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Using the fader function

When fading in [a]

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While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the desired fade
indicator flashes.

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Press START/STOP to start recording. The fade indicator stops flashing.

When fading out [b]

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1

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During recording, press FADER until the desired fade indicator flashes.

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Press START/STOP to stop recording. The fade indicator stops flashing, and
then recording stops.

The fading mode selected last is indicated first of all.

Using the FADER function

When you use the bounce function

Set D ZOOM 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, time or title is displayed

The date, time indicator and title do not fade in or fade out.

When the START/STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or 

You cannot use the fader function.

Note on the fader function

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions.
– Exposure
– Focus
– Zoom

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MONOTONE

Содержание Handycam Vision CCD-TRV95 Hi8

Страница 1: ...3 862 052 32 1 Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference 1998 by Sony Corporation CCD TRV95 ...

Страница 2: ...re and sound quality Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features but at the same time it is very easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only ...

Страница 3: ...ction 33 Shooting in the dark NightShot 35 Using the wide mode function 36 Using the PROGRAM AE function 38 Focusing manually 40 Enjoying picture effect 42 Adjusting the exposure 44 Superimposing a title 46 Making your own titles 48 Recording with the date time 49 Optimizing the recording condition 50 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function 51 for playback editing Watching on a TV screen 52 Editing ont...

Страница 4: ... The LCD screen and or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high precision technology However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen and or in the viewfinder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Over 99 99 are operational for effective use D...

Страница 5: ...5 3 NP F330 Battery pack 1 p 6 25 4 CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 56 The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder Before you begin Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 5 R6 size AA battery for Remote Commander 2 p 80 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 52 7 Shoulder strap 1 p 75 ...

Страница 6: ...e pressing BATT RELEASE slide the battery terminal cover in the direction of the arrow 3 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 Note on the battery pack Do not carry the camcorder by grasping the battery pack Getting started Insta...

Страница 7: ... completed until FULL appears in the display window Before using the camcorder with the battery pack unplug the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged POWER OFF VTR CAMERA Notes min appears in the display window until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time Remaining battery time indication in the display wind...

Страница 8: ...65 55 110 100 130 115 225 200 270 240 360 320 410 370 recording 45 40 70 65 90 80 155 140 185 165 245 220 285 255 time Playing time on 85 75 135 120 165 150 285 255 345 305 450 405 525 470 LCD Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment Approximate continuous recording time at 25 C 77 F...

Страница 9: ...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 30 Installing and charging the battery pack BATT RELEASE ...

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

Страница 11: ...atically recorded for 10 seconds after you start recording AUTO DATE feature This feature works only once a day For the information indications you can select English Spanish Chinese or Portuguese in the menu system p 27 The factory setting is English 1 While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch set it to CAMERA 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 Press START STOP The camcorder starts re...

Страница 12: ...nstalled with the camcorder However for getting remaining battery time indicated correctly leave the battery pack installed after use To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly or after someone else has used the camcorder focus the viewfinder lens Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus No...

Страница 13: ... and LP modes mixed the tape counter shows incorrect recording time When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide record in same SP or LP mode Note on the beep sound The beep sounds when you operate the camcorder Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape If you do not want to hear the be...

Страница 14: ...p focus while in extreme telephoto zoom move the power zoom lever to the W side until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or about 1 cm away in the wide angle position Notes on digital zoom More than 18x zoom is performed digitally and the picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the T side If you do not ...

Страница 15: ...order records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 3 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY and press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5SEC the 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 fro...

Страница 16: ...ut 210 degrees to the other side To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen press LCD BRIGHT side to brighten the LCD screen side to dim the LCD screen The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power Backlighting the LCD screen If the LCD screen is insufficiently illuminated even after adjusting LCD BRIGHT select LCD B ...

Страница 17: ...e viewfinder Turn the LCD panel vertically first until it clicks then turn it over The indicator appears on the LCD screen Mirror mode and the date and remaining tape indicators disappear To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel back toward the viewfinder Notes on mirror mode 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...

Страница 18: ...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 panel b When yo...

Страница 19: ...non Sony tripod make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 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 may ...

Страница 20: ...n is played back To go forward hold down the side Edit Search To stop playback Release EDITSEARCH To go back to the last recorded point after edit search Press END SEARCH The last recorded point is played back for about 5 seconds 10 seconds in LP mode and stops Note that this function does not work once you eject the cassette after you recorded on the tape To begin re recording Press START STOP Re...

Страница 21: ...e LCD panel Adjust the angle 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 fo...

Страница 22: ...Y again If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA you can erase the indicator by pressing DISPLAY Using headphones Connect headphones not supplied to the 2 jack You can adjust the volume using VOLUME When you use headphones the speaker on the camcorder is silent To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel The viewfinder turns on automatically When using the viewfinder you can mon...

Страница 23: ...p pressing 0 while rewinding or while advancing the tape To resume normal playback press To view the picture at 1 5 speed slow playback 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 To select the playback sound Change the HiFi SOUND mode setting in the menu system Notes on playback Noi...

Страница 24: ...the tape stops at the end of the recorded picture End Search Note that the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape 1 While pressing OPEN open the LCD panel 2 Press END SEARCH This function works when the POWER switch is set to either CAMERA or VTR If you start recording after using END SEARCH Occasionally the transition between the last sce...

Страница 25: ...DC IN jack even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet Using the house current 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder 2 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet WARNING The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the...

Страница 26: ...structions of your car battery charger To remove the car battery charger The car battery charger is removed in the same way as the battery pack This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products When purchasing Sony video products Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES mark Using alternative power sources ...

Страница 27: ...her items select RETURN and press the dial then repeat steps from 2 to 4 5 Press MENU or select icon to erase the menu display 1 5 CAMERA 2 3 MENU MENU 4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9WIDE STEADYSHOT N S LIGHT WIND MENU END CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9WIDE OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN ON OTHE...

Страница 28: ... played back on other types of 8mm camcorders or VCRs the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder Ò REMAIN AUTO ON Select AUTO when you want to display the remaining tape bar for about 8 seconds after the camcorder is turned on and calculates the remainder of the tape for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and the camcorder calculates the remainder of the tape for a...

Страница 29: ... appears on the LCD screen Select V OUT LCD to show the display both on the TV screen and LCD screen INDICATOR BL ON BL OFF Select BL ON to light up the display window Select BL OFF to turn off the back light of display window When you use the AC power adaptor as a power source this item is not displayed in the menu Items for CAMERA mode only D ZOOM ON OFF Select ON to activate digital zooming Sel...

Страница 30: ...annot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder If you insert a cassette during the demonstration the demonstration stops You can start recording as usual DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON NIGHTSHOT appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE To look at th...

Страница 31: ...icture may not be steady when played back Note on TBC setting Set TBC to OFF when Playing back a tape you have dubbed over Playing back a tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine The playback picture fluctuates DNR ON OFF Normally select ON to reduce picture noise Select OFF if the picture has a lot of movement causing a conspicuous afterimage The following settings wo...

Страница 32: ...c indicator 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...

Страница 33: ...hen the picture fades out the sound gradually decrease Using the FADER function FADER M FADER mosaic STRIPE BOUNCE FADE IN only a REC STBY REC STBY b MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and while to color When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white When D ZOOM in the menu system is set to ON you cannot use this function ...

Страница 34: ...ction Set D ZOOM 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 time or title is displayed The date time indicator and t...

Страница 35: ...tors flash To cancel the NightShot function Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF Using the NightShot Light When you set N S LIGHT to ON in the menu system the picture will be more clear NightShot Light rays are infrared and are therefore invisible The maximum limit of NightShot Light is about 3 meters Notes on the NightShot When you keep setting NIGHTSHOT to ON in normal recording picture may be recorded in inc...

Страница 36: ... the screen and the viewfinder or LCD screen a and a normal TV screen b look wide You can also watch the picture without black bands on a wide screen TV c 16 9 FULL The picture in the viewfinder or LCD screen d or on a normal TV e is horizontally compressed You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide screen TV f b CINEMA a c e f CINEMA 16 9 FULL 16 9 FULL d Using the wide mode function ...

Страница 37: ...16 9 FULL mode set it to full mode For 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 Steady Shot function does not work and the indicator flashes In wide mode you cannot select the bounce function with FADER When you record in 16 9 FULL mode the date or t...

Страница 38: ...round 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 fireworks neon signs or general n...

Страница 39: ...ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance In the Sunset Moon and Landscape modes the camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects 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 Portra...

Страница 40: ... 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 ...

Страница 41: ... a window or 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 1 4 T W T W 3 2 W T W T AUTO MANUAL INFINITY NEAR FAR Focusing manually When focusing manually first focus in telephoto before recording and then reset the shot length 1 Set FOCUS to MA...

Страница 42: ...hasized and the picture looks like an animated cartoon NEG ART b The color and brightness of the picture is reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B 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 ...

Страница 43: ...ure effect mode 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 Enjoying picture effect 1 2 PASTEL NEG ART SEPIA B W SOLARIZE MOSAIC SLIM STRETCH PICTURE EFFECT ...

Страница 44: ...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 ...

Страница 45: ...ncluded in the scene When shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background the face will be recorded too dark Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use a video light not supplied To get the best color you must maintain a sufficient light level When you adjust the exposure manually BACK LIGHT does not work If you change the PROGRAM AE mode the camcorder automatical...

Страница 46: ...E 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 HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN TITLE END PRESET TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN TITLE END TITLE THE END TITLE END SIZ...

Страница 47: ...LOW 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 you select the title size LARGE you can choose 8 positions Notes on the title Depending on size or position of the title both of date and time or either of them is not displayed If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE...

Страница 48: ...n of the desired character then press the dial 5 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat step 4 and 5 until you finish the title 7 For finishing the titling work turn the control dial to select SET then press the dial 1 2 TITLE 3 4 6 TITLE SET TITLE END 1 2 TITLE SET TITLE END TITLE SET TITLE END 3 4 TITLE SET TITLE END TITLE SET S TITLE END 7 TITLE SET S...

Страница 49: ...our own titles Before you start recording or during recording press DATE or TIME You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen with the picture Press DATE or TIME then press TIME or DATE to display the date and time together The clock is set at the factory to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan and to Hong Kong New York or Panama time for other models You can...

Страница 50: ...tte Perform the above procedures 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...

Страница 51: ...tationary object with a tripod You can select ON or OFF in the menu system p 27 To activate the Steady Shot function again Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu system Notes on the Steady Shot function The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera shake When you set STEADYSHOT to ON or OFF in the menu system the exposure may fluctuate Steady Shot does not operate in 16 9 FULL mode If you s...

Страница 52: ... 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 If your TV or VCR has an S video jack connect using the S video cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the ...

Страница 53: ...back 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 remote sensor and pr...

Страница 54: ...ay 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 simultaneously to start editing To edit more scenes Repeat steps 2 ...

Страница 55: ...cording pause mode S video and VIDEO AUDIO jacks automatically work as input jacks If your VCR or TV has an S video jack connect using the S video cable not supplied a to obtain a high quality picture If your VCR or TV is a monaural type connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV If your VCR or TV does not have an S VIDEO OUT jack connect cable b Do not connect t...

Страница 56: ...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 otherwise a short ...

Страница 57: ...he date time and other items in the menu system retained by the lithium battery 1 Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment 2 Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder 3 Install the lithium battery with the positive side facing out Close the lid Changing the lithium battery in the camcorder C R 2 0 25 2 1 C R 2 0 25 1 2 3 1 ...

Страница 58: ...V ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN JAN 1 1997 12 00 00AM 1998 JAN 1 12 00 AM Resetting the date and time You can reset the date and time in the menu system 1 While the camcorder is in Standby mode press MENU to display the menu 2 Turn the control dial to select then press the dial 3 Turn the control dial to select CLOCK SET then press the dial 4 Turn the control dial to adjust the de...

Страница 59: ...r 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 INDICATOR MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN 8 HRS MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICAT...

Страница 60: ...ecorded by a camcorder having the XR function shows excellent picture quality at maximum when it is played back by the XR camcorder When video tape recorded by this XR camcorder is played back by a conventional Hi8 camcorder or when video tape recorded by a conventional Hi8 camcorder is played back by this XR camcorder the playback picture quality is in the normal quality of the Hi8 camcorder When...

Страница 61: ...electing an angle or looking through the viewfinder lens or on the LCD screen the lens moves automatically and the battery is used The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator decreases gradually as battery power is used up Remaining time in minutes appears When the remaining battery ...

Страница 62: ...his 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 battery pa...

Страница 63: ... viewfinder the 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 charge Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for lo...

Страница 64: ... 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 appears but t...

Страница 65: ... dirty If this happens clean the video heads with the Sony V8 25CLH V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied After checking the picture if it is still noisy repeat the cleaning Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session Caution Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette It may damage the video heads Note If the Sony V8 25CLH V8 25CLD cleaning cassette is not availab...

Страница 66: ...eat up This is not a malfunction On handling tapes Do not insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type of tape thickness of tape and if the recording tab is in or out Camcorder care When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time remove the tape Periodically turn on the power operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape f...

Страница 67: ...harging keep it 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 To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following Be sure to insert the batter...

Страница 68: ...n a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV Check the following list NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal S...

Страница 69: ...ient temperature is too low p 61 The battery pack has not been charged fully m Charge the battery pack again p 7 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged m Use another battery pack p 62 The AC power adaptor is disconnected m Connect it firmly p 25 Something is wrong with the battery pack m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The camcorder is workin...

Страница 70: ...to AUTO p 41 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus m Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually p 41 The START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or m Set it to p 15 The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 1 or 2 in the menu system m Set to STEREO in the menu system p 27 The picture has been recorded with WIND set to ON in the menu system m When there is no wind set it to OFF p ...

Страница 71: ... in the menu system m Set it to ON p 27 Something is blocking the infrared rays m Remove the obstacle The batteries are not inserted with the correct polarity m Insert the batteries with the correct polarity p 80 The batteries are dead m Insert new ones p 80 DISPLAY is set to V OUT LCD in the menu system m Set it to LCD p 27 Moisture condensation has occurred m Remove the cassette and leave the ca...

Страница 72: ...ony service facility E 61 ππ E 62 ππ C 31 ππ C 32 ππ C 23 ππ C 22 ππ Five digit display Cause and or Corrective Actions Moisture condensation has occurred m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 64 The video heads are dirty m Clean the heads using the Sony V8 25CLH V8 25CLD cleaning cassette not supplied p 65 You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM batte...

Страница 73: ...evice CCD Charge Coupled Device Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder Color 113 578 521 x 218 Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 37 mm 18 x Optical 220 x Digital Focal distance 4 1 73 8 mm When converted to a 35 mm still camera 47 2 850 mm Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 0 7 lux F 1 4 0 lux in NightShot mode Object invisible for the dark can be shot with infrared lighting Illumin...

Страница 74: ... attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder 7 0 8 5 9 1 3 4 6 2 Note on the intelligent accessory shoe Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the STANDBY switch allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for further informat...

Страница 75: ...21 ª Lithium battery compartment p 57 º Hook for shoulder strap Eyecup Viewfinder lens adjustment lever p 12 BATT RELEASE lever p 6 9 Hook for shoulder strap STANDBY switch p 11 START STOP button p 11 Battery mounting surface DC IN jack p 7 25 ª º Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap 1 2 3 ...

Страница 76: ... button p 49 DATE button p 49 DISPLAY button p 22 TITLE button p 46 END SEARCH button p 24 PICTURE EFFECT button p 43 START STOP MODE switch p 15 FADER button p 34 BACK LIGHT button p 32 ª PROGRAM AE button p 39 º EXPOSURE button p 44 Control dial p 27 MENU button p 27 ...

Страница 77: ...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 jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE Cassette compartment p 10 Grip strap p 18 RFU DC OUT RFU adaptor DC output jack p 52 S VIDEO jack p 52 ª VIDEO AUDIO jacks p 52 º 2 headphones jack p 22 º ª ...

Страница 78: ...tion by the following operation When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON you cannot watch the demonstration To enter demo mode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 While holding down set the POWER switch to CAMERA To exit demo mode 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Turn STANDBY up to STANDBY 3 While holding down p set the POWER switch to CAMERA LASER LINK emitter p ...

Страница 79: ...the Remote Commander Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination Otherwise the remote control may not be effective Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the 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 VCR...

Страница 80: ...gram inside the battery compartment Note on battery life The batteries for the Remote Commander last about 6 months under normal operation When the batteries become weak or dead the Remote Commander does not work To avoid damage from possible battery leakage Remove the batteries when you will not use the Remote Commander for a long time ...

Страница 81: ...klight indicator p 32 WIND indicator p 29 Steady Shot off indicator p 51 Manual focusing p 41 5min 0min Video control mode p 11 Tape counter p 13 Self diagnosis functions indicator p 72 5SEC mode indicator p 15 Remaining tape indicator END SEARCH indicator p 20 NIGHTSHOT indicator p 35 ª AUTO DATE indicator p 11 Date indicator p 49 º Time indicator p 49 Warning indicators p 82 Date or time indicat...

Страница 82: ...y is dead 2 The tape is near the end The flashing 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 s...

Страница 83: ...H 24 Exposure 44 F G H FADER 33 House current 25 I J K L LANC 77 LASER LINK 53 Lithium battery 56 M N Manual focus 40 Menu system 27 MIC microphone jack 78 NIGHTSHOT 35 O P ORC 50 PICTURE EFFECT 42 Playback pause 23 Power sources 25 Power zoom 14 PROGRAM AE 38 Q R Rec review 20 Recording mode 28 Remote control jack LANC 77 Rewind 21 S Self diagnosis display 72 Shoulder strap 75 Skip scan 23 Standb...

Страница 84: ...Sony Corporation Printed in Japan ...

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