scre e n a n d Vie w fin d e r
Disp la y w in d o w
qf
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
wd
qg
qh
qj
40min
STBY 0:00:00
W
M
T
. FADER
C I NE
S E P I A
END
SEARCH
M
A
qk
ql
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AM
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9
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qa
qs
qd
w;
wa
ws
1 Recording mode indicator (p. 54)/
qd Built-in light indicator (p. 47)
Mirror mode indicator (p. 21)
qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 20)/Video
2 Hi8 format indicator
control mode indicator (p. 31)
3 Remaining battery time indicator
qg Tape counter indicator (p. 25)/
(p. 25)
Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 61)
4 Exposure indicator (p. 41)/Zoom
qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 25)
qj END SEARCH indicator (p. 28)
qk NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 26)
indicator (p. 23)
5 Fader indicator (p. 36)
6 Wide mode indicator (p. 34)
7 Picture effect indicator (p. 38)
8 Volume indicator (p. 29)
ql AUTO DATE indicator (p. 18)/Date
indicator (p. 18, 27)
w; Time indicator (p. 18, 27)
9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 40)
q; Backlight indicator (p. 25)
qa SteadyShot off indicator (CCD-
wa Warning indicators (p. 62)
ws Recording lamp (p. 20)
This indicator appears in the viewfinder
only
TRV68/ TRV78/ TRV88/ TRV98 only)
(p. 52)
wd Date or time indicator (p. 18, 27)/Tape
counter indicator (p. 25)/Self-diagnosis
display indicator (p. 61)
qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 42)
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A, B
M, N
S
AC power adaptor .................. 12
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 24
A/ V connecting cable
.......................................... 32, 50
BACK LIGHT .......................... 25
Battery pack ............................. 11
Beep .......................................... 56
BOUNCE.................................. 36
Manual focus ........................... 42
Menu settings .......................... 51
Mirror mode ............................ 21
Moisture condensation .......... 67
MONOTONE .......................... 36
Mosaic fader ............................ 36
NIGHTSHOT .......................... 26
NTSC system ........................... 66
Self-diagnosis display ............ 61
Shoulder strap ......................... 75
Skip scan .................................. 31
Slow playback ......................... 31
Standard 8 mm system .......... 64
STEADYSHOT ........................ 52
STRIPE...................................... 36
Superimposing the date and
time ........................................ 17
SUPER LASER LINK ............. 33
S VIDEO OUT jack ........... 32, 50
C, D
O, P, Q
Charging battery ..................... 12
Charging the built-in
Operation indicators .............. 79
ORC .......................................... 54
Picture effect ............................ 38
Picture search .......................... 31
Playback pause ........................ 31
Power zoom ............................. 23
PROGRAM AE........................ 39
T, U, V
rechargeable lithium cell .... 69
Clock set ................................... 17
DEMO ...................................... 55
DISPLAY .................................. 30
DNR .......................................... 53
Dubbing a tape ........................ 50
Tape counter ............................ 25
TBC ........................................... 53
Telephoto ................................. 23
Title ........................................... 43
Transition ................................. 28
TV color systems ..................... 66
R
E
Recording and playback
W, X, Y, Z
Earphone jack .......................... 73
EDIT.......................................... 53
END SEARCH ................... 28, 31
Exposure .................................. 41
systems .................................. 64
Recording mode ...................... 54
Recording time ........................ 14
Remaining battery time
indicator ................................ 25
Remaining tape indicator ...... 25
RESET ....................................... 60
RFU adaptor ............................ 32
Warning indicators ................. 62
Wide-angle .............................. 23
Wide mode .............................. 34
WORLD TIME......................... 56
Write-protect tab ..................... 19
Zoom ........................................ 23
F, G, H
Fade in/ out .............................. 37
FADER ..................................... 36
FOCUS...................................... 42
Grip strap ................................. 77
Heads ........................................ 68
Hi8 system ............................... 64
I, J, K, L
“InfoLITHIUM” battery ........ 65
Infrared rays emitter ........ 26, 33
LCD screen .............................. 21
LP mode ................................... 54
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