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CCD-TRV11/TRV19/TRV21/TRV29/TRV119/TRV211 3-810-780-23.E

Advanced operations

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 on a 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

Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by
using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Set
the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

: 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.

: Signal flow

To connect to a VCR or TV without Video/Audio input jacks

Use an RFU adaptor (not supplied).

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Summary of Contents for CCD-TRV19

Page 1: ...ease 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 1996 by Sony Corporation 3 810 780 23 1 CCD TRV11 CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV21 CCD TRV29 TRV119 TRV211 ...

Page 2: ... disposal 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 ...

Page 3: ...tting started Charging and installing the battery pack 6 Inserting a cassette 8 Basic operations Camera recording 9 Using the zoom feature 11 Shooting with the LCD screen 12 Hints for better shooting 13 Checking the recorded picture 15 Playing back a tape 16 Searching for the end of the picture 18 Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 19 Letting the subject monitor the shot 21 Record...

Page 4: ...X 24X c b a Viewfinder Color r r r 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 ...

Page 5: ...25 Lithium Battery 1 p 31 Already installed in the camcorder 4 A V connecting cable 1 p 29 8 5 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 52 6 Shoulder strap 1 p 49 7 AC V15 V16 V16A AC power adaptor 1 p 6 19 8 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 e...

Page 6: ...ide 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 the unit from the wall outlet and then remove the battery pack and install it on the camcorder 1 2 3 Battery life CCD TRV11 TRV19 TRV119 While ...

Page 7: ...attery 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 Notes on charging the battery pack The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is removed and the power cord is unplugged after charging the battery pack This is normal If the POWER lamp does not light set the selector to VTR DC OU...

Page 8: ...ed 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 re record on this tape slide the tab back out covering the red mark To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you ...

Page 9: ...ing 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 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 pl...

Page 10: ...amcorder 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 Camera recording Note on recording When you record from the beginning of the tape run the tape for about 15 seconds before actual ...

Page 11: ... the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the beep sound 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 you reset the d...

Page 12: ... go toward the T side If you do not want to use the digital zoom set the D ZOOM function to OFF 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 Shooting with the LCD screen You can also record the picture while look...

Page 13: ...nel completely when not in use 1 2 a b For hand held shots you ll get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb 1 2 3 Place your right elbow against your side Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it Place your eye firmly agai...

Page 14: ...o not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel d 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 Note on the color viewfinder CCD TRV19 TRV29 TRV119 only and the LCD screen The color viewfinder and the LCD sc...

Page 15: ... you want The last recorded portion is played back To go forward hold down the side Edit Search Checking the recorded picture To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To go back to the last recorded point after edit search Press END SEARCH The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds if the tape was recorded in SP mode or 10 seconds if the tape was recorded in LP mode and stops Note that ...

Page 16: ...ith 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 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 To stop playback press p To rewind the tape press 0 To fast forward the tape press Playing back a tape VOL...

Page 17: ...one using VOL To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel The viewfinder turns on automatically When using the viewfinder you can 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 P during playback To resume playback press P ...

Page 18: ... 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 the LCD panel 2 Press END SEARCH This function works when th...

Page 19: ...ng the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape If this happens restore the power supply again immediately Accessory to be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack Ni Cd type Battery case supplied DC pack DCP 77 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 pow...

Page 20: ...e 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 1 2 3 Battery Life Using alkaline batteries at 77 F 25 C Using alternative power sources While recording1 While playing back on LCD3 LCD open2 LCD close Model CCD TRV21 TRV29 110 60 150 85 115 CCD TRV11 TRV19 125...

Page 21: ... the DC pack The DC pack is removed in the same way as the battery pack To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder Notes on mirror mode When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 210 degrees the camcorder enters mirror mode Using the mirror mode you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD a The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror image while recording...

Page 22: ...cator no indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory To stop recording with the date or time Press DATE or TIME NEXT again The date or time indicator disappears The recording continues Note You cannot superimpose a title during recording the date or time While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the following butt...

Page 23: ...ight compensation After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again The c indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under following conditions On snow e g at the ski resort At the beach under strong sunshine A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A w...

Page 24: ...lf swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly Playing back certain scenes with high speed movements in clear sharp picture Å Twilight mode Recording night views neon signs or fireworks Å A å Using the PROGRAM AE function Set the mark of the desired mode to the mark above the PROGRAM AE dial To return to automatic mode Turn the PROGRAM AE dial so that the mark points to ...

Page 25: ...START STOP the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 3 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 the camcorder records as long as you hold d...

Page 26: ... 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 recording 4 Press TITLE when you want super...

Page 27: ... 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 Using the STEADY SHOT function ON STEADY SHOT OFF Notes on the steady shot The Steady Shot will not correct excessive camera shake When you switch the Steady Shot on or off the exposure may fluctuate CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 ...

Page 28: ...der Set to OFF when not using the Remote Commander BEEP ON OFF Set to ON so that beeps sound when you start stop recording etc Set to OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound D ZOOM ON OFF CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 only Select ON to activate digital zooming Select OFF to not use the digital zoom The camcorder goes back to 12x zoom REC MODE SP LP Select SP to record a tape in SP standard play m...

Page 29: ...ortion may occur Connecting directly to a VCR TV with Video Audio input jacks If your TV is already connected to a VCR Open the jack cover and connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the VCR by using the supplied A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR Signal flow If you connect directly to TV Connect the camcorder to the input...

Page 30: ...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 P to put the camcorder in playback pause mode 4 On the VCR locate the recording start point and put the VCR in recording ...

Page 31: ... 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 CR2025 CR202 5 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 Additional Inform...

Page 32: ... 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 once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the new lithium battery with the positive side facing out 4 Close the lid Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder ...

Page 33: ...nder 5 Set year month day time minute by pressing DATE and TIME NEXT Note that when you keep DATE pressed the digits advance faster Resetting the date and time 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...

Page 34: ...TV color system of foreign countries 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 recor...

Page 35: ...ve 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 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 camcord...

Page 36: ...f 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 To prevent an accident ca...

Page 37: ...tery case from coming in contact with a metal object If you will not use the battery case for a long time detach the battery case from the camcorder and remove the batteries from the battery case Notes on Alkaline Batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following Be sure to insert the batteries in the correct direction Alkaline batteries are not rechargeabl...

Page 38: ...ure 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 2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has...

Page 39: ... the direction of the arrow Then replace the screw 2 1 Caution Do not remove any other screws You may remove only the screws to remove the eyecup 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 ...

Page 40: ...age may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction While using the camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction 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 When the camcorder is not to be used for a l...

Page 41: ... will damage the cord and may cause a fire or an electrical shock Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the connecting plate If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged Always keep the metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While the unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away...

Page 42: ...ystem 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 D...

Page 43: ...AMERA mode the camcorder has been in the Standby mode for more than 5 minutes m Turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again p 10 The battery is dead m Use a charged battery pack p 6 The ambient temperature is too low p 34 The battery pack has not been charged fully m Charge the battery pack again p 6 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged m Use another battery pack p 35 Cause ...

Page 44: ...e contrast between the subject and background is too high The camcorder is not malfunctioning m Change locations The video heads may be dirty m Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH cleaning cassette p 38 The LCD panel is open m Close the LCD panel p 12 Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out m Please contact your nearest Sony dealer The camcorder is not malfunctioning The camcorder operates i...

Page 45: ... When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while the problem is with the battery pack installed first When the CHARGE lamp flashes Check through the following chart When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power adaptor If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time the CHARGE...

Page 46: ... at load impedance 47 kΩ impedance less than 2 2 kΩ RFU DC OUT Special minijack DC 5 V Earphone jack Mini jack LANC control jack Stereo mini minijack ø 2 5 mm MIC jack Minijack 0 388 mV low impedance with 2 5 to 3 V DC output impedance 6 8 kΩ ø 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 ...

Page 47: ...ion in PLAYER mode 2 EDITSEARCH button p 15 3 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 Identifying the parts 7 Built in microphone 8 POWER switch p 9 16 9 Power zoom lever p 11 0 Viewfinder adjustment ring p 10 Viewfinder p 10 39 54 PROGRAM AE dial p 24 LCD panel p 12 ...

Page 48: ...LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control Bus system The l 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 ª VOL speaker volume control p 16 º STEADY SHOT switch p 27 CCD ...

Page 49: ... in a low position Tripod receptacle p 14 PUSH OPEN button p 12 16 LCD BRIGHT dial p 12 Eyecup p 13 39 Battery mounting surface p 7 START STOP button p 9 STANDBY switch p 9 ª Hooks for shoulder strap º BATT battery release knob p 8 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap 2 1 3 ...

Page 50: ...p 8 EJECT knob p 8 Eyecup release knob p 39 Grip strap p 13 VIDEO OUT jack p 29 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC out jack AUDIO OUT jack p 29 MIC microphone jack Connect an external microphone not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone ª Jack cover Identifying the parts ...

Page 51: ...N p 28 The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on the camcorder function identically W T 1 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder 2 Tape transport buttons p 16 3 Size AA R6 battery holder p 52 4 START STOP button 5 Power zoom button The zooming speed is unchangeable on the Remote Commander ...

Page 52: ...er 2 Insert both of the size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity 3 Put the battery cover back onto the Remote Commander 3 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 ...

Page 53: ...d you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the VCR with black paper 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 to OFF 2 Turn STANDBY up 3 While...

Page 54: ... light indicator p 23 3 Warning indicator p 55 4 Lithium battery indicator p 31 5 Recording lamp battery lamp p 9 in the viewfinder 6 Mirror mode indicator p 21 7 Recording in LP mode p 9 8 Tape transport mode p 9 9 Tape counter p 11 0 AUTO DATE indicator p 9 Remaining battery indicator p 35 Date Time or Title p 22 26 Identifying the parts CCD TRV21 TRV29 TRV211 ...

Page 55: ...tery is weak Fast flashing The battery is dead 2 The tape is near the end 3 The tape has run out 4 No tape has been inserted 5 The tab on the tape is out red p 8 6 Moisture condensation has occurred p 38 6 indicator appears only when the cassette is inserted 1 4 7 3 6 9 7 The video heads may be contaminated p 38 8 Some other trouble has occurred Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony de...

Page 56: ...28 C Camera recording 9 Car battery 21 Charging battery 6 Cleaning video heads 38 COUNTER RESET 11 D DATE TIME 22 DEMO mode 53 E Editing 30 EDITSEARCH 15 EJECT 8 END SEARCH 18 F G H Fast forward 16 5 sec recording 25 High speed shutter mode 24 House current 19 I J K L LANC 48 Lithium battery 31 M N O P MIC microphone jack 50 Playback on TV 16 Playback pause 17 Power sources 19 Power zoom 11 PROGRA...

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