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Sanyo DS27930, DS32424 CRT Television User Manual

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1. 25 Changing the mode settings 28 for camera recording Fade in and fade out 32 Using the wide mode function 33 Enjoying picture effect 35 Focusing manually a 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function 39 Shooting with backlighting 41 Adjusting the exposure Releasing the STEADY SHOT function nece cinese 43 Superimposing a title 44 Making your own titles a Recording with the date time 48 Optimizing the recording condition 49 for playback editing Watching on a TV screen Editing onto another tape Recording from a VCR or TV 54 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the Camcorder suda 55 Resetting the date and time 57 Usable cassettes and playback modes Tips for using the battery pack Maintenance information and precautions in Using your camcorder abroad Trouble check es Self diagnosis function Specifications mes Identifying the parts Warning indicators Index aene nmten nt iir Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed below Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit check your mode
2. Battery life Using Sony alkaline batteries at 77 F 25 C Upper numbers are the time when recording with the viewfinder Lower numbers are the time when recording with the LCD screen CCD TRV62 TRV72 TRV82 Continuous recording time 165 min 165 min 105 min 100 min Typical recording time 95 min 95 min 60 min 55 min Notes You may not use the battery case in cold environment The battery life may be shorter depending on the using environment The above battery lives are estimates The battery life may be shorter depending on the storage condition of the battery before being purchased and temperature When the battery case is installed Slightly raise the viewfinder when you use the camcorder To remove the battery case The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack When you replace the batteries be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder to prevent malfunction Using alternative power sources Using a car battery Use Sony DC V515A car battery charger not supplied Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car 12 V or 24 V Connect the car battery cord to the camcorder in the same way as you connect the AC power adaptor To remove the car battery charger The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the AC power adaptor xc This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony SS O a video products When pu
3. 46 TITLE COL TITLE POS MENU MENU T COMMANDER WIND COMMANDER ORC TO SET SEU ORC TO SET REC MODE PUSH EXEC REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE COL WHITE TITLE POS gt CENTER TITLE POS TITLE LANG TITLE LANG TITLE1 SET i MENU END MENU END 2 MENU MENU SEL EC PUSHEX TITLE COL cy TITLEPOS CENTER BOTTOM MENU END MENU END SEU PUSH EXEC TITLE COL TITLE POS CENTER BOTTOM MENU END MENU END MENU MENU T WIND COMMANDER COMMANDER ORC TO SET ORC TO SET REC MODE PUSH 23 REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE COL GREEN TITLEPOS gt BOTTOM TITLE POS TITLE LANG TITLE LANG TITLE1 SET 4 n MENU END MENU END Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder We recommend to eject the cassette before you begin Your title can have up to 22 characters 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the dial 4 Repeat step 3 until you finish the title 5 When you are finished turn the control dial to select 1 then press the dial 6 Press MENU to erase the menu display 2 MENU T ORC TO SET REC MODE suoneiedo peoueApy j SEU TITLE C
4. LASER LINK To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK suoneiredo peoueApy j 51 52 Editing onto another tape You can create your own video programe by editing with any other El 8 mm Hi Hi8 VHS VHS SWISI S VHS MISI VHSC S VCR that has video audio inputs Before editing VISIA S VHSC IH Betamax or EBeta ED Betamax Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE if available 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to VTR 2 Set EDIT to ON in the menu system N Signal flow SEL PUSH EXEC MENU END Editing onto another tape Starting editing Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing Otherwise picture 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 where you want to start editing then press II 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 Press Il on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4 To stop editing Press O on both the camco
5. Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen to focus on a most distant subject Notes on manual focusing The following indicators may appear A when recording a very distant subject 2 when the subject is too close to focus on 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 Spotlight mode For subjects in spotlight such as at the theatre or a formal event amp i 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 color Sports Lesson mode For recording fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games T 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 e Sunset amp Moon mode For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets fireworks neon signs or general night views ail Landscape mode For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle such as a window or screen suoneredo paouenpy 39 40 Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 Press PROGRAM AE 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired
6. If you press PROGRAM AE the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode Releasing the STEADY SHOT function When you shoot the indicator appears in the viewfinder This indicates that the Steady Shot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera shake You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod Set STEADY SHOT to OFF STEADY SHOT Q A To activate the Steady Shot function again Set STEADY SHOT to ON Notes on the Steady Shot function e The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera shake e When you switch the STEADY SHOT function on or off the exposure may fluctuate e Steady Shot does not operate in 16 9 FULL mode If you set STEADY SHOT to ON the indicator flashes suoneredo peoueApy j 43 44 Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles You can also select the language position and color of titles in the menu system Selecting the language 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TITLE LANG then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired language then press the dial 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display MENU t COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS
7. To Stop Recording Press O 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 amp indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL 2025 lithium battery Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 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 up Sao 7 S L 4 1997 uoneuuojur jeuonippy I Notes on lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallow ed 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 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 WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 55 56 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium ba
8. the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode 36 Focusing manually When to use manual focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually b c d e Insufficient light a e Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b e Too much brightness behind the subject c Horizontal stripes d Subjects through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Focusing manually When focusing 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 2 Move the power zoom lever to the T side 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 le AUTO ie MANUAL INFINIT 2 tB To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO The F indicator in the viewfinder disappears suoneiedo peoueApy j 37 38 Focusing manually 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
9. 39 LASER LINK s DI Lithium battery 55 M N Manual focus 37 Menu system 27 MIC microphone jack 75 O P ORC tentiam posano 49 PICTURE EFFECT 35 Playback pause 23 Power sources 25 Power zoom 14 PROGRAM AE 39 Q R Rec review 21 Recording mode 29 Remote control jack LANC iu 75 Reverse vinssin 23 S Self diagnosis function 72 Shoulder strap 80 Skip scan 23 Soft Portrait mode Sports Lesson mode Spotlight mode we 39 Standby mode dee E STEADY SHOT 43 Sunset amp Moon mode 39 T U V Tape counter 13 TBO sian 31 Titles 44 Tripod mounting 19 Trouble check 68 W X Y Z Watching on a TV 50 WIDE mode 53 WIND i 29 ZOOM iii 14 83 uoneuuojur jeuonippy Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
10. FULL d CINEMA Black bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen and the viewfinder or LCD screen a and a normal TV screen b look wide You can also watch the picture el gt m gt l gt 9 9 without black bands on a wide screen TV c 16 9 FULL The picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen d or on a normal TV e is horizontally compressed You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide screen TV f by e e suoneredo peoueApy j 33 34 Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode function While the camcorder is in Standby mode press 16 9 WIDE repeatedly so that the desired mode indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen CINEMA 16 9 WIDE 16 9 FULL m To cancel wide mode Press 16 9 WIDE repeatedly until the wide mode indicator disappears 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 instruction manual of your TV Note that the picture recorded in 16 9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV Notes on wide mode e If wide mode is set to 16 9 FULL the Steady Shot function does not work and the ty indicator flashes When you record in 16 9 FULL mode the date or time indicator will b
11. 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 headphones Hold down the side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want The last recorded portion is played back To go forward hold down the side Edit Search suogerRdo seg 1 POWER CAMERA OFF e i START S 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 21 Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to VTR The video control buttons light up 2 Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out 3 While pressing OPEN open the LCD panel Ad
12. PROGRAM AE mode 1 2 PROGRAM AE sey h PUSH EXEC To turn off program AE Press PROGRAM AE 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 e In the Sunset amp Moon and Landscape modes the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects Note on PROGRAM AE You can adjust the exposure while recording using PROGRAM AE mode 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 EI indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen b BACK LIGHT suoneredo peoueApy j 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 indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting conditions This function is also effective under the following conditions e On snow e g at a ski resort e At the beach under strong sunshine A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light e A white subject against a white background Especially when you shoot a
13. TITLE LANG ENGLISH TITLE1 SET 4 MENU END ENGLISH FRAN AIS TITLE LANG ESPANOL PORTUGU S MENU END e SEU PUSH EXEC SEU PUSH EXEC ENGLISH FRAN AIS TITLE LANG ESPA OL PORTUGU S MENU END MENU COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE LANG gt ESPANOL TITLE1 SET i MENU END Superimposing a title Using titles To add the title from the beginning 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears Each time a new title appears it is flashing When the desired title appears wait for it to stop flashing 2 Press START STOP to start recording 3 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE To add the title while you are recording 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears Each time a new title appears it is flashing 2 When the desired title appears wait for it to stop flashing and press TITLE again to erase the title from the display 3 Press START STOP to start recording 4 When you reach the point where you want to add the title press TITLE 5 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE again suogersdo peoueApy Titles cycle as follows Original title 1 Original title 2 HELLO HAPPY BIRTHD
14. and play back the tape to make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth The tape starts rewinding or fast forwarding and the last 5 seconds 10 seconds in LP mode of the recorded portion play back Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture End Search Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape 1 While pressing OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Press END SEARCH This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or VTR 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 24 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder battery pack the hause current alkaline battery and 12 24 V car battery Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder Place Power source Accessory to be used Indoors Hause current Supplied AC power adaptor Outdoors Battery pack Battery pack NP F530 supplied NP F730 NP F930 Size AA LR6 Alkaline battery Battery case supplied In the car 12 V or 24 V car battery Sony car battery charger DC V515A Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape If th
15. digital zoom set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system The right side a of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone and the left side b shows the optical zooming zone If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF the a zone disappears W iJ T b a Camera recording Selecting the START STOP mode Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start stop mode 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 i Recording starts when you press START STOP and stops when you press it again normal mode 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 remaining tape indicator disappears and five dots appear The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below suogerRdo seg I 2 START STOP MODE ANTI GROUND SHOOTIN 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 th
16. in this manual 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 set 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 e While using the camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction 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 uoneuuojur jeuonippy I Camcorder care When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time disconnect the power source and remove the tape Periodically turn on the power operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes 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 type of solvent which may damage the finish If fingerpri
17. 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 When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 200 degrees the camcorder enters mirror mode Using the mirror mode you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD a The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror image while recording in mirror mode b The STBY indicator appears as II and REC as amp 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 al b Hints for better shooting For hand held shots you ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb suogerdo seg 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
18. played back with HiFi SOUND set to 1 or 2 in the menu system gt Set to STEREO in the menu system p 31 Excessive high pitched sound is heard e The picture has been recorded with WIND set to ON in the menu system gt When there is no wind set it to OFF p 29 The date or time indicator disappears Reset the date and time p 57 Picture Symptom Cause and or Corrective Action The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear e The viewfinder lens is not adjusted gt Adjust the viewfinder lens p 12 A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background The contrast between the subject and background is too high The camcorder is not malfunctioning gt Change locations to be continued 69 70 Trouble check Symptom Cause and or Corrective Action A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject The camcorder is not malfunctioning The playback picture is not clear EDIT is set to ON in the menu system gt Set it to OFF p 31 The picture is noisy The video heads may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette not supplied p 63 The picture does not appear in the viewfinder The LCD panel is open gt Close the LCD panel p 18 If VF PW SAVE is set to ON the picture disappears automatically when you turn your face awa
19. shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center Note In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 800 222 SONY United States only For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416 499 SONY Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery For the customers in the U S A CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa
20. the LCD screen again open the LCD panel The viewfinder turns off automatically suogerRdo seg Note on the lens cover The lens cover does not open when the POWER switch is set to VTR Do not open the lens cover manually It may cause malfunction 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 Il during playback To resume playback press Ii or E gt 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 or gt while advancing the tape To resume normal playback press D gt To view the picture at 1 5 speed slow playback Press B gt on the Remote Commander during playback To resume normal playback press B If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute it shifts to normal speed automatically To select the playback sound Change the HiFi SOUND mode setting in the menu system Notes on playback 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 23 Searching for the end of the picture You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record
21. time repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times This improves the contact condition Also wipe the and terminals with a soft cloth or paper 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 Notes on the battery case Use only with alkaline batteries You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA LR6 rechargeable NiCd batteries Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment lower than 50 F 10 C Keep the metal part clean If it gets dirty wipe it with a soft cloth Do not disassemble or convert the battery case Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock During recording the battery case heats up This is not cause for concern Prevent the electrode in the battery case from coming in contact with a metal object If you will not use the battery case for a long time detach the battery case from the camcorder and remove the batteries from the battery case 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 damag
22. will not be indicated in minutes 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 consumption 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 J indicator may also flash under some condition uoneuuojur jeuonippy I 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 use up the battery pack and then recharge it 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 After you have used the InfoLITHIUM battery pack with an equipment not having the f muruuw mark make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment having the Q moumu
23. 0 lithium battery CR2025 cassette and shoulder strap CCD TRV82 21b30z 1kg excluding the battery pack lithium battery cassette and shoulder strap 2 Ib 8 oz 1 1 kg including the battery pack NP F530 lithium battery CR2025 cassette and shoulder strap Microphone Stereo type Supplied accessories See page 5 uoneuuojur jeuonippy j AC power adaptor Power requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 25W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V 1 9 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal 8 4 V 1 4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery packs NP F530 NP F730 NP F930 lituium ion type Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 31 4x113 16x 61 2 in 81x 45 x 163 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 1 Ib 3 oz 560 g Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 73 74 Identifying the parts NI lella S e ro Es N e ej e ie iv El Intelligent accessory shoe POWER switch p 11 LCD BRIGHT buttons p 16 Display window p 81 NEAR FAR dial p 37 FOCUS switch p 37 Tripod receptacle p 19 Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder OPEN button p 16 Note on the intelligent accessor
24. 2 TRV82 only The recording continues even when the picture in the viewfinder disappears during recording If you set VF PW SAVE to OFF in the menu system the picture in the viewfinder does not disappear even when you turn your face away from the viewfinder When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that the white balance is properly adjusted 13 Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene For more professional looking recordings use the zoom function sparingly T side for telephoto subject appears closer W side for wide angle subject appears farther away 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 2 5 8 feet about 80 cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or about 1 2 inch about 1 cm away in the wide angle position Notes on digital zoom More than 15x zoom is performed digitally and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the T side If you do not want to use the
25. 3 859 428 12 1 SONY Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No CCD TRV _________________ Model No AC V Serial No Serial No Handycam Vision CCD TRV82 video Hi8 CCD TRV62 TRV72 TRV82 Fi E 1997 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 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
26. 4 t MENU END CLOCK SET MENU SEL PUSH EXEC E 1 1997 CLOCK SET MENU END t 4 12 00 AM a MENU END To correct the date and time setting Repeat the above procedure 57 Resetting the date and time To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator Press TIME to display the time indicator When you press the same button again the indicator goes off The year changes as follows 1997 1998 2029 t 1 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12 hour cycle 12 00 AM stands for midnight 12 00 PM stands for noon Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system and was developed for higher quality pictures You can use Hi8 video and standard 8 mm cassettes When you use a Hi8 video cassette the recording is in the Hi8 system When you use a standard 8mm cassette the recording is in the standard 8 mm system You cannot record on standard 8 mm cassettes in the Hi8 system If you are going to play back the tape using a standard 8mm video recorder player you should use standard 8 mm cassettes 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 re
27. 5 minutes gt Turn STANDBY down once and then up again p 11 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 6 If VF PW SAVE is set to ON the picture disappears automatically when you turn your face away from the viewfinder CCD TRV72 TRV82 only gt Bring your face close to the viewfinder within 1 2 inch 1 cm Or set VF PW SAVE to OFF p 29 The battery pack is quickly discharged The camcorder does not operate when using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 6 The ambient temperature is too low p 59 The battery pack has not been charged fully gt Charge the battery pack again p 6 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Use another battery pack p 60 Operation Symptom Cause and or Corrective Action START STOP does not e The tape is stuck to the drum operate gt Eject the tape p 10 The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or use a new one p 22 The POWER switch is set to VTR gt Set it to CAMERA p 11 The tab on the cassette is out red gt Use a new tape or slide the tab p 10 Recording stops in a few seconds The START STOP MODE switch is set to SEC or L gt Set it to 4 p 15 Trouble check Symptom Cause and or Corrective Action The cassette cannot be removed from the holder The battery is dead gt Use a charged ba
28. AY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END After THE END appears the title display disappears and then Original title 1 returns The titles are displayed in the language you selected in the menu system Notes on superimposing a title If you have not made any original titles they are not displayed You cannot select a title while you are recording FADER does not work while the title is displayed You cannot simultaneously record the title and the date or time You cannot record the title during fade in fade out If you display the menu while superimposing a title the title is not recorded while the menu is being displayed 45 Superimposing a title To select the color of the title 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TITLE COL then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired color then press the dial You can chose from the following 7 colors WHITE gt YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN gt GREEN gt BLUE 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display To select the position of the title 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select TITLE POS then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired position CENTER or BOTTOM then press the dial 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display
29. HT indicator p 16 VOLUME indicator p 22 gt gt _ gt 4i 10 Warning indicators p 82 20 AUTO DATE indicator p 48 11 Mirror mode indicator p 18 21 Date time indicator p 48 12 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format 22 Recording lamp CCD TRV62 only p 11 p 58 23 ORC indicator p 49 13 Recording mode indicator p 12 24 Date or time indicator p 48 Tape counter indicator p 13 Self diagnosis function indicator p 72 81 82 Warning indicators If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window check the following 5 you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON 2 CLEANING CASSETTE FF 4 Ny Se JUL 4 1997 Z gt hee 1 ta a Rd 1 The battery is weak or dead 6 Moisture condensation has occurred Slow flashing The battery is weak r 2 Fast flashing The battery is dead 7 The video heads may be contaminated al The tape is nearthaend 8 Some other trouble has occurred 2 M fl in al eng Use the self diagnosis function p 72 5 If the display does not disappear contact 3 The tape has run out your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony The flashing becomes rapid service facility 4 No tape has been inse
30. Normally select OFF 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 TITLE COL lt WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE gt Select the color of the title TITLE POS lt CENTER BOTTOM gt e Select CENTER to center the title in the picture e Select BOTTOM to position the title at the bottom of the picture 29 Changing the mode settings TITLE LANG lt ENGLISH FRANGAIS ESPANOL PORTUGUES gt Select the language of the preset titles TITLE1 SET TITLE2 SET Store your own titles D ZOOM lt ON OFF gt Select ON to activate digital zooming Select OFF to not use the digital zoom The camcorder goes back to 15x zoom 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 AUTO DATE lt ON OFF gt Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started Select OFF to not record the date CLOCK SET Reset the date or time 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 se
31. OL gt SEL PUSH EXEC TITLE POS PUSH EXEC TITLE LANG TITLE1 SET TITLE1 SET gt TITLE2 SET MENU END MENU END TITLE1 SET N TITLE1 SET NEW YORK MENU END MENU END To edit a title you have stored In step 2 select TITLE1 SET or TITLE2 SET depending on which title you want to edit then change the title To move the cursor to the character on the left side select If you enter 22 characters in step 4 The title is stored immediately and you can skip step 5 If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter 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 At the leftmost character position select and press the dial Do not erase the title by selecting empty spaces If you do so a title full of empty spaces is stored 47 Recording with the date time Before you start recording or during recording press DATE or TIME You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen with the picture Press DATE or TIME then press TIME or DATE to display the date and time together Except for the date or time indicator no indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded The clock is already set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory You can r
32. ack the tape Notes on the tape counter The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time Use it as a guide There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time To set the counter to zero press COUNTER RESET If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed the tape counter shows incorrect recording time When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide record in same SP or LP mode Note on the beep sound As indicated with in the illustration a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording and two beeps sound when you stop recording confirming the operation 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 suongJjedo seg Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory 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 Notes on finder power save CCD TRV7
33. camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV E Check the following list 5 NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guyana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Ukraine etc 67 68 Trouble check If you run into any problem using the camcorder use the following table to troubleshoot the problem Should the difficulty persist disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Camcorder Power Symptom Cause and or Corrective Action The power is not on The battery pack is not installed gt Install the battery pack p 8 The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 6 The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet gt Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet p 25 The power goes off While being operated in CAMERA mode the camcorder has been in Standby mode for more than
34. 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 VCRs 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 79 80 Identifying the parts Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap Identifying the parts Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window il a ce INS 5 15 61 isa Lei La E LV gt 7 VOL Be 40 min aul 17 8 ha i 9 19 3 1 WIND indicator p 29 14 Video control mode p 12 2 Manual focusing p 37 15 Tape counter p 13 Self diagnosis f ion indicat 72 3 PROGRAM AE indicator p 39 uneton indicator p 72 16 R ining tape indicator 4 Steady Shot indicator p 43 See m hen vi 5 Backlight indicator p 41 zx ES 6 FADER indicator p 32 17 END SEARCH indicator p 21 7 Wide mode indicator p 33 18 Exposure indicator p 42 Zoom indicator p 14 8 PICTURE EFFECT indicator p 35 HE e 19 Remaining battery indicator 9 LCD BRIG
35. ck indicated as CONTROL L or supplied This jack also accepts a plug REMOTE in power microphone 21 Cassette compartment p 10 31 Remote sensor p 79 22 Grip strap p 19 Aim the Remote Commander here for 23 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC output TENDE ona utpu jack p 50 92 IR transmitter p 51 24 VIDEO AUDIO jacks p 50 83 Microphone 25 headphones jack p 23 34 Camera recording battery lamp p 11 75 Identifying the Parts 6 B amp 8 amp amp E S 76 START STOP MODE switch p 15 STEADY SHOT switch p 43 Speaker p 21 LCD screen p 16 Lithium battery compartment p 56 PICTURE EFFECT button p 35 Video control buttons p 22 L1 STOP stop lt lt REW rewind L PLAY playback P FF fastforward Il PAUSE pause REC recording S i B E lighting aperture CCD TRV72 TRV82 only Viewfinder p 12 COUNTER RESET button p 13 END SEARCH button p 24 MENU button p 28 Identifying the parts S Ri 2 S3 BI a7 48 49 50 5 52 TIME button p 48 DATE button p 48 DISPLAY button p 23 TITLE button p 45 16 9 WIDE button p 33 View finder lens adjustment ring CCD TRV62 only p 12 sos a ci amp I CCD TRV62 Eyecup RELEASE knob CCD TRV62 only p 64 FADER button p 32 55 BACK LIGHT b
36. comes 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 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 battery case carefully before replacing the batteries f 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 Using your camcorder abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV color 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 110 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet b AC V316 V316A Q4 E n EE gt a b amp i Difference in color systems 3 This camcorder is an NTSC system based
37. corded The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode however will not be as good as that in SP mode Note on AFM HiFi stereo When you play back a tape the sound will be in monaural if You record the tape using this camcorder then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder player You record the tape on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder then play it back on this camcorder Foreign 8 mm video Because the TV color 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 color system of foreign countries Tips for using the battery pack 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 use
38. d when a tape is inserted or removed When to replace the battery pack uonguuoyjur euonippv While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery power is used up Remaining time in minutes appears mj mn gt 4 am i 4d 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 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 has been replaced 59 Tips for using the battery pack Notes on the rechargeable battery pack Caution Never leave the battery pack in temperatures above 140 F 60 C 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 Battery pack care e Remove the battery pack form the camcorder after using it and keep it in a cool place When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF This shortens battery life
39. e The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging Therefore you should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder The switch on the battery pack This switch is provided so that you can mark the charged battery pack Set the switch to the green mark position when charging is completed When removed from the charging adaptor the switch exposes the green mark When removed from your camcorder no mark is indicated S RI 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 50 F to 86 F from 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time 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 Sony recommends that you use the InfoLITHIUM battery pack with video equipment having the 9 mreuruuw mark When you use this battery pack with video equipment having the f weuruuw 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
40. e indicators on the LCD screen the dots do not appear e You cannot use FADER in 5SEC or amp mode 15 16 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 200 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 Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT select LCD B L in the menu system and set to BRIGHT You can select LCD B L only while using the battery pack as a power source 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 b suogerRdo seg I 17 Letting the subject monitor the shot You can turn the LCD
41. e widened on the wide screen TV f you dub a tape the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording The wide mode is canceled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power source When recording you cannot change the mode Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function b a c d e EE aul PASTEL a The contrast of the picture is emphasized and the picture looks like an animated cartoon NEG ART b The color and brightness of the picture is reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B 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 suoneiedo peoueApy i 35 Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function 1 Press PICTURE EFFECT 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired picture effect mode 1 PICTURE EFFECT PASTEL PUSH EXEC NEG ART SEPIA B amp W _ SOLARIZE hi MOSAIC d SLIM STRETCH k To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT The indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen goes out Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off
42. ed 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 8l 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 amp If moisture condenses on the lens no indicator appears but the picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour 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 gt can be used again if the indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again 3 On the lens 4 5 How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a 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 Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads When the indicator and a CLEANING CASSETTE message appear
43. emain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack This is normal If the CHARGE lamp does not light disconnect the power cord After about one minute reconnect the power cord again You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack When a fully charged battery pack is installed the CHARGE lamp will light once then go out Installing the battery pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Insert 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 Note on installing the NP F930 battery pack or battery case Use the camcorder while lifting up the viewfinder slightly Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack Charging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE PUSH slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow BATT RELEASE PUSH You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder p 30 TA 10 Inserting a cassette Make sure that the power source is installed When you want to record in the Hi8 system use Hi8 video cassette Hi El 1 While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the directio
44. eset the clock in the menu system JUL 4 1997 JUL 4 1997 5 30 00 PM 5 30 00 PM To stop recording with the date and or time Press DATE and or TIME again The date and or time indicator disappears The recording continues Note on the date or time indicator If you press DATE or TIME while you are recording in CINEMA mode the indicators in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen move upwards 48 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 ORC TO SET then press the dial START STOP KEY flashes 3 Press START STOP The camcorder takes about 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode e MENU WIND COMMANDER Ed NITTI ORG TO SET gt SSTARTISTOP_ TITLE COL 7 KEY CS TITLE POS Lat TITLE LANG suoneiedo peoueApy MENU END START STOP Each time you insert the cassette Perform the above procedures To see if the tape condition has been checked If the ORC indicator lights up in the display window the tape condition has been checked 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 camco
45. ideo plug of the A V connecting cable b If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or the TV With this connection the sound is monaural even in stereo mode To connect to a VCR or TV without Video Audio input jacks Use the RFU 95UC RFU adaptor not supplied Monitoring the picture from a TV or VCR You can monitor the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder Connect the camcorder to the outputs on the TV or VCR Watching on a TV screen Using the AV cordless IR receiver LASER LINK 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 instruction manual 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 1 Connect the receiver to the TV and turn on the IR receiver power 2 Turn on the TV power and set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VTR and press LASER LINK on the camcorder The LASER LINK button indicator lights up 4 Press gt on the camcorder The picture appears on the TV screen 5 Point the IR transmitter on the camcorder toward the infrared sensor on the IR receiver so that the blue background clearly appears on the TV
46. is happens restore the power supply again immediately suoneiedo peoueApy il Using the house current 1 Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet 2 Lift up the viewfinder 3 Slide the connecting plate down into the guides at the rear of the camcorder until it clicks To remove the connecting plate The connecting plate is removed in the same way as the battery pack WARNING The power cord 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 wall outlet even if the set itself has been turned off Notes on the VTR CAMERA lamp e The VTR CAMERA lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use This is normal If the VTR CAMERA lamp does not light disconnect the power cord After about one minute reconnect the power cord 25 Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteries Use the battery case supplied and six size AA LR6 Sony Alkaline batteries not supplied 1 Remove the battery holder from the battery case 2 Insert six new alkaline batteries into the battery holder following the marking on the holder to be sure the batteries are installed in the correct direction 3 Insert the battery holder with the alkaline batteries 4 Insert the battery case with the alkaline batteries to the battery mounting surface of the camcorder in the same way as the battery pack
47. just the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary 4 Press gt to start playback 5 Adjust the volume using VOLUME You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR STOP REWG PLAY amp FF PAUSE REC Ga A o o o o VOLUME um E To stop playback press L1 To rewind the tape press lt 4 To fast forward the tape rapidly press P When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out a You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up to 15 degrees b Playing back a tape Using the remote commander You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander insert the size AA R6 batteries Note on DISPLAY button Press DISPLAY to display the screen indicators on the LCD screen To erase the indicators press DISPLAY again If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY Using headphones Connect headphones not supplied to the Q jack You can adjust the volume using VOLUME When you use headphones the speaker on the camcorder is silent To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel The viewfinder turns on automatically When using the viewfinder you can monitor sound only by using headphones To view on
48. l number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder The CCD TRV82 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 TRV82 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 As indicated with in the illustrations you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation Types of differences CCD TRV62 TRV72 TRV82 Viewfinder B W color color Viewfinder Power Save e e Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country To view your recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV Precaution on copyright Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws Precautions on camcorder care The LCD screen and or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high precision technology How ever there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen and or in the view finder 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 camcorde
49. lect 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 STBY 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 Changing the mode settings Items for VTR mode only EDIT lt ON OFF gt Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing e Normally select OFF HiFi SOUND lt STEREO 1 2 gt e Normally select STEREO Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape TBC lt ON OFF gt Normally select ON to correct for jitter Select OFF to not correct for jitter The picture may not be steady when played back Note on TBC setting Set TBC to OFF when Playing back a tape you have dubbed over Playing back a tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine The playback picture fluctuates DNR lt ON OFF gt Normally select ON to reduce picture noise Select OFF if the picture has a lot of movement causing a conspicuous afterimage The following settings work only during playback EDIT HiFi SOUND TBC and DNR These settings are retained even when the battery is removed as long as the li
50. m mark and then recharge fully Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operation manual 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 operation manual is measured under the condition of using a fully charged or normal charged battery back in 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder the remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operation manual d Full charge Charging for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off Normal charge Charging just until the CHARGE lamp of the AC power adaptor goes off 61 Tips for using the battery pack Notes on charging A brand new battery pack A brand new battery pack is not charged Before using the battery pack charge it completely Recharge the battery pack whenever you like You do not have to discharge it before recharging If you charged the battery pack fully but you did not use it for a long time it becomes discharged Then recharge the battery pack before use Notes on the terminals If the terminals metal parts on the back are not clean the battery charge duration will be shortened When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long
51. n 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 77 103 3 To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment the beeps sound for a while If you try to record with the red mark exposed the vw and amp indicators flash and you cannot record To re record on this tape slide the tab back out covering the red mark fee ness 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 4 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 57 The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day To save battery power the picture in the viewfinder appears only when
52. nches 112 086 479 x 234 Input and output connectors S video input output 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Video input output Phono jack 1 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Audio input output Phono jacks 2 stereo L and R 327 mV at output impedance 47 kilohm impedance less than 2 2 kilohm RFU DC OUT Special minijack DC 5V Headphone jack Stereo minijack o 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 impedance 6 8 kilohm o 3 5 mm Stereo type Speaker Dynamic speaker Intelligent accessory shoe 8 pin connector LASER LINK Video audio IR space transmission system according to EIAJ Electric Industries Association of Japan standards Audio carrier wave Lch 4 3 MHz R ch 4 8 MHz General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption During camera recording using LCD CCD TRV62 TRV72 4 8 W CCD TRV82 5 0 W Viewfinder 3 5 W Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 41 4x4 13 16 x 8 in 108 x 123 x 203 mm w h d Mass Approx CCD TRV62 TRV72 2 lb 2 oz 970 g excluding the battery pack lithium battery cassette and shoulder strap 2 Ib 8 oz 1 1 kg including the battery pack NP F53
53. nts or debris make the LCD screen dirty we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit not supplied to clean the LCD screen 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 Sand or dust may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired AC power adaptor Charging Use only a lithium ion type battery pack Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging The battery pack will get hot during charging This is normal 65 Maintenance information and precautions Others e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time To disconnect the power cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged Do not bend the AC power cord 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 Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While the unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation e The unit be
54. one after another or playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty a b a Slightly dirty b Very dirty If this happens clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLH 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 25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area consult your nearest Sony dealer 63 Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder CCD TRV62 only 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 commercially available blower 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 Caution Do not remove any other screws You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup 64 Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation Operate the camcorder on 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4 V AC power adaptor For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended
55. pack NP F530 supplied NP F730 NP F930 Continuous recording time 150 135 305 275 480 435 85 75 175 155 275 250 Typical recording time 100 90 235 210 370 330 55 50 135 120 210 190 Playing time on LCD 100 90 235 210 370 330 CCD TRV82 Battery pack NP F530 supplied NP F730 NP F930 Continuous recording time 150 135 305 275 480 435 85 75 175 155 275 250 Typical recording time 100 85 215 195 355 315 55 50 120 110 205 180 Playing time on LCD 100 85 215 195 355 315 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 indoors Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off The actual battery life may be shorter Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording e 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 D Charging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Notes on charging the battery pack The CHARGE lamp will r
56. person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her face tends to become dark if you do not use this function To make a fine adjustment You can adjust the exposure manually However when you adjust the exposure manually BACK LIGHT does not operate 41 42 Adjusting the exposure When to adjust the exposure Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases a b a e The background is too bright back lighting e 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 EXPOSURE SEL C PUSH EXE To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again Shooting with the sun behind you 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 Adjusting the exposure Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use a video light not supplied To get the best color you must maintain a sufficient light level When you adjust the exposure manually BACK LIGHT does not work
57. r away from rain and sea water Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired a e Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight b a b Wy Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder 2 Don E c 5 6 i 1 Wireless Remote Commander 1 5 Size AA R6 battery for Remote p 78 Commander 2 p 78 2 AC V316 V316A AC power adaptor 1 p 6 25 5 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 50 54 N Shoulder strap 1 p 80 3 NP F530 Battery pack 1 p 6 25 o Battery case 1 p 26 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 55 The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your camcorder you first need to charge and install the battery pack To charge the battery pack use the supplied AC power adaptor This camcorder operates with the InfoLITHIUM battery If you use any other battery to operate your camcorder the camcorder may not opera
58. rchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark suoneredo peoueApy I 27 28 You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and Changing the mode settings functions of the camcorder 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired item then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired mode and press the dial If you want to change the other modes repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press MENU CAMERA to erase the menu display VTR MENU WIND gt OFF COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE LANG MENU END MENU MENU WIND gt OFF COMMANDER gt ON COMMANRER EDIT ORC MENU HiFi SOUND REC REG MODE m WIND C COMMANDER gt ON DNR Tm COMMANDE LCD BL n MEI ne MENU n MENU END T jl 4 TU rITLE2 SET T p zoom 4 LCDBL LM Len coLoR LCD HUE p BEEP gt ON VF PW SAVE 4 MENU END MENU BEEP MENU END BEEP MENU END MENU t TITLE2 SET D ZOOM LCD B L LCD COLOR LCD HUE BEEP gt OFF VF PW SAVE While recording in mirror mode The menu does not appear on the LCD screen MENU END Changing the mode settings Selecting
59. rder and the VCR 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 suoneredo peoueApy Il 53 54 Recording from a VCR or TV You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video audio outputs Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV using the supplied A V connecting cable Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing Otherwise picture distortion may occur 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to VTR 2 Press REC and the button on the right together at the point where you want to start recording In recording and recording pause mode S VIDEO and VIDEO AUDIO jacks automatically work as input jacks If your VCR or TV has an S video jack connect using the S video cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture not supplied S VIDEO a A lt gt Signal flow If your VCR or TV is a monaural type connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack connect cable b Do not connect the S video cable not supplied a to the camcorder To Check the Picture from a VCR or TV before Recording Press II after pressing REC You can check the picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen
60. rder 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 49 Watching on a TV screen Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch the playback picture on the TV screen When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV we recommend you to use the house current for the power source While playing back on a TV screen close the LCD panel Otherwise picture distortion may occur Connecting directly to a VCR TV with Video Audio input jacks Open the jack cover If your TV is already connected to a VCR connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR If you connect directly to a TV connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR not supplied S VIDEO VIDEO 9 a Pe N Signal flow If your VCR or TV has an S video jack connect using the S video cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow v
61. rted 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not 5 The tab on the tape is out red installed To 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 To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 While holding down D gt set the POWER switch to CAMERA To exit demo mode 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 While holding down O set the POWER switch to CAMERA Index A B Adjusting viewfinder 12 AFM HiFi Sound 31 58 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 15 AUTO DATE psyk 13 Auto focus 37 Backlight nn 41 Beach amp Ski mode 39 Bep decentes teret 13 C D Camera recording 11 Car battery sin 27 Charging battery 6 Cleaning video heads Clock set Connection COUNTER RESET DATE TIME 5 DEMO Digital zoom DISPEAY sissctissiesetsistessesedeats DNR carini E EDIT iaia 31 Editing Sen ane 52 EDITSEARCH 21 END SEARCH 24 Exposure 42 F G H Fade in Fade out 32 FADER 25 titer 32 House current 25 I J K L LANC Lu iii 75 Landscape mode
62. t ring a CCD TRV62 or move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever b CCD TRV72 TRV82 so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus a CCD TRV62 b CCD TRV72 TRV82 Y Note on the lighting aperture CCD TRV72 TRV82 only If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture the picture in the viewfinder appears brighter When this happens colors in the viewfinder may change Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted the camcorder turns off automatically This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape To resume Standby mode turn STANDBY down and up again To start recording press START STOP Notes on recording mode This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in LP long play mode The playback quality in LP mode however will not be as good as that in SP mode When you record a tape in LP mode on this camcorder we recommend you to play the tape on this camcorder When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs noise may occur on a picture or sound Noise may occur also when you play on this camcorder the tape recorded in LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs 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 This will ensure that you won t miss any start up scenes when you play b
63. te or the battery life may be shortened InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration 1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet 2 Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by the amp mark with the edge of the terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor Then fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow The CHARGE lamp orange lights up Charging begins When the CHARGE lamp goes out normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour Unplug the unit from the wall outlet then remove the battery pack and install it into the camcorder You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged Charging time Battery pack NP F530 supplied NP F730 NP F930 Charging time min 170 110 250 190 330 270 The time required for a normal charge is indicated in parentheses Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor Lower temperatures require a longer charging time Charging and installing 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 TRV62 TRV72 Battery
64. th the same battery pack uoneuuojur jeuonippy I 71 72 Trouble check Self diagnosis function If the self diagnosis function works to prevent the camcorder from malfunctioning the a five Hi ASESTBY_ dieit i b binati fal C 21 00 git service number combination of a letter and figures flashes in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen In this case check the following 53 min car table First three digits Cause and or Corrective Action C21 Moisture condensation has occurred 2 Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 63 C22 The video heads are dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25 CLH cleaning cassette not supplied p 63 C23 The camcorder does not operate when using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 6 C31 To prevent the camcorder from malfunctioning the self diagnosis function has worked gt Remove the cassette and insert it again and then operate the camcorder p 10 C32 To prevent the camcorder from malfunctioning the self diagnosis function has worked gt Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack After reinstalling the power source operate the camcorder E61 To prevent the camcorder from malfunctioning the self E62 diagnosis function has worked gt When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony ser
65. the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes COMMANDER lt ON OFF gt Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder e Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander REC MODE lt SP LP gt Select SP when recording in SP standard play mode Select LP when recording in LP long play mode 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 menu suoneredo peoueApy l LCD COLOR Select this item to adjust the color on the LCD screen LCD HUE Select this item to adjust the hue on the LCD screen BEEP lt ON OFF gt Select ON so that beeps sound when you start stop recording etc Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound DISPLAY 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 VF PW SAVE lt ON OFF gt CCD TRV72 TRV82 only Select ON to turn off the viewfinder when you move your face away from it saving battery power Select OFF to have the viewfinder always turn on Items for CAMERA mode only WIND lt ON OFF gt Select ON to reduce wind noise when recording in strong wind e
66. thium battery is in place suoneredo peoueApy j 31 32 Fade in and fade out You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance When fading in the picture gradually fades in from black or mosaic while the sound increases When fading out the picture gradually fades to black or mosaic while the sound decreases When fading in a 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press FADER until the FADER or M mosaic FADER 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 FADER or M mosaic FADER indicator flashes 2 Press START STOP to stop recording The fade indicator stops flashing and then recording stops a START STOP ARIE To cancel the fade in fade out function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the fade indicator disappears When the date or time indicator is displayed The date or time indicator does not fade in or fade out When the title is displayed You cannot use the fader function When FADER is set you cannot superimpose a title When the START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or L You cannot use the fader function Using the wide mode function Selecting the desired mode You can record a cinemalike picture CINEMA or a 16 9 wide picture to watch on the 16 9 wide screen TV 16 9 FULL CINEMA i 16 9 FULL 16 9
67. tion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For the customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual rsa 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Getting started Charging and installing the battery PACK ici Inserting a cassette Basic operations Camera recording eee Using the zoom feature Selecting the START STOP made Shooting with the LCD screen 16 Letting the subject monitor the shot 18 Hints for better shooting 19 Checking the recorded picture 21 Playing back a tape 22 Searching for the end of the picture 24 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 25 Using the house current
68. ttery 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 Resetting the date and time e SEL PUSH EXEC SEU PUSH EXEC You can reset the date and time in the menu system 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to adjust the desired year then press the dial 4 Set the month day hour and minutes by turning the control dial and pressing the dial 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display MENU WIND gt OFF amp COMMANDER SEL SEL REO one PUSH EXEC LAMP aL 1997 PUSH EXEC TITLE COL 00 ITLE PO CLOCK SET gt 12 00 00 AM a ven DEMO MODE CLOCK SET TITLE LANG MENU END MENU END n MENU END uonguuoyjur euonippy SEL SEL PUSH EXEC CLOCKSET f t PUSH EXEC MENU END SEL SEL PUSH EXEC PUSH EXEC CLOCK SET MENU END SEU CLOCK SET um PUSH EXEC NERE
69. ttery pack or the AC power adaptor p 6 25 B and amp indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works Moisture condensation has occurred 2 Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 63 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 gt Replace the lithium battery with a new one p 55 The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF gt Set it to VTR The tape has run out 2 Rewind the tape or use a new one p 22 The Steady Shot function does not activate e STEADY SHOT is set to OFF 2 Set STEADY SHOT to ON p 43 The Steady Shot function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16 9 FULL uoneuuojur jeuonippy I The autofocusing function does not work FOCUS is set to MANUAL gt Set it to AUTO p 37 e Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus gt Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually p 37 The fader function does not work e The START STOP MODE switch is set to SEC or 4 gt Setitto amp p 15 A title is displayed gt Stop superimposing the title p 44 No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape The stereo tape is
70. utton p 41 PROGRAM AE button p 39 EXPOSURE button p 42 58 Control dial p 36 77 uoneuuoyjur euonippv Identifying the Parts Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically 1 Transmitter 3 DISPLAY button p 23 Point toward the remote sensor to control 4 START STOP button p 11 the camcorder after turning on the lana 5 Power zoom button p 14 N 2 Video control buttons p 22 To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment 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 78 Identifying the parts To use the Remote Commander Make sure that the COMMANDER is set to ON in the menu system on the camcorder Remote control direction MENU END uoneuuoyjur euonippv 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
71. vice facility inform the service number with five digits example E 61 10 If a difficulty persists after checking the problem a few times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system Four rotary heads Helical scanning FM system SP LP separate heads Audio recording system Rotary heads FM system Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording Playback time using 120 min cassette SP mode 2 hours LP mode 4 hours Fastforward rewind time using 120 min cassette Approx 4 min Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device View finder Electronic viewfinder CCD TRV62 Monochrome CCD TRV72 TRV82 Color Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 1 7 16 in 37 mm 15 x Optical 30 x Digital Focal distance 3 16 21 2 in 4 1 61 5 mm 17 8 27 7 8 in 47 705 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 2 lux F 1 4 Illumination range 2 lux to 100 000 lux Recommended illumination More than 100 lux LCD screen Picture CCD TRV62 TRV72 3 5 inches measured diagonally 27 8 x2 in 72 7 x 50 7 mm CCD TRV82 4 inches measured diagonally 31 4x 23 8 in 80 7 x 58 9 mm On screen display TN LCD TFT active matrix method Total dot number 3 5 inches 105 380 479 x 220 4 i
72. y from the viewfinder CCD TRV72 TRV82 only gt Bring your face close to the viewfinder within 1 2 inch 1 cm Or set VF PW SAVE to OFF p 29 The picture in the viewfinder does not disappear even if VF PW SAVE is set to ON CCD TRV72 TRV82 only Sunlight or an incandescent lamp may prevent the viewfinder sensor from working correctly This is not a malfunction An unknown picture is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration gt Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops You can deactivate the demonstration p 30 The picture does not appear on the LCD screen Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out gt Please contact your nearest Sony dealer The five digit code appears The self diagnosis function is activated 2 Check the code and solve the problem p 72 Others Symptom Cause and or Corrective Action The supplied Remote e COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system Commander does not work gt Set it to ON p 29 Something is blocking the infrared rays 2 Remove the obstacle The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity gt Insert the batteries with the correct polarity p 78 The batteries are dead 2 Insert new ones p 78 There is dust in the viewfinder CCD TRV62 only Detach the e
73. y shoe E E el fe E 8 mp 8 33 R e oo Silent e fs VOLUME buttons p 22 Eyecup Viewfinder lens adjustment lever CCD TRV72 TRV82 only p 12 Power zoom lever p 14 BATT RELEASE PUSH lever p 9 Hook for shoulder strap p 80 STANDBY switch p 11 START STOP button p 11 Battery mounting surface Hook for shoulder strap p 80 Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the STANDBY switch allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe Refer to the instruction manual of the accessory for further information To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory Identifying the parts 26 a 28 22 le 2o O P 24 y f l I5 i J IN c A EWCM 3 1 3 19 EJECT switch p 10 26 EDITSEARCH button p 21 20 LANC control jack 27 LASER LINK button p 51 stands for Local Application Control 28 S VIDEO jack p 50 i Bus System The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video 29 Lens cover equipment and peripherals connected to 80 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER it This jack has the same function as the Connect an external microphone not ja
74. yecup and clean the viewfinder lens p 64 The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when the camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR DISPLAY is set to V OUT LCD in the menu system gt Set it to LCD p 29 Trouble check AC power adaptor Symptom Cause and or Corrective Action The VTR CAMERA or Disconnect the power cord After about 1 minute CHARGE lamp does not light reconnect the power cord The CHARGE lamp flashes See the following chart When the CHARGE lamp flashes Check through the following chart Remove the battery pack from the AC power adaptor Then install the same battery pack again Y When the CHARGE lamp flashes again Install another battery pack When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while there is no problem Y When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power adaptor When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while the problem is with the battery pack installed first Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the problem If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging This does not indicate a problem Repeat again to charge wi
75. you bring your _ face close to the viewfinder with STANDBY up Finder power save CCD TRV72 TRV82 only o 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to 1 CAMERA g 3 n 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 CCD TRV62 only The camera recording battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up You can also select Recording mode SP standard play mode or LP long play mode Set REC MODE in the menu system according to the length of your planned recording before you start 1 POWER CAMERA OFF e SP STBY 0 00 00 40 min C AUTO DATE REC 0 00 01 40 min JUL 4 1997 START STOP 11 Camera recording To stop recording momentarily a Press START STOP again The STBY indicator appears in the viewfinder Standby mode To finish recording b Press START STOP again Turn STANDBY down to LOCK and set the POWER switch to OFF Then eject the cassette and remove the battery pack a D STBY ps 0 35 20 START STOP START STOP START STOP To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly or after someone else has used the camcorder focus the viewfinder lens Turn the viewfinder lens adjustmen
76. 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 b a Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height If you have a tripod for a still camera you can also use it with the camcorder When attaching a non Sony tripod make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder 19 20 Hints for better shooting Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel c Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun The inside of the viewfinder may be damaged Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window d c d Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the

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