Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV16 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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3-865-333-13 (1)

Video Camera
Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

CCD-TRV36/TRV43/TRV46

CCD-TRV46

Model No.

CCD-TRV

Model No.

AC-L

Serial No.

CCD-TRV16

Summary of Contents for Handycam Vision CCD-TRV16

Page 1: ...uture 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 1998 by Sony Corporation CCD TRV36 TRV43 TRV46 CCD TRV46 Model No CCD TRV Model No AC L Serial No Serial No CCD TRV16 ...

Page 2: ...ff and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For the customers ...

Page 3: ...ing in the dark NightShot 33 Using the wide mode function 34 Using the PROGRAM AE function 36 Focusing manually 38 Enjoying picture effect 40 Adjusting the exposure 42 Superimposing a title 44 Making your own titles 46 Recording with the date time 47 Optimizing the recording condition 48 Using the built in light CCD TRV36 TRV43 TRV46 only 49 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function CCD TRV43 TRV46 only 5...

Page 4: ...stems differ from country to country To view your recordings on a TV you need an NTSC system based TV Precaution on copyright Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws Precautions on camcorder care The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology However ...

Page 5: ... adaptor 1 Power cord 1 p 7 24 3 NP F330 battery pack 1 p 6 24 4 CR2025 lithium battery 1 p 55 The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder 7 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 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 79 CCD TRV36 TRV43 TRV46 only 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 52 ...

Page 6: ...ny Corporation Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack in the direction of the mark on the battery pack Slide the battery pack down until it catches on the battery release lever and clicks Attach the battery pack to the camcorder securely Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack ...

Page 7: ...maining battery indicator becomes ı normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window Before using the camcorder with the battery pack unplug the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder You can also use the battery p...

Page 8: ...250 375 335 430 385 recording 55 45 90 85 110 100 190 170 230 205 305 275 355 320 time Playing time on 100 90 165 150 200 180 335 300 410 365 535 480 630 570 LCD CCD TRV43 TRV46 Battery F330 F530 F550 F730 F730H F930 F950 pack NP supplied F750 Continuous 125 110 215 190 250 220 430 385 510 460 680 610 780 700 recording 100 90 165 150 200 180 335 300 410 365 535 480 630 570 time Typical 65 55 110 1...

Page 9: ...ication may not be displayed properly depending on using conditions and circumstances When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be displayed To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT RELEASE slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow You can look at the demonstration of the functions available with this camcorder p 29 BA...

Page 10: ...ark on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you insert the cassette with the red mark exposed and close the cassette compartment the beeps sound for a while If...

Page 11: ...l green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The red lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the viewfinder The camera recording battery lamp located on the front of the camcorder also lights up To stop recording momentarily a Press START STOP again The STBY indicator appea...

Page 12: ...k time Use it as a guide There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time To set the counter to zero press COUNTER RESET If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed the tape counter shows incorrect recording time When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide record in same SP or LP mode Note on the beep sound The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder ...

Page 13: ...zoom When you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu system more than 18 zoom is performed digitally but the picture quality deteriorates as you move the lever toward the T side Notes on the pdigital zoom The right side a of the power zoom indicator shows the digital zooming zone and the left side b shows the optical zooming zone When you set D ZOOM to ON in the menu system the a zone appears Digital zoom f...

Page 14: ...ds and then stops automatically 3 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5SEC the tape counter disappears and five dots appear The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Press START STOP again before all the dots disappear Recording continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press ST...

Page 15: ...ide and about 210 degrees to the other side To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen press LCD BRIGHT side to brighten the LCD screen side to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT se...

Page 16: ...finder Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks then turn it over The indicator appears on the LCD screen Mirror mode and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder Notes on mirror mode The picture on the LCD looks as a mirror image while recording in mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Pr and REC as r The o...

Page 17: ... camcorder to support it Be sure to not touch the built in microphone Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder eyecup Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle Lift the viewfinder up for recording from a low position a You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD pane...

Page 18: ...re that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder Cautions on the viewfinder and the LCD Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or by the LCD panel c Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen...

Page 19: ...cene you record will be smooth Checking the recorded picture Using EDITSEARCH you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press the Œ side of EDITSEARCH momentarily the last few seconds of the recorded portion play back Rec Revi...

Page 20: ...le of the LCD panel or the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary 4 Press 0 to rewind the tape 5 Press to start playback 6 Adjust the volume using VOLUME and adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using LCD BRIGHT You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR To stop playback press p To rewind the tape press 0 To fast forward the tape rapidly pre...

Page 21: ...ators press DISPLAY again If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY Using an earphone Connect an earphone not supplied to the jack You can adjust the volume using VOLUME When you use an earphone the sound does not come from the speaker To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel The viewfinder turns on automatically When using the v...

Page 22: ... speed slow playback CCD TRV36 TRV43 TRV46 only Press on the Remote Commander during playback To resume normal playback press If slow playback lasts for about 1 minute it shifts to normal speed automatically Notes on playback Noise may appear when you use the crystal clear still slow picture search function to play back the tape recorded in LP mode Streaks appear and the sound is muted in the vari...

Page 23: ...k Then the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture End Search Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape 1 While pressing OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Press END SEARCH This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or PLAYER If you start recording after using END SEARCH Occasionally the transition between th...

Page 24: ...r sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape The DC IN jack has power source priority This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet House current Battery pack 12 V or 24 V car battery Supplied AC po...

Page 25: ... shop PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source house current as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the set itself has been turned off Note Keep the AC power adaptor away from the camcorder if the picture is disturbed This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that yo...

Page 26: ...ss the dial then repeat steps from 2 to 4 5 Press MENU or select icon to erase the menu display Note on the menu display Depending on the model of your camcorder the menu display may be different from that in this illustration 1 5 CAMERA 2 3 MENU MENU 4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N S LIGHT MENU END MENU END CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9WIDE OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP OTH...

Page 27: ...mainder of the tape for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the remainder of the tape for about 8 seconds after is pressed in PLAYER mode for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators for the period of tape rewinding forwarding or picture search in PLAYER mode Select ON to always display the remaining tape indicator AUTO TV ON O...

Page 28: ...ase the SteadyShot function N S LIGHT ON OFF Normally select ON Select OFF to not use the NightShot Light function REC MODE SP LP Select SP when recording in SP standard play mode Select LP when recording in LP long play mode When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8 mm camcorders or VCRs the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder N...

Page 29: ...t to ON NIGHTSHOT appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE To look at the demonstration at once Eject the cassette if inserted Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display The demonstration will begin When you turn off the camcorder once DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY WORLD TIME Select this item to set the clock by a time difference REC LAMP ON O...

Page 30: ...ator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under the following conditions A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white subject against a white background Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her face tends to become dark if you do not...

Page 31: ...n the picture fades out the sound gradually decreases Using the FADER function FADER M FADER mosaic BOUNCE FADE IN only MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to color When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white Note When D ZOOM in the menu system is set to ON you cannot use the BOUNCE function a b STBY REC REC STBY ...

Page 32: ...M to OFF in the menu system Note on the BOUNCE function When you use the following functions BOUNCE indicator does not appear Wide mode Functions using the PICTURE EFFECT button Functions using the PROGRAM AE button To cancel the fader function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the indicator disappears When the date or time indicator or title is displayed The date or time indicator and ...

Page 33: ... system the picture will be more clear NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible The maximum limit of NightShot light is about 10 feet about 3 m Notes on the NightShot Do not use the NightShot function in bright places ex outdoors This may cause your camcorder to malfunction The following functions are not operable when using the NightShot function PROGRAM AE Exposure When you ...

Page 34: ...k bands appear at the top and the bottom of the screen and the viewfinder or LCD screen a and a normal TV screen b look wide You can also watch the picture without black bands on a wide screen TV c 16 9 FULL The picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen d or on a normal TV e is horizontally compressed You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide screen TV f Using the wide mode functio...

Page 35: ...details refer to the operating instructions of your TV Note that the picture recorded in 16 9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV Notes on wide mode If wide mode is set to 16 9FULL the SteadyShot function does not work and the indicator flashes CCD TRV43 TRV46 only In wide mode you cannot select the BOUNCE function with FADER When you record in 16 9 FULL mode the date or time indicator will ...

Page 36: ...as a screen Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers and faithfully reproduces skin color A Sports Lesson mode For recording fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games Beach Ski mode For people or faces in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope Sunset Moon mode For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets f...

Page 37: ...dle to far distance In the Sunset Moon and Landscape modes the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects Note on PROGRAM AE Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes if recording is carried out under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp If this happens turn off PROGRAM AE Soft Portrait mode Sports Lesson mode Note When using the Nig...

Page 38: ... by adjusting the focus manually Insufficient light a Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b Too much brightness behind the subject c Horizontal stripes d Subjects through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod ...

Page 39: ...a screen to focus on a most distant subject Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear when recording a very distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on Focusing manually Focusing manually When focusing manually first focus in telephoto before recording and then reset the shot length 1 Set FOCUS to MANUAL The f indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen...

Page 40: ...like an animated cartoon NEG ART b The color and brightness of the picture is reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B W The picture is monochrome black and white SOLARIZE c The light intensity is more clear and the picture looks like an illustration MOSAIC d The picture is mosaic SLIM e The picture expands vertically STRETCH f The picture expands horizontally a b c d e f Enjoying picture effect ...

Page 41: ...ure effect mode Enjoying picture effect To turn off picture effect Press PICTURE EFFECT The indicator in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen goes out Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode 1 2 PASTEL NEG ART SEPIA B W SOLARIZE MOSAIC SLIM STRETCH PICTURE EFFECT ...

Page 42: ...back lighting Insufficient light most of the picture is dark b Bright subject and dark background To record the darkness faithfully Adjusting the exposure 1 Press EXPOSURE 2 Turn the control dial to adjust the brightness To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again a b Adjusting the exposure 1 2 EXPOSURE ...

Page 43: ...r shiny clothes in front of a white background the face will be recorded too dark Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use the built in light CCD TRV36 TRV43 TRV46 only or a video light not supplied To get the best color you must maintain a sufficient light level Note Exposure cannot be adjusted when using the NightShot function When you adjust the exposure manually BACK LIGHT does not work If...

Page 44: ...ontrol dial to select the desired item then press the dial 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired 7 Press control dial again to complete the setting 8 When you want to stop recording the title press TITLE 1 8 2 TITLE PRESET TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE END PRESET TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLID...

Page 45: ... displayed however the title does not fade If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title the title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed Title color changes as follows WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE Title size changes as follows SMALL LARGE Title position changes as follows When you select the title size SMALL you can choose 9 positions When y...

Page 46: ...CUSTOM2 then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 5 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you finish the title 7 For finishing the titling work turn the control dial to select SET then press the dial 1 2 TITLE 3 4 6 TITLE SET TITLE END TITLE SET TITLE END TITLE SET T...

Page 47: ...ording continues To edit a title you have stored In step 3 select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 depending on which title you want to edit then change the title Note You cannot enter over 20 characters title If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically Characters you have entered remain Turn STANDBY down once and then up again then p...

Page 48: ...edures Notes on the ORC function When you set ORC TO SET the recording on the tape is erased for about 0 1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition Be careful when you use a recorded tape The 0 1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds or if you record over the blank You cannot use this function on a tape with the red ma...

Page 49: ...discharging while the built in light is turned on Slide LIGHT to OFF when not in use When you do not use the camcorder slide LIGHT to OFF and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built in light accidentally When flickering occurs when you shoot white and bright subjects in AUTO mode slide LIGHT to ON The built in light may turn on off when you use the PROGRAM AE or BACK LIGHT function W...

Page 50: ...c If the bulb is smudged wipe it completely Using the built in light Replacing the bulb Use the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp not supplied The supplied halogen lamp is not on the market Purchase the Sony XB 3D halogen lamp Remove the power source before replacing the bulb 1 While pushing the hole under the built in light unit using a wire remove the unit 2 Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and deta...

Page 51: ...hot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod You can select ON or OFF in the menu system p 28 To activate the SteadyShot function again Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system Notes on the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera shake When you set STEADYSHOT to ON or OFF in the menu system the exposure may fluctuate SteadyShot does not operate ...

Page 52: ...CR with Video Audio input jacks When connecting the A V connecting cable make sure you connect the plug to jacks of the same color Open the jack cover With using the supplied A V connecting cable connect the camcorder to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV Set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR When connecting to the VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Watching on a...

Page 53: ...der to start playback 6 Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK If you use a Sony TV You can turn on the TV automatically when you press the LASER LINK or button To do so set the AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn the TV s main switch on then do either of the following Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV s rem...

Page 54: ...the camcorder 2 Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point just before where you want to start editing then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode 3 On the VCR locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode 4 First press P on the camcorder and after a few seconds press P on the VCR to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps...

Page 55: ...battery for the camcorder lasts for about 1 year under normal operation The lithium battery that comes installed at the factory may not last 1 year Notes on lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed immediately consult a doctor Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers otherw...

Page 56: ...me and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery 1 Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the lithium battery with the positive side facing out Close the lid Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder C R 2 0 25 C R 2 0 25 1 2 3 1 ...

Page 57: ... The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12 hour cycle 12 00 AM stands for midnight 12 00 PM stands for noon 1998 1999 2029 INITIAL SET CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV IN SEL MENU DISP LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM DEMO MODE RETURN MENU END 1999 JUL 4 5 30 PM INITIAL SET CLOCK SET AUTO DATE AUTO TV ON TV IN SEL MENU DISP LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM DEMO MODE RETURN MENU END 1999 JUL 4 5 00 PM INITIAL SET...

Page 58: ...e dial The hour of clock changes in relation to a time difference which you set 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display Note on WORLD TIME If the time is not set WORLD TIME does not work 1 5 MENU 4 MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP 8 HRS RETURN JUL 4 1999 9 30 00 AM MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY ...

Page 59: ...icture quality superior to the conventional video 8 camcorder respectively You can record and play back pictures more clearly with the XR camcorder A video tape recorded by the XR camcorder gives excellent picture quality at maximum when it is played back on the XR camcorder When a video tape recorded by this XR camcorder is played back on a conventional 8 camcorder or when a video tape recorded o...

Page 60: ...iewfinder lens or on the LCD screen the lens moves automatically and the battery is used The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed Be sure and remove the battery pack after using the camcorder When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery power is used up Remaining time in minutes appears When th...

Page 61: ...tery pack This is not cause for concern and is normal Be sure to observe the following Keep the battery pack away from fire Keep the battery pack dry Do not open nor try to disassemble the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock The life of the battery pack If the battery indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack the...

Page 62: ...he i indicator may also flash under some condition To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication Set the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more If the indication seems incorrect recharge the battery pack fully Full charge1 Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time or y...

Page 63: ...he cassette compartment turn off the camcorder and leave it about 1 hour When 6 indicator flashes at the same time the cassette is inserted in the camcorder Eject the cassette turn off the camcorder and leave also the cassette about 1 hour The camcorder can be used again if the indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again On the lens If moisture condenses on the lens no indicator ap...

Page 64: ...irty a Slightly dirty b Very dirty If this happens clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLD V8 25CLDR cleaning cassette not supplied After checking the picture if it is still noisy repeat the cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session Caution Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note If the Sony V8 25CLD V8 25CLDR cl...

Page 65: ...ection of the arrow and pull it out 2 Clean the surface with a blower sold on the market To reattach the eyecup 1 Align the groove on the eyecup with the mark on the barrel 2 Turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow Then replace the screw Caution Do not remove any other screws You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup Maintenance information and precautions 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 66: ...the built in light on while it is resting on or against something it may cause a fire or damage the built in light On handling tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type of tape thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out Camcorder care When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time remove the tape Periodical...

Page 67: ...away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation The unit becomes warm while in use This is normal Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Notes on dry batteries CCD TRV36 TRV43 TRV46 only To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following Be sure to insert...

Page 68: ...If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV Check the following list NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuw...

Page 69: ...ther battery pack p 61 The AC power adaptor is disconnected m Connect it firmly Something is wrong with the battery pack m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 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 Son...

Page 70: ...m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually p 39 The START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING m Set it to p 14 Reset the date and time p 57 The NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON m Set it to OFF The date or time indicator disappears The fader function does not work The autofocusing function does not work The SteadyShot function does not activate CCD TRV43 TRV46 only The tape does not m...

Page 71: ...l is open m Close the LCD panel p 15 If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette the camcorder automatically starts the demonstration or DEMO MODE is set ON in the menu system m Insert the cassette and the demonstration stops You can deactivate the demonstration p 29 Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out m Please contact your nearest Sony dealer T...

Page 72: ...ce has occurred m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits example E 61 10 The camcorder has a self diagnosis display This function displays the camcorder s condition with five digits a combination of a letter and figures in the viewfinder on the LCD screen or in the display window If this occurs check the following code chart The five d...

Page 73: ...ack time using 120 min cassette SP mode 2 hours LP mode 4 hours Fastforward rewind time using 120 min cassette Approx 5 min Image device 1 4 inch CCD Charge Coupled Device CCD TRV16 TRV36 Approx 270 000 pixels Effective approx 250 000 pixels CCD TRV43 TRV46 Approx 320 000 pixels Effective approx 200 000 pixels Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder Monochrome Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diamete...

Page 74: ...R FAR dial p 39 8 Video control buttons p 20 p STOP stop 0 REW rewind PLAY playback FF fastforward P PAUSE pause 9 Power zoom lever p 13 º NIGHTSHOT switch p 33 Display window p 81 FADER button p 32 Tripod receptacle p 18 Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder 8 7 2 3 4 1 5 6...

Page 75: ...creen p 15 LCD BRIGHT buttons p 15 OPEN button p 14 ª VOLUME buttons p 20 º Lithium battery compartment p 56 Hook for shoulder strap p 80 Eyecup BATT RELEASE lever p 9 Hook for shoulder strap p 80 STANDBY switch p 11 START STOP button p 11 Battery mounting surface DC IN jack p 7 25 º ª ...

Page 76: ...E button p 47 DATE button p 47 DISPLAY button p 21 TITLE button p 44 END SEARCH button p 23 PICTURE EFFECT button p 41 START STOP MODE switch p 14 BACK LIGHT button p 30 PROGRAM AE button p 37 ª EXPOSURE button p 42 º Control dial p 26 MENU button p 26 ª º º ª ...

Page 77: ...used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE Cassette compartment p 10 Grip strap p 17 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC output jack p 52 Viewfinder lens adjustment ring p 12 ª LIGHT switch CCD TRV36 TRV43 TRV46 only p 49 º VIDEO AUDIO jacks p 52 earphone jack p 21 º ª ...

Page 78: ...e not supplied This jack also accepts a plug in power microphone Camera recording battery lamp p 11 LASER LINK emitter CCD TRV43 TRV46 only p 53 NightShot light emitter p 33 Remote sensor CCD TRV36 TRV43 TRV46 only p 79 Aim the Remote Commander here for remote control Microphone ...

Page 79: ... light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination Otherwise the remote control may not be effective Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the Remote Commander This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2 The commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation If you use another So...

Page 80: ...he hooks for the shoulder strap Identifying the parts 1 2 3 To watch the demonstration You can start the demonstration by setting DEMO MODE in the menu system You can also start the demonstration by the following operation When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON you cannot watch the demonstration To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to PLAYER 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 While ho...

Page 81: ...or p 30 Steadyshot off indicator CCD TRV43 TRV46 only p 51 Manual focusing p 39 Standby Recording mode indicator p 11 Video control mode indicator p 22 Tape counter p 12 Self diagnosis functions indicator p 72 5SEC mode indicator p 14 Remaining tape indicator END SEARCH indicator p 23 NIGHTSHOT indicator p 33 AUTO DATE indicator p 11 Date indicator p 47 ª Time indicator p 47 º Warning indicators p...

Page 82: ...shing is slow 3 The tape has run out The flashing becomes rapid 4 No tape has been inserted 5 The tab on the tape is out red 6 Moisture condensation has occurred 7 The video heads may be contaminated 8 Some other trouble has occurred Use the self diagnosis function p 72 If the display does not disappear contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 9 The lithium battery is wea...

Page 83: ...xposure 42 F G H I J K FADER 31 House current 25 L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 55 M N Manual focus 38 Menu system 26 MIC microphone jack 78 NIGHTSHOT 33 O P Q ORC 48 PICTURE EFFECT 40 Playback pause 22 Power sources 24 Power zoom 13 PROGRAM AE 36 R Rec review 19 Recording mode 28 Remote control jack LANC 77 Rewind 20 S Self diagnosis display 72 Shoulder strap 80 Skip scan 22 Standby mode...

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