Sony CCD-TRV19 Camcorder User Manual
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1. 39 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation e Operate the camcorder using 6 0 V battery pack or 7 5 V AC power adaptor e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the casing unplug the camcorder and have it checked by your nearest 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 set 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 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 out or in Camcorder care e When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time disconnect the power source and remove the cassette Periodically turn on the power operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes e Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on the lens2. a risk of electric 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 RECYCLING NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES amp d Ni Cd NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY Nickel Cadmium batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your unwanted batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center for collection recycling or proper disposal Note In some areas the disposal of nickel cadmium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 800 222 SONY United States only For the Factory Service Center nearest you call 416 499 SONY Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel cadmium batteries For the Customers in the U S A WARNING 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 ther
3. Lithia Da ICTY siseses 31 M N O P MIC microphone jack 50 Playback on TV srsnaiwcaw 16 Playback PASS tacteiectistiarie 7 Power sources ceeeeees 19 Power Zoom wiccoscdevtcausnasedes 11 PROGRAM AE 08 24 Q R REC MODE sigs testsecantaetoaies 28 Rec Review ccceeececeees 15 Remote Commander 51 Remote control jack LANC P EEE ME IEEE EENET 48 REWINO sresssrisinnesir iiie 16 S Shoulder sap aceias 49 POMS MORE viscscsistaatiosiassecs 24 ANDE sscpsissseesnoxesstauys 9 10 Standby INOGE sessssiessnasesisese 10 STEADY SHO Taonia 27 Supplied accessories 5 T U V Lape COUET encensa 11 Tilencnano n 26 Tripod Mounting ssie 14 Troub CHECK seboni 43 Twilight mode sesistiesastinciasss 24 W X Y Z ZO aarre 11 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E
4. Otherwise the model name is indicated in the illustrations Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text for example CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only As you read through this manual buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA As indicated with in the illustrations you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation Steady Shot Types of differences ee CCD TRV11 12 2X 12X CCD TRV29 12X CCD TRV119 CCD TRV211 Note on TV color systems 12X gt 24X 12X gt 24X ew Color 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 Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water It may cause a malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired a 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 b e Never leave the camcorder under temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked i
5. Turn STANDBY up and press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5 SEC five dots appear in the viewfinder The dots disappear at a rate of one per second When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear the camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically If you selected 4 the camcorder records as long as you hold down START STOP suoneledo psoueapy 2 START STOP MODE To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode Press START STOP again before all the dots disappear Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START STOP Note on 5 SEC recording If you have turned off the indicators on the LCD screen the dots do not appear 25 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Superimposing a title You can select from nine preset titles to superimpose it on the picture during recording Each time you press TITLE the preset titles appear one by one To superimpose from the beginning 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel 4 Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears The title flashes 5 Press START STOP to start recording 6 Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title To superimpose on the way of recording 1 Press TITLE repeatedly until the desired title appears The title flashes 2 When the title stops flashing press TITLE The title disappears 3 Press START STOP to start rec
6. dial p 24 LCD panel p 12 BACK LIGHT button p 23 UOeULIOJU EU IPpYy 47 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 48 Identifying the parts 15 lel El fe N N BS fe 15 Recording lamp DATE button p 22 TIME NEXT button p 22 LCD screen p 16 54 Lithium battery compartment p 32 DISPLAY button p 17 21 COUNTER RESET button p 11 END SEARCH button p 18 Speaker Mode switches p 28 ett tt X B B amp CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 S B amp S 25 LANC 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 connectors indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE START STOP MODE switch p 9 10 25 earphone jack p 17 TITLE button p 26 VOL speaker volume control p 16 STEADY SHOT switch p 27 CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E S B R START STOP button p 14 Use this button when recording in a low position Tripod receptacle p 14 PUSH OPEN button p 12 16 LCD BRIGHT dial p 12 Eyecup p 13 39 Attaching the shoulder strap Battery mounting surface p 7 START STOP button p 9 STANDBY switch p 9 Hooks for shoulder strap BATT battery release knob p 8 Attach the supplied should
7. does not appear on the LCD screen A vertical band appears when shooting a very bright subject An unknown picture is displayed Others Symptom The supplied Remote Commander does not work There is dust in the viewfinder Bubbles appear inside the lens Cause and or Corrective Actions e Reset the date and time p 33 e START STOP MODE switch is setto or 5 SEC gt Set it to amp p 25 Cause and or Corrective Actions e The viewfinder lens is not adjusted gt Adjust the viewfinder lens p 10 e The contrast between the subject and background is too high The camcorder is not malfunctioning gt Change locations e The video heads may be dirty gt Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette p 38 e The LCD panel is open gt Close the LCD panel p 12 e Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out gt Please contact your nearest Sony dealer e The camcorder is not malfunctioning e The camcorder operates in Demo mode gt Exit the Demo mode p 53 Cause and or Corrective Actions e COMMANDER is set to OFF gt Set it to ON p 28 e Something is blocking the infrared rays gt Remove the obstacle e The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity gt Insert the battery with the correct polarity p 52 e The batteries are dead gt Insert new ones p 52 e Detach the eyecup and clean the viewfinder lens p 39 e When you use the camcorde
8. examples N A Sports mode e Outdoor sports scenes such as football tennis golf or skiing e A landscape in a moving car High speed shutter mode e A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly e Playing back certain scenes with high speed movements in clear sharp picture 2 Twilight mode e Recording night views neon signs or fireworks Using the PROGRAM AE function Set the mark of the desired mode to the WV mark above the PROGRAM AE dial To return to automatic mode Turn the PROGRAM AE dial so that the Y mark points to AUTO Note on shutter speed The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as follows Sports mode between 1 60 to 1 500 High speed shutter mode 1 4000 Twilight mode 1 60 AUTO mode 1 60 or 1 100 when the Steady Shot is on CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Selecting the START STOP mode Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start stop mode These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video 1 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Set START STOP MODE to the desired mode Recording starts when you press START STOP and stops when you press it again normal mode amp The camcorder records only while you press down START STOP 5 SEC When you press START STOP the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 3
9. monaural type Supplied accessories See page 5 AC power adaptor Power requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60Hz Power consumption AC V15 18 W AC V16 20 W AC V16A 22 W Output voltage DC OUT in operation mode AC V15 7 5V 1 6A AC V16 V16A 7 5 V 1 8A Battery charge terminal 10 V 1 1 A in charge mode Application Sony battery packs NP 33 supplied NP 55 NP 60D NP C65 NP 66 NP 66H NP 68 NP 80 NP 80D NP 98 NP 98D 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 6 x 1 16x 3 inches 166 x 43 x 75 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx AC V15 V16 15 oz 420 g AC V16A 16 oz 450 g Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Identifying the parts o N N Elo e 1 Tape transport buttons p 16 17 E STOP lt lt REW rewind B PLAY playback gt gt FF fast forward Il PAUSE These buttons will function in PLAYER mode 2 EDITSEARCH button p 15 Recording lamp 4 Remote sensor p 53 Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control 5 Lens cover 6 Power zoom button p 14 Use this button when recording in a low position STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE a R El B Built in microphone POWER switch p 9 16 9 Power zoom lever p 11 Viewfinder adjustment ring p 10 11 Viewfinder p 10 39 54 PROGRAM AE
10. the unit from the wall outlet and then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder Charging Time Battery pack NP 33 supplied NP 55 NP 98 98D NP 80 80D NP 68 66H NP 66 NP C65 NP 60D Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack using the supplied AC power adaptor Lower temperatures require a longer charging time Battery life CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 Battery pack NP 33 supplied NP 98 98D NP 80 80D NP 68 66H NP C65 NP 60D 0 Sree Len close 90445 95 68 305 170 265 aso 18000 150 5 155 85 135 75 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E While oe ao 1 CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 Battery pack NP 33 supplied Approximate continuous recording time indoors is indicated outside of parentheses Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off are indicated in parentheses The actual battery life may be shorter Approximate minutes when using the LCD screen When using both the viewfinder and LCD screen the battery life is shorter 9 Approximate continuous playback time indoors poyeys Hupa l If the LCD BACK LIGHT switch is set to BRIGHT while the LCD screen is open the battery life is approximately 10 shorter To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow Notes on charging the battery pack e The POWER lamp will remain lit for a wh
11. 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it after about 1 hour Video head cleaning To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads When amp appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen in CAMERA mode or playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty a Slight dirty b Dirty If this happens clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette not supplied After checking the picture if it is still noisy repeat the cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session Caution Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note If the V8 25CLH cleaning cassette is not available in your area consult your nearest Sony dealer CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Removing dust from inside the viewfinder 1 Remove the screw with a screwdriver not supplied Then while sliding the RELEASE knob turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out 2 Clean the surface with a commercially available blower UOEULIOJU jeuoppY To reattach the eyecup 1 Align the groove on the eyecup with the mark on the barrel 2 Turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow Then replace the screw Caution Do not remove any other screws You may remove only the screws to remove the eyecup
12. 3 810 780 23 1 SONY Video Camera Recorder E Operation Manual 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 Model No AC Serial No o o o Serial No Video8 Handycam CCD TRVI1 TRV19 TRV21 CCD TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 1996 by Sony Corporation CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Welcome to video El Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam camcorder With your Handycam you can capture life s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features but at the same time it is very easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 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
13. 9 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E LCD screen Picture 2 5 inches measured diagonally 2 x 1 inches 50 3 x 37 4 mm On screen display TN LCD TFT active matrix method Total dot number 61 380 279 x 220 Input and Output connectors Video output Phono jack 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced Audio output Monaural Phono jack 327 mV at load impedance 47 kQ impedance less than 2 2 kQ RFU DC OUT Special minijack DC 5 V Earphone jack Mini jack LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 V DC output impedance 6 8 KQ 3 5 mm Speaker Dynamic speaker General Power requirements 7 5 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption During camera recording using the LCD CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 4 7W CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 5 1W During camera recording using the viewfinder CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 3 6W CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 4 0W 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 412x41 x 8 inches 113 x 106 x 210 mm w h d Mass Approx CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 1 Ib 13 oz 850g CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 1 Ib 14 oz 860g Excluding the battery pack lithium battery cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb 6 oz 1 1kg Including the battery pack NP 33 lithium battery CR2025 cassette P6 120 and shoulder strap Microphone Electret condenser microphone
14. H you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder You can also review the picture on the LCD screen 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 Press the side of EDITSEARCH momentarily the last few seconds of the recorded portion plays back Rec Review You can also monitor the sound from the speaker or by using an earphone not supplied 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 suonejdo diseg 1 To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To go back to the last recorded point after edit search Press END SEARCH The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds if the tape was recorded in SP mode or 10 seconds if the tape was recorded in LP mode and stops Note that this function does not work once you eject the cassette after you recorded in the tape To begin re recording Press START STOP Re recording begins from the last recorded point or the point you released EDITSEARCH Provided you do not eject the tape the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene you record will be smooth 15 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 16 Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen 1 Whi
15. RV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Notes on the Battery Case CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 only e Use only with alkaline batteries You cannot use the battery case with manganese batteries or size AA rechargeable NiCd batteries 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 convert 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 Notes on Alkaline 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 Alkaline 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 batteries 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 c
16. RV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 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 The power is not on The power goes off The battery pack is quickly discharged Operation Symptom START STOP does not operate The cassette cannot be removed from the holder No function except for cassette ejection works The tape does not move when a tape transport button is pressed The date or time indicator is flashing Cause and or Corrective Actions e The battery pack is not installed gt Attach the battery pack firmly by pushing the lower part of the battery pack p 7 e The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 6 e The AC power adaptor is not connected to wall outlet gt Connect the AC power adaptor to wall outlet p 19 e While being operated in CAMERA mode the camcorder has been in the Standby mode for more than 5 minutes gt Turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again p 10 e The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 6 uo peuuoyu jeuonippY e The ambient temperature is too low p 34 e The battery pack has not been charged fully gt Charge the battery pack again p 6 e The battery pack is completely dead and cannot b
17. a 2 5 o AUDIO IN N Signal flow If you connect directly to TV Connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR VIDEO IN AUDIO IN N Signal flow To connect to a VCR or TV without Video Audio input jacks Use an RFU adaptor not supplied 29 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Editing onto another tape You can create your own video program by editing with any other E 8 mm Fi El Hi8 VS VHS SVHS S VHS VHSC SWISI S VHSC IA Betamax or ED Betamax VCR that has video audio inputs Turn down the volume of the camcorder while editing Otherwise picture distortion may occur After connecting the camcorder to the VCR 1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER 2 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder 3 Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing then press IH to put the camcorder in playback pause mode 4 On the VCR locate the recording start point and put the VCR in recording pause mode 5 Press If on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps 3 to 5 To stop editing Press W on both the camcorder and VCR CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Additional Information Changi
18. about 1 cm in the wide angle position Notes on digital zoom CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only e More than 12x 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 e The vertical bar in the power zoom indicator separates the digital zooming zone right side of the bar a and the optical zooming zone left side of the bar b If you set the D ZOOM function to OFF the right side of the bar a disappears b al 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 PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD panel The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 210 degrees to the other side To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen turn the BRIGHT dial The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 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 Clo
19. artment the beeps sound for a while If you try to record with the red mark exposed the B and amp indicators flash in the viewfinder and you cannot record To re record on this tape slide the tab back out covering the red mark CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that a power source and a cassette is inserted and that the START STOP MODE switch inside the LCD panel is setto 4 When you use the camcorder for the first time power on it and reset the date and time to your time p 33 before you start recording The date is automatically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day Before you record one time events you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that you are using the camcorder correctly 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up The STBY indicator appears in the viewfinder 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording and the STBY indicator changes to the REC indicator suonedo diseg You can also select Recording mode SP standard play mode or LP long play mode Set REC MODE p 28 according to the length of your planned recording before you start Tem OFF i STBY 0 00 00 AUTO DATE REC 0 00 01 To stop recording momentarily a Press START STOP a
20. e START STOP button To make the START STOP button work this way slide START STOP MODE to a Shooting scenery in several short takes You can automatically make a recording for about 5 seconds with the 5 SEC mode p 25 To make the START STOP button work this way slide START STOP MODE to 5 SEC b a START STOP MODE b START STOP MODE CGD E 1 y E U 5 U 5 LL 1 SEC LL 21 SEC Note on recording When you record from the beginning of the tape run the tape for about 15 seconds before actual recording This prevents the camcorder from missing any start up scenes when you play back the tape CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 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 record in same SP or LP mode Note on beep sound As indicated with in the illustrations a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording and two beeps sound when you stop recording confirming the operation Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep s
21. e is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For the Customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE Table of contents Before you begin Additional information Usma ihis mantak oisinn 4 Changing the lithium battery in the Checking suppllied accessories 5 camcorder arnon 31 Resetting the date and time 23 Getting started Playpack ModE Sunsari 34 Tips for using the battery pack 34 Charging and installing the battery AT E E and GC T E ae 6 precautions wescsssssssssssssssssssssssseseeeeee 38 INSERUN GE a CASSCUCS seosennsosroa
22. e recharged gt Use another battery pack p 35 Cause and or Corrective Actions e The tape is stuck to the drum gt Eject the cassette p 8 e The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or use a new one p 16 e The POWER switch is set to PLAYER gt Set it to CAMERA p 9 e The tab on the cassette is out red gt Use a new cassette or slide the tab p 8 e The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor p 7 19 e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 38 e The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF gt Set it to PLAYER p 16 e The tape has run out gt Rewind the tape or use a new one p 16 e You pressed DATE and TIME together for more than 2 seconds The camcorder is not malfunctioning gt You may start recording Flashing will stop soon e The lithium battery is weak or dead gt Replace the lithium battery with a new one p 31 to be continued 43 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Ad Trouble check Symptom The date or time indicator disappears Recording stops in a few seconds Picture Symptom The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background The picture is noisy The picture does not appear in the viewfinder The picture
23. ecording the battery pack heats up This is caused by energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battery pack This is not cause for concern and is normal Battery pack care e Remove the battery pack from the camcorder after using it and keep it in a cool place When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF This shortens battery life e The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging Therefore you should charge the battery right before using the camcorder How to use the switch on the battery pack When the switch is supplied with the battery pack a on page 36 you can use it to find whether the battery pack is charged or not Set the switch to the no mark position when charging is completed Set the switch to the red mark position when the battery is used up or in whichever direction you want to remind yourself The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcordrer 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 Sony Batteries are Recommended Use of non Sony batteries may damage your Handycam ca
24. ep sound when BEEP is set to ON p 28 Se a 2 mi O 5 D g 5 1 The battery is weak or dead The video heads may be contaminated Slow flashing The battery is weak p 38 Fast flashing The battery is dead Some other trouble has occurred 2 The tape is near the end Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized The tape has run out facility 4 No tape has been inserted 9 The lithium battery is weak or is not The tab on the tape is out red p 8 installed p 31 5 i Meer Rae This indicator flashes just only after powering on 6 Moisture condensation has occurred p 38 indicator appears only when the cassette is inserted 95 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E A Adjusting viewfinder 10 AUTO TOPE siscternncorestons ens 11 B BACK LIGHT isece ps BEEP vaisisteuuesncnspeeeses 11 28 C Camera recording sssiasissssss 9 Car Datlery sisesisciisascivtiaaine 2l Charging battery svessicwosssonezane 6 Cleaning video heads 38 COUNTER RESET essnee 11 D DATE TIME scxciomspeucoopeotie 22 DEMO MOLE cerarueisctsoiccuneine 53 E CATING ans 30 EDITSEARC H oriioyisee 15 FIEC oema 8 END OESRC Henrin 18 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F G H Fast forward ccesceeeees 16 5 SEC recording sisiisssiiiiriisss 25 High speed shutter mode 24 House current s00000 19 lJ K L LANG aren ianeniasinnn 48
25. er strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap UO eULIOJU jeuoppY 49 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Identifying the parts s 48 Cassette compartment p 8 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC out jack EJECT knob p 8 AUDIO OUT jack p 29 Eyecup release knob p 39 MIC microphone jack Connect an external microphone not Grip strap p 13 supplied This jack also accepts a plug VIDEO OUT jack p 29 in power microphone Jack cover 50 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Remote commander Using the Remote Commander Make sure that the COMMANDER mode is set to ON p 28 The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically EC a 2 my fe 5 v l g 5 1 Transmitter 4 START STOP button Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the 5 Power zoom button camcorder The zooming speed is unchangeable on the Remote Commander 2 Tape transport buttons p 16 Size AA R6 battery holder p 52 51 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 52 identifying the parts To prepare the remote commander To use the Remote Commander you must insert two size AA R6 batteries Use the supplied size AA R6 batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander 2 Insert both of the size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity 3 P
26. gain The REC indicator in the viewfinder changes to the STBY indicator Standby mode To finish recording b Press START STOP Turn STANDBY down and set the POWER switch to OFF Then eject the cassette and remove the battery pack b ook D oc STBY 0 35 20 y y QE gt Q Nopy WIRY CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Camera recording Note on standby mode If you leave the camcorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette inserted in Standby mode the camcorder goes off automatically This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape To resume Standby mode turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again To start recording press START STOP Notes on the recording mode e This camcorder records and plays back in SP standard play mode and in LP long play mode The playback quality in LP mode however will not be as good as that in SP mode e When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8 mm camcorders or VCRs the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder To focus the viewfinder lens If the viewfinder is not in focus at all or when you use the camcorder after someone else has used it focus the viewfinder lens Turn the viewfinder lens adjustment ring so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus Recording with the START STOP button depressed You can also make recording while pressing down th
27. he LCD panel 2 Press END SEARCH This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or PLAYER END SEARCH CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Advanced operations Using alternative power sources You can choose any of the following power sources for your camcorder battery pack the house current alkaline battery and 12 24 V car battery Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape If this happens restore the power supply again immediately DEO ACC a Es Sy So fa no This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video product When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark Using the house current To use the supplied AC power adaptor 1 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet Insert the top of the connecting plate of the AC power adaptor into the top of the battery mounting surface Push the connecting plate so that it attaches firmly 2 Set the selector to VTR DC OUT WARNING Power cord must only be changed at qualif ied service shop PRECAUTIONS The set is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the set it
28. heses The actual battery life may be shorter Approximate minutes when using the LCD screen When using both the viewfinder and LCD screen the battery life is shorter 9 Approximate continuous playback time indoors If the LCD BACK LIGHT switch is set to BRIGHT while the LCD screen is open the battery life is approximately 10 shorter CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Notes 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 e You may not use the battery case in cold environment To remove the battery case The battery case is removed in the same way as the battery pack p 7 When you replace the batteries be sure to remove the battery case from the camcorder to prevent malfunction ae Using a car battery 5 5 Use the DCP 77 DC pack not supplied Connect the cord of the DC pack to the 5 cigarette lighter socket of the car 12 V or 24 V Connect the DC pack to the battery B mounting surface of the camcorder o To remove the DC pack g The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack A a Letting the subject monitor the shot 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
29. ile even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack This is normal e If the POWER lamp does not light set the selector to VTR DC OUT and disconnect the power cord After about one minute reconnect the power cord and set the selector to CHARGE again e You cannot operate the camcorder using the AC power adaptor while charging the battery pack Installing the battery pack 1 Insert the top of the battery pack into the top of the battery mounting surface 2 Push the battery pack so that it attaches firmly CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Charging and installing the battery pack To remove the battery pack Slide BATT and then pull the lower part of the battery pack Ce Inserting a cassette Make sure that a power source is installed 1 While pressing the small blue button slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow The cassette compartment automatically opens 2 Insert a cassette not supplied with the window facing out 3 Press the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment to close it The cassette compartment automatically closes To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark E COO CON pe If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette comp
30. le pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to PLAYER 2 Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out 3 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel Adjust the angle of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary 4 Press B to start playback 5 Adjust the volume using VOL You can also monitor on the TV screen after connecting the camcorder to the VCR TV 1 ena OFF E 4 STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE To stop playback press W To rewind the tape press lt lt To fast forward the tape press PP CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E When watching on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move back to the camcorder with the LCD screen facing out a You can change the angle of the LCD panel b Ee i o A i 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 erase the screen indicators on the LCD screen To display the indicators press again The indicators don t appear on the TV Using an earphone Connect an earphone not supplied to the jack You can adjust the volume of the earphone using VOL To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel The viewfinder turns on automatically When using the viewfinder you ca
31. mcorder 35 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Tips for using the battery pack Notes on charging A brand new battery A brand new battery pack is not charged Before using the battery pack charge it completely After long storage Recharge the battery pack after a long period of storage If the battery pack is charged fully but not used for a long time about 1 year it becomes discharged Charge it again but in this case the battery life will be shorter than normal After several charging and discharging cycles the battery life will recover its original capacity Notes on the terminals If the terminals metal parts on the back are not clean the battery charge duration will be shortened When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times This improves the contact condition Also wipe the and terminals with a soft cloth or paper Be Sure to Observe the Following e To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to touch the battery terminals When carrying the battery pack attach to the terminal cover b 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 a b Le A 5 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 T
32. n monitor the sound only by using an earphone To view on the LCD screen again open the LCD panel The viewfinder turns off automatically Various playback modes 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 P during playback To resume normal playback release the button To monitor the high speed picture while advancing the tape or rewind Skip Scan Keep pressing lt lt while rewinding or while advancing the tape To resume normal playback press B Notes on playback e Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the various playback modes e When playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes more the camcorder automatically enters stop mode 17 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 18 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 play back if the tape was recorded in SP mode or the last 10 seconds play back if the tape was recorded in LP mode Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture End Search Note that End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you recorded in the tape 1 While pressing PUSH OPEN open t
33. n the sun or under direct sunlight c b CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder ES 0 z S 1 Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 17 5 Size AA R6 battery for Remote 51 Commander 2 p 52 NP 33 Battery Pack 1 p 6 6 Shoulder strap 1 p 49 CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 31 AC V15 V16 V16A AC power adaptor Already installed in the camcorder 1 p 6 19 4 A V connecting cable 1 p 29 Battery case 1 p 20 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc 5 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your camcorder you first need to charge and install the battery pack To charge the battery pack use the supplied AC power adaptor Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat place without vibration 1 Connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet 2 Align the right side of the battery pack with the line on the AC power adaptor then slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow 3 Set the selector to CHARGE The CHARGE lamp orange lights up Charging begins When charging is completed the CHARGE lamp goes out Unplug
34. nches 6 5 mm Otherwise the screw may damage the inner parts of the camcorder Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD e Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel d e Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be damaged Be careful when placing the camcorder under sunlight or by a window e d Note on the color viewfinder CCD TRV19 TRV29 TRV119 only and the LCD screen The color viewfinder and the LCD screen are made with high precision technology However black points or bright points of light red blue or green may appear on the color viewfinder and the LCD screen These points are not recorded on the tape This is not a malfunction Effective dots more than 99 99 Notes on the LCD screen 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 e The LCD itself contains over 61 000 picture elements pixels for 2 5 inches LCD High Precision technology is used to manufacture these LCDs to maintain a high standard that at least 99 99 of the pixels operate however some of the pixels may not change color This is normal and in no way does this affect the picture that is being recorded CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARC
35. ng 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 or on the LCD screen 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 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 71s Note on lithium battery 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 UOEULIOJU EU IPpY WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Caution Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately 31 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 32 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 and time 1 Open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the battery in
36. niiiai 8 Using your camcorder abroad 42 Trouble check seererere ee nn ten erates 43 Basic operations G PECIRICATIONS cisavacssexasanissvonsaivacdesesverined 46 Camera recording iescictcencratendrcnniathaneerpeste 9 Identifying the parts 47 Using the zoom feature ii Warning indicators seesicernersro 55 Shooting with the LCD screen 12 Kare eer er eer er ere re back cover Hints for better shooting e 13 Checking the recorded picture 15 Playing backa tape ssucsocusnsses 16 Searching for the end of the picture 18 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 19 Letting the subject monitor the shot 21 Recording with the date or time 22 Shooting with backlighting 0 0 23 Using the PROGRAM AE function 24 Selecting the START STOP mode 25 SUPETIMIPOSING a TITS cscs sncivsdansantaavencayere 26 Using the STEADY SHOT function 27 CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only Changing the mode settings 28 Watching ona TV screen sesiis 29 Editing onto another tape 0 30 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Before you begin Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the six models listed below Before you start reading this manual and operating the unit check your model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder The CCD TRV11 is the model used for illustration purposes
37. o OFF 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While holding down B gt set the POWER switch to CAMERA Demonstration starts The demonstration stops when you insert the cassette Note that once you enter Demo mode this mode is retained as long as the lithium battery is in place Therefore demonstration starts automatically 10 minutes later every time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or after you eject the cassette To exit demo mode 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While holding down W set the POWER switch to CAMERA 53 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Identifying the parts In the viewfinder and on the LCD screen Ei 6 2 ORES 9 4 mma CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 11 5 12 1 Power zoom indicator p 12 CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only 2 Back light indicator p 23 Warning indicator p 55 4 Lithium battery indicator p 31 5 Recording lamp battery lamp p 9 in the view finder 6 Mirror mode indicator p 21 54 Recording in LP mode p 9 Tape transport mode p 9 9 Tape counter p 11 AUTO DATE indicator p 9 11 Remaining battery indicator p 35 S EAr CAET CAEN EA Date Time or Title p 22 26 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Warning indicators If indicators flash in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen or a caution lamp on the camcorder flashes check the following d You can hear the be
38. once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the new lithium battery with the positive side facing out 4 Close the lid CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Resetting the date and time 1 camera a CAMERA OFF E Reset the date and time using the DATE and TIME NEXT buttons 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel 4 Press DATE and TIME NEXT simultaneously until the year indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 5 Set year month day time minute by pressing DATE and TIME NEXT Note that when you keep DATE pressed the digits advance faster DATE Ss TIME NE ste Q JAN 1 2962 2 2 m DATE TIME NEXT ala gt gt JAN 12964 d DATE TIME NEXT 9 Suet 96 DATE TIME NEXT CD j SS suis 4 96 N Ca DATE TIME NEXT z C Sa gt D SS 5 80 00 PM Nt Q i 9 N TET j DATE TIME NEXT a gt 30500 PM To correct the date and time setting Repeat steps 4 and 5 To check the date and time Press DATE to display the date indicator Press TIME NEXT to display the time indicator When you press the same button again the indicator goes out The year indicator changes as follows 9 _ 97 95 es Note on the time indicator The internal clock of the camcorder operates on a 12 hour cycle 12 00 00 AM stands for midnight 12 00 00 PM stands f
39. onsult a doctor UOeEULIOJU EUR IPpY 37 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 38 Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside the camcorder on the surface of the tape or on the lens In this condition the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly To prevent possible damage under these circumstances the camcorder is furnished with moisture sensors Please take the following precautions Inside the camcorder When the and amp indicators flash in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen moisture has condensed inside the camcorder If this happens no other functions except for tape ejection will work Eject the tape turn off the camcorder and leave it with the cassette compartment open for at least one hour The camcorder can be used again if the indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again On the lens If moisture condenses on the lens no indicator appears but the picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder
40. or noon 33 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Playback modes The playback mode SP LP is selected automatically according to the recording system 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 Recording mode When you play back a tape recorded in LP mode the LP indicator lights up in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen Foreign 8 mm video You cannot play back tapes recorded on a different TV color system Because the TV color systems differ from country to country you may not be able to play back foreign prerecorded tapes Refer to the list of Using your camcorder abroad to check the TV color system of foreign countries Tips for using the battery pack This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack Preparing the battery pack Always carry additional batteries Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 to 3 times as much recording as you have planned Battery life is shorter in cold environment Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly if you are recording in cold environment To save battery power Turn the STANDBY switch on the camcorder 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 positioning the subject selecting an angle or looking th
41. ording 4 Press TITLE when you want superimpose the title 5 Press TITLE when you want to turn off the title HELLO BIRTHDAY FUN OUR HOLIDAY t t t t t NO 1 lt VACATION Note on selecting a title You cannot select a title during recording CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Using the STEADY SHOT function CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only You can use the Steady Shot to compensate for camera shake Do not use the Steady Shot when shooting a stationary object with a tripod 1 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Set STEADY SHOT to ON ae a 5 i E a i IAN NA ON STEADY OFF a SHOT O 5 7 CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 Notes on the steady shot e The Steady Shot will not correct excessive camera shake e When you switch the Steady Shot on or off the exposure may fluctuate 27 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings to further enjoy the features and functions 1 While pressing PUSH OPEN open the LCD panel You will find the mode switches 2 Set the mode switches to the desired mode COMMANDER BEEP D ZOOM REC MODE LCD BACK LIGHT lll I I fe OFF LP NORMAL CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 Selecting the mode setting of each item COMMANDER lt ON OFF gt e Set to ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder e Set to OFF when n
42. ot using the Remote Commander BEEP lt ON OFF gt e Set to ON so that beeps sound when you start stop recording etc e Set to OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound D ZOOM lt ON OFF gt CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only e Select ON to activate digital zooming e Select OFF to not use the digital zoom The camcorder goes back to 12x zoom REC MODE lt SP LP gt e Select SP to record a tape in SP standard play mode e Select LP to record a tape in LP long play mode LCD BACK LIGHT lt BRIGHT NORMAL gt e Select BRIGHT to make the LCD screen brighter when shooting playing back outdoors e Normally select NORMAL The battery life becomes about 10 longer than it is when you select BRIGHT CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Watching on a TV screen You can use this camcorder as a VCR by connecting it to your TV for playback When monitoring the playback picture by connecting the camcorder to your TV we recommend you to use the house current for the power source While playing back ona TV screen close the LCD panel Otherwise picture distortion may occur Connecting directly to a VCR TV with Video Audio input jacks If your TV is already connected to a VCR 5 Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by a using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Set 9 the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR 8 i
43. ote You cannot superimpose a title during recording the date or time CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background use the BACK LIGHT function Press BACK LIGHT The A indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen BACK LIGHT suoneiodo psoueapy 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 following conditions e On snow e g at the ski resort e At the beach under strong sunshine 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 become dark if you do not use this function 23 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select from three PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure modes to suit your shooting situation When you use PROGRAM AE you can capture high speed action or night views Selecting the best mode Select the best mode by using the following
44. ound change the BEEP setting to OFF Note on the AUTO DATE feature The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory You can reset the clock The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day However the date may automatically appear more than once a day when suonejdo diseg you reset the date and time you eject and insert the tape again you stop recording within 10 seconds When moving from indoors to outdoors or vice versa Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that the white balance is properly adjusted Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene For more professional looking recordings use the zoom sparingly T side for telephoto subject appears closer W side for wide angle subject appears farther away LEIN OA 11 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Camera recording Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Turn the power zoom lever fully for a high speed zoom Turn it lightly for a relatively slow 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 2 6 feet about 80 cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or 1 2 inches
45. r where the air pressure is low such as on a mountain or in an airplane you may find bubbles inside the lens This is not a malfunction Bubbles will usually disappear after about a week But how long it takes depends on the air pressure and use CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E AC power adaptor Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The POWER lamp does not e Set the selector to VTR DC OUT and disconnect the light power cord After about one minute try again p 7 The CHARGE lamp flashes e See the following chart When the CHARGE lamp flashes Check through the following chart F gt Remove the battery pack from the AC 2 power adaptor Then install the same battery pack again rf 5 g 5 When the CHARGE lamp does not When the CHARGE lamp flashes flash again agail If the CHARGE lamp lights up and Install another battery pack goes out after a while there is no problem When the CHARGE lamp flashes When the CHARGE lamp does not again flash again The problem is with the AC power pees amip lights up ue goes out after a while the problem is adaptor with the battery pack installed first Please contact our nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging This does not indicate a problem Repeat again to charge with the
46. remove them witha soft cloth e Clean the camcorder body with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E AC power adaptor Charging e Attach the battery pack firmly e Place the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration during charging Others e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use for a long time To disconnect the power cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself e Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged e Do not bend the AC power cord forcibly or put a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause a fire or an 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 e The unit becomes warm while in use This is normal e Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating If any difficulty should ari
47. rough the viewfinder lens or on the LCD screen the lens moves automatically and the battery is used The battery is also used when a cassette is inserted or removed CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Tips for using the battery pack When to replace the battery While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator in the viefinder or on the LCD screen decreases gradually as battery power is used up mmm gt amm gt _al gt q__4 gt __ When the remaining battery indicator reaches the lowest point the 1 indicator appears and starts flashing in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen When the indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 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 smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack has been replaced Note on the remaining battery indicator The remaining battery indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from that of the battery pack with its own indicator not supplied The indicator on the battery pack is more accurate Notes on the rechargeable battery pack UOEULIOJU EUR IPpY 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 heats up During charging or r
48. same battery pack 45 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 46 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system Two rotary heads Helical scanning FM system Audio recording system Rotary heads FM system Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Usable cassette 8 mm video format cassette standard 8 mm Recording Playback time SP mode 2 hours P6 120 LP mode 4 hours P6 120 Fastforw ard rewind time Approx 5 min P6 120 Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder CCD TRV11 TRV21 TRV211 Black and white CCD TRV19 TRV29 TRV119 Color Lens Combined power zoom lens F1 8 27 Filter diameter 1 1 2 inches 37 mm CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 12x Optical CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 12x Optical 24x Digital Focal distance f 2 2 inches 5 4 64 8 mm When converted to a 35mm still camera CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 1 6 18 inches 39 468mm CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 17 22 inches 47 564 mm Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 0 8 lx at F 1 8 CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 3 lx at F1 8 Illumination range CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 0 8 to 100 000 Ix CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 4 to 100 000 Ix Recommended illumination More than 100 Ix Minimum illumination expresses the light level a camcorder requires to produce a picture CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV2
49. screen Mirror mode and the date and remaining battery indicators disappear To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder Notes on mirror mode e When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 210 degrees the camcorder enters mirror mode e Using the mirror mode you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD a e The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror image while recording in mirror mode b The STBY indicator appears as Il and REC as e The date appears in reverse when the AUTO DATE feature is turned on When recorded it will be normal 21 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 22 Letting the subject monitor the shot e While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the following buttons COUNTER RESET TITLE DATE and TIME NEXT b Recording with the date or time Before you start recording or during recording press DATE or TIME NEXT You can record the date or time displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with the picture You cannot record the date and time at the same time Except for the date or time indicator no indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory REC 0 07 12 REC 0 07 15 5 30 00 AM To stop recording with the date or time Press DATE or TIME NEXT again The date or time indicator disappears The recording continues N
50. se unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer UOeEULIOJU EUR IPpY 41 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Using your camcorder abroad Each country or area has its own electricity and TV color systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following points Power sources You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet b fE a b 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 or a PAL M system based TV with an NTSC PAL M transcoder 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 Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria Czech Republic France Guyana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Slovak Republic Ukraine etc CCD TRV11 TRV19 T
51. se the LCD panel completely when not in use b suonejdo diseg 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 e Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup e Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane 13 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E 14 Hints for better shooting e You can record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position a e While recording in a low position you can use the START STOP button on the top of the camcorder or the power zoom button located on the front b Note that you cannot change zooming speed using the front power zoom button e You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD panel c Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height If you have a tripod for a still camera you can also use it with the camcorder When attaching a non Sony tripod make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 i
52. self has been turned off suonejiodo poourapy 19 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Using alternative power sources Notes on the POWER lamp e The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the unit is unplugged after use This is normal e If the POWER lamp does not light set the selector to VTR DC OUT and disconnect the power cord After about one minute reconnect the power cord To remove the adaptor The adaptor is removed in the same way as the battery pack Using the Battery Case CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 only Use the battery case supplied and six size AA LR6 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 p 7 Battery Life Using alkaline batteries at 77 F 25 C Mod CCD TRV11 TRV19 CCD TRV21 TRV29 tai hE aa While playing back on 120 115 LCD 1 Approximate continuous recording time indoors is indicated outside of parentheses Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off are indicated in parent
53. ut the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander 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 damag from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 3 810 780 23 E Remote control direction Aim the Remote Commander to the remote sensor within the range as shown below 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 at 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 at commander mode VTR 2 we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper UO eULIOJU jeuoppY To watch the demonstration You can watch a brief demonstration of pictures with special effects If the demonstration appears when you turn on the camcorder for the first time exit the Demo mode to use your camcorder To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch t
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