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- Page 1 3-868-323-71 (1) Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV87 CCD-TRV67 CCD-TRV37/TRV47/TRV57 ©1999 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Welcome ! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Quick Start Guide ......4 Advanced Playback Operations Getting started Playing back a tape with digital effects Using this manual ........6 (CCD-TRV87 only) ......51 Checking supplied accessories ....8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..9 Editing Installing the battery pack .... -
Page 4: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 9). Open the DC IN jack cover. - Page 5 Recording a picture (p. 16) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The Set the POWER switch to CAMERA picture appears on the LCD screen. while pressing POWER the small green CAMERA button. (CHARGE) START/STOP Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again.
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Page 6: Getting Started
— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the five models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The CCD-TRV87 is the model used for illustration purposes. - Page 7 Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
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Page 8: Checking Supplied Accessories
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 84) (p. 84) CCD-TRV47/TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 CCD-TRV47/TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only only 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. -
Page 9: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. -
Page 10: Charging The Battery Pack
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. - Page 11 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use it until it fully discharges again.
- Page 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-F530/F550 210 (150) NP-F730/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time CCD-TRV37/TRV47/TRV57/TRV67 Recording with...
- Page 13 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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Page 14: Connecting To A Wall Outlet
• The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). -
Page 15: Step 2 Inserting A Cassette
Step 2 Inserting a cassette When you want to record in the Hi8 system, use Hi8 video cassette . (CCD- TRV67/TRV87 only) (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 9). (2) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. -
Page 16: Recording - Basics
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. You can select English, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese for the information indicators in the menu settings. The default setting is English. (1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. - Page 17 Recording a picture If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, turn STANDBY down and up again.
- Page 18 Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W”...
- Page 19 Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
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Page 20: Shooting Backlit Subjects (Back Light)
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Hi8 format indicator (CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only) This appears while playing back or recording in Hi8 format. Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator Tape counter 0:00:01 Remaining tape indicator This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. -
Page 21: Shooting In The Dark (Nightshot)
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT”... -
Page 22: Superimposing The Date And Time On Pictures
Recording a picture The SUPER NIGHTSHOT button does not work (CCD-TRV87 only): – while the fader function is set or in use – while the digital effect function is in use – when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. -
Page 23: Checking The Recording
Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. EDITSEARCH SEARCH END SEARCH... -
Page 24: Playback - Basics
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. - Page 25 Playing back a tape To control the display of the screen indicators Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander (CCD-TRV47/TRV57/ TRV67/TRV87 only) supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY...
- Page 26 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR (CCD-TRV87) or PLAYER (CCD-TRV37/TRV47/TRV57/TRV67 only). To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode.
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Page 27: Viewing The Recording On Tv
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. - Page 28 Viewing the recording on TV If your TV or VCR is a monaural type – CCD-TRV87 only Connect the yellow plug for video and the white plug for audio on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR (you do not connect the red plug). With this connection, the sound is monaural.
- Page 29 If you turn the power off Super laser link turns off automatically. If you use a Sony TV •You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK or N. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings and turn the TV’s main switch on, then do either of the following: –...
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Page 30: Advanced Recording Operations
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording – CCD-TRV87 only You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). - Page 31 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Notes •During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting of the following functions: – Digital effect – Fader – PROGRAM AE – Picture effect – Exposure –...
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Page 32: Using The Wide Mode
Using the wide mode 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]. - Page 33 Using the wide mode In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to CINEMA or 16:9FULL in the menu settings (p. 55). MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. If the wide mode is set to 16:9FULL (CCD-TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only) The SteadyShot function does not work.
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Page 34: Using The Fader Function
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. STBY FADER M.FADER (mosaic) STRIPE BOUNCE (Fade in only) OVERLAP (Fade in only) WIPE (Fade in only) STBY 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. - Page 35 Using the fader function (1) When fading in [ a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [ b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t STRIPE t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP (CCD-TRV87 only) t WIPE (CCD-TRV87 only) t no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.
- Page 36 Using the fader function Note (CCD-TRV87 only) You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions. – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap/Wipe function only) –...
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Page 37: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the PASTEL [a] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. NEG. -
Page 38: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect (Ccd-Trv87 Only)
Using special effects – Digital effect – CCD-TRV87 only You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. - Page 39 Using special effects – Digital effect (1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI.
- Page 40 Using special effects – Digital Effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape Photo recording – Super NightShot •The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: –...
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Page 41: Using The Program Ae Function
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. - Page 42 Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. The indicator changes as follows: (CCD-TRV87 only) PROGRAM To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE.
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Page 43: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode. The exposure indicator appears. -
Page 44: Focusing Manually
Focusing manually 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... -
Page 45: Superimposing A Title
Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 46). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION (1) Press TITLE in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. - Page 46 Superimposing a title Note Both the date and time or either of them may not be displayed depending on the size or position of the title. If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title The title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is displayed. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.
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Page 47: Making Your Own Titles
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV37/ TRV47/TRV57/TRV67) mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. - Page 48 Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title.
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Page 49: Using The Built-In Light (Ccd-Trv37/ Trv57/Trv67/Trv87 Only)
Using the built-in light – CCD-TRV37/TRV57/TRV67/TRV87 only 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. Slide LIGHT to ON while your camcorder is in the standby mode. The built-in light turns on. - Page 50 Using the built-in light Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (not supplied). The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market. Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. Remove the power source before replacing the bulb. (1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire.
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Page 51: Advanced Playback Operations
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with digital effects – CCD-TRV87 only During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. -
Page 52: Editing
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable (not supplied) Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. - Page 53 Dubbing a tape If you have displayed the screen indicators on the TV Make the indicators disappear by pressing DISPLAY so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8,...
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Page 54: Recording Video Or Tv Programs (Ccd-Trv87 Only)
Recording video or TV programs – CCD-TRV87 only You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your camcorder while editing. -
Page 55: Customizing Your Camcorder
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby or VTR (CCD-TRV87)/PLAYER (CCD-TRV37/TRV47/TRV57/ TRV67) mode, press MENU. - Page 56 Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: CAMERA SET VTR SET (CCD-TRV87 only) PLAYER SET (CCD-TRV37/TRV47/TRV57/TRV67 only) LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Depending on your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in this illustration. Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.
- Page 57 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape (CCD-TRV87 only) To play back a monaural tape or dual sound track tape with main sound To play back a dual sound track tape with sub sound EDIT...
- Page 58 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch REC MODE z SP 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.
- Page 59 To automatically turn on the Sony TV when only) using the super laser link function (p. 29) TV INPUT z VIDEO1 To switch the video input on a Sony TV when (CCD-TRV87 VIDEO2 using the super laser link function (p. 29) CAMERA...
- Page 60 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch WORLD TIME To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ CAMERA PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here.
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Page 61: Resetting The Date And Time
Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and to New York time for other models. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. - Page 62 Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator. Press TIME to display the time indicator. Press DATE (or TIME) and then press TIME (or DATE) to simultaneously display the date and time indicator.
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Page 63: Additional Information
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting the cassette type – CCD-TRV67/TRV87 only You can use both Hi8 and standard 8 mm video cassettes on your camcorder. When you use a Hi8 video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the Hi8 system. When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette, recording and playback are carried out in the standard 8 mm system. - Page 64 Usable cassettes and playback modes Copyright signal When you record – CCD-TRV87 only You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. “COPY INHIBIT” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you try to record such software.
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Page 65: Changing The Lithium Battery In Your Camcorder
W indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. - Page 66 (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.
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Page 67: Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. - Page 68 • EDIT is set to ON in the menu settings. c Set it to OFF. (p. 55) • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 74) No sound or only a low sound is •...
- Page 69 • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. indicator appears or the indicator c Connect it firmly. (p. 10) flashes in the display window. • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Page 70: Self-Diagnosis Display
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony E:62:ss service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) 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. -
Page 71: Warning Indicators And Messages
The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 74). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: Self-diagnosis display (p. -
Page 72: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 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. -
Page 73: Maintenance Information And Precautions
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. - Page 74 When the playback pictures are 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.
- Page 75 •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.
- Page 76 •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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Page 77: Specifications
Specifications Minimum illumination Video camera LCD screen CCD-TRV37/TRV47: recorder Picture 1 lux (F 1.4) 2.5 inches measured diagonally CCD-TRV57/TRV67: 50.3 × 37.4 mm 0.4 lux (F 1.4) System Total dot number CCD-TRV87: Video recording system 61,600 (280 × 220) 0.6 lux (F 1.4) 2 rotary heads 0 lux (in the NightShot mode)* Helical scanning FM system... - Page 78 Specifications AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.)
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Page 79: Quick Reference
8 Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 74) qg Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 81) qh DC IN jack (p. 4, 10) 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”... - Page 80 Identifying the parts and controls qj Video control buttons (p. 24, 26, 54) ws Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 28) x STOP (stop) wd Microphone m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) wf SUPER NIGHTSHOT button M FF (fastforward) (CCD-TRV87 only) (p. 21) X PAUSE (pause) wg NIGHTSHOT switch (p.
- Page 81 Identifying the parts and controls wl Lithium battery compartment (p. 65) eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 42) e; Speaker eh EXPOSURE button (p. 43) ea LCD screen (p. 17) ej SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 30, 55) es DIGITAL EFFECT button (CCD-TRV87 ek MENU button (p.
- Page 82 Identifying the parts and controls r; COUNTER RESET button (p. 17) rd DISPLAY button (p. 25) ra TIME button (p. 22) rf END SEARCH button (p. 23) rs DATE button (p. 22) rg TITLE button (p. 45) These are trademarks.
- Page 83 Identifying the parts and controls rh Viewfinder (p. 5) td LIGHT switch (CCD-TRV37/TRV57/ TRV67/TRV87 only) (p. 49) rj EJECT switch (p. 15) tf RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) rk LANC control jack jack (p. 28) LANC stands for Local Application tg MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Control Bus System.
- Page 84 •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.
- Page 85 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window STBY 0:00:00 M.FADER SEARCH CINEMA SEPIA JUL 4 2000 „ 12:00:00 AM 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 58)/ qd Manual focusing indicator (p. 44) Mirror mode indicator (p. 17) qf STBY/REC indicator (p.
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Page 86: Quick Function Guide
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) NIGHTSHOT (p. 21) •In a dark place Low lux mode (CCD-TRV87 only) •In insufficient light (p. 41) •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 41) or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. -
Page 87: Index
Index Remaining battery time A, B I, J, K, L indicator ........ 20 Remote control jack (LANC) AC power adaptor ....10 “InfoLITHIUM” battery ..13 ..........83 Adjusting viewfinder ..... 19 Infrared rays emitter ..21, 28 Remote commander ....84 AFM HiFi Sound ..... - Page 88 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...