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Sony CCD-TRV36E Camcorder User Manual

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2. M aintenance information and precautions Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While t
3. The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor Lower temperatures require a longer charging tim
4. BOUNCE D ZOOM B ON Using the FADER function Using the fader function When fading in a 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes 2 Press START STOP to start recording The fade indicator stops flashing When fading out b 1 During recording press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes 2 Press START STOP to stop recording The fade indicator stops flashing and then recording stops The fad
5. uoneuuojur 81 Using your Each country or area has its own electric and colour systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following points Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Difference in colour systems This camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be a PAL system based TV Check the following list PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Cze
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8. uoneuuojur jeuonippy 79 80 M aintenance information and precautions When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time remove the tape Periodically operate the camcorder both in the CAMERA and PLAYER modes and play back a tape for about 3 minutes If fingerprints or debris make the LCD screen dirty we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit not supplied to clean the LCD screen Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on it 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 ty
9. 5 amp B Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is set to Before you record one time events you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly When you use the camcorder for the first time power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording p 68 The date is automaticall
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11. BACK LIGHT 2 suoneredo peoueapy j 37 Using the FADER function FADER Selecting the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance When the picture fades in the sound gradually increases When the picture fades out the sound gradually decreases a FADER M FADER mosaic BOUNCE FADE IN only b MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to colour When fading out the picture gradually changes from colour to black and white Note When D ZOOM in the menu system is set to ON you cannot use the BOUNCE function
12. LINE IN TV VCR VCR LINE VIDEO AUDIO 21 EUROCONNECTOR 21 gt lt To connect to a TV VCR without Video Audio input jacks Use a PAL type RFU adaptor not supplied
13. gt gt d gt _ gt When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point the J indicator may appear and start flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen When the J indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack 72 has been replaced I lt
14. CCD TRV46E B CCD TRV46E POWER CAMERA CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E arem 36x 72x 720 720 SteadyShot e
15. PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM Focusing manually When to use manual focus
16. or 10 C 30 C 50 no 86 uoneuuoJur jeuonippy 73 74 Tips for using the battery pack Notes on the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is InfoLITHIUM The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the f meurmuw mark the video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes However if you use it with video equipment not having this mark the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which the equipment is used under How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumpt
17. OFF AUTO DATE AUTO DATE ON OFF AUTO DATE 10
18. 99 99 60 C 140 F b b aM 22 MNT YEA A ZA Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder
19. 1 OPEN 2 90 210 LCD BRIGHT Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT select LCD B L in the menu system and set to BRIGHT You can select LCD B L only
20. 27 28 Playing back tape Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to PLAYER Do not open the lens cover manually It may cause malfunction Various playback modes You can enjoy clear pictures on the LCD screen during still slow and picture search Crystal clear still slow picture search To view a still picture playback pause Press M during playback To resume playback press or B To locate a scene picture search Keep pressing lt lt or gt gt during playback To resume normal playback release the button To monitor the high speed picture while advancing the tape or rewinding skip scan Keep pressing lt lt while rewinding while advancing the tape To resume normal playback press B To view the picture at 1 5 speed slow playback CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E only Press B gt on the Remote Commander during playback To resume normal playback press We If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute it shifts to normal speed automatically Notes on playback Noise may appear when you use
21. 1 22 LIGHT OFF Sony XB 3D Sony XB 3D 1 2 3 4
22. A amp Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV b c a PASTEL a The contrast of the picture is emphasized and the picture looks like an animated cartoon NEG ART b The colour and brightness of the picture is reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B amp W The picture is monochrome black and white SOLARIZE c The light intensity is more clear and the picture looks like an illustration MOSAIC d The picture is mosaic SLIM e The picture expands vertically STRETCH f The picture expands horizontally d e
23. 1 2 1 Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads When the indicator and CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another or playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty no CLEANING CASSETTE
24. 1 OPEN 2 END SEARCH POWER CAMERA PLAYER END SEARCH END SEARCH wwnedeuo 29 30 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder battery pack the mains and 12 24 V car battery Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder Place Power source Accessory to be used Mains Supplied AC power adaptor Indoors Outdoors Battery pack Battery pack NP F330 supplied NP F530 NP F550 NP F730 NP F750 NP F930 NP F950 12 Vor24V car
25. Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode You can record a cinemalike picture CINEMA B or a 16 9 wide picture to watch on the 16 9 wide CINEMA screen 16 9 FULL 16 9 Ha 16 9 16 9 FULL b E gt Q Q gt 0 e 16 9 FULL 16 9 FULL 9 n f gt CINEMA CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen and the viewfinder or LCD screen a a and normal TV screen b look wide You can b also watch the picture without black bands on a
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27. BACK LIGHT PROGRAM Superimposing title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles You can also select the language colour size and position of titles Superimposing titles 1 Press TITLE to display the title menu 2 Turn the control dial to select C4 then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired title then press the dial The titles are displayed in the language you selected 4 Turn the control dial to select the colour size or position then press the dial 5 Turn the control dial to select the desired item then press the dial 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired 7 Press control dial again to complete the setting 8 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE
28. NEG b B amp W SOLARIZE c 9 SLIM e no STRETCH f suoneredo peoueapy 49 Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function 1 Press PICTURE EFFECT 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired 1 PICTURE EFFECT picture effect mode 2
29. E 61 00 E 62 00 gt Sony Sony 61 10 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads FM system Video signal PAL colour CCIR standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording Playback time using 90 min cassette SP mode 1 hour and 30 minutes LP mode 3 hours Fastforw ard rew ind time using 90 min cassette Approx 5 min Image device 14 inch CCD Charge Coupled Device CCD TRV26E TR
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31. InfoLITHIUM L InfoLITHIUM Sony Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration The battery pack is charged a little in the factory 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack with the plug s mark up 2 Connect the mains lead to the AC p
32. R 7 2 AJ suoneredo peoueApy j 45 Using the PROGRAM AE function Using
33. suoneredo peoueapy 61 62 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function CCD TRV46E only When the SteadyShot function is working the camcorder compensates for camera shake You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use the SteadyShot function The 7 indicator lights up when you release the SteadyShot function You do not neet to use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod You can select ON or OFF in the menu system p 34 To activate the SteadyShot function again Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system Notes on the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera shake When you set STEADYSHOT to ON or OFF in the menu system the exposure may fluctuate e SteadyShot does not operate in 16 9 FULL mode If you set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system the indicator flashes STEADYSHOT CCD TRV46E
34. b a b 1 EXPOSURE 2 EXPOSURE EXPOSURE 4 suoneredo peoueApy j 51 52 Adjusting the exposure Shooting with the sun behind your subject If the light source is behind your subject or in the following situations the subject will be recorded too dark The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject Bright light sources are included in the scene When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background the face will be recorded too dark Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use the built
35. 1 TITLE 2 Q 3 4 5 6 4 5 7 8 TITLE PRESET TITLE HELLO HAPPY
36. 25 77 1 Installing and charging the battery pack To remo
37. 16 9 FULL 1 CCD TRV46E BOUNCE FADER 16 9 FULL Using the PROGRAM AE function Selecting the best mode You can select one of six PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure modes to suit your shooting situation referring to the following PROGRAM AE
38. SteadyShot 1 SteadyShot ON OFF 34 STEADYSHOT ON STEADYSHOT OFF 16 9FULL STEADYSHOT ON Watching TV screen Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the TV screen When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the cam
39. a Slightly dirty b Very dirty If this happens clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied After checking the picture if it is still noisy repeat the cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session Caution Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note If the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette is not available in your area consult your nearest Sony dealer b V8 25CLD Sony 5
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43. J Tips for using the battery pack To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more If the indication seems incorrect recharge the battery pack fully Full charge Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time or you have repeated charging many times the battery pack may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged e After you have used the InfoLITHIUM battery pack with an equipment not having the 0 mark make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment having the 0 mark and then recharge fully Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operating instructions The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of using a fully charged or normal charged battery pack in 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperat
44. Recording with the c date time Before you start recording during recording DATE press DATE or TIME You can record the date or TIME time displayed in the viewfinder on the LCD B screen with the picture Press DATE or TIME then press TIME or DATE to display the date DATE TIME TIME and time together DATE The clock is set at the factory to London time for United Kingdom and to Paris time for the other Europian countries You can reset the clock in the menu system M TIME 4 7 199
45. CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E NP 08 ae E um 100 90 po TED 1109 testen 5008 250 aas aoo Prso 425880 2304205 41065 Foso 555600 305270 585480 Foso 65005 3554820 60 570 eXg8ololU0 pome Bundes 11 12 Installing and charging the battery pack CCD TRV46E Battery Continuous Typical Playing pack NP recording recording time time time LCD F330 125 110 65 55 supplied 100 9 5545 10000 215 190 110 100 en 165 150 90 80 182 0150 250 220 130 115 399 200 180 110 95 20080 430 385 225 200 F7 p 335 300 185 165 999 300 510 460 270 240 F7 m 410 365 225 200 410 665 680 610 360 320 P 200 535 480 290 260 535 480 780 700 410 370 F ae 630 570 345 310 630 670 Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment Approximate continuous recording time at 25 C 77 F Approximate minutes when recording whi
46. 37 CCD TRV26E 18 36 CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E 18 72 220 2 330 f 4 1 73 8 35 MM CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 39 4 709 MM CCD TRV46E 47 2 850 0 4 1 4 0 4 100 000 100 2 5 50 3 37 4 TN LCD TFT
47. 46 Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual sse 5 Checking supplied accessories 7 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack 8 Inserting a cassette sss 14 Basic operations Camera recording sss Using the zoom feature Selecting the START STOP mode Shooting with the LCD screen Letting the subject monitor the shot Mirror mode 21 Hints for better shooting Checking the recorded picture 24 Playing back a tape sss 26 Searching for the end of the picture 29 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 30 Using the mains 91 Changing the mode settings 32 for camera recording Shooting with backlighting 37 Using the FADER function 38 Shooting in the dark NightShot Using the wide mode function Using the PROGRAM AE function 45 Focusing manually 47 Enjoying picture effect 49 Adjusting the exposure ol Superimposing a title Making you
48. ee STBY IO REC TITLE DATE TIME MENU AUTO DATE 21 22 Hints for better shooti
49. PAL PAL PAL M PAL N Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem Should the difficulty persi
50. Spotlight mode For subjects in spotlight such as at the theatre or a formal event amp Soft Portrait mode For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode or for a subject behind an obstacle such as a screen Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers and faithfully reproduces skin colour Sports Lesson mode For recording fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games Beach amp Ski mode For people or faces in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Sunset amp Moon mode For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets fireworks neon signs or general night views ai Landscape mode For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle such as a window or screen amp
51. CAMERA LCD B L lt NORMAL BRIGHT gt NORMAL BRIGHT BRIGHT 10 BRIGHT LCD B L LCD COLOUR REMAIN lt AUTO ON gt AUTO 8 8
52. 7 nop FULL uoneuuoJur jeuonippy 75 76 Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the 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 the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors Please take the following precautions Inside the camcorder If there is moisture inside the camcorder the beep sounds and the 8 indicator flashes If this happens none of the functions except cassette ejection will work Open the cassette compartment turn off the camcorder and leave it about 1 hour When 4 indicator flashes at the same time the cassette is inserted in the camcorder Eject the cassette turn off the camcorder and leave also the cassette about 1 hour The camcorder can be used again if the 4 indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again On the lens If moisture condenses on the lens no indicator appears but th
53. NTSC Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background use the BACK LIGHT function Press BACK LIGHT The A indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen a Subject is too dark because of backlight b Subject becomes bright with backlight compensation After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again The A indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under the following conditions A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white subject against a white background Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her face tends to become dark if you
54. Using the built in light When replacing the bulb use only the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp not supplied 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 Sony XB 3D 30
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56. 3 E Wireless Remote Commander 1 98 CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E only AC L10A L10B L10C AC power adaptor 1 Mains lead 1 p 9 31 NP F330 battery pack 1 p 8 30 CR2025 lithium battery 1 p 66 The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder R6 size AA battery for Remote Commander 2 p 99 CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E only 6 A V connecting cable 1 63 7 Shoulder strap 1 p 100 8 21 adaptor 1 p 63 A le 1 1 98 CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E 2 AC L10A L10B L10C 1 1 9 31 3 NP F330 1 8 30 A CR2025 1 66 5 R6 AA 2 99 CCD T
57. SET ITLE SET m ra RETURN END TITLE END TITLE SET TITLE SET SUMMER CAMP IN LAKE ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 SF DM 7 amp SET TITLE END TITLE TITLE 1 ABCDE FGHI J KLMNO ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO AEJOU ii U UVWXY Z amp 7 AONSB TITLE END END ET TITLE SET 12345 67890 FYN SF DIE PORST AEIOU cid U did ps UVWXY Z amp TITLE TITLE SET Z amp 7 TITLE Ut AE gE AE UVWXY AEOEE AONeB SET Del Z amp A NcB SET END TITLE END ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 SF DIE KLMNO AEJOU cid AE OU UVWXY AEORE Z amp AONSB TITLE END AONeB SET END suoneredo peoueApy 55 56 Making your own titles To edit a title you have stored In step 3 select CUSTOMI or CUSTOM2 depending on which title you want to edit then change the title Note You cannot enter over 20 characters title If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter
58. 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 2 Press START STOP to start recording and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash NightShot light emitter To cancel the NightShot function Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF Using the NightShot Light When you set N S LIGHT to ON in the menu system the picture will be more clear NightShot light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible The maximum limit of NightShot light is about 3 m about 10 feet 1 Korna B NIGHTSHOT 2 START STOP 3 NIGHTSHOT NIGHTSHOT OFF N S LIGHT
59. 3 WARNING The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the set itself has been turned off Note Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed This mark indicates that this 2 e S amp S 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
60. 2 PAL CCIR 8 8 8 90 SP 1 30 LP 3 90 5 14 CCD c CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 320 000 290 000 CCD TRV46E 380 000 230 000
61. LIGHT ON STANDBY LIGHT OFF LIGHT AUTO STANDBY
62. NIGHTSHOT DEMO MODE 2 suoneredo peoueapy 35 Changing mode settings To look at the demonstration at once Eject the cassette if inserted Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display The demonstration will begin When you turn off the camcorder once DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY ETc WORLD TIME Select this item to set the clock by a time difference BI ETc REC LAMP lt ON OFF gt e Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording battery lamp at the front of the unit to light up Normally select ON Items for PLAYER mode only EDIT lt ON OFF gt Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing Normally select OFF The EDIT setting works only during playback NTSC PB ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 Normally select ON PAL TV e Select NTSC 4 43 if your TV has the NTSC 4 43 mode when playing back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system When you play back on a Multi System TV select the best mode while watching the picture on the TV These settings are retained even when the battery pack is removed as long as th
63. 78 Self diagnosis display The camcorder has a self diagnosis display This function displays the camcorder s condition LCD screen with five digits a combination of a letter and HHS figures in the viewfinder on the LCD screen or c ORT in the display window If this occurs check the following code chart The five digit display informs you of the camcorder s current condition The last two digits indicated by ODO will differ depending on the state of the camcorder Five digit display Self diagnosis display C 00 00 You can service the camcorder yourself eE 00 00 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facilitiy Cause and or Corrective Actions 21 00 Moisture condensation has occurred 2 Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 76 C22 LIE The video heads are dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied p 77 23 11 You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack 74 C 31 C 32 A serviceable situation not mentioned above has occurred gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate the camcorder 2 Disconnect the mains lead of the A
64. 2 3 STANDBY
65. DISPLAY LCD V OUT LCD gt LCD V OUT LCD 4 CAMERA D ZOOM lt ON OFF gt ON OFF 16 9WIDE lt OFF CINEMA 16 9FULL gt OFF CINEMA B CINEMA 16 9FULL B 16 9FULL 9 STEADYSHOT lt gt CCD TRV46E ON OFF N S LIGHT lt ON OFF gt ON OFF Changin
66. PICTURE EFFECT PASTEL NEG ART SEPIA amp a SOLARIZE __ SLIM STRETCH i To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT The indicator in the PICTURE EFFECT viewfinder or on the LCD screen goes out Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode 50 Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases e The background is too bright back lighting Insufficient light most of the picture is dark b Bright subject and dark background To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure 1 Press EXPOSURE 2 Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again
67. Sony He DC IN B DC IN He Using alternative power sources Using the mains 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder 2 Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains 1 DC IN DC IN 2
68. 1 2 START STOP MODE START STOP ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 START STOP 5SEC START STOP 5 3 STANDBY START STOP 5SEC NS K 4 y B i P START S
69. LIGHT OFF LIGHT OFF AUTO LIGHT PROGRAM AE BACK LIGHT 4 suoneredo peoueApy j 59 60 Using the built in light careful not to touch the lighting section because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on It remains hot for a while after the light is turned off Not to be handled by children Emits intense
70. 2 4 53 LANC c LANC 4 suoneedo peoueApy Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a lithium battery installed When the battery becomes weak or dead the 3 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 lithium battery Use of any other battery may present a risk of
71. 61 380 279 x 220 1 75 327 47 2 2 RFU DC OUT 5 3 5 LANC 2 5 MIC 0 388 2 5 3 0 6 8 3 5 7 2 8 4
72. 1 2 M 3 uoneuuoJur jeuonippy 67 Resetting the date and time M You can reset the date and time the menu system 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select amp then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET then press the dial 4 the control dial to adjust the desired year then press the dial 5 Set the month day hour and minute by turning the control dial and pressing the dial 6 Press MENU to erase the menu display 5 1 B MENU 2
73. LARGE 8 13 LARGE LCD BRIGHT VOLUME Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder We recommend to set the POWER switch to PLAYER or eject the cassette before you begin Your title can have up to 20 characters 1 Press TITLE to display the title menu 2 Turn the control dial to select 1 then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the first line CUSTOM 1 or second line CUSTOM2 then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 5 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you finish the title 7 For finishi
74. Changing lithium battery in the camcorder WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery keep the battery pack or other power source attached Otherwise you will need to reset the date time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery 1 Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the lithium battery with the positive side facing out Close the lid
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76. 3 2 suoneredo peoueapy 41 42 Shooting in the dark NightShot Notes on the NightShot Do not use the NightShot function in bright places ex outdoors This may cause your camcorder to malfunction The following functions are not operable when using the NightShot function PROGRAM AE Exposure When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording picture may be recorded in incorrect unnatural colour If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function focus manually B NightShot PROGRAM NIGHTSHOT
77. 41 CCD TRV27E TRV36E 46 COMMANDER OFF gt 34 gt 99 e gt 99 5 1 76 gt
78. PLAYER 8 DISPLAY 8 PLAYER suoneredo peoueapy 33 34 Changing mode settings LTR SIZE lt NORMAL 2x gt Normally select NORMAL Select 2x to display selected menu item by twice size of normal Erc BEEP lt ON OFF gt e Select ON so that beeps sound when you start stop recording etc Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound etc COMMANDER lt gt CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E only e Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder e Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander DISPLAY LCD or V OUT LCD gt Normally select LCD The display appears on the LCD screen e Select V OUT LCD to show the display both on the TV screen and LCD screen Items for CAMERA mode only D 200 lt ON OFF gt e Select
79. CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E c R6 AA wwnedeuo suonegedo DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY POWER CAMERA DISPLAY VOLUME
80. 280 1 2 oo 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 dentifying the parts EDITSEARCH button p 24 LASER LINK button CCD TRVA6E only 64 Built in light CCD TRV36E TRVA6E only 59 Lens cover POWER switch p 15 FOCUS switch p 48 NEAR FAR dial p 48 Video control buttons p 26 STOP stop lt 4 REW rewind Bb PLAY playback gt gt FF fastforward Il PAUSE pause Power zoom lever p 18 NIGHTSHOT switch p 41 Display window p 101 FADER button p 39 Tripod receptacle p 23 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 the camcorder o IN O O1 A EDITSEARCH 24 LASER LINK CCD 46 64 CCD TRV36E TRV46E 59 POWER 15
81. START STOP EDITSEARCH wwnedeuo 25 26 Playing back tape You can monitor the playback picture the LCD screen 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to PLAYER 2 Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out 3 While pressing OPEN open the LCD panel Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary 4 Press 44 to rewind the tape 5 Press B to start playback 6 Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using LCD BRIGHT You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR POWER CAMERA stop playback press To rewind the tape press lt To fast forward the tape rapidly press PP Ha 1
82. Video 8 Video 8 XR Video 8 SP LP Hi8 8 MM LP 8
83. In the following cases you should obtain better y results by adjusting the focus manually 6 c d Insufficient light a e Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b Too much brightness behind the subject b Horizontal stripes d c e Subjects through frosted glass d e Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light e Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 4 suoneredo peoueapy j 47 Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusi
84. 1 MENU 2 3 4 3 4 RETURN 2 4 5 MENU lt gt CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9WIDE PLAYER SET EDIT NTSC PB CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N S LIGHT 8 aaa MENU END MENU END OTHERS ee WORLD TIME COMMANDER SPLAY E REC LAMP
85. wide screen TV c c 16 9 FULL The picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD 16 9 FULL screen d or on a normal TV e is horizontally d compressed You can watch the picture of e no normal images a wide screen TV f f suoneredo peoueapy 44 Using the wide mode Using the wide mode function You can select the wide mode OFF CINEMA 16 9FULL in the menu system p 34 To cancel wide mode Select OFF in the menu system To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode set the screen mode of the wide screen TV to zoom mode To watch the tape recorded in 16 9 FULL mode set it to full mode For details refer to the operating instructions of your TV Note that the picture recorded in 16 9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV Notes on wide mode f wide mode is set to 16 9FULL the SteadyShot function does not work and the indicator flashes CCD TRV46E
86. gt 87 EDIT ON OFF 36 3 Sony V8 25CLD 77 gt 20 10 POWER
87. 3 CLOCK SET 4 5 6 MENU SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO DATE ES LTR SIZE DEMO MODE UP MEN CLOCK SET AUTO DATE ES LTR SIZE L DEMO MODE RETURN 1 1 1998 0 00 00 MENU END MENU END To correct the date and time setting Repeat the above procedure To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator Press TIME to display the time indicator When you press the same button again the indicator goes off The year changes as follow s 1998 1999 2029 1 1 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 68 24 hour cycle
88. POWER PLAYER 2 3 OPEN 4 lt lt 5 B 6 VOLUME LCD BRIGHT LCD BRIGHT os eem VOLUME P Playing back tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move bac
89. W 80 1 18 T D ZOOM OFF 6 D ZOOM OFF Camera
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92. camcorder after turning on the camcorder 2 Video control buttons 26 8 DISPLAY button p 27 2 26 4 START STOP button p 15 3 DISPLAY 27 4 START STOP 15 5 Power zoom button 18 5 18 Identifying the parts Notes on the Remote Commander Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination Otherwise the remote control may not be effective Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the Remote Commander This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2 The commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony to avoid remote control misoperation If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2 we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment
93. V8 25CLD Sony Sony uoneuuoJur jeuonippy 77 78 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the screw with a screwdriver not supplied Then while sliding the RELEASE knob turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out 2 Clean the surface with a blower sold on the market 1 RELEASE 2 To reattach the eyecup 1 Align the groove on the eyecup with the mark on the barrel 2 Turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow Then replace the screw 1 e
94. 5SEC START STOP 5 START STOP START STOP Fader 5 SEC GROUND SHOOTING 4 wwnedeuo suonegedo 19 Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen When using the LCD screen the viewfinder turns off automatically You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording 1 While pressing OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD panel The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 210 degrees to the other side To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen press LCD BRIGHT side to brighten the LCD screen side to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power
95. AUTO DATE lt ON OFF gt 10 OFF DEMO lt ON OFF gt OFF DEMO MODE DEMO MODE STBY 10 POWER CAMERA STBY DEMO MODE DEMO MODE DEMO MODE STBY NIGHTSHOT
96. M BDeMeHM DATE TIME 1998 1999 2029 24 Simple setting of clock c by time difference You can easily set the clock a local time by Ha time difference in the menu system B 1 While the camcorder is the standby mode press MENU to display the menu 1 B 2 Turn the control dial to select ETC then press MENU the dial
97. R6 Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation When the batteries become weak or dead the Remote Commander does not work To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time 6 uoneuuojur jeuonippy 99 Identifying the parts
98. KBM PAL 2 suoneedo peoueApy 63 Watching TV screen Using the AV cordless IR receiver LASER LINK CCD TRV46E only Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver not supplied having the 4 LASER LINK mark to your TV or VCR you can easily view the picture on your TV For details refer to the operating instruction of the AV cordless IR receiver LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation To play back on a TV 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 on the camcorder to PLAYER 3 Turn the TV on and set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR 4 Press LASER LINK The lamp of the LASER LINK button lights up 5 Press We on the camcorder to start playback 6 Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK Note When LASER LINK is activated the LASER LINK button is lit the camcorder consumes power Press
99. MENU 2 CA 3 ORC TO SET START STOP KEY 4 START STOP 5 10 TAPE SET REC MODE ORC TO SET ESREMAIN 00199 TAPE SET REC MODE ORC TO SET a E9REMAIN RETURN TAPE SET ORC TO SET ESREMAIN RETURN va 819 q START STOP Each time you insert the cassette Perform the above procedures Notes on the ORC function When you set ORC TO SET the recording on the tape is erased for about 0 1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition Be careful when you use a recorded tape The 0 1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds or if you record over the blank You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed ORC stands for Optimizing the Recording Condition _
100. POWER OFF He CCD TRV36E TRV46E He
101. POWER OFF Tips for using the battery pack Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight The battery pack heats up During charging or recording the battery pack heats up This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack This is not cause for concern and is normal Be sure to observe the following Keep the battery pack away from fire Keep the battery pack dry Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one Charging temperature You should charge batteries at temperatures from 10 C to 30 C from 50 F to 86 F Lower temperatures require a longer charging time
102. Hints for better shooting the camcorder a flat surface use tripod TpeHory Try placing the camcorder a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height If you have tripod for still camera you can also use it with y Bac the camcorder When attaching non Sony tripod make sure ee that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6 5 He Sony mm 9 32 inch Otherwise you cannot attach 6 5 the tripod securely and the screw may damage MM the camcorder Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD Do not pick up the camcorder by the
103. NTSC NTSC NTSC LP PAL NTSC NTSC KBM uoneuuoJur jeuonippy 71 Tips for using the battery pa
104. 15 18 START STOP 19 20 21 22 rette ente 30 31 32 37 FADER 38 21 43
105. AUTO DATE wwnedeuo H OFF 17 Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene For more professional looking recordings use the zoom function sparingly T side for telephoto subject appears closer W side for wide angle subject appears further away Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom move it further for a faster zoom When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom move the power zoom lever to the W side until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm about 25 8 feet 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 the digital zoom e More than 18x zoom is performed digitally but the picture quality deteriorates as you move the lever toward the T side When you do not want to use the digital zoom set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system The right side a of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone and the left side b shows the optical zooming zone If you set the D Z
106. Samm Py Sony Sony GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES 2 suoneredo peoueapy j 31 32 Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the left side of the menu then press the dial to set 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired item then press the dial to set 4 Turn the control dial to select the desired mode and press the dial to set If you want to change the other modes repeat steps 3 and 4 If you want to change the other items select gt RETURN and press the dial then repeat steps from 2 to 4 5 Press MENU or select icon to erase the menu display
107. CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 3 1 CCD TRV46E 3 2 Br CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 2 5 BT CCD TRVAGE 2 6 Br 0 C 40 or 32 F no 104 20 C no 60 C 4 no 140 F 107 x 107 x 193 CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 890r CCD TRVAGE 900 1 kr NP F330 CR2025 7 100 240 50 60 23 DC OUT 8 4 B 1 5 A 0 40 32 104 20 C no 60 C 4 140 F 125 x 39 x 62
108. ans I e Remote sensor e Laser link e in x Built in light __ a e e D 220x in some areas 2 330x in some areas 1 220x 2 330x Hada i Using this manual Note on TV colour systems TV colour systems differ from country to country To view your recordings on a TV you need a PAL system based TV Precaution on copyright Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws Precautions on camcorder care The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green in colour that constantly appear on the LCD screen These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Over 99 99 are operational for effective use Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to
109. POWER PLAYER 2 STANDBY STANDBY 3 POWER 1 POWER PLAYER 2 STANDBY STANDBY 3 POWER CAMERA Identifying the parts Operation indicators Viewfinder Bunouckarenb 1 2 4 m j seis 0 00 00 5 M FADER END lt NEMA SEARCH 7 8 TAERE 9 10 11 12 1 Recording mode indicator p 35 Mirror mode indicator p 21 2 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format CCD TRV36E TRVA6E only p 70 3 Remaining battery time indicator mj gt nd 4d 4 Exposure indicator p 51 Zoom indicator p 18 5 FADER indicator p 39 6 Wide mode indicator p 43 7 PICTURE EFFECT indicator p 50 8 LCD BRIGHT indicator p 26 VOLUME indicator p 26 9 PROGRAM AE indicator p 45 10 Backlight indicator 37 11 SteadyShot off indicator CCD TRV46E
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111. Usable cassettes and playback modes Playing back an NTSC recorded tape You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system using the SP mode However note that the following will occur during playback of an NTSC recorded tape When playing back a tape on a TV screen you may not get the original colour depending on the TV When you play back on a Multi System TV set NTSC PB to the desired mode in the menu system During playback a black band appears on the lower part of the viewfinder or the LCD screen You cannot play back a tape recorded in NTSC video system with LP mode neither on the LCD nor on a TV screen If a tape has portions recorded in PAL and NTSC video systems the tape counter reading is not correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycle of the two video systems You cannot edit the NTSC recorded tape onto another VCR NTSC c
112. FOCUS 48 NEAR FAR 48 26 STOP lt lt lt REW We PLAY gt gt FF H PAUSE 18 NIGHTSHOT 41 101 FADER 39 23 6 5 9 32 uoneuuojur jeuonippy 93 Identifying the parts SS i lel EX amp a amp 14 Viewfinder 16 15 Speaker 26 27 16 LCD screen 20 17 LCD BRIGHT buttons p 20 18 OPEN button p 19 19 VOLUME buttons 26 20 Lithium battery compartment 67 21 Hook for shoulder strap 100 22 Eyecup 23 BATT RELEASE lever 13 24 Hook for shoulder strap 100 25 STANDBY switc
113. PROGRAM AE 45 47 49 ie P 55 57 58 CCD TRV36E TRV46E 59 STEADYSHOT ronbko CCD TRVAGE 5 ceti tn jte 62 63 65 66 68 69 7
114. 3 Turn the control dial to select WORLD TIME 2 then press the dial ETC 4 Turn the control dial to set a time difference 3 and press the dial The hour of clock changes WORLD TIME a in relation to a time difference which you set 5 MENU to erase the menu display 4 5 MENU WORLD TIME WORLD TIME BEEP BEEP ca COMMANDER COMMANDER COMMANDER DISPLAY DISPLAY amp DISPLAY REC LAMP Er REC LAMP Er LAMP e RETURN eRETURN MENU END MENU END MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME 4 7 1999 WORLD TIME BEEP 9 30 00 BEEP COMMANDER COMMANDER DISPLAY DISPLAY 8 HRS REC LAMP eRETURN
115. 7 imi STBY 0 00 00 ORC TO SET 0 1 0 1 2 Using the built in light CCD TRV36E TRV46E 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 5 feet While the camcorder is in Standby mode slide LIGHT t
116. 2 2 Cu 2 FADER WHITE gt YELLOW VIOLET RED gt CYAN GREEN gt BLUE SMALL LARGE SMALL 9
117. FADER He START STOP MODE 5SEC ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 He BOUNCE Shooting in dark NightShot The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with this function
118. START S R 24 Cc EDITSEAR C We EDIT EARTH Checking the recorded picture To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To go back to the last recorded point after edit search Press END SEARCH The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds 10 seconds in LP mode and stops Note that this function does not work once you eject the cassette after you recorded on the tape To begin re recording Press START STOP Re recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH Provided you do not eject the cassette the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth EDITSEARCH 5 10 LP
119. Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap watch the demonstration You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system You can also start the demonstration by the following operation When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON you cannot watch the demonstration To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to PLAYER 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 While holding down We set the POWER switch to CAMERA To exit demo mode 1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 While holding down lil set the POWER switch to CAMERA 100 DEMO MODE NIGHTSHOT B 1
120. Hi8 Hi8 8 8 8 Hi8 8 8 Video 8 EGI 8 8 Video 8 XR XR
121. gt 8 gt 9 gt 31 CAMERA B 5 gt STANDBY 15 gt 9 InfoLITHIUM gt InfoLITHIUM 74 73
122. indicated as CONTROL L REMOTE 5 Cassette compartment 14 CONTROL L REMOTE 46 Grip strap p 22 45 14 Eri Pa icd RFU adaptor DC output 46 22 P 47 RFU DC OUT 8 View finder lens adjustment ring p 16 63 9 LIGHT switch CCD TRV36E TRV46E 43 only p 59 16 VIDEO AUDIO jacks p 63 49 LIGHT CCD 61 earphone jack p 27 TRV36E TRV46E 59 60 VIDEO AUDIO 63 51 27 Identifying the parts 52 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone 63 Camera recording battery lamp 15 54 NightShot light emitter p 41 LASER LINK emitter CCD TRVA6E only p 64 55 Remote sensor CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E only p 98 Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control 56 Microphone
123. CAMERA DEMO MODE gt 35 gt Sony gt 90 NIGHTSHOT 2 YcraHoBure ee Ha OFF 41 B NIGHTSHOT Ha OFF
124. 17 TIME 57 31 DATE 57 32 DISPLAY 27 33 TITLE 53 34 END SEARCH 29 35 PICTURE EFFECT 50 36 START STOP MODE crp 19 37 BACK LIGHT 37 38 PROGRAM AE 46 39 EXPOSURE 51 40 32 41 MENU 32 uoneuuojur jeuonippy 95 Identifying the parts 42 Eyecup RELEASE knob p 78 42 78 3 EJECT switch p 14 43 EJECT 14 LANC control jack 4 LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it This jack has the same function as the jack
125. 2 Caution Do not remove any other screws You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup M aintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation e Operate the camcorder 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4 V AC power adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in this manual e Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing unplug the 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 setting to OFF when not using the camcorder Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration Do not push the LCD screen If the camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction While using the camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction Built in light CCD TRV36E TRV46E only Do not knock or jolt the buil i
126. 9 AE M BK S vin cM 4 SS 5 E zu ps PEA Lg enn L E CU v qo X ov 7 8 E CLEANING PERRA CASSETTE 20 31 10 i Ld Su CN lt lt 35 SANEA aN a Tec 47 1999 ee 1 The battery is weak or dead 1 Slow flashing The battery is weak Fast flashing The battery is dead uoneuuojur jeuonippy 2 The tape is near the end The flashing is slow 3 The tape has run out 2 The flashing becomes rapid 3 4 tape has been inserted 5 The tab on the tape is out red 4 He 6 Moisture condensation has occurred 5 7 The video heads may be contaminated 6 cJ 8 Some other trouble has occurred Use the self diagnosis func
127. REC LAMP RETURN MENU END MENU END Note on WORLD TIME WORLD TIME If the time is not set WORLD TIME does not WORLD work TIME uoneuuoJur jeuonippy 70 Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types CCD TRV36E TRV46E only This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system and was developed to realize higher picture quality You can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassette for this camera When you use a Hi8 video cassette the recording is made in the Hi8 system When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette the recording is made in the standard 8 mm system Standard 8 mm video cassette is incapable of recording in the Hi8 system If you intend to use a standard 8 mm video recorder player to play back a video tape you are required to use a standard 8 mm video cassette for recording What is Video 8 XR is an abbreviation of Extended Resolution The video 8 XR camcorder is new type of 8 mm camcorder with a picture quality superior to the conventional video 8 camcorder respectively You can record and play back pictures more clearly with the XR camcorder A video tape recorded by the XR camcorder gives excellent picture quality at maximum when it is played
128. BOUNCE D ZOOM OFF suoneredo peoueApy 39 40 Using the FADER function Note on the BOUNCE function When you use the following functions BOUNCE indicator does not appear Wide mode Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button Functions using the PROGRAM AE button To cancel the fader function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the indicator disappears When the date time or title is displayed The date time and title do not fade in or fade out When the START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING You cannot use the fader function Note on the fader function While using the BOUNCE function you cannot use the following functions Exposure Focus Zoom FADER BOUNCE BOUNCE PICTURE EFFECT START STOP
129. POWER PLAYER 3 TV VCR B VCR 4 LASER LINK LASER LINK 5 B 6 LASER LINK LASER LINK LASER LINK LASER LINK LASER LINK LASER LINK Editing onto another tape You can create your own video programme by editing with any other El 8 mm Hi8 Dv miniDV DV DV MS VHS SMIS S VHS VHSC SMisI sd S VHSC or IH Betamax VCR that has video audio inputs Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE if available Set EDIT to ON in the menu system p 36 Starting editing Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing Otherwise picture
130. 10 AUTO DATE 1 POWER CAMERA 2 STANDBY STANDBY 3 START STOP REC 240 Hil STBY 0 00 00 AUTO DATE ca40minHill amp REC 0 00 01 START STOP wwnedeuo suonegedo 15 16 Camera recording To stop recording momentarily Press START STOP again The STBY indicator appears in the viewfinder Standby mode To finish recording b Press START STOP again Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch to OFF Then eject the cassette a STBY 0 35 20 yock 4 b O START STOP Note Be sure to remove th
131. He f 0 ero lt gt 25 C 77 F
132. 1 1 gt 1 1 D 1 N 18 1 lt gt 20 N Standby Recording mode indicator p 15 Video control mode indicator p 28 Tape counter p 17 Self diagnosis functions indicator 89 5SEC mode indicator p 19 Remaining tape indicator gt Tar END SEARCH indicator p 29 NIGHTSHOT indicator p 41 AUTO DATE indicator p 15 Date indicator p 57 Time indicator p 57 Warning indicators p 103 Recording lamp p 15 Date or time indicator p 57 Tape counter p 17 Self diagnosis functions indicator p 89 Remaining battery time indicator FULL charge indicator p 9 __ gt oo T gt 5min ca gt Omin ba aaa Be 23 15 28 17 90 5SEC 19 mum gt o c T gt 5min ca gt Omin ss CALE END SEARCH 29 NIGHTSHOT 41
133. F gt 2 3 NEAR FAR 4 FOCUS AUTO F gt FOCUS INFINITY FOCUS B
134. 15 14 START STOP MODE B 5SEC ANTI GROUND SHOOTING L gt ero 4 19 e gt 9 31 8 amp gt 1 76 DATE TIME 2
135. gt FOCUS MANUAL 48 START STOP MODE B He 5SEC ANTI GROUND SHOOTING gt 4 19 e 68 uoneuuojur jeuonippy NIGHTSHOT ON ee Ha OFF gt 16
136. AUTO DATE 15 57 xs gt 57 103 15 57 17 90 FULL 9 Warning indicators If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window check the following Db you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON Dd 2 i3 M 5 S5min Ba
137. KBM LINE EDIT ON 36 1 2 3 4 H KBM
138. OTHERS lt WORLD TIME COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN THERS WORLD TIME BEEP 0 HR 4 OTHERS WORLD TIME COMMANDER ON DISPLAY Ete REC LAMP eRETURN OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER E DISPLAY LAMP 2RETURN OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER TSPLAY REC LAMP 9 sRETURN OTHERS G WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER amp DISPLAY Etc REC LAMP 9 eRETURN Changing the mode settings Note on the menu display Depending on the model of your camcorder the menu display may be different from that in this illustration Notes on changing the mode setting Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to PLAYER or CAMERA When you let the subject monitor the shot mirror mode the menu display does not appear Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA and PLAYER modes f LCD B L lt BRT NORMAL BRIGHT gt Normally select BRT NORMAL Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark When you select BRIGHT battery life is about 10 percent shorter during recording When you use the power sources other than the battery pack BRIGHT is automatically selected and LCD B L is not displayed in the
139. COUNTER RESET If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed the tape counter shows incorrect recording time When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide record in same SP or LP mode Note on the beep sound The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep sound select OFF in the menu system Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set at the factory to London time for United Kingdom and to Paris time for the other European countries You can reset the clock in the menu system You can change the AUTO DATE settings by selecting ON or OFF in the menu system The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day However the date may automatically appear more than once a day when you reset the date and time you eject and insert the tape again you stop recording within 10 seconds you set AUTO DATE to OFF once and set it to ON again in the menu system c 15
140. MIC PLUG IN POWER 15 41 LASER LINK CCD TRV46E 64 CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E 98 uoneuuojur jeuonippy 97 Identifying the parts Remote Commander CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E only The buttons that have the same name on the CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically C 1 Transmitter 1 Point toward the remote sensor to control the
141. The video heads may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied p 77 The picture does not appear in the The LCD panel is open viewfinder gt Close the LCD panel p 20 An unknown picture is displayed in If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to the viewfinder or on the LCD screen CAMERA without inserting a cassette the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO MODE is set ON in the menu system Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops You can deactivate the demonstration p 35 The picture does not appear on the Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out LCD screen gt Please contact your nearest Sony dealer The five digit code appears The self diagnosis function is activated gt Check the code and solve the problem p 89 Picture is recorded in incorrect The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON unnatural colour gt Set it to OFF p 41 Picture appears too bright and the The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON in a bright place subject does not appear in the gt Set it to OFF or use the NightShot function in a dark place viewfinder or on the LCD screen p 41 Others Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The supplied Remote Commander COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system does not work CCD TRV27E gt Set it to ON 34 TRV36E TRV46E only Something is blocking the infrared rays
142. mark If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment the beeps sound for a while If you try to record with the red mark exposed the and amp indicators flash and you cannot record To re record on this tape slide the tab back out covering the red mark EL Hi8 8 Hii El CCD TRV36E TR46E 1 EJECT 2 3 IP e N E EJECT B
143. 2 Remove the obstacle The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity gt Insert the batteries with the correct polarity p 99 The batteries are dead Insert new ones p 99 The beep sounds for 5 seconds Moisture condensation has occurred 2 Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 76 Some troubles occured in your camcorder gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate the camcorder There is dust in the viewfinder Detach the eyecup and clean the viewfinder p 78 uoneuuojur jeuonippy 85 86 Sony Sony
144. BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS 3 CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE END a PRESET TITLE HELLO 9 HAPPY BIRTHDAY T HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION gt TITLE END SMALL LARGE THE END THE END PRESET TITLE Li om m HAPPY BIRTHDAY T9 HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END sRETURN TITLE END THE END ua TITLE END TITLE THE END N Zya TITLE END suoneredo peoueapy 53 54 Superimposing title superimpose the title from beginning After step 7 press START STOP to start recording To superimpose the title while you are recording After pressing START STOP to start recording start from step 1 In this case beep is not heard To select the language of preset title When you want to select the language select amp before step 2 Then select language and return to step 2 To use the custom title When you want to use the custom title select in step 2 Notes on superimposing a title If you have not given any custom title appears on the display The FADER function works while the title is displayed h
145. CCD TRV 26E TRV27E Searching for the end of the picture You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape to make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth The tape starts rewinding or fast forwarding and the last 5 seconds 10 seconds in LP mode of the recorded portion play back Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture End Search Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape 1 While pressing OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Press END SEARCH This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or PLAYER If you start recording after using END SEARCH Occasionally the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth 5 10 LP
146. Installing and charging the battery pack Notes min appears in the display window until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time Remaining battery time indication in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder Use it as a guide It may differ from the actual recording time f there is a slight difference in shape between the plug of mains lead and the terminal of AC power adaptor it is ignorable for their mutual connection and power supply Be sure to plug the mains lead deeply into the terminal of AC power adaptor so that it is firmly locked If there is a gap between the plug of mains lead and the terminal of AC power adaptor it does not affect the efficiency of the AC power adaptor Charging time Battery pack NP Charging time min F330 supplied 150 90 F530 F550 210 150 F730 F750 300 240 F930 F950 390 330 M
147. and turn off the LASER LINK button when it is not needed LASER LINK Tonbko CCD TRV46E LASER LINK LASER LINK LASER LINK 1 POWER 2
148. back on the XR camcorder When a video tape recorded by this XR camcorder is played back on a conventional 8 camcorder or when a video tape recorded on a conventional 8 camcorder is played back on this XR camcorder the playback picture has the normal quality of an 8 camcorder When you play back The playback mode SP LP and system Hi8 standard 8 mm are selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode however will not be as good as that in SP mode Foreign 8 mm video Because the TV colour systems differ from country to country you may not be able to play back foreign pre recorded tapes Refer to the list of Using your camcorder abroad to check the TV colour system of foreign countries CCD TRV36E TRV46E Hi8 8 Hi8 8
149. battery In the car Sony DC adaptor charger not supplied Notes on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape The DC IN jack has source priority This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the mains lead is connected to the DC IN jack even when the mains lead is not plugged into the mains 12 24 NP F330 NP F530 NP F550 NP F730 NP F750 NP F930 NP F950 12 24
150. do not use this function To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually However when you adjust the exposure manually you cannot operate the BACK LIGHT function c BACK LIGHT BACK LIGHT B 6 BACK LIGHT
151. fire or explosion Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year Notes on lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed immediately consult a doctor Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers otherwise a short circuit may occur Note that the lithium battery has a positive 4 and a negative terminals as illustrated Be sure to install the lithium battery so that terminals on the battery match the terminals on the camcorder X 5 POWER CAMERA Sony CR2025
152. heat and light Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 1 22 meters 4 feet during use and until cool Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use 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 While pushing the hole under the built in light unit using a wire remove the unit 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
153. recording Selecting the START STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video 1 While pressing OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Set START STOP MODE to the desired mode Recording starts when you press START STOP and stops when you press it again factory setting ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 The camcorder records only while you press down START STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes 5SEC When you press START STOP the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 3 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5SEC the tape counter disappears and five dots appear The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below START STOP To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Press START STOP again before all the dots disappear Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START STOP Notes on START STOP mode If you have turned off the indicators on the LCD screen the dots do not appear You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 mode START STOP
154. the PROGRAM AE function 1 Press PROGRAM AE 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode 1 To turn off PROGRAM Press PROGRAM AE again Notes on focus setting e In the Spotlight Sports lesson and Beach amp Ski modes you cannot take close ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance In the Sunset amp Moon and Landscape modes the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects Note on PROGRAM AE Flickering or changes in colour may occur in the following modes if recording is carried out under a discharge tube such as fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp If this happens turn off PROGRAM AE Soft Portrait mode Sports Lesson mode Note When using the NightShot function the PROGRAM AE indicator flashes to indicate that it will not operate with this function PROGRAM 1 PROGRAM AE 2 PROGRAM PROGRAM
155. while using the battery pack as a power source LCD BRIGHT LCD L BRIGHT LCD B L Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel When closing the LCD panel turn it vertically until it clicks a When turning the LCD panel turn it always vertically otherwise the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly b Close the LCD panel completely when not in use a Letting the subject monitor the shot Mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks then turn it over The amp indicator appears on the LCD screen Mirror mode and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder Notes on mirror mode The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror image while recording in mirror mode The STBY indicator app
156. 0 ONOK aas 72 76 92 93 103 Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed below Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder The CCD TRV46E 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 TRV46E only As you read through this manual buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation Types of differences Ncnonb3oBaHnne
157. 9 17 30 00 4 7 1999 17 30 00 To stop recording with the date and suoneredo peoueapy or time Press DATE and or TIME again The date and DATE TIME or time indicator disappears The recording continues 57 Optimizing the recording condition Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording so that you can get the best possible picture ORC 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select 6A then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET then press the dial START STOP KEY flashes 4 Press START STOP The camcorder takes about 5 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode 1
158. C power adaptor or remove the battery pack After reconnecting the power source operate the camcorder E 61 00 E 62 00 A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has Occurred gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits example E 61 10 If you are unable to resolve the problem contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility uoneuuojur jeuonippy 89 56 21 00 CATE K OO
159. E e 69 ZOOM eere tti 18 C D ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 19 CLOCK 68 COUNTER RESET 17 DEMO MODE 35 100 DISPLAY 27 G H EDIT EDITSEARCH i END SEARCH I J K L LANG asi intet 96 LASER LINK 64 O P NIGHTSHOT 41 PICTURE EFFECT 49 PROGRAM 45 Q 5 T U V W X 2 62 WORLD TIME 69 Sony Piine http www world sony com Printed on recycled paper
160. HOT 41 P Q RIA PICTURE EFFECT m Playback Power sources Power zoom PROGRAM AE R Rec review 24 Recording mode 35 Remote control jack LANC 96 Rewind 26 5 48 30 3 LANO 96 MIC HH 97 90 37 15 9 17 H 53 18 6 7 35 141 0001
161. ON to activate digital zooming Select OFF to prevent the deterioration of the picture quality The camcorder goes back to optical zoom 16 9WIDE lt OFF CINEM A 16 9FULL gt Normally select OFF Select CINEMA to record in CINEMA mode e Select 16 9FULL to record in 16 9FULL mode STEADYSHOT lt gt CCD TRV46E only Normally select ON e Select OFF to release the SteadyShot function N S LIGHT lt ON OFF gt Normally select ON e Select OFF to not use the NightShot Light function c LTR SIZE lt NORMAL 2x gt NORMAL 2 BEEP lt ON OFF gt ON OFF 4 Et COMMANDER lt gt CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E ON OFF
162. OOM function to OFF the a zone disappears W TIT TT b W
163. OP does not operate The tape is stuck to the drum gt Eject the tape p 14 The tape has run out 2 Rewind the tape or use a new one p 14 The POWER switch is set to PLAYER gt Set it to CAMERA p 15 The tab on the cassette is out red Use a new tape or slide the tab p 14 Recording stops in a few seconds The START STOP MODE switch is set to 55 or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 Setitto p 19 to be continued uoneuuojur jeuonippy 84 Trouble check Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from The battery is dead the holder gt Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor p 9 31 B and amp indicators flash and no Moisture condensation has occurred function except for cassette ejection gt Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 works hour p 76 The date or time indicator is flashing You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds gt The camcorder is not malfunctioning You may start recording Flashing will stop soon The lithium battery is weak or dead 2 Replace the lithium battery with a new one p 67 The tape does not move when a The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF video control button is pressed gt Set it to PLAYER The tape has run out 2 Rewind the tape or use a new one p 26 The SteadySh
164. RV27E TRV36E TRV46E 6 1 63 7 1 100 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc 21 1 63 adel Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder you first need to install and charge the battery pack This camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack L series InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely
165. S O NY 3 865 336 13 1 Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Handycam Vision CCD TRV46E videoHi8 CCD TRV36E TRVAOE Video 8 CCD TRV26E TRV27E Fl 91998 by Sony Corporation 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 You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOM ERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e
166. STBY When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON NIGHTSHOT appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE REC MODE lt SP LP gt SP B SP LP LP LP 8 ORC TO SET ORC ON CLOCK SET
167. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan n P 28 En 28 18 86 63 16 16 35 WIDE 43 47 C 32 63 17 26 23 18 51 31 5 Self diagnosis display 89 Shoulder strap 100 Skip scan 28 Standby mode 16 STEADYSHOT 62 T U V Tape 17 Title 58 Tripod mounting 23 Trouble check 83 W X Y Z Watching on a TV 63 WIDE mode s 43 WORLD TIM
168. V27E TRV36E Approx 320 000 pixels Effective approx 290 000 pixels CCD TRV46E Approx 380 000 pixels Effective approx 230 000 pixels View finder Electronic viewfinder Monochrome Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm 1 7 16 in CCD TRV26E 18x Optical 36 x Digital CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E 18x Optical 72x Digital D 220x in some areas 2 330x in some areas Focal distance 4 1 73 8 mm 3 16 8 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 39 4 709 mm 1 9 16 28 in CCD TRV46E 47 2 850 mm 1 78 33 12 in Colour temperature Auto Minimum illumination 0 4 lux F 1 4 0 lux in NightShot mode Object invisible for the dark can be shot with infrared lighting Illumination range 0 4 lux to 100 000 lux Recommended illumination More than 100 lux LCD screen Picture 2 5 inches measured diagonally 50 3 x 37 4 mm 2 x 1 12 in On screen display TN LCD TFT active matrix method Total dot number 61 380 279 x 220 Input and output connectors Video output Phono jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio output Monaural Phone jack 327 mV at output impedance 47 kilohms impedance less than 2 2 kilohms RFU DC OUT Special minijack DC 5V Earphone jack Monaural minijack 3 5 mm LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack o 2 5 mm MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 0 V DC output impedanc
169. ch 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 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 SECAM system Bulgaria France Guyana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Ukraine etc 100 240 50 60 PAL
170. characters while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically Characters you have entered remain Turn STANDBY down once and then up again then proceed from step 1 To delete a title In step 4 turn the control dial to select then press the dial The last character is erased Repeat this step until all characters are deleted 1 CUSTOM 20 5 STANDBY 1 4 lt
171. ck This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording in a cold environment To save battery power Turn STANDBY down when not recording to save battery power A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again While you are positioning the subject selecting an angle or looking through the viewfinder lens or on the LCD screen the lens moves automatically and the battery is used The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed Be sure and remove the battery pack after using the camcorder When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery power is used up Remaining time in minutes appears
172. corder to your TV we recommend you to use the mains for the power source While playing back on a TV screen close the LCD panel Otherwise picture distortion may occur Connecting directly to a TV VCR with Video Audio input jacks When connecting the A V connecting cable make sure you connect the plug to jacks of the same colour Open the jack cover With using the supplied A V connecting cable connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR When connecting to the VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO N Signal flow If your TV VCR has a 21 pin connector EUROCONNECTOR Use the supplied 21 pin adaptor Ha
173. distortion may occur 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder 2 Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point just before where you want to start editing then press to set the camcorder in playback pause mode 3 On the VCR locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode 4 First press on the camcorder and after few seconds press Il on the VCR to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4 To superimpose the title while you are editing You can superimpose the title while you are editing Refer to Superimposing a title p 53 To stop editing Press on both the camcorder and the Note on Fine Synchro Edit If you connect a video deck that has the Fine Synchro Edit feature to the LANC jack of the camcorder using a LANC cable not supplied the edit will be even more precise Ha KBM El 8 Hi8 DV miniDV DV DV 5 VHS SWIS S VHS S VHSC B8 Betamax
174. e F330 150 90 F530 F550 210 150 F730 F750 300 240 F930 F950 390 330 Installing and charging the battery pack Battery life Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder Lower numbers are the time when recording with the LCD screen Using both will further reduce recording time CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E Battery Continuous Typical Playing pack NP recording recording time on time time LCD ANON jii 170188 9089 165050 mo 2900 0 wao di 568 230 005 410669 0 5350 305 075 595080
175. e 6 8 kilohms 3 5 mm Monaural type General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera recording using LCD CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 31W CCD TRVA6E 3 2 W Viewfinder CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 2 5W CCD TRVA6E 2 6 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 107 x 107 x 198 mm 4 14 x 4 VA x 7 58 in w h d Mass Approx CCD TRV26E TRV27E TRV36E 890 g 11b 15 oz CCD TRVA6E 900 g 11b 15 oz excluding the battery pack lithium battery cassette and shoulder strap 1 kg 21b 3 oz including the battery pack NP F330 lithium battery CR2025 cassette and shoulder strap Microphone Monaural type Supplied accessories See page 7 AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT 84 V 1 5 A in operating mode Operating temperature 0 to 40 32 to 104 Storage temperature 20 to 60 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 125 x 39 62 mm 5 x 1 V16 2 V2 in w h d excluding projecting parts Mass Approx 280 g 9 8 oz excluding mains lead Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uoneuuojur jeuonippy 91
176. e battery pack from the camcorder after using To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly focus the viewfinder lens Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus START STOP STBY b START STOP STANDBY LOCK POWER OFF b START STOP START STOP N
177. e lithium battery is in place DEMO MODE STBY Etc WORLD TIME REC LAMP lt ON OFF gt OFF PLAYER EDIT lt ON OFF gt ON OFF EDIT NTSC PB ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 gt ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 NTSC 4 43
178. e of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want The last recorded portion is played back To go forward hold down the side Edit Search CAMERA OFF EDITSEARCH 1 POWER ero B CAMERA 2 STANDBY STANDBY 3 Ha EDITSEARCH EDITSEARCH
179. e picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to warm place put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it after about 1 hour
180. ears as M6 and REC as The other indicators may not appear in mirror mode While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the following buttons TITLE DATE TIME and MENU The date appears in reverse when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on When recorded it will be normal b 6 wwnedeuo
181. g the mode settings REC MODE lt SP LP gt e Select SP when recording in SP standard play mode e Select LP when recording in LP long play mode When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8 mm camcorders or VCRs the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder ORC TO SET Select this item to automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording If you have already performed this function ORC ON is displayed ORC stands for Optimizing the Recording Condition CLOCK SET Reset the date or time AUTO DATE lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started Select OFF to not record the date DEMO MODE lt ON OFF gt Select ON to make the demonstration appear Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode Notes on DEMO MODE DEMO MODE is set to STBY Standby at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder If you insert a cassette during the demonstration the demonstration stops You can start recording as usual DEMO MODE automatically returns to
182. gt gt 67 POWER CAMERA OFF gt ero B PLAYER 26 STEADYSHOT OFF gt 62 CCD TRV46E 16 9FULL FOCUS MANUAL gt AUTO 48
183. h 15 26 START STOP button p 15 27 Battery mounting surface 28 DC IN jack p 9 31 94 i amp Ba 08 N 16 26 27 20 17 LCD BRIGHT 20 19 VOLUME 26 67 100 RELEASE 13 100 STANDBY 15 START STOP 15 27 DC IN 9 31 Identifying the parts R E 8 8 8 29 COUNTER RESET button 17 TIME button p 57 81 DATE button p 57 82 DISPLAY button p 27 83 TITLE button p 53 34 END SEARCH button 29 35 PICTURE EFFECT button p 50 36 START STOP MODE switch p 19 37 BACK LIGHT button p 37 38 PROGRAM AE button p 46 39 EXPOSURE button p 51 40 Control dial p 32 1 MENU button 32 29 COUNTER
184. he unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation The unit becomes warm while in use This is normal Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Notes on dry batteries CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E only To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction Dry batteries are not rechargeable Do not use a combination of new and old batteries Do not use different types of batteries The batteries slowly discharge while not in use Do not use a battery that is leaking If battery leakage occurred Wipe off the liquid in the Remote Commander 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 difficulty should arise unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer no BO
185. in light CCD TRV36E TRV46E only or a video light not supplied To get the best colour you must maintain a sufficient light level Note Exposure cannot be adjusted when using the NightShot function When you adjust the exposure manually BACK LIGHT does not work If you change the setting of PROGRAM AE mode the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode y Bac CCD TRV36E TRV46E
186. ing mode selected last is indicated first of all BOUNCE un NES oe When you use the BOUNCE function Set D ZOOM to OFF in the menu system FADER 1 FADER 2 START STOP b 1 FADER 2 START STOP
187. ion of the camcorder changes depending on its use such as how the autofocusing is working While checking the condition of the camcorder the InfoLITHIUM battery pack measures the battery consumption and calculates the remaining battery power If the condition changed drastically the remaining battery indication may suddenly decrease or increase by more than 2 minutes Even if 5 to 10 minutes is indicated as the battery remaining time on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder the indicator may also flash under some condition InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM D
188. k to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out a You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up to 15 degrees b Using the remote commander CCD TRV27E TRV36E TRV46E only You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander insert the R6 size AA batteries Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators on the LCD screen To erase the indicators press DISPLAY again If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY Using an earphone Connect an earphone not supplied to the jack You can adjust the volume using VOLUME When you use an earphone the sound does not come from the speaker To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel The viewfinder turns on automatically When using the viewfinder you can monitor sound only by using an earphone To view on the LCD screen again open the LCD panel The viewfinder turns off automatically 15 b
189. le you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off The actual battery life may be shorter Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen However the indication may not be displayed properly depending on using conditions and circumstances When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be displayed M CCD TRV46E NP 330 125 110 65 55 100 90 55 45 100 90 215 190 110 100 393 165 150 90 80 185 150 250 220 130 115 F 599 200 180 110 95 200 180 430 385 225 200 F7 20 335 300 185 165 335 300 510 460 270 240 F7 90 410 365 225 200 410 365 680 610 360 320 F930 535 480 290 260 535 480 780 700 410 370 350 630 570 345 310 630 570
190. malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired a Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as ina car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight b a PAL
191. marked with amp or S mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Handycam Vision Sony C Handycam Vision Handycam Vision
192. menu LCD COLOUR Select this item to adjust the colour on the LCD screen co REMAIN lt AUTO ON gt e Select AUTO when you want to display the remaining tape bar for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is turned on and calculates the remainder of the tape for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the remainder of the tape for the period of tape rewinding forwarding or picture search in PLAYER mode for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators for about 8 seconds after B is pressed in PLAYER mode e Select ON to always display the remaining tape indicator POWER PLAYER CAMERA
193. n 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 handling tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type of tape thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out 7 2 8 4
194. ng For hand held shots you ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb Place your right elbow against your side Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure to not touch the built in microphone Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position a You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel b When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD screen may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder a b
195. ng manually first focus in telephoto before recording and then reset the shot length 1 Set FOCUS to MANUAL The 2 indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD Screen 2 Move the power zoom lever to the T side in the optical zoom zone until the lever reaches the end 3 Turn the NEAR FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus 4 Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever l AUTO 1 MANUAL EA FAR NEAR To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO The 2 indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen disappears Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide angle after focusing in the telephoto position To record a very distant subject Push FOCUS down to INFINITY The lens focuses on the most distant subject while FOCUS is held down When it is released manual focus mode is resumed Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen to focus on a most distant subject Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear when recording a very distant subject amp when the subject is too close to focus on 1 FOCUS MANUAL
196. ng the titling work turn the control dial to select SET then press the dial TITLE SI TITLE POWER PLAYER 20 1 TITLE 2 T2 3 CUSTOM1 2 4 5 6 4 5 no 7
197. o ON The built in light turns on The built in light turns on off by turning on off STANDBY To stop using the built in light Slide LIGHT to OFF To turn on the built in light automatically Slide LIGHT to AUTO The built in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness However if the built in light turns on for more than about 5 minutes it automatically turns off In this case turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again Notes The battery pack is quickly discharging while the built in light is turned on Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use When you do not use the camcorder slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built in light accidentally When flickering occurs when you shoot white and bright subjects in AUTO mode slide LIGHT to ON The built in light may turn on off when you use the PROGRAM AE or BACK LIGHT function When inserting or ejecting a cassette the built in light may be turned off CCD TRV36E TRV46E 1 5 M 5
198. only In wide mode you cannot select the BOUNCE function with FADER When you record in 16 9 FULL mode the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide screen TV If you dub a tape the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording When recording you cannot change the mode OFF CINEMA 16 9FULL 34 OFF CINEMA 16 9 FULL 16 9 FULL
199. only p 62 12 Manual focusing 48 to be continued 10 1 1 N Display window Okouiko 35 21 Hi8 CCD TRV36E TRV46E 70 gt aj d 454 51 18 FADER 39 43 7 PICTURE EFFECT 50 LCD BRIGHT 26 VOLUME 26 PROGRAM 45 37 CCD TRV46E 62 48 101 jeuonippy 102 Identifying the parts
200. ot function does not STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu system activate CCD TRV46E only Set it to ON p 62 The SteadyShot function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16 9 FULL The autofocusing function does not FOCUS is set to MANUAL work gt Set it to AUTO p 48 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus gt Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually p 48 The fader function does not work The START STOP MODE switch is set to SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 4 Setit to 4 p 19 The date or time indicator Reset the date and time p 68 disappears Exposure adjustment or the The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON PROGRAM AE function does not gt Set it to OFF work Picture Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The image on the viewfinder screen The viewfinder lens is not adjusted is not clear 2 Adjust the viewfinder lens 16 A vertical band appears when a The contrast between the subject and background is too high subject such as lights or a candle The camcorder is not malfunctioning flame is shot against a dark gt Change locations background Trouble check Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions A vertical band appears when The camcorder is not malfunctioning shooting a very bright subject The playback picture is not clear EDIT is set to ON in the menu system Set it to OFF p 36 The picture is noisy
201. ote on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted the camcorder turns off automatically for saving battery power as well as for preventing the battery and tape from wearing down To resume Standby mode turn STANDBY down and up again To start recording press START STOP 5 STANDBY START STOP Camera recording Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording Passing the tape lead will ensure that you will not miss any start up scenes when you play back the tape Notes on the tape counter e The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time Use it as a guide There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time To set the counter to zero press
202. ower adaptor 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains 4 Slide the POWER switch to OFF Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on the display window Charging begins When the remaining battery indicator becomes normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window Before using the camcorder with the battery pack unplug the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged POWER CAMERA PLAYER 1 DC IN DC IN 2 3
203. owever the title does not fade If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title the title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed Title colour changes as follow s WHITE gt YELLOW VIOLET gt RED gt CYAN GREEN BLUE Title size changes as follows SMALL LARGE Title position changes as follows When you select the title size SMALL you can choose 9 positions When you select the title size LARGE you can choose 8 positions Notes on the title Depending on size or position of the title both of the date and time or either of them is not displayed If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title the title is automatically reduced into a proper size after the position is set When the title is displayed LCD BRIGHT and VOLUME indicators do not appear or 7 START STOP START STOP 1
204. pe of solvent which may damage the finish Do not let sand get into the camcorder When you use the camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place protect it from the sand or dust with some protector such as Sony sports pack Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired AC power adaptor Unplug the unit from the mains when not in use for a long time To disconnect the mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the mains lead itself Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged Do not bend the mains lead forcibly or put a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged Always keep the metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit B CAMERA PLAYER 3
205. r own titles Recording with the date time Optimizing the recording condition Using the built in light CCD TRV36E TRVA6E only en 59 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function CCD TRV46E only eee 62 for playback editing Watching on a TV screen 63 Editing onto another 65 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the CAnmicotrder e oe 66 Resetting the date and Simple setting of clock by time difference Usable cassettes and playback modes Tips for using the battery pack Maintenance information and precautions Using your camcorder abroad Trouble check eee Self diagnosis display Specifications Identifying the parts Warning indicators sss 5 7 8 14
206. st disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Camcorder Power Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The power is not on The battery pack is not installed Install the battery pack p 8 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 9 The AC power adaptor is not connected to the mains gt Connect the AC power adaptor to the mains p 31 The power goes off While being operated in CAMERA mode the camcorder has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes gt Turn STANDBY down once and then up again p 15 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 9 The battery pack is quickly The camcorder does not operate when using a battery pack that discharged is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 74 The ambient temperature is too low p 73 The battery pack has not been charged fully gt Charge the battery pack again p 9 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Use another battery pack p 73 While charging the battery pack no The AC power adaptor is disconnected indicator appears or the indicator gt Connect it firmly flashes in the display window e Something is wrong with the battery pack gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Operation Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions START ST
207. the crystal clear still slow picture search function to play back the tape recorded in LP mode e Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes the camcorder automatically enters stop mode Horizontal noise appears at the centre or top and bottom of the screen when you play back a tape in reverse This is normal You can play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 video system on the standard 8 mm camcorder CCD TRV26E TRV27E only POWER PLAYER
208. tion p 89 If the display does not disappear contact your 8 Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service 7 facility 90 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not Sony installed 9 103 Adjusting viewfinder 16 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING MEAM 5 19 Auto focus 48 Backlight 37 17 C D Camera recording 15 Car battery ctore 30 Charging 9 Cleaning video heads hPL CLOCK SET 68 Connection 63 COUNTER RESET 17 DEMO MODE 35 100 Digital zoom sss 18 DISPLAY innsinn 27 F G 1 END SEARCH 29 Exposure mennene 51 L LANG eie LASER LINK Lithium battery M N Mains enciende 31 Manual focus Menu system d MIC microphone jack 97 NIGHTS
209. ure and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder the remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operating instructions P Full charge Charging until FULL appears in the display window 30 InfoLITHIUM
210. ve the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow RELEASE You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder p 35 35 1 poeg 13 14 Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed When you want to record in the Hi8 system use Hi8 video cassette CCD TRV36E TRV46E only 1 While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens 2 Insert a cassette with the window facing out 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down 252 2 To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red
211. viewfinder or by the LCD panel c He Do not place the camcorder so as to point the c viewfinder the LCD screen toward the sun He The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen may be damaged careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight by a window d 4 d ES wwnedeuo suonegedo Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press the amp side of EDITSEARCH momentarily the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back Rec Review You can monitor the sound from the speaker or an earphone Hold down the sid
212. y recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The red lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you recorded with the viewfinder The camera recording battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up POWER CAMERA OFF START STOP MODE 68

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