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1. y EH N Manual focusing p 42 a El uoneuuoyu jeuoippY Video control mode p 11 Tape counter p 13 Self diagnosis functions indicator p 76 5SEC mode indicator p 15 6 Remaining tape indicator BEES CO gt SO Salz T gt 5min maar i7 END SEARCH indicator p 20 18 NIGHTSHOT indicator p 36 19 AUTO DATE indicator p 11 Date E SEI N indicator p 50 D Time indicator p 50 Warning indicators p 86 Recording lamp CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 only p 11 Date or time indicator p 50 Tape counter indicator p 13 Self diagnosis functions indicator p 76 Remaining battery time indicator D FULL charge indicator p 7 85 Warning indicators If indicators flash in the viewfinder or in the display window check the following bd you can hear the beep sound when the BEEP is set to ON Diop Alt J4 pa Bsr KZ AS SR CLEANING CASSETTE ala CL 4 1998 COPY INHIBIT 1 The battery is weak or dead 7 The video heads may be Slow flashing The battery is weak contaminated Fast flashing The batt is dead EE EE 8 Some other trouble has occurred 2 The tape is near the end Use the self diagnosis functi
2. H 12 00 AM woe MENU END MENU END uoneuuoyu jeuonippY D k Tt Tt 1998 JUL 4 1998 JUL 4 A A A A E 00 PM D To correct the date and time setting Repeat the above procedure To check the preset date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator Press TIME to display the time indicator When you press the same button again the indicator goes off The year changes as follows 1997 1998 2029 t f Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12 hour cycle e 12 00 AM Stands for midnight e 12 00 PM Stands for noon 61 62 Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock for a local time by a time difference in the menu system 1 While the camcorder is the standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select ETC then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select WORLD TIME then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to set a time difference and press the dial The hour of clock changes in relation to a time difference which you set 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display 2 D A OTHERS ve WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER e DISPLAY Eq REC LAMP gt INDICATOR MENU END THER WORLD TIME 0 HR BEEP COMMA
3. min appears in the display window until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time e Remaining battery time indication in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder Use it as a guide It may differ from the actual recording time Installing and charging the battery pack Charging time Battery NP F330 NP F730 F730H pack supplied NP F530 F550 Se NP F930 F950 Charging 150 210 300 390 time min 90 150 240 330 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 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 TRV75 TRV715 Battery NP F330 NP F730H aa supplied NP F530 NP F550 NP F730 em NP F930 NP F950 een 120 105 205 180 240 210 410 370 490 440 650 585 750 675 ane 95 85 155 140 190 170 315 285 385 345 495 450 590 530 Typical ae 60 55 105 95 125 110 215 195 255 230 340 310 395 355 aer de 50 45 85 75 100 90 175 155 210 185 270 245 320 290 Playing time on 95 85 155 140 190 170 315 285 385 345 495 450 590 530 LCD CCD TRV85 TRV815 Battery NP F330 NP F730H Got supplia
4. Title color changes as follows WHITE YELLOW lt gt VIOLET gt RED lt gt CYAN gt GREEN gt BLUE Title size changes as follows SMALL LARGE Title position changes as follows When you select the title size SMALL you can choose 9 positions When you select the title size LARGE you can choose 8 positions Notes on the title e Depending on size or position of the title both of date and time or either of them is not displayed e If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title the title is automatically reduced into a proper size after the position is set eWhen the title is displayed LCD BRIGHT and VOLUME indicators do not appear Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder We recommend to set the POWER switch to VTR or eject the cassette before you begin Your title can have up to 20 characters 1 Press TITLE to display the title menu 2 Turn the control dial to select 12 then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the first line CUSTOM1 or second line CUSTOM2 then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 5 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat step 4 and 5 until you finish the title 7 For finishing the titling work turn the control dial to select SET then press the dial TITLE SE
5. gt Connect it firmly flashes in the display window e Something is wrong with the battery pack gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The camcorder turns on off when e The camcorder is working with the AC power adaptor using the accessory which is attached gt Use the battery pack to the intelligent accessory shoe Operation Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions START STOP does not operate e The tape is stuck to the drum gt Eject the tape p 10 e The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or use a new one p 21 e The POWER switch is set to VTR gt Set it to CAMERA p 11 e The tab on the cassette is out red gt Use a new tape or slide the tab p 10 to be continued 73 74 Trouble check Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions Recording stops in a few seconds e The START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or 4 gt Setit to A p 15 The cassette cannot be removed from the holder The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor p 7 25 B and amp indicators flash and no function except for cassette ejection works e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 67 The date or time indicator is flashing e You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds gt The camcorder is not malfunctioning You m
6. 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 B while advancing the tape To resume normal playback press B suogesedo seg To view the picture at 1 5 speed slow playback Press B gt on the Remote Commander during playback To resume normal playback press 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 Noise may appear when you use the crystal clear still slow picture serch function to play back the tape recorded in LP mode e Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes e When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes the camcorder automatically enters stop mode 23 24 Searching for the end of the picture You can go to the end of the recorded portion after you record and play back the tape to make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth The tape starts rewinding or fast forwarding and the last 5 seconds 10 seconds in LP mode of the recorded portion play back Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture End Search Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape 1 While pressi
7. 15 seconds before starting the actual recording This will ensure that you won t miss any start up scenes when you play back the tape Notes on the tape counter e The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time Use it as a guide There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time To set the counter to zero press COUNTER RESET e If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed the tape counter shows incorrect recording time When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide record in same SP or LP mode Note on the beep sound The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep sound select OFF in the menu system Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set 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 suogesedo seg 13 Camera recording Using the zoom feature Zooming i
8. LCD screen facing out a You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen by turning the LCD screen up to 15 degrees b b 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 the LCD screen again open the LCD panel The viewfinder turns off automatically 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 Playing back a tape 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 Ii during playback To resume playback press Ii or B To locate a scene picture search Keep pressing lt lt or gt
9. LINK mark to your TV or VCR you can easily view the picture on your TV For details refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives a picture and sound between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation To play back on a TV 1 After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON 2 Set the POWER switch on the camcorder to VTR 3 Turn the TV on and set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR 4 Press LASER LINK The lamp of the LASER LINK button lights up 5 Press on the camcorder to start playback 6 Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK If you use a Sony TV e You can turn on the TV automatically when you press the LASER LINK or B button To do so set the AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn the TV s main switch on then do either of the following e Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV s remote sensor and press LASER LINK e Turn on the LASER LINK button and press B e You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV cordless IR receiver is connected To do so set the AUTO TV ON to ON and the TV INPUT to the same video input 1 2 3 in the menu system With some models however the picture and sound may be
10. Press W Note on recording You cannot record a picture that has a copyright control signal for copyright protection of software COPY INHIBIT appears if you try to record such a picture 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 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 elas e JUL 41998 a uoneuuoju euChIppy Notes on lithium battery e Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed immediately consult a doctor e Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact e Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers otherwise a short circuit may occur e 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 explod
11. but the picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place put the camcorder ina 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 67 68 Maintenance information and precautions Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads When the indicator and da CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another or playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty a a Slightly dirty b Very dirty If this happens clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLH V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied After checking the picture if it is still noisy repeat the cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session Caution Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note If the Sony V8 25CLH V8 25CLD cleaning cassette is not available in your area consult your nearest Sony dealer Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 only 1 Remove the
12. e You cannot use the built in light and NIGHTSHOT function simultaneously When you want to use either of them turn off the other CCD TRV93 only e If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function focus manually 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 b 2 a Q I gt a DER S H e 16 9 FULL 16 9 FULL d gt f KG gt 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 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 37 38 Using the wide mode function Using the wide mode function You can select the wide mode OFF CINEMA 16 9FULL in the menu system p 28 To cancel wide mode Select OFF in the menu system To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in CINEMA mode set the screen mode of the wide screen TV to zoom mode To watch the tape recorded in 16 9 FULL mode set it to full mode For details refer to the instruction manual of your TV Note that t
13. 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 Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD e Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel c e 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 suogesedo seg c d we ae IN 19 20 Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press the 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 START S EDITSEAR To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To go back to the last reco
14. jack on the camcorder 2 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet WARNING The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source house current as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the set itself has been turned off Note Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed 25 26 Using alternative power sources Using alkaline batteries CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV93 only 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 Battery life Using 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 TRV75 TRV85 TRV93 r n e 265 min 265 min 285 min t recording tim Continuous recording time 180 min 170 min 180 min A ae 140 min 140 min 150 min T recording tim ypical recor
15. or on the LCD screen However the indication may not be displayed properly depending on using conditions and circumstances e When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be displayed To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder p 31 m 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 HR 1 While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens 2 Insert a cassette with the window facing out 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down 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 Si and amp indicators flash and you cannot record To re record on this tape slide the tab back out covering
16. the camcorder 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired icon in the left side of the menu then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired item then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the desired mode and press the dial If you want to change the other modes repeat steps 3 and 4 If you want to change the other items select lt 2 RETURN and press the dial then repeat steps from 2 to 4 5 Press MENU or select 3 icon to erase the menu display CAMERA SET CAMERA VTR DZO OM E 16 WIDE OTHERS CAMERA SET D ZOOM ei WORLD TIME STEADYSHOT a COMMANDER DISPLAY N S LIGHT Er REC LAMP oe 2 INDICATOR MENU END MENU END OTHERS ve WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER THERS WORLD TIME BEEP OTHERS TG WORLD TIME BEEP z COMMANDER ON Ete REC LAMP INDICATOR PRETURN OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDE SD Erd INDICATOR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON DISPLAY Etc REC LAMP d INDICATOR RETURN OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER OFF DISPLAY ETc REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN Note on the menu display Depending on the model of your camcord
17. the red mark Deh 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 61 The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The red lamp lights up in the viewfinder CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 only The camera recording battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up suonesedo 2peg 40min HR STBY 0 00 00 AUTO DATE lt a40min Hil REC 0 00 01 JUL 41998 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 a b o
18. will be recorded too dark e The subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject e Bright light sources are included in the scene e When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background the face will be recorded too dark Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use the built in light CCD TRV93 only or a video light not supplied To get the best color you must maintain a sufficient light level When you adjust the exposure manually e BACK LIGHT does not work e If you change the PROGRAM AE mode the camcorder automatically returns to automatic exposure mode Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles You can also select the language color size and position of titles Superimposing titles 1 Press TITLE to display the title menu 2 Turn the control dial to select 4 then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the desired title then press the dial The titles are displayed in the language you selected 4 Turn the control dial to select the color size or position then press the dial 5 Turn the control dial to select the desired item then press the dial 6 Repeat step 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired 7 Press control dial again to complete the setting 8 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE PRESET TITLE a HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1 HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRAT
19. 715 TRV815 only E B B e e Sl E Si el B uopeuuoyu jeuonippY CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 Grip strap p 18 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC output jack p 55 Viewfinder lens adjustment ring CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 only p 12 Intelligent accessory shoe CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 only S VIDEO jack p 55 VIDEO AUDIO jacks p 55 Q headphones jack p 22 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 If the camcorder does not work correctly with using the AC power adaptor use the battery pack 81 Identifying the parts 54 Built in light CCD TRV93 only p 52 68 LASER LINK emitter p 56 Nightshot 55 LIGHT switch CCD TRV93 only p 52 FRERES 56 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone 60 Microphone 67 Camera recording battery lamp p 11 59 Remote sensor p 83 Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control To watch the demonstration You can start the dem
20. 93 only e Do not knock or jolt the built in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the bulb e Do not leave the built in light on while it is resting on or against something it may cause a fire or damage the built in light On handling tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type of tape thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out Camcorder care e When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time remove the tape Periodically turn on the power operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes e If fingerprints or debris make the LCD screen dirty we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit not supplied to clean the LCD screen e Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on it remove them with a soft cloth e 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 e 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 Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time To dis
21. Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder The CCD TRV93 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 TRV93 only As you read through this manual buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA You can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation Types of differences CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 TRV93 Viewfinder B W color Video light 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 e The LCD screen and or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high precision technology However 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 viewfinder 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 e Do not let the camco
22. E REMAIN VNibls me START STOP SS EI d STBY 0 00 00 ege Lo Mi START STOP Each time you insert the cassette Perform the above procedures Notes on the ORC function e When you set ORC TO SET the recording on the tape is erased for about 0 1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition Be careful when you use a recorded tape The 0 1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds or if you record over the blank e You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed 51 Using the built in light CCD TRV93 only You can use the built in light to suit your shooting situation The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 5 feet 1 5 meters While the camcorder is in Standby mode slide LIGHT to ON The built in light turns on The built in light turns on off by turning on off STANDBY Zz IS o 15 lt L k fo To stop using the built in light Slide LIGHT to OFF To turn on the built in light automatically Slide LIGHT to AUTO The built in light automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness However if the built in light turns on for more than about 5 minutes it automatically turns off In this case turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again Notes e The battery pack is quickly discharging while the bui
23. LCD panel The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 210 degrees to the other side To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen press LCD BRIGHT side to brighten the LCD screen side to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power 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 e When closing the LCD panel turn it vertically until it clicks a e 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 e Close the LCD panel completely when not in use suogesedo seg Letting the subject monitor the shot Mirror mode You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks then turn it over The 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 e The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror imag
24. NDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN MENU END THER WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN MENU END JUL 4 1998 5 30 00PM HR OTHERS ve WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER amp DISPLAY Erd REC LAMP d INDICATOR RETURN MENU END JUL 4 1998 9 30 00AM t 8 HRS D Note on WORLD TIME If the time is not set WORLD TIME does not work THERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN MENU END Usable cassettes and playback modes Selecting cassette types This Hi8 system is an extension of the standard 8 mm system and was developed to realize higher picture quality You can use either Hi8 or standard 8 mm video cassette for this camera When you use a Hi8 video cassette the recording is made in the Hi8 system When you use a standard 8 mm video cassette the recording is made in the standard 8 mm system Standard 8 mm video cassette is incapable of recording in the Hi8 system If you intend to use a standard 8 mm video recorder player to play back a video tape you are required to use a standard 8 mm video cassette for recording What is video Hi8 EGI XR that is an abbreviation of Extended Resolution represents the new type of 8 mm camcorder that has the property to real
25. NEESS NP F550 NP F730 wien NP F930 NP F950 ee 120 105 205 180 240 210 410 370 490 440 650 585 750 675 Sieg g 90 80 145 130 175 160 300 270 365 325 475 430 555 500 Typical eT iii 60 55 105 95 125 110 215 195 255 230 340 310 395 355 pees 45 40 75 70 95 85 165 145 200 175 260 235 305 275 Playing time on 90 80 145 130 175 160 300 270 365 325 475 430 555 500 LCD Installing and charging the battery pack CCD TRV93 Battery NP F330 NP F530 NP F550 NP F730 NP E790H up oan NP F950 pack supplied F750 e 125 110 215 190 250 220 430 385 510 460 680 610 780 700 geg T 95 85 155 140 190 170 315 285 385 345 495 450 590 530 Typical Ge ep est 110 100 130 115 225 200 270 240 360 320 410 370 aaa 50 45 85 75 100 90 170 155 210 185 270 245 320 290 Playing time on 95 85 155 140 190 170 315 285 385 345 495 450 590 530 LCD Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment Approximate continuous recording time at 77 F 25 C 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
26. S ONY 3 861 891 13 1 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 e Model No ACL Serial No Serial No Handycam Vision CCD TRV93 video Hi8 CCD TRV 75 TRV85 TRV93 TRV715 TRV815 Hi E 1998 by Sony Corporation come 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 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 07 SON 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 elec
27. Select BL OFF to turn off the back light of display window When you use the AC power adaptor as a power source this item is not displayed in the menu Changing the mode settings Items for CAMERA mode only D ZOOM lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to activate digital zooming e Select OFF to not use the digital zoom The camcorder goes back to 18x zoom 16 9WIDE lt OFF CINEM A 16 9FULL gt e Normally select OFF e Select CINEMA to record in CINEMA mode e Select 16 9FULL to record in 16 9FULL mode STEADYSHOT lt ON OFF gt e Normally select ON e Select OFF to release the Steady Shot function N S LIGHT lt ON OFF gt e Normally select ON e Select OFF to not use the NightShot Light function suonesedo DOUD WIND lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to reduce wind noise when recording in strong wind e Normally select OFF so 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 amp CLOCK SET Reset the date or time AUTO DATE lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started e Select OFF to not record the date DEMO MODE lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to make the demonstration appear e Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode Notes on DEMO MODE e DEMO MODE is set to STBY Standby a
28. T ITLE SET S oa RETURN TITLE END TITLE END TITLE SET D i PRETU ABCDE 12345 AiOUA a FGHIJ 67890 SF DIE P KLMNO AEJOU ig uvwxy A oez Z amp 7 EB SET TITLE END TITLE END TITLE SET TITLE SET ABCDE 12345 A ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 SC KLMNO j cid PORST AE OU UVWXY AEOeE el d Z amp 7 Anen SET Z amp 7 AONSB TITLE END TITLE END TITLE SET TITLE SET SUMMER CAMP IN LAKE ABCDE 12345 AiOUA FGHIJ 67890 SF iIE KLMNO AEiOU cig PQRST AE OU re UVWXY AEORE el UVWXY AEORE e Z amp 1 AONGB SET Z amp 7 AONGB SET Z amp 7 AONGB TITLE END TITLE END TITLE END suoneiedo psouenpy l Making your own titles To edit a title you have stored In step 3 select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 depending on which title you want to edit then change the title Note You can not enter over 20 characters title 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 In step 4 turn the control dial to select then press the dial The last character is erased Repeat this step until all characters are deleted Do not erase the tit
29. TV screen When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV we recommend you to use 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 TV VCR with Video Audio input jacks When connecting the A V connecting cable make sure you connect the plug to jacks of the same color Open the jack cover With using the supplied A V connecting cable connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR When connecting to the VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE suogeirdo DOUD N Signal flow If your TV or VCR 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 video plug of the A V connecting cable b If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the TV or the VCR With this connection the sound is monaural even in stereo model To connect to a TV or VCR without Video Audio input jacks Use an RFU 95UC RFU adaptor not supplied 55 Watching on a TV screen Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver not supplied having the LASER
30. ULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE END PRESET TITLE HELLO D HAPPY BIRTHDAY T HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION D TITLE END SMALL LARGE THE END THE END RESET TITLE HELLO H DI HAPPY BIRTHDAY Je HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION TITLE END THE END Zana TITLE END TITLE alle THE END Zeil TITLE END suonedo DOUD l 47 48 Superimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginning After step 7 press START STOP to start recording To superimpose the title while you are recording After pressing START STOP to start recording start from step 1 In this case beep is not heard To select the language of preset title When you want to select the language select amp before step 2 Then select language and return to step 2 To use the custom title When you want to use the custom title select DI in step 2 Notes on superimposing a title e If you have not given any custom title appears on the display e The FADER function works while the title is displayed however the title does not fade e If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title the title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed
31. a Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Ukraine etc 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 Actions The power is not on e The battery pack is not installed gt Install the battery pack p 6 e The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 7 e The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet gt Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet p 25 S The power goes off e While being operated in CAMERA mode the camcorder A has been in Standby mode for more than 5 minutes 5 gt Turn STANDBY down once and then up again p 11 3 e The battery is dead i gt Use a charged battery pack p 7 E The battery pack is quickly e The camcorder does not operate when using a battery discharged pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 66 e The ambient temperature is too low p 64 e The battery pack has not been charged fully gt Charge the battery pack again p 7 e The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Use another battery pack p 65 While charging the battery pack no she AC power adaptor is disconnected indicator appears or the indicator
32. allation 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 MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Table of contents Before you begin Using this mantal sisisi 4 Checking supplied accessories 5 Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Inserting a cassette Basic operations Camera recording icin scence Using the zoom feature Selecting the START STOP mode Shooting with the LCD screen 16 Letting the subject monitor the shot Mirror mode sisena 17 Hints for better shooting 0 18 Checking the recorded picture 20 Playing back a apen 21 Searching for the end of the picture 24 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 25 Using the house current Changing the mode settings for camera recording Shooting with backlighting 33 Usin
33. assette and shoulder strap Microphone Stereo type Supplied accessories See page 5 uopeuuoyu jeuonippY AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V 1 5 A in operating mode Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 5x19 16x 21 2 in 125 x 39 x 62 mm w h d excluding projecting parts Mass Approx 9 8 oz 280 g excluding power cord Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 77 Identifying the parts 1 EDITSEARCH button p 20 2 LASER LINK button p 56 3 Lens cover 4 POWER switch p 11 5 FOCUS switch p 42 6 NEAR FAR dial p 42 7 Video control buttons p 21 E STOP stop lt lt REW rewind Bb PLAY playback gt gt FF fastforward Il PAUSE pause REC recording 78 8 Power zoom lever p 14 9 Lighting aperture CCD TRV93 only HO NIGHTSHOT switch p 36 11 Display window p 85 12 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 See EI sl Si amp GE N RS REI SR SSES Identifying the parts Viewfinder p 12 Speaker p 22 LCD screen p 16 LCD BRIGHT buttons p 16 OPEN but
34. ay not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged e After you have used the InfoLITHIUM battery pack with an equipment not having the 9 mtournum mark make sure that you use up the battery pack on the equipment having the mtourmum mark and then recharge fully Why the remaining battery indication does not match the continuous recording time in the operating instructions The recording time is affected by the environmental temperature and conditions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured under the condition of using a fully charged or normal charged battery pack in 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 operating instructions Full charge Charging until FULL appears in the display window Maintenance information and precautions Notes on the battery case CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV93 only e Use only with alkaline batteries You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA LR6 rechargeable NiCd batteries e Using with Sony alkaline batteries is preferable e Battery life is remarkably shorter in a cold environment lower than 50 F 10 C e Keep the metal part clean If it gets dirty wipe it with a soft cloth e Do not disassemble or conve
35. ay start recording Flashing will stop soon e The lithium battery is weak or dead gt Replace the lithium battery with a new one p 59 The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed e The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF gt Set it to VIR e The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or use a new one p 21 The Steady Shot function does not activate e STEADYSHOT is set to OFF gt Set it to ON p 54 e The Steady Shot function does not work when the wide mode is set to 16 9 FULL The autofocusing function does not work e FOCUS is set to MANUAL gt Set it to AUTO p 42 e Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus gt Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually p 42 The fader function does not work e The START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or a gt Set it to 4 p 15 No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape e The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 1 or 2 in the menu system gt Set to STEREO in the menu system p 32 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 31 The date or time indicator disappears e Reset the date and time p 61 Picture Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear e The viewfinder lens is not adj
36. by mod us 11 STEADY SHOT seen 54 T U V Tape COUNHET assisia 13 TBC 32 Title 47 Tripod mounting 19 Trouble check insicuri 73 W X Y Z Watching ona TV occ 55 WIDE mode 37 WIND 3h WORLD TIM 62 ZOOM sisssiesersessseersessseasiecsserstiens 14 uoneuuoyu jeuoippY 87 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
37. cated by ODO will differ depending on the state of the camcorder Self diagnosis display eC 00 00 You can service the camcorder yourself eE 00 00 Contact your Sony dealer or local autorized Sony facilitiy Five digit display Cause and or Corrective Actions COD e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 67 C 22 00 e The video heads are dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied p 68 C23 00 e You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 66 C 31 00 e A servicable situation not malfunctioned above has c 32 00 occurred gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate the camcorder gt Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack After reconnecting the power source operate the camcorder E 61 00 e A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has E 62 00 occurred gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits example E 61 10 If you are unable to resolve the problem contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 4 rotary heads SP LP i
38. connect the power cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the power cord itself e Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged e Do not bend the power cord forcibly or put a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or electrical shock e 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 e Always keep the metal contacts clean e Do not disassemble the unit e Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit e 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 g e The unit becomes warm while in use This is normal S e Do not place the unit in locations that are 3 Extremely hot or cold 5 Dusty or dirty 3 Very humid d Vibrating S 5 Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following e Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction e Dry batteries are not rechargeable e Do not use a combination of new and old batteries e Do not use different types of batteries e The batteries slowly discharge while not in use e Do not use a battery that is leaking If battery leakage occurred e Wipe off the liquid in the battery case carefully before replacing the batteri
39. ding time 95 min 90 min 95 min PRECAUTION When the battery case is installed with the camcorder do not connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder Notes e You may not use the battery case in cold environment e The battery life may be shorter depending on the using environment e 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 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 Remove the battery case after using it 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 Refer to the operating instructions of your car battery charger To remove the car battery charger The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the battery pack EE This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony E Ys video products When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark suonesedo DOUD 27 Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of
40. disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched e The above feature may not work with some TV models Note When LASER LINK is activated the LASER LINK button is lit the camcorder consumes power Press and turn off the LASER LINK button when it is not needed Editing onto another tape You can create your own video program by editing with any other E 8 mm HiH Hi8 VS VHS SV S VHS WASIA VHSC Seu S VHSC Ii Betamax or ED Betamax VCR that has video audio inputs Before editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE if available Set EDIT to ON in the menu system p 28 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 just before where you want to start editing then press Il to set the camcorder in playback pause mode 3 On the VCR locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode 4 First press Il on the camcorder and after a few seconds press Il on the VCR to start editing suogeirdo DOUD To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 to 4 To superimpose the title while you are editing You can superimpose the title w
41. e for about 8 seconds after B is pressed in VTR mode e for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators e for the period of tape rewinding forwarding or picture search in VTR mode e Select ON to always display the remaining tape indicator 29 30 Changing the mode settings AUTO TV ON lt ON OFF gt You can use this feature only with Sony TVs e Select ON to turn on the TV automatically when using the LASER LINK function e Select OFF not to turn on the TV 3 TV INPUT lt VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF gt Select 1 or 2 or 3 of the video input on the TV which the IR receiver not supplied is connected to when using the LASER LINK function LTR SIZE lt NORMAL 2x gt e Normally select NORMAL e Select 2x to display selected menu item by twice size of normal a d BEEP lt ON OFF gt e Select ON so that beeps sound when you start stop recording etc e Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound Di d COMMANDER lt ON OFF gt e Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder e Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander Erc DISPLAY lt LCD or V OUT LCD gt e 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 E Hi c INDICATOR lt BL ON BL OFF gt e Select BL ON to light up the display window e
42. e if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 59 Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder Changing the lithium battery When replacing the lithium battery keep the battery pack or other power source attached Otherwise you will need to reset the date time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery 1 Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the lithium battery with the positive side facing out Close the lid 60 Resetting the date and time 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 amp then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to adjust the desired year then press the dial 5 Set the month day hour and minute by turning the control dial and pressing the dial 6 Press MENU to erase the menu display SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU vw CLOCK SET ve CLOCK SET _ JAN 1 1997 CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO DATE 12 00 00AM AUTO DATE D S E AUTO TV ON E AUTO TV ON AUTO TV ON Q997 JAN 1 TV INPUT El T Kl TV_INPUT D oe ere LTR SIZE ere LTR SIZE ere LTR SIZE DEMO MODE d DEMO MODE DEMO MODE RETURN RETURN
43. e steady when played back Note on TBC setting Set TBC to OFF when e Playing back a tape you have dubbed over e Playing back a tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine e The playback picture fluctuates DNR lt ON OFF gt e Normally select ON to reduce picture noise e 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 lithium battery is in place 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 F indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen suonesedo DOUD 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 condition This function is also effective under the following conditions e 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 person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her face tends to b
44. e while recording in mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as I and REC as The other indicators may not appear in mirror mode e While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the following buttons TITLE DATE TIME and MENU e The date appears in reverse when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on When recorded it will be normal 17 Hints for better shooting For hand held shots you ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions e Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb e Place your right elbow against your side e Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure to not touch the built in microphone e Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup e Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane e You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position a e You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel b e When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight the LCD screen may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder a 18 Hints for better shooting 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
45. ecome 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 33 Using the FADER function Selecting the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance When the picture fades in the sound gradually increases When the picture fades out the sound gradually decreases a 8 Es Es Bas Bas M FADER mosaic STRIPE BOUNCE FADE IN only b MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to color When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white Using the FADER function Using the fader function When fading in a 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes 2 Press START STOP to start recording The fade indicator stops flashing When fading out b 1 During recording press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes 2 Press START STOP to stop recording The fade indicator stops flashing and then recording stops The fading mode selected last is indicated first of all START STOP vUIITIIIIZ MONOTONE si Note on the bounce function When you use the following functions or D ZOOM is set to ON in the menu system BOUNCE indicator does not appear Wide mode Func
46. er the menu display may be different from that in this illustration 28 Changing the mode settings Notes on changing the mode setting e Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR or CAMERA e When you let the subject monitor the shot mirror mode the menu display does not appear Selecting the mode setting of each item Items for both CAMERA and VTR modes LCD B L lt BRT NORMAL BRIGHT gt e Normally select BRT NORMAL e 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 LCD COLOR Select this item to adjust the color on the LCD screen suonedo DOUD co REC MODE lt SP LP gt e Select SP when recording in SP standard play mode e Select LP when recording in LP long play mode When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8mm camcorders or VCRs the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder co ca REMAIN lt AUTO ON gt e Select AUTO when you want to display the remaining tape bar e for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is turned on and calculates the remainder of the tape e for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the remainder of the tape
47. es e If you touch the liquid wash it off with water e 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 71 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 100 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 L10A L10B L10C ad E p HE E b a Difference in color systems This camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV Check the following list 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 Guyan
48. g the FADER function 0 34 Shooting in the dark NightShot 36 Using the wide mode function 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function 39 Focusing manually 41 Enjoying picture effect 0 ccee 43 Adjusting the exposure ccccceeeee 45 Superimposing a title eee 47 Making your own titles i Recording with the date time 50 Optimizing the recording condition 51 Using the built in light CCD TRV93 only ecceeceeceeees 52 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function EE 54 for playback editing Watching on a TV screen eeceeeeee 55 Editing onto another tape 0 57 Recording from a VCR or TV o n 58 Additional information Changing the lithium battery in the CAINCOLD eiii eege 59 Resetting the date and time 61 Simple setting of clock by time Here ere 62 Usable cassettes and playback modes Suda dhisnd son E E ieeeaets 63 Tips for using the battery pack 64 Maintenance information and PTECAUTIONS 0 eeeeeeeteeteseeeeteteteneseees 67 Using your camcorder abroad 72 Trouble Check sisisi 73 Self diagnosis display sccseeee 76 Specifications a isiccccecctiscaesiseeseccsseteiascensee 77 Identifying the parts sicinccccisi cress 78 Warning indicators siisissisiisiiisecsin 86 Index Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed below
49. he 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 used when a tape is inserted or removed When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery power is used up Remaining time in minutes appears mj deii alzd ni When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point the J indicator may appear and start flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen When the J indicator changes from slow flashing to rapid flashing while you are recording set the POWER switch to OFF on the camcorder and replace the battery pack Leave the tape in the camcorder to obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been
50. he 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 9FULL the Steady Shot function does not work and the d indicator flashes e In wide mode you cannot select the bounce function with FADER e When you record in 16 9 FULL mode the date or time indicator will be widened on the wide screen TV e If you dub a tape the tape is copied in the same mode as the original recording e The wide mode is cancelled automatically 5 minutes after you remove the power source e When recording you cannot change the mode 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 suoneirdo DOUD Spotlight mode For subjects in spotlight such as at the theater or a formal event 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 7T 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 st Sunset amp Moon mode For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets fireworks neon signs or ge
51. hile you are editing Refer to Superimpose a title p 47 To stop editing Press W on both the camcorder 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 57 58 Recording from a e 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 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 Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu system Then press REC and the button on the right together on the camcorder 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 not supplied a A S VIDEO b lt 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 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 stop recording
52. hrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Video input output Phono jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio input output Phono jacks 2 stereo L and R 327 mV at output impedance 47 kilohms impedance less than 2 2 kilohms RFU DC OUT Special minijack DC 5V Headphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 0 V DC output impedance 6 8 kilohms 3 5 mm Stereo type Speaker Dynamic speaker Intelligent accessory shoe CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 only 8 pin connector General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera recording using LCD CCD TRV75 TRV93 TRV715 3 4W CCD TRV85 TRV815 3 6 W Viewfinder CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 2 7 W CCD TRV93 2 6 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 CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 41 2x43 8x81 2in 114 x 111 x 214 mm w h d CCD TRV93 41 2x43 8x81 2in 114 x 109 x 214 mm w h d Mass Approx CCD TRV75 TRV715 2 Ib 1 oz 940 g CCD TRV85 TRV815 2 Ib 1 oz 950 g CCD TRV93 2 Ib 930 g excluding the battery pack lithium battery cassette and shoulder strap 2 Ib 6 oz 1 1 kg including the battery pack NP F330 lithium battery CR2025 c
53. ing it clockwise then replace the built in light unit i S H CAUTION e When replacing the bulb use only the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp not supplied to reduce the risk of fire e To prevent possible burn hazard disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle for about 30 minutes or more Note To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints handle it with a dry cloth etc If the bulb is smudged wipe it completely 53 54 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function When the Steady Shot function is working the camcorder compensates for camera shake You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function The WE indicator appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen Do not use the Steady Shot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod You can select ON or OFF in the menu system p 28 To activate the Steady Shot function again Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system Notes on the Steady Shot function e The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera shake e When you set STEADYSHOT to ON or OFF in the menu system the exposure may fluctuate e Steady Shot does not operate in 16 9 FULL mode If you set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system the WI indicator flashes Watching on a TV screen Connect the camcorder to your TV or VCR to watch the playback picture on the
54. ize more quality picture compared with the conventional camcorders including the Hi8 models You can record and play back pictures more clearly in detail with the XR camcorder Video tape recorded by a camcorder having the XR function shows excellent picture quality at maximum when it is played back by the XR camcorder When video tape recorded by this XR camcorder is played back by a conventional Hi8 camcorder or when video tape recorded by a conventional Hi8 camcorder is played back by this XR camcorder the playback picture quality is in the normal quality of the Hi8 camcorder When you play back The playback mode SP LP and system Hi8 standard 8 mm are selected automatically according to the format in which the tape has been recorded The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode however will not be as good as that in SP mode Note on AFM HiFi stereo When you play back a tape the sound will be in monaural if e You record the tape using this camcorder then play it back on an AFM HiFi monaural video recorder player e 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 uoneuuoyu jeuonippY Tips for using t
55. le by selecting empty spaces If you do so a title full of empty spaces is stored 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 The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory You can reset the clock in the menu system JUL 4 1998 JUL 4 1998 5 30 00PM 5 30 00PM 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 Optimizing the recording condition Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording so that you can get the best possible picture ORC 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select 6a then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET then press the dial START STOP KEY flashes 4 Press START STOP The camcorder takes about 5 to 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode TAPE SET REC MODE ORC TO SET REMAIN RETURN TAPE SET vw REC MODE ORC TO SET DEMAIN Ei a eiaa ETC a suoneirdo DOUD l TAPE SET REC MODE wt ORC TO SET
56. lt in light is turned on Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use e When you do not use the camcorder slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built in light e When flickering occurs while shooting in AUTO mode Slide LIGHT to ON e The built in light may turn on off when you use the PROGRAM AE or BACK LIGHT function e When inserting or ejecting a cassette the built in light may be turned off eWhile working the End Search function the built in light is turned off CAUTION Be careful not to touch the lighting section because the plastic window and surrounding surfaces are hot while the light is on It remains hot for a while after the light is turned off Not to be handled by children Emits intense heat and light Use with caution to reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons Do not direct light at persons or materials from less than 4 feet 1 22 meters during use and until cool Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use Using the built in light Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp not supplied The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market Purchase the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp Remove the power source before replacing the bulb 1 While pushing the hole under the built in light unit using a wire remove the unit 2 Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built in light unit 3 Replace the bulb using a dry cloth 4 Attach the bulb housing turn
57. ndependent heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads FM system Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Usable cassette 8mm video format cassette Hi8 or standard 8 Recording Playback time using 120 min cassette SP mode 2 hours LP mode 4 hours Fastforward rew ind time using 120 min cassette Approx 5 min Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device View finder Electronic viewfinder CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 Monochrome CCD TRV93 Color 113 578 521 x 218 Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 1 7 16 in 37 mm 18 x Optical 72 x Digital Focal distance 3 16 8 in 4 1 73 8 mm When converted to a 35 mm still camera 178 33 12 in 47 2 850 mm Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 0 7 lux F 1 4 0 lux in NightShot mode Object invisible for the dark can be shot with infrared lighting Illumination range 0 7 lux to 100 000 lux Recommended illumination More than 100 lux LCD screen Picture CCD TRV75 TRV93 TRV715 3 inches measured diagonally 23 8 x 13 4 in 59 5 x 43 2 mm CCD TRV85 TRV815 3 5 inches measured diagonally 27 8 x2 in 72 4 x 50 4 mm On screen display TN LCD TFT active matrix method Total dot number 3 inches 89 622 383 x 234 3 5 inches 105 380 479 x 220 Input and output connectors S video input output 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced C
58. nel 2 Set START STOP MODE to the desired mode A Recording starts when you press START STOP and stops when you press it again normal mode ANTI GROUND SHOOTING JL The camcorder records only while you F 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 H then stops automatically S 3 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START STOP Recording starts 2 If you selected 5SEC the tape counter disappears and five dots appear The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below START STOP MODE A 4 z Cz w 5SEC A A Y Y logy Mun lt K d SHOOTING RS S Q START S START STOP STBY EI eene REC Gi eecce REC Ga D 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 e If you have turned off the indicators on the LCD screen the dots do not appear e You cannot use FADER in 5SEC or 4 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
59. neral night views m Landscape mode For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle such as a window or screen 39 Using the PROGRAM AE function Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 Press PROGRAM AE 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode 1 PROGRAM 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 40 Focusing manually When to use manual focus a In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually b c e Insufficient light a e Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b e Too much brightness behind the subject c e Horizontal stripes d e Subjects through frosted glass e Subjects beyond nets etc e Bright subject or subject reflecting light e Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod d suoneirdo DOUD l 41 42 Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually first focus in telephoto before recording and then reset the shot length 1 Set FOCUS to MANUAL The F indicato
60. ng OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Press END SEARCH This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or VTR END SEARCH 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 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder battery pack house current alkaline batteries CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV93 only 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 House current Supplied AC power adaptor Outdoors Battery pack Battery pack NP F330 supplied NP F530 NP F550 NP F730 NP F730H NP F750 NP F930 NP F950 Size AA LR6 Supplied battery case CCD TRV75 TRV85 Alkaline battery TRV93 only In the car 12 V or 24 V car battery Sony car battery charger DC V515A Notes on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape e The DC IN jack has power source priority This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet suonesedo DOUD Using the house current 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
61. ok STBY 0 35 20 ock 4y 4y H H D E Ki K START STOP START STOP START STOP Note There is a little wear on the battery pack which is installed with the camcorder However for getting remaining battery time indicated correctly leave the battery pack installed after use As an exception be sure to remove the battery pack from the model having the built in light after use CCD TRV93 only 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 adjustment ring a CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 or move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever b CCD TRV93 so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus a CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 b CCD TRV93 TRV815 Note on the lighting aperture CCD TRV93 only If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture the picture in the viewfinder appears brighter When this happens colors in the viewfinder may change Camera recording 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 for saving battery power as well as for preventing the battery and tape from wearing down To resume Standby mode turn STANDBY down and up again To start recording press START STOP Note on recording When you record from the beginning of a tape run the tape for about
62. on p 76 If the display does not disappear contact your Sony dealer or local authorized 3 The tape has run out Sony service facility The flashing is slow The flashing becomes rapid 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not 4 No tape has been inserted installed 5 The tab on the tape is out red 10 You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal 6 Moisture condensation has occurred P 58 86 Index A B Ajusting viewfinder Atto FOCUS eegen 42 Backlight Beep C D Camera recording sce 11 Car battery e Charging battery SE Cleaning video heads 68 Clock Set usins 61 Connection s 55 COUNTER RPGET nn 13 DATE TIME eegen 50 DEMO Digital zoom DISPLAY sissiscidctznsieeecsncces IK E PDH sexstoeeeecoati tic aeassiscatss 32 EE ee 57 EDITSEARCH 20 END SEARCH 24 EXPOSULE o eseeseeseeseesesseeseeseenees 45 F G H FADER ss marana araa 35 House eumrent 25 LIKE LANC LASER LINK Lithium battery M N Manual focus Menu system MIC microphone jack NIGHTSHOT O P ORG gees 51 PICTURE EFFECT aoirississs 44 Playback pause Power sources 25 Power zoom 14 PROGRAM AE 40 Q R Rec review Recording mode Remote control jack LANC S Self diagnosis function 76 Shoulder strap 84 Skip scan ss e SEH Stand
63. onstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system You can also start the demonstration by the following operation When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON you cannot watch the demonstration To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 While holding down B 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 Ml set the POWER switch to CAMERA Identifying the parts Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically uopeuuoyu jeuonippY 1 Transmitter 3 DISPLAY button p 22 Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on 4 START STOP button p 11 the camcorder 5 Power zoom button p 14 2 Video control buttons p 21 Notes on the Remote Commander e Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination Otherwise the remote control may not be effective e Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the Remote Commander e 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 commande
64. r appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 2 Move the power zoom lever to the T side on the optical zoom zone until the lever reaches the end 3 Turn the NEAR FAR dial to achieve a sharp focus 4 Set the desired shot length using the power zoom lever Js AUTO MANUAL J Um E To return to autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO The F gt indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen disappears Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide angle after focusing in the telephoto position To record a very distant subject Push FOCUS down to INFINITY The lens focuses on the most distant subject while FOCUS is held down When it is released manual focus mode is resumed Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen to focus on a most distant subject Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear A when recording a very distant subject A when the subject is too close to focus on Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function a b c d e f h 7 4 PASTEL a The contrast of the picture is emphasized and the picture looks like an animated cartoon iy 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 whi
65. r mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper 83 Identifying the parts 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 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap 84 Identifying the parts Operation indicators Viewfinder Display window AUTO DATE 2 00 00AM Recording mode indicator p 29 Mirror mode indicator p 17 Playing back or recording in Hi8 format p 63 Remaining battery time indicator mmm gt am gt _al gt _4 gt __ Exposure indicator p 45 Zoom indicator p 14 FADER indicator p 35 Wide mode indicator p 38 PICTURE EFFECT indicator p 44 LCD BRIGHT indicator p 16 VOLUME indicator p 21 PROGRAM AE indicator p 39 Backlight indicator p 33 WIND indicator p 31 Steady Shot off indicator p 54 N IO jon
66. rded 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 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 Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary 4 Press lt lt to rewind the tape 5 Press B gt to start playback 6 Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using LCD BRIGHT You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR e l W 2 O gt L LCD BRIGHT To stop playback press W To rewind the tape press da To fast forward the tape rapidly press PP suogesedo seg 21 22 Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the camcorder with the
67. rder get wet Keep the camcorder 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 ina car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight b a b NA Oe gt N IRIA Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder 2 No E e ka Wireless Remote Commander 1 5 Size AA R6 battery for Remote p 83 Commander 2 p 84 AC L10A L10B L10C AC power 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 55 adaptor 1 Power cord 1 p 7 25 7 Shoulder strap 1 p 84 NP F330 Battery pack 1 p 6 25 8 Battery case 1 p 26 CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 59 CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV93 only 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 u6 q noA aiojeg l Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Before using your camcorder you first need to install and charge the battery pack This camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Installing
68. replaced 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 Be sure to observe the following e Keep the battery pack away from fire e Keep the battery pack dry e Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack e Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack the battery pack should be replaced with a new fully charged one Charging temperature You should charge batteries at temperatures from 50 F to 86 F from 10 C to 30 C Lower temperatures require a longer charging time uoneuuoyu euo pp 65 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 mrormmum mark When you
69. rt the battery case e Do not expose the battery case to any mechanical shock e During recording the battery case heats up This is not cause for concern e Prevent the electrode in the battery case from coming in contact with a metal object e 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 Moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens In this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors Please take the following precautions uoneuuoyu jeuonippY Inside the camcorder If there is moisture inside the camcorder the beep sounds and the 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 indicator flashes at the same time the cassette is inserted in the camcorder Eject the cassette turn off the camcorder and leave also the cassette about 1 hour The camcorder can be used again if the WI indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again On the lens If moisture condenses on the lens no indicator appears
70. s 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 e More than 18x zoom is performed digitally and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the T side If you do not want to use the digital zoom set the D ZOOM function to OFF in the menu system e 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 b a Camera recording Selecting the START STOP mode Your camcorder has three modes These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video 1 While pressing OPEN open the LCD pa
71. 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 e 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 uoneuuoju euChIppy 69 Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation e Operate the camcorder on 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4 V AC power adaptor e For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in this manual e Should any solid object or liquid get inside the casing unplug the camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further e Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens e Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF when not using the camcorder e Do not wrap up the camcorder and operate it since heat may build up internally e Keep the camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration e Do not push the LCD screen e 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 Built in light CCD TRV
72. t Check the code and solve the problem p 76 Others Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The supplied Remote Commander does not work e COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu system gt Set it to ON p 30 e Something is blocking the infrared rays gt Remove the obstacle e The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity gt Insert the batteries with the correct polarity p 84 e The batteries are dead gt Insert new ones p 84 The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when the camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR e DISPLAY is set to V OUT LCD in the menu system gt Set it to LCD p 30 The beep sounds for 5 seconds e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 67 e Some troubles occur in your camcorder gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate the camcorder Picture is recorded in incorrect unnatural color e NIGHTSHOT is set to ON gt Set it to OFF p 36 75 76 Self diagnosis display The camcorder has a self diagnosis display This function displays the camcorder s condition LCD screen with five digits a combination of a letter and SHES figures in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen If Ka this occurs check the following code chart The five digit display informs you of the camcorder s current condition The last two digits indi
73. t the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system e You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder e If you insert a cassette during the demonstration the demonstration stops You can start recording as usual DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY e When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON NIGHTSHOT appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE 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 31 32 Changing the mode settings ETc WORLD TIM E Select this item to set the clock by a time difference Erc REC LAM P 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 e Normally select ON Items for VTR mode only HiFi SOUND lt STEREO 1 2 gt e Normally select STEREO e Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape EDIT lt ON OFF gt e Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing e Normally select OFF K TBC lt ON OFF gt e Normally select ON to correct for jitter e Select OFF to not correct for jitter The picture may not b
74. te 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 DOUD 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 EN PASTEL E NEG ART SEPIA Io E SOLARIZE He __ 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 the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode 44 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 e Bright subject and dark background e To record the darkness faithfully suonedo psouenpy l Adjusting the exposure 1 Press EXPOSURE 2 Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness EXPOSURE To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again 45 46 Adjusting the exposure Shooting with the sun behind you If the light source is behind your subject or in the following situations the subject
75. the battery pack 1 While pressing BATT RELEASE slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Install the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely BATT RELEASE Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack Installing and charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration The battery pack is charged a little in the factory 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack with the plug s A mark up 2 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet 4 Slide the POWER switch to OFF Remaining battery time is indicated by the minutes on the display window Charging begins When the remaining battery indicator becomes normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window Before using the camcorder with the battery pack unplug the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged m Notes e
76. tions using the PICTURE EFFECT button Functions using the PROGRAM AE button To cancel the fader function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the indicator disappears When the date or time indicator or title is displayed The date or time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out When the START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or JL You cannot use the fader function Note on the fader function While using the bounce function you cannot use the following functions Exposure Focus Zoom suonesedo DOUD 36 NightShot Light emitter Shooting in the dark NightShot The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place You can achieve a satisfactory recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals for observation with this function This function may record picture nearly in monochrome Ag 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 2 Press START STOP to start recording and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash To cancel the NightShot function Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF Using the NightShot Light When you set N S LIGHT to ON in the menu system the picture will be more clear NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible The maximum limit of NightShot Light is about 10 feet about 3 merters Notes on the NightShot e When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording picture may be recorded in incorrect unnatural color
77. ton p 15 VOLUME buttons p 21 Lithium battery compartment p 60 Hook for shoulder strap p 84 Eyecup N N N N N N ba Ns A amp WN Fs uopeuuoyu jeuonippY SS Viewfinder lens adjustment lever CCD TRV93 only p 12 BATT RELEASE lever p 6 9 Hook for shoulder strap p 84 STANDBY switch p 11 START STOP button p 11 Battery mounting surface DC IN jack p 7 25 79 80 Identifying the parts Ss EI Si R L ES E 29 COUNTER RESET button p 13 DO TIME button p 50 31 DATE button p 50 32 DISPLAY button p 22 B3 TITLE button p 47 B4 END SEARCH button p 24 D i PICTURE EFFECT button p 44 86 START STOP MODE switch p 15 87 FADER button p 35 88 BACK LIGHT button p 33 89 PROGRAM AE button p 40 40 EXPOSURE button p 45 41 Control dial p 28 42 MENU button p 28 a WS amp Si EI Bs BI Identifying the parts Ss Ae eA amp B amp B 43 Eyecup RELEASE knob CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV715 TRV815 only p 69 EJECT switch p 10 LANC OG control jack stands for Local Application Control Bus System The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE Si EI 46 Cassette compartment p 10 Note on the intelligent accessory shoe CCD TRV75 TRV85 TRV
78. tric 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 inst
79. use this battery pack with video equipment having the murHum mark the video equipment will indicate the remaining battery time in minutes However if you use it with video equipment not having this mark the remaining battery capacity will not be indicated in minutes InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which the equipment is used under How the battery consumption is displayed The power 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 SJ indicator may also flash under some condition 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 e If the indication seems incorrect recharge the battery pack fully Full charge Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time or you have repeated charging many times the battery pack m
80. usted gt Adjust the viewfinder lens p 12 Trouble check Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background e The contrast between the subject and background is too high The camcorder is not malfunctioning gt Change locations A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject e The camcorder is not malfunctioning The playback picture is not clear e EDIT is set to ON in the menu system gt Set it to OFF p 32 The picture is noisy e The video heads may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied p 68 The picture does not appear in the viewfinder e The LCD panel is open gt Close the LCD panel p 16 An unknown picture is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen e If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO is set ON in the menu system gt Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops You can deactivate the demonstration p 31 uopeuuoyu jeuonippY The picture does not appear on the LCD screen e Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out gt Please contact your nearest Sony dealer The five digit code appears The self diagnosis function is activated g

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